Cigars

Got this for my birthday and it was excellent. Leathery, earthy, oily and super smooth. I paired it with 3 fingers of Makers Mark 101, it was wonderful.

It was a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Maduro.

 

What cigar was it?

 

Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper. In the everyday smoke rotation

 

That's a pretty serious cigar. Full body. Definitely need a whiskey with that.

 

Luckily, I had a birthday Ribeye that took away any nicotine buzz I would have had.

 

And a clear schedule for an hour or so to fully enjoy

 

End of the week cigar.

 

My belief is not necessarily that Cubans are not what they used to be. But that we have learned what gave Cuba the ability to grow amazing tobacco for cigars and spread that knowledge around many places in the world. Nicaraguan tobacco is definitely my favorite. AJ Fernandez is a major manufacturer of cigars out of Nicaragua and encompasses a majority of cigars in my humidors.

My apology, as I started another cigar thread in the outdoor area. Before I realized there was one already. Let's chat up cigars!


Mike

 

Drew Estate’s Undercrown Shade is my go to and frankly only ones I buy now. Usually have one every Sunday night on a walk around my neighborhood to relax for the start of a new week (didn’t tonight but did have one yesterday). Kinda my little ritual all year long. Been doing it for a few years now.

 

These are my favorite, only about 10-15 smoke and very smooth. Love it with some whisky.

 

Nice. Tonight was an AJ Fernandez version of the H Upman. An amazing smoke with a Woodford Old Fashion I make. Its a twist on an old fashion that will knock your socks off. If anyone would like my recipe and try it themself, it can be added.


Mike

 

I'm game for the recipe. Mrs and I love a good old fashion.

 

Here is my ingredients list and I highly suggest to follow it to a T. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Woodford Reserve - Distillers Select
Martini Rossi Sweet Vermouth
Crown dark pure maple syrup *
Woodford Reserve Orange Bitters *
Angostura Aeromatic Bitters *
Luxardo Maraschino Cherries *

* = available through Amazon



I make a triple, here are the portions of a single...
.5 part maple syrup
1 part sweet vermouth
3 parts Woodford


My procedure is this as follows,

Using a 1 1/2oz measure with 3/4oz line, pouring into a small mixer/shaker

Pour 3/4oz maple syrup
Pour 1.5oz sweet vermouth
Pour 4.5oz Woodford
6 drops of orange bitters
6 dashes of aeromatic bitters

Shake like crazy (be sure to smile, as you are about to have an amazing drink)

Pour over mix of crushed and 2 or 3 ice cubes

Using a teaspoon, get 2 Luxardo cherries with the spoon almost full of the dark cherry syrup and mix well into the drink glass chilling the drink (I use an insulated Yeti type cup myself to keep it cold and less ice melting).

Now be ready to enjoy and impress your company. I have had absolutely nobody less than amazed with this drink. If you don't like it, call me and I will be right over to drink it for you. LoL


Mike

 

Much appreciated

 

its 5 o'clock somewhere all the time

 

Please let me know when you make it and your thoughts.

I don’t wait till 5 o’clock. It’s noon somewhere !

lol

 

Having a San Lotano in oval by AJ Fernandez this evening. Joined Mitch a triple of my WOF (Woodford Old Fashion).

Hoping many others are enjoying a nice smoke this evening.

 

Man of war, Ruination by AJ tonight. Paired with some Knob Creek 7 year rye at 100 proof.

Anyone else having a nice cigar this evening?

 

That’s an excellent choice. Knob Creek Rye is one of my favorites.

 

Picked up some cigars when I was in Key West. Couldn't tell you the name of them. They didn't have wrappers or emblems. They were 2 tone. Light green and brown. Pretty cool, and smoked well. Tasted pretty decent. I've tried about a dozen or so different brands. Still very new to cigars but I like them.

 

Alec Bradley, Magic Toast this afternoon.

 

Very nice smoke. Had those before, they remind me of a couple Acids I have had. Quite respectable.



Tonight it’s a Victor Sinclair Bohemian maduro. Paired with my Woodford Old Fashion. Enjoy your evening all !

 

This is what I was talking about earlier. Puppy approved.

 

Gonna be smoking an Andalusian Bull soon. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s

 

Any update on your old fashion experiences?


Mike