An Old Brand Returns

I used to enjoy Sancho Panza Boxed Pressed Cigars. Those were the early days of my cigar smoking. Last week our General Cigars rep walked in handed me this new revamped release and memories from the past came back.

Sancho Panza Extra Fuente

made in Honduras

Manufacturer: General Cigars

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra

Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler: Nicaraguan/Dominican

Size: Robusto

Creamy vanilla and cocoa notes with a hint of earthiness. Smooth with no spice what so ever.

Pairing this goodness with a leftover from my Whiskey Weekend:

Good Times Cigar Finish Rye

A barrel strength straight rye finished in Cognac, Armagnac and Oloroso Sherry barrels. Bottled at 111 Proof. Caramel, honey and oak flavors with leathery cigar notes.

This is a perfect combination!

Now I just need to find more of the Good Times!

Cheers Y’all!

I Love Bottled-in-Bond!

I don’t know for sure, which was my first Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons. I’m leaning toward either E. H. Taylor Small Batch or the 10yr McKenna.

At any rate, I truly love this style of brown water! After reading at rating of these bottles, one stood out and doesn’t break the bank; Evan Williams BiB.

So for todays Deck Therapy tasting, I give you the following:

Pi Synesthesia

Manufacturer: Crowned Heads & Ozgener Family Cigars

Wrapper: Connecticut from Ecuador

Binder: Ecuador

Filler: Nicaraguan

Size: Toro

A mild to medium bodied smoke with creamy vanilla notes. Some leather essence on the mid palette. The perfect cigar for a newcomer.

As mild as this cigar is, paired it with one of my favorite Bottled-in-Bond:

Evan Williams

At 100 Proof, this is a perfect balance of flavor and heat. A ton of sweet Carmel notes with just the right amount of heat on the finish.

This pairing is as close to perfect as it gets. The weekend is here Kids so let’s have some fun!

Cheers Y’all!

Still Crackin’!

My deck is gonna assume I’m cheating on her. I’ll only have 2 quality days to truly enjoy her company.

3 days of driving this week and 2 in the cigar shop has me busier than normal. However my first day allows me some bottle crackin’ Szn!

New Riff Single Barrel, aged at least 4 years and a mash bill of 65% Corn, 35% Rye and 5% Malted Rye. Bottled at 108.4 Proof.

Sweet to the tasted with baking spices and a soft burn on the back palette. This is definitely a perfect bourbon to serve neat.

I’m pairing this brown water goodness with a limited edition release:

My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Anos

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro

Size: Lonsdale

With the smaller gauge, you really get some great flavors from the wrapper. Earthy, Oily and coffee notes. Mild to medium flavors with little to no spice. Overall Awesome Smoke!

I’ve always been a big fan of My Father Cigars and even bigger fan of the New Riff Distillery products.

Until next time Kids! Another milestone for me next week and I’ll tell you about it later.

Cheers Y’all! Let’s Get After It!

Rain with a chance of Rye

My last day off has me yo-yoing from inside to out.

Random showers have me watching Netflix and then running outside for deck therapy. With a longer break between showers of rain, I decided to crack open one last bottle.

Sazerac Rye, aged 6 years bottled at 90 Proof. Mash bill comprised of: 51% Rye, 39% Corn, 10% Malt.

Smooth from start to finish. Sweet notes of honey and a touch of spice.

I’m pairing it with a stick that’s been in my humidor for a few months.

Davidoff 702 Series No. 2

Binder: Dominican

Filler: Dominican

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

Size: Panatela

Light smooth with earthy notes and a touch of citrus. A perfect cigar from beginning to end.

Until next time…Cheers Y’all!

Bottle Crackin Season Part 2

Extra days off allows for another bottle to be opened. This was acquired on my trip to Akron recently.

New Riff Single Barrel Rye

95% Rye

5% Malted Rye

Aged 4 years, comes in at 103.8 Proof. Soft Carmel and sweet flavors of baking spices. A true full bodied whiskey.

I decided to pair this with the Devil’s Hand Dark Corojo by Esteban Carreras.

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Wrapper: Corojo Nicaraguan

Size: Toro

Earthy, leathery notes, creamy with a smooth finish. This would actually pair well with a heavily Oaked Chardonnay and Barrel Proofed Bourbons.

Overall both items are awesome and I’m just gonna sit back relax and enjoy!

Cheers Y’all!

Bottle Crackin’ Szn!

With fall around the corner and the “ber” months upon us, it’s time to open a new bottle. As Shorty calls it: Bottle Crackin’ Szn…Kids!

Shorty and BD are always telling to open those bottles in my reserve. I prefer to open them once I have a replacement but that’s not always possible. Today, I’m crackin’ a brand favorite, E. H. Taylor.

I’ve had luck find the EHT small batch in the wild here in Va. as well as Ky. As our liquor controlled state holds the good stuff at times, once a year they will release a massive load of allocated items.

I waited 2.5 hours to get this bottle and it was worth the wait.

E. H. Taylor

Straight Rye

Carmel, sweet like honey, subtle baking spices with a low burn. This doesn’t drink like a 100 proof. This bottle could get you in trouble.

I paired it was the long awaited cigar from Rocky Patel:

Rocky Patel DBS

Wrapper: Mexican San Andres

Binder: Nicaragua/USA

Filler: Honduran/Nicaraguan

DBS stands for Double Broadleaf Selection. Using Pennsylvania and Nicaraguan broadleaf.

Flavors of coffee, cocoa and soft spices. This medium to full bodied cigar is perfect to pair with a Rye or Bourbon.

Deck Therapy in full effect with two of my favorite brands. Have a great and safe weekend Kids. Let’s have some fun!

Cheers!