
r/poursNsticks

Yesterday marked one year until I’m eligible to retire…
I decided to have a mini celebration to commemorate the occasion
Been really enjoying the fullness in the amar by aj. It’s bold and I love pairing it with some many different palates
La ValidaciĂłn Maduro + Remy Martin XO
It's a shame how pairing brandy/cognac with cigars seems to have been lost to tradition, old age or just in lieu of other alternatives. I know I have a lot in terms of rum and whisky, but not that many in brandy, so I decided to give it a try and quickly realized it's probably one of the best options out there, as long as you don't mind shedding what a bottle of these costs. I was visiting my mom and got lucky I found it in a closet.
Delicious spirit with strong notes of raisins, chocolate and oak. Paired great with the chocolate and nutty notes in the cigar.
Last night’s pour n’ sticks
That Desert Walker is definitely spicy!
A 🏇🏼and a Don Carlos to finish the night. Had a great tasting. A special Russell’s and a cypb were highlights.
Opus 20th for that perfect flight. Fresh crack on e h barrel proof. Sftb blantons and found north batch 12.
Alma Fuerte Natural x Brugal 1888
Haven’t had much time to sit down for a smoke or a drink due to work recently. First time trying Brugal. Decent sipper to go along with the Plasencia
Last night’s poor n’ stick
* Pour
I prefer the Triqui Traca over the Ancho Corto. Both are good but this one just hits so well
First cigar and whiskey after a 3 day fast
To be fair i allow smoking when I'm fasting, but why be miserable when you can be really miserable?
Macanudo Sumatra paired with bombergers and shenks. I really been enjoying Sumatra wrappers with the sweetness of bourbons, think they compliment each other wonderfully
Plasencia Reserva Original & Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
Mare Nostrum + BarcelĂł Mizunara
Trying this Mare Nostrum for the first time. I found its pretzel, chocolate, and nut flavors delicious; while I would have liked a bit more strength, it was very okay. So much so that I decided to try this bottle of BarcelĂł rum finished in Mizunara casks. which I was gifted a couple of months ago. It made for a great pairing, as the cigar's medium strength didn't over power anything and it was a great balance.
Today’s choice
Having a Bulleit Bourbon old fashion with a Tabernacle 142. My first of this brand just to see what the fuss was all about.
A pour and a stick to close out the weekend
Alma del Campo is definitely my favorite from the Alma line