S5 E13 A Beautiful Pair 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar #cigarsdaily

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When craftsmanship meets balance, the result can be unforgettable. Pairing 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia cigar is one of those rare experiences where spice and cream harmonize beautifully. The bourbon’s high-rye backbone and sweet oak depth meet the cigar’s silky Connecticut wrapper and Nicaraguan richness, creating a refined yet accessible journey for the senses—perfect for slow sips, smooth draws, and discovering subtle layers with every moment.

1792 Small Batch Bourbon & San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar

A refined, balanced pairing of spice and cream.

🥃 1792 Small Batch Bourbon
• Distillery & Style: Barton 1792, Bardstown KY; high-rye small batch bourbon.
• Appearance: Deep amber with copper highlights.
• Nose (Aromas):
• Caramelized sugar and vanilla bean
• Baking spice, nutmeg, and a hint of orange zest
• Toasted oak and rye spice undertone
• Palate:
• Caramel, toffee, and cinnamon on entry
• Dark fruit (plum, dried cherry) with black pepper mid-palate
• Oak, nutmeg, and char rounding out the body
• Finish: Long, dry, and warming with lingering vanilla, tobacco, and cocoa powder.

🚬 San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar
• Origin & Construction: Handcrafted by the García family in Nicaragua; Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers.
• Appearance: Silky golden-brown wrapper with minimal veins.
• Pre-Light Aroma:
• Sweet hay, fresh cedar, cream
• Buttered toast and a faint floral note
• Cold Draw Notes:
• Cream, almonds, and light baking spice
• Subtle honey sweetness with a touch of citrus zest
• Burn & Draw: Even burn, sturdy white ash, silky mouthfeel.
• Flavor Progression:
• First Third: Smooth cream, toasted nuts, gentle white pepper
• Midpoint: Vanilla, soft cedar, faint leather
• Final Third: Light cocoa and gentle earthy tones, still creamy.

🥃 + 🚬 The Pairing Experience
• Bourbon’s sweetness lifts the cigar’s creamy opening notes.
• Rye spice from 1792 complements Elegancia’s gentle white pepper.
• Mid-palate oak and dark fruit echo the cigar’s cedar and nutty tones.
• Finish: spiced caramel from the bourbon meets cream and toasted nuts from the cigar; neither dominates, both enhance.

⭐ Final Thoughts
• Profile Match: Bold small-batch bourbon with a mild-to-medium cigar.
• Best For: Sippers who appreciate balance and nuance rather than pure strength.
• Tip: Take slow sips, gentle retrohales; the layers reveal themselves gr

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