I generally smoke cigars, only occasionally pipes. My go-to drink is dark roast coffee during the day, Irish whiskey at night. I also usually drink water at the same time. I have tried colas, but have found them generally incompatible with smoke.
For me: three reasons:so as a corollary to this question.... DO you drink while smoking? Why/Why not? Just cause you wanna? Does it add to the tobacco experience? Does it help/hinder the ability to taste the smoke subtleties?
I have been smoking a bowl mostly in the AM, and so coffee. But was thinking I might enjoy a little Bourbon with a smoke tonight.
so as a corollary to this question.... DO you drink while smoking? Why/Why not? Just cause you wanna? Does it add to the tobacco experience? Does it help/hinder the ability to taste the smoke subtleties?
I have been smoking a bowl mostly in the AM, and so coffee. But was thinking I might enjoy a little Bourbon with a smoke tonight.
For me: three reasons:
1. Smoking makes me thirsty.
2. Sometimes, smoking irritates my throat or makes me cough.
3. Some things like coffee enhance the flavor of the smoke and vice versa.
Although I like good bourbons, scotches and nice rums, the drink that seems to go best for me with a really fine cigar is a strong coffee. Other good cigar pairings are Boddington's Cream Ale and other low IBU ales. Beers and ales that are too bitter detract from the subtle nuances of good cigars. It's difficult to taste all the flavors from your cigar with an imperial IPA. The bittering hops overshadow the cigar.
just my 2c!
so as a corollary to this question.... DO you drink while smoking? Why/Why not? Just cause you wanna? Does it add to the tobacco experience? Does it help/hinder the ability to taste the smoke subtleties?
I have been smoking a bowl mostly in the AM, and so coffee. But was thinking I might enjoy a little Bourbon with a smoke tonight.
What, no White Russians?
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur #1 (maduro) with single malt Scotch - Ardmore Traditional Cask (Peated, Quarter Cask) – about $30. Best kept secret under the $60 mark! Together the smokiness of the Ardmore is awesome with the cigar.
+1. Hoo rah, Chief.Welcome to the BL, Chief! Always good to see another sailor here!
Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur #1 (maduro) with single malt Scotch - Ardmore Traditional Cask (Peated, Quarter Cask) – about $30. Best kept secret under the $60 mark! Together the smokiness of the Ardmore is awesome with the cigar.
Any other time of day is typically a nice bourbon, neat, with an English or English cross over.
How do you taste the English over the bourbon? I find even my strongest Englishes can't break through the aftertaste of tequilas, which present a very similar taste level and often a similar character of flavor profile.