Bourbon In College

Joe's Notes:1. Choose you cigar first, then choose a whiskey to pair with ita. If you aren’t enjoying the whiskey paired with the cigar, you can always pour adifferent whiskey or a flight to find one that suits the cigar and your palate better2. Pick a cigar and a whiskey that are well balanced between cigar body strength andwhiskey proof. This isn’t hard and fast, but a helpful guideline to follow:a. Mild – Medium bodied cigars go well with a 88 – 95 proof whiskeyb. Medium bodied cigars go well with a 95 – 105 proof whiskeyc. Medium-Full bodies cigars go well with a 105 – 115 proof whiskeyd. Full bodied cigars go well with a barrel proof whiskey (110+)3. Read up on the cigar flavor profile before smoking and pairing it. This will help setflavor expectations to aid in pairing a whiskey.4. Don’t limit yourself to only pairing one type of whiskey with a cigar. For example, ifyou enjoy bourbon, rye, and single malts, explore how each type of whiskey changes theflavor profile and pairing experience.5. Keep i