Sticks-n-Stonez Cigar & Spirits Show

Sticks-n-Stonez Cigar & Spirits Show

Concentrating on the pairing of fine cigars and premium spirits.

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September 19, 2023 23 mins
This was an amazing pairing. The stick was excellent, what you would expect from a name like Macanudo. The spirit however, the Bahnbrecker Slow River Blend was unlike any straight whiskey I have ever tried. I mean you get hints of this or hints of that but this whiskey punched you in the mouth was a banana. To have no flavorings added or be made with any part of a banana, that is the biggest note on the profile and it was good. I h...
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This pairing was a wonderful experience. The Oliva Master Blends 3 lived up to its billing and it paired perfectly with the St. Remy XO. There were a lot of sweet palate flavors with just a hint of black pepper to keep the time lively. I would highly recommend both together and separately. You can get them here:

Cigars International: https://sovrn.co/inf30ai

Total Wine: No longer available in XO but do have VSOP and Signature

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I had doubts about the stick in the matchup as the test smoke I had two days prior was exceptionally dry and pretty much exploded on me. However, for the review the stick performed flawlessly so it must have just been that one stick. Overall a really good pairing. I was impressed with the Still Austin Straight Bourbon. It was very complex and interesting, and an overall very good dram. The stick offered some great palate notes and ...

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I was extremely satisfied with today's pairing. I have had people tell me they do not like WT Longbranch but I thought it was very tasty. And it paired very well with the San Cristobal Revelation. I can pretty much guarantee if you try these two you will like them. CHEERS! Oh, and by the way, the links to buy both are below. I am an affiliate marketer and may receive a commission from you clicking the links or making a purchase.

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This was an exceptional experience. The Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof was showing its' wares in a bold way. There were notes of maple syrup and caramelized banana that blended very well with the Shade Grown stick's vanilla and sweetness. The JD is stout at 128.7 proof but very manageable and doesn't require water to cut it down. You might consider adding a teaspoon or so but I didn't and it was delicious with a super long finish. CHEE...

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The name of the game today is spicy! The Argentum and the Sagamore Rye Barrel Select both offered varying degrees of spice that really fused these two together. The Sagamore offered some citrus and sweetness that paired very well with the sweetness coming off the stick. Listen, give them a try, and tell me what you think!

 

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During the first half I was afraid maybe I had guessed wrong on this pairing and they were going to be better separately than together but as the show progressed the flavors began to work in concert. The Eiroa is a timeless stick that you could enjoy any day. It is just a nice full-flavored, yet smooth and mellow stick. The Bushmills 10 YO may be my favorite Irish Whisky, it is very good with a nice fruity profile that doesn't come...

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These are just my thoughts on this issue. I do not believe Jason Aldean at any intention of promoting racism with this song. I watched, I read, I listened to this song, the lyrics, and the video. It wasn't promoting racism, it was promoting small town values of neighbor helping neighbor and everyone feels like family regardless of race. The images of rioting was not directed at one individual race, if you remember downtown Seattle ...

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My expectations for this pairing were a little low and it surprisingly surpassed them. The stick was mellow and the drawback was that it just never developed the complexity I was hoping it would. The spirit was good and the stick actually made it better and brought out more of the smooth sherry notes but I think the spirit needs to be aged longer. Listen and give them a try and let me know your thoughts.

 

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This was an exceptional pairing from the first light. Both the stick and the spirit offered a gentle sweetness with no harshness at all. The stick is a little pricey at about $25 but it is worth every penny. The spirit is a classic Speyside with no smoke or peat just wonderful aromas and flavors of fruit and breezy spring meadows. 

 

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This turned out to be one amazing pairing. Props to the distillers over at Jack Daniels for hitting another one out of the park. The keyword on this pairing was SMOOTH. Both had a velvety smooth palate that really produced an enjoyable experience.  This is a definite must try!

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First, somewhere inside this episode are instructions on a little contest. Only US residents are eligible.

Second, this was a good pairing. The Oscar 2012 wasn't flashy but good and, of course, the Eagle Rare was excellent. Have a listen to hear the details on aromas and palate. I think you will enjoy it, CHEERS!

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This was a really good pairing. Don't let the scores fool you. If you are a beginner just getting in to cigars and spirits or looking for a very smooth pairing just to relax and enjoy, this is it. Neither was overpowering and I very much enjoyed the time I spent trying them. You should definitely give these a try, CHEERS!

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How could I go wrong with this matchup. Two of my favorite brands in one pairing. The Flor de San Andres was a great smoke, the An Andres wrapper really shined. The JW 18 YO is smooth and may be replacing Green Label as my favorite JW offering. Definitely need to try these two. CHEERS!

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This was a really good pairing. The RYJ was not complex but a solid smoke. The Tullabardine was a very complex, delicious spirit that I would recommend.

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This turned out to be a really great pairing. I was a little surprised because it is so non-traditional but the palate profiles of each married very well to the other. This would be a great pairing for someone new to cigars and spirits. Also people looking to expand their palate. There are a lot of flavors going on in the Private Stock so lots of things to concentrate on. CHEERS!

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This was a really good pairing. The Le Bijou I thought could be a little more complex but very good none-the-less. The 4 Roses Single Barrel is an exceptional bourbon that is nicely complex. It is 100 proof and maybe a bit stout for newbies in the whiskey world but I think you can handle it. CHEERS!

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This was a surprisingly good pairing. The Deadwood FBB was a great mix of sweet and tobacco. The Ghost Hill is 57% corn and 32% wheat so it is the vein of a Buffalo Trace, Weller, or Pappy. If you like those you will like this. It too has a nice shot of sweet on the palate and some great complementing flavors as well. These two seemed like an excellent match and you should definitely try them.  CHEERS!

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This turned out to be an absolutely wonderful pairing. The mild to medium strength of the Orange Label paired perfectly with the lower proof Akashi Ume. You have to try these two together! CHEERS!!

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