Barrel Aged beer adds flavors of bourbon, rum, brandy, or even tequila to the beer. Oak barrels also contribute to the beer’s higher alcohol content. Therefore, Barrel -aged beers often go well with the more full-bodied cigars. For this Fall Perfect Pairing, we selected five robust premium cigars that further complement, yet are not overwhelmed by the rich, robust taste of the barrel aging process. Enjoy our carefully chosen choices, while having fun experimenting with other combinations.
Russian River Supplication & Romeo y Julieta Devocion Toro
Russian River Supplication is a brown ale aged in used Pinot Noir barrels from local Sonoma County wineries. It is aged for about 12 months with sour cherries, Brettanomyces, lactobacillus, and pediococcus added to each barrel. Tangy flavors from the sour cherries, a little sweetness from Pinot Noir, and hints of oak balance each other nicely with a nice spicy kick provided by the brett.
Romeo y Julieta Devocion Toro is an artisanal masterpiece from AUSA’s prestigious Grupo de Maestros to provide yet another exceptional blend that belongs in every serious cigar aficionado’s humidor.
Dominican pilotico and Honduran filler long-fillers are concealed by a meaty American binder and a flawless Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.
Rich, heady flavors of black pepper, leather, coffee, spice, and just the perfect touch of sweetness, couple splendidly with Russian River Supplication.
Guinness Imperial Stout & Baccarat Barber Pole Limited Edition Rothschild
Guinness Imperial Stout is aged in bourbon barrels for outstanding flavor and character. This limited-time special release imperial stout boasts captivating notes of sweet chocolate and roasted nuts, all delivered with a velvety mouthfeel, some coconut, and an oak finish.
An attractive smoke with a flavorful twist, Baccarat Barber Pole cigars are an excellent addition to any smoker’s premium cigar collection. A first of its kind for Baccarat, the blend is composed of two gorgeous contrasting wrappers: a dark and oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro expertly intertwined with a lighter Connecticut Shade leaf. Underneath this striking two-toned crown is the finest aged Honduran long filler tobacco, held together by a zesty Mexican binder.
The result is medium-bodied smoke whose core flavors of leather, coffee, and cedar, meld effortlessly with chocolate and some pepper notes from the Maduro leaf, and a creamy tobacco sweetness from the lighter Connecticut wrapper. It’s 5 o'clock somewhere, so couple Guinness Imperial Stout with Baccarat Barber Pole any time of the day for a Perfect Pairing certain to melt your troubles away.
Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Ten Fidy & Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun-Grown Churchill
Aged for four seasons, Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Ten Fidy is bold, funky, and full-flavored. Notes of espresso, burnt sugar, rich chocolate, and caramel are backed by nuances of oak, derived from the bourbon barrel aging process. Even at 12.5% alcohol, it is a smooth and drinkable, sipping brew.
Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Sun Grown Churchill combines a 6 year -aged Sun Grown wrapper with a mix of Nicaraguan long-fillers from Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí, to create a truly unforgettable medium-to-full-bodied experience. Enticing notes of earth, spice, espresso, and the delectable smoky vanilla essence accrued from the bourbon barrel, make it a perfect companion for Ten Fidy.
Great Divide Barrel-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout & NightShade by Drew Estate Robusto
Barrel-Aged Yeti Imperial Stout is aged for at least 12 months in whiskey barrels. The result is a complex but mellowed Yeti, with its signature roasted nuts, backed by hints of vanilla, oak, and a rich bourbon-inspired finish. With top ratings galore, this tamed beast calls for a unique and exquisite handmade premium cigar.
Answering the call is NightShade by Drew Estate Robusto. Abundant clouds of sweet-smelling smoke, backed by rich, flavorful notes of chocolate, black pepper, espresso, and hints of dried fruit, makes NightShade by Drew Estate Robusto a premium cigar that’s nothing short of scrumptious.
Expertly rolled at the La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate factory with the finest aged blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers, these beauties are covered by a very dark, oily, Connecticut Habano wrapper.
Pairing Barrel Aged Yeti Imperial Stout with NightShade by Drew Estate Robusto, calls for an evening of comradery and enjoyment amongst good friends.
Firestone Walker Parabola & Oliva Serie V Melanio Nub Edicion Limitada.
Limited-edition Firestone Walker Parabola features the company’s signature imperial stout aged for a full year in premium bourbon barrels. Parabola is a legend in the making that offers boldly balanced flavors of chocolate, charred oak, vanilla, black cherry, and coffee.
Two of Oliva’s most popular brand names, Nub and Serie V Melanio, come together to create the Oliva Serie V Melanio Nub Edicion Limitada cigar. Meticulously handcrafted in Oliva’s groundbreaking (4 x 60) size, the blend is composed of a sleek and shiny Ecuadorian wrapper atop a core of fully aged Nicaraguan binder and long filler tobacco.
Rich expressions of flavor that include espresso, cedar, leather, and earth, provide a full-bodied smoke with a velvety smooth complexion and a captivating room note.
Firestone Walker Parabola & Oliva Serie V Melanio Nub Edicion Limitada is a Perfect Pairing worthy of the most extraordinary occasions.
