I want to pick up a box of CC's and a bottle or two of something a little less than normal for a night of cards in early December.

So the sticks would have to be good young and able to purchase in the next few days. I'm hoping the booze, whiskey or rum will compliment the smokes.

I'm really hoping the smokes and booze will compliment the cards. And then it will be a trifecta of happiness!



Any suggestions?


Thanks in advance!
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Seeing that you're a Partagas fan, I would recommend the presidentes. I had 2 over the summer that were fresh that were quite nice for something without any age on it at all.

After looking at my usual source, there are some really good prices out there right now. I really like cigars with Padron Anejo or Don Julio Anejo myself.
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For booze,

Rum I like
1. Don Q grand anejo
2. Ron zacapa 23 year
3. Zaya 12 year

Bourbon
1. Weller barrel proof
2. Four roses 120 anniversary
3. Woodford master's collection

Any of those 6 would be pure bliss. Bourbon might be a bit overpowering, but I don't think so. Just make sure your friends don't dilute the piss out of either, I hate when I bring top shelf booze and people pour mixers in it.
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Thanks Duane. Huge Partagas fan!


Bill. You dilute your bourbon? I would think someone might mix with coke or pepsi but I was more thinking drinking something on the rocks while smoking. Good, no?
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No I don't my friends do....AT MOST my bourbon gets ONE ice cube per 4 oz's.....99% of the time it's just straight in a glass.

Yeah I'm strongly opposed to diluting top shelf alcohol. I was hoping your friends wouldn't after you drop $60-90 on a bottle.....if coke goes anywhere near it I go postal.
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I like Buffalo Trace - it is a great bourbon, but more budgetary for me. Yes, it goes well with cigars, and you know your choice there.
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The Rev!

Are these bottles were speaking of available to purchase at a normal liquor store?

Later tonight I'll research these a little bit more. I thank you for all the info so far.
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Yes they should be, how I usually buy my bottles is go to the largest liquor store in the area. They should have those.....

if not

Noah's mill
Bakers
Bookers
Basil haydens
Blantons
Eagle rare single barrel
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Many Thanks Bill! I'll take another look at them later on tonight. I'll let you know later tonight.



Update. The smokes might be Duanes suggestion of Partagas Presidentes.
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Bookers Bourbon makes the absolute best Old Fashioned I have ever tasted. Unfortunately I can't remember what I smoked that night. Or where my pants went.
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Two bourbons that are generally available everywhere and are fairly inexpensive but great are Evan Williams Single Barrel and Russell's Reserve. I like Bill and Rev's choices as well.

For a good "pairs well with everything" Scotch I would choose Balvenie 12y Doublewood. Yes I know there are better Scotchs but this one pairs well with so many cigars.

For rum I would second the nomination for Ron Zacapa 23
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Yes Pairs Well. That's what I'm looking for. So price dosnt have to be high end as long as the pairing is right on. Thanks.
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Lately I have been pairing Chivas Regal 12 Yr Scotch with my cigars. Haven't had a bad experience yet. :-)
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That's good to hear Derrick. Thank you. The sticks were so much easier to select than the bottle.

I'm a Jack kinda guy. So simple.
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Can never go wrong with Monte 2's
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Upmann Corona Majors or Partagas Petite Corona Especiales are relatively inexpensive and smoke well fresh. As for the liquor there are a lot of great suggestions already made. However, no matter what you serve, your guest should enjoy it the way they see fit. Not in the way you expect them to enjoy it. If the cost/quality is a problem, then serve something less "special". When I serve booze/cocktails, my only concern is that my guests enjoy their beverage.
:-)
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Maybe I got duds but the fresh Monte 2's I've had were flavorless and boring. The '06's I've had have been terrific!
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Your cents are worth a million. I feel the same about the booze. They can do what they want with it. I just want it available.

I got to be honest about the Coronas Majors. I havnt had the best luck with them. Now the PPCE I can voice no opinion. Havnt had those yet.

What's your take on the Presidentes Peter?
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:-) :-)
A little more coin but not a bad choice.

I almost forgot one of my absolute favorite short/bargain smokes. The San Cristobal El Principe.
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cohiba VI and a bottle of XO.
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