This document provides information on cigar and whiskey pairings, including definitions of cigars and whiskey, common aromas of each, and six recommended pairings with explanations. Cigars are made of dried and fermented tobacco leaves, while whiskey is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from grains. Popular cigar aromas include almond and cedar, and common whiskey aromas include chocolate and coconut. The document recommends accessories for cigar enthusiasts and pairs specific cigars with whiskeys that complement each other's leather, spice, or floral flavors.

1. Cigar and Whisky pairings

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3. Topics
● What is cigar?
● What is whisky?
● 12 cigar aromas
● 12 whisky aromas
● 6 accessories all the
cigar lovers must have
● 6 cigar and whisky pairings

4. What is cigar?
1. a tightly-rolled bundle of dried and
fermented tobacco leaf
2. tobacco leaves are harvested and
aged using a process that
combines use of heat and shade to
reduce sugar and water content
3. quality cigars are still handmade
4. once rolled, the cigars are stored in
wooden forms as they dry
5. premium brands, use different
varieties of tobacco for the filler
and the wrapper
6. Two firms dominate the cigar
industry: Altadis and Scandinavian
Tobacco Group

5. What is whisky?
1. distilled alcoholic beverage
2. whisky is made from any type of
grains or malt
3. typically aged in wooden casks
4. types: American, Australian,
Canadian, Danish, English,
Finnish, German, Irish, Japanese,
Scotch, Swedish, Welsh...
5. USA: 37, Canada: 21, Ireland: 7
million cases of production / year
6. New to whisky? Try Johnnie
Walker Gold Reserve

6. 12 cigar aromas
almond
black tea
caramel
cedar
clove
earth
hay
leather
liquorice
pepper
toast
tree moss

7. 12 whisky aromas
chocolate
cinnamon
coconut
hazelnut
leather
lemon
peach
pine
rose
smoke
toast
vanilla

8. 6 accessories all the
cigar lovers must have
humidor
ashtray
cutter
puncher
humidifier
hygrometer

9. Cigar and whisky pairing
Alec Bradley Coyol
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Glengoyne 17 year
old Scottish whisky
● Why?
leather & spicy flavors
Graycliff Crystal
Series
+
Glenlivet 15 year old
● Why?
caramel & walnuts
flavors

10. Cigar and whisky pairing
Punch Bareknuckle
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Highland Park 12
Year Old whisky
● Why?
spicy and cedar
flavors
Sancho Panza
Sanchos
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Knockando 1999 / 12
Year Old
● Why?
wood and spicy
flavors

11. Cigar and whisky pairing
Camacho Select 10th
Anniversary Robusto
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Glenmorangie 9
years old 2001
● Why?
leather and spicy
flavors
Perdomo Habano
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Aberfeldy 12 year old
● Why?
flowery and honey
flavors

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About Linda:
A strong connection with wines
and wine business was always
an important part of her life.
She is a highly qualified wine expert,
Copenhagen based.
Education:
Viticulture and Oenology Engineer
Distillery technician
WSET Award
Experiences:
Hungary, South Africa, New Zealand