Cigar World’s Summer Cigar & Drink Pairing Guide

Cookouts. Barbecues. Camping trips. Lawn games. Summer is the perfect time to engage in many of our favorite activities. And, of course, we recommend enhancing your summer engagements with a tasty cocktail and a premium cigar! If any of that sounds appealing to you, you’re in the right place. Check out our summer cigar and drink pairing guide!

Best Cigar and Drink Pairing for a Party — Alec Bradley Magic Toast & Margarita

The name “Magic Toast” comes from a special toast made with drinks under the stars one night — not from enchanted bread. So, it’s no surprise that this crowd-pleasing Honduras-heavy blend is an excellent choice for anyone hosting a party. We suggest pairing it with a traditional sweet and tart margarita, which perfectly complements Magic Toast’s robust and earthy flavor profile. 

Best Casual Cigar and Drink Pairing — Partagas Cortado & Irish Coffee

If Partagas Cortado has slipped under your radar so far, you owe it to yourself to change that. The first Partagas to feature a Connecticut Shade wrapper, Cortado delivers a creamy and approachable smoking experience — ideal for pairing with an Irish coffee on a chill summer day.  

Best Cigar and Drink Pairing for a Special Occasion — Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour & Scotch

Winston Churchill famously enjoyed both cigars and Scotch, which means he would almost certainly love this cigar named in his honor. Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour features tobacco aged in single-malt Scotch barrels, and it pairs (unsurprisingly) well with Scotch of any kind. 

Best Unconventional Cigar and Drink Pairing — Plasencia Alma Fuerte & Rum Old Fashioned

Plasencia has made waves in the cigar industry with various new and exciting blends — none more so than the highly-rated Alma Fuerte. When you’re looking for something a little different, consider pairing this cigar with a rum old fashioned!

Best Classic Cigar and Drink Pairing — Diesel Whiskey Row & Mint Julep 

Diesel has partnered with the master whiskey distillers at Rabbit Hole for years, and their first collaboration, Whiskey Row, is still hugely popular — for good reason. While you can pair Whiskey Row with any whiskey cocktail, we love how a Mint Julep brings out the oak and spicy notes in this 91-rated cigar. Give this combo a whirl the next time you’re relaxing on your back porch — we’re sure you’ll love it!

Best of the Best — Weller by Cohiba and Weller 12-Year

Here is the crème de la crème of cigar and whiskey pairings. Weller and Cohiba have teamed up a few times over the years, and the most recent release, Weller by Cohiba 2023, is the perfect smoke for anyone who appreciates a fine cigar and a fine glass of whiskey. Considering Weller by Cohiba 2023 features tobacco aged in Well 12-year barrels, this combination works on every level.

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