The Cigar
Reposado Connecticut ‘96
Wrapper: Connecticut
Fillers: Nicaragua
Size: 7.1 x 58 figurado
If you are looking for a mild cigar to smoke this is it. It sports flavors of toasted white bread, lightly roasted almond, and a white mushroom earthy tone. On the final third of the cigar there is a moderate oaky note that is introduced with a little firmer earthiness, and toasted grains.
This is a good cigar to pair with Belgium ales, IPA’s, or even light to medium bodied red wines that are fruit forward.
The Ale
St. Feuillien Triple Abbey Ale
8.5% abv
1pt 9.4oz
$10.00 a bottle
St. Feuillien Brewery
Le Roeulx, Belgium
Appearance: hazy golden color body and a two finger foamy white head.
Aroma: Tropical fruit meets sweet passion fruit. The bouquet is very nice as the ale warms up.
Flavors: sweet candy coated fruits, a touch of mango with a smidge of apricot. Then, throw in a tad of pear and okay a squeeze of green grape and a little golden raisin. There seems to be a dash of hula skirt grass from the hops!
Mouthfeel: yeasty up front with a bit of bittness (light) on the finish. Creamy in delivery and a semi-dry fruity aftertaste.
My Strength Rating: 6 – the complexities of flavors and lingering aftertaste.
To the Point: tasty candied fruits and creamy texture with a semi-dry finish to make a pretty good Triple Abbey.
The Pairing
Tonight I am pairing this with St. Feuillien Triple Abbey Ale. This cigar does not interfere at all with the wonderful passion fruits of this tasty Triple Abbey Ale.
I am enjoying this pairing and it is reminding me that I need more milder bodied cigars in my humidor so I can pair them with some of the tasty beverage that I mentioned.
