S5 E15Penelope Toasted and My Father Blue

For those who crave complexity, today’s pairing delivers. Penelope Toasted Bourbon’s marshmallow, caramel, and spice notes wrap beautifully around the My Father Blue Toro’s cocoa, espresso, and pepper—creating a slow, indulgent journey of texture and taste.

Penelope Toasted Bourbon
• Nose (Aromas)
• Sweet toasted oak and vanilla bean
• Honeycomb, caramel drizzle, and marshmallow cream
• Warm baking spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, clove
• Subtle orange peel brightness
• Palate
• Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel
• Toasted oak layered with brown sugar and vanilla cream
• Marshmallow sweetness balanced by cinnamon and nutmeg
• Hints of citrus zest and light cocoa
• Finish
• Long and warming
• Notes of vanilla cream, toasted marshmallow, gentle oak spice
• Soft lingering sweetness with a touch of charred wood

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My Father Blue Toro Cigar

Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 54
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado
Binder: Honduras Corojo
Filler: Honduras Corojo, Criollo
Origin: Honduras
Release Date: April 2025

• Pre-Light Aroma
• Earthy cedar, cocoa powder, sweet spice
• Subtle dried fruit sweetness
• Cold Draw
• Cocoa, leather, faint raisin note
• Hint of black pepper and baking spice
• Flavor Progression
• Opens creamy with cocoa, espresso, and leather
• Mid-smoke brings sweet spice and dark chocolate richness
• Finishes with a building peppery kick balanced by earth and cedar
• Burn & Draw
• Consistent, straight burn with firm ash
• Ample, aromatic smoke output
• Finish
• Long and rich
• Lingering cocoa, espresso, and spice
• Balanced medium-to-full body without harshness

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Pairing Notes
• The bourbon’s toasted marshmallow and vanilla cream echo the cigar’s cocoa and espresso core.
• Penelope’s orange-zest brightness accents the cigar’s sweet spice and dried fruit hints.
• The bourbon’s gentle warmth softens the cigar’s peppery finish, creating a harmonious, layered experience from first sip to last draw.