Post by sparks on Mar 16, 2016 7:02:22 GMT -5
Many pipe smokers gravitate toward the finer things in life, whether they know it or not. We are a group as diverse as they come though often sharing many similarities. Whether you smoke a cob or a meerschaum, there is an appreciation for the relaxation that is inherent in pipe smoking. Deep down we are all collectors on some level as well. We appreciate fine tobaccos though that definition may change from smoker to smoker. Pipe smokers are often instrospective yet ever observant and opinionated about things around us.
Many of us share an appreciation for things that enhance our pipe smoking experience. What better way to do that than with spirits or more specifically Bourbon. Bourbon is as complex and diverse as pipe tobacco and those variety in flavors make it an interesting and fun thing to pair with your favorite blend. So our feature today is this blog article by Michael R. Veach on his blog Bourbonveach.com. Here is a little excerpt with a link to the full article below.
Tell us a little about your tobacco and bourbon pairings in the comments below. I for one am very interested in the unique perspective offered by people with varying tastes.
Many of us share an appreciation for things that enhance our pipe smoking experience. What better way to do that than with spirits or more specifically Bourbon. Bourbon is as complex and diverse as pipe tobacco and those variety in flavors make it an interesting and fun thing to pair with your favorite blend. So our feature today is this blog article by Michael R. Veach on his blog Bourbonveach.com. Here is a little excerpt with a link to the full article below.
Tell us a little about your tobacco and bourbon pairings in the comments below. I for one am very interested in the unique perspective offered by people with varying tastes.
I have been a pipe smoker for 40 years now. I enjoy Kremer’s Black Royal tobacco from Kremer’s Smoke Shoppe here in Louisville with its rich vanilla, chocolate and coffee flavors with a hint of ripe fruits. To me it is a well-balanced smoke for all occasions. That includes sipping a Bourbon while I enjoy a smoke.
Many people enjoy tobacco and Bourbon together. Not just pipe smokers but also cigar smokers. There are different philosophies about pairing tobacco with Bourbon. My good friend Maggie Kimberl is a cigar smoker and she believes in the opposites attract method for pairing a cigar and Bourbon. A strong flavored cigar calls for a lighter bourbon and vice-versa. I know many other cigar smokers with the same theory of pairing cigars and Bourbon. READ MORE...
Many people enjoy tobacco and Bourbon together. Not just pipe smokers but also cigar smokers. There are different philosophies about pairing tobacco with Bourbon. My good friend Maggie Kimberl is a cigar smoker and she believes in the opposites attract method for pairing a cigar and Bourbon. A strong flavored cigar calls for a lighter bourbon and vice-versa. I know many other cigar smokers with the same theory of pairing cigars and Bourbon. READ MORE...
I'm ill from thinking about it. 
True!
