The Cigar
Partagas 1845 Double Corona
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Viso
Binder: Connecticut Habano Broadleaf
Fillers: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Guardian
Viso, Esteli Seco, ASP Seco
Size: 7.2 x 54
$8.99 – Smoky’s of Northville
Flavor Profile: This one really reminds me of the 1845
Gigante. Moderate soil earthy tones, nice touch of
cedar wood, light/moderate coffee, sweet and lightly toasted tobacco leafs, light
spice that reminds me of a white and green peppercorn. I’ll give it a 5 on my strength scale.
I can’t figure out why a few of the guys at the cigar store don’t
like this stick.
The Pilsner
Atwater Purple Gang Pilsner
Atwater Brewery
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Appearance: pale gold and a slightly hazy with a huge white
head that stays around. Good lacing on
the glass
Aroma: typical very light pilsner bouquet. White bread.
Flavors: light grains, white bread, and mild hop
bitterness. While it is a typical
pilsner taste; it is a tasty typical pilsner.
Should be nice on a summer day.
Mouthfeel: moderate-low carbonation, smooth, mild malts and
hops
My Strength Rating: 2.5 – mild-medium; right on the edge of
mild
The Pairing
I was not expecting much from this pairing but, these two
seem to like each other. The cigar seems
to bring out a little body in this Pilsner.
The light grains seem to be a little earthy like during this
pairing. The Pilsner leaves the cigar
alone for I don’t notice any changes in the smoke. The beer is refreshing after a few puffs of
the cigar. While nothing special here it
is enjoyable even if the Yankees are kicking the Tigers ass today in
baseball.
