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Hot or not Cigar Pairings

HoN: Crowned Heads Le Careme and Modelo Especial

5/19/2017

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I have been battling a little sinus infection the last week or so, so I have not been able to really indulge in a fine ass cigar for almost a week, but with the temperature getting to an unseasonable 28C ( 82F) for my US friends, it was not a time to whimper and whine in the house but to get out into the sun and warmth and pair a cigar ( or two) and a beverage! 
On a quick survey of options I selected a Crowned Heads La Careme and a Modelo Especial. I thought what better way to kick off summer then a cerveza y Mexico and a cigar that I have really enjoyed in the past. I dont think I have ever had a bad experience smoking a Crowned Heads. Now I have not tried all of the cigar lines and vitols from this company, but the ones I have had, have all had character, unique flavor, and are well constructed.
In terms of the Modelo, I dont remember seeing it in my part of Canada earlier then last summer, so while I have had it before, I wouldnt say I have ever paired it with a cigar. On the initial notes it gives that typical clean refreshing taste similar to a corona. For me though, the Modelo is about 5 or 6 notches above a corona. I find I have to have lime with corona to cover up a residual skunk vibe, but Modelo can stand on its own.
In terms of how they paired together......
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Pairing Hots:
  • The cigar delivered on its promises of cream, chocolate and spice
  • The beer was a clean and refreshing taste, easily drinkable on a hot day
  • Construction was near perfect for the cigar, no relights, clean burn line
Pairing Nots:
  • The combination of the cigar and the beer produced a sour flavor at times
  • Slightly easy draw on the first third and burned fast
  • After a while the flavor of the beer became non-existent 
While both the beer and the cigar can stand on their own, i would highly recommend a different combination in the future - for the Modelo - anything with a connecticut wrapper with some grassy, leather notes.
For the La Careme I would recommend a Vanilla or Coffee porter, something that is going to compliment the sweet flavors in the cigar but not overpower it, or become too sweet in the combination.

If you would like to know more about either product, check out their websites:
https://www.modelousa.com/en-US/product/especial
http://www.crownedheads.com/cigars/

Hope you have some sunshine in your part of the world, going to be a killer birthday weekend for me!
Slainte
Sean "BigBoyRunning" Ryan
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