Pairing Menu
An Elegant Guide to Elevating Every Experience
Pairing a fine cigar with the right spirit or cocktail is an art form—an interplay of aroma, body, and finish. Like coffee, cigars offer nuanced profiles—earthy, sweet, bold, or smooth —crafted through careful selection and aging. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or exploring for the first time, this guide is your passport to a richer experience.
How to Pair Like a Pro
Balance & Contrast: Full-bodied spirits shine with robust cigars like Padron 1926 or Liga Privada. Lighter cocktails pair beautifully with refined selections like Diamond Crown or Avo.
Sweetness Factor: Prefer sweeter notes? Explore Tatiana or Drew Estate’s Java, matched with espresso based cocktails.
Smoke & Spice: Smoky Islay Scotch? Complement it with God of Fire or Opus X Lost City for a peppery, indulgent finish.
Think Coffee, Think Cigars: Just as coffee beans range from light to dark roast, cigars span from mild and creamy to full-bodied and complex. Pair lighter cigars with bright, citrus-forward cocktails and darker cigars with deep bourbons or espresso martinis.
Signature Cocktail Pairings
Velvet Voice (Espresso Martini): Padron 1926 No. 48 – bold cocoa harmonizes with espresso's intensity.
Lychee Dream (Lychee Martini): AF Fuente Signature – floral elegance balances tropical sweetness.
Cask & Ember (Old Fashioned): Padron 40th Anniversary – timeless sophistication for a classic sip.
Frenesi (Spiced Lychee Margarita): My Father García García – spice and depth mirror the cocktail's intrigue.
Kokomo (Mai Tai): God of Fire Gran Toro – strength and sweetness, in perfect equilibrium.
Whiskey & Spirit Pairings
Bourbon: Padron 1926, Liga Privada No. 9, Rocky Patel Decade.
Rye Whiskey: My Father Le Bijou, La Gloria Cubana, Partagas Black.
Speyside Scotch: Davidoff Signature, Avo XO, Julius Caesar.
Islay Scotch: God of Fire, Opus X Lost City, Camacho Triple Maduro.
Tequila & Mezcal: Diamond Crown, Sencillo Platinum.
Rum: Oliva Serie V, Drew Estate Deadwood.
Cognac: Gurkha Grand Reserve, Julius Caesar.