Welcome to Dreamer Cigars Podcast where our main focus is on cigar beginners! We are also the Official Podcast for the Cigars for Warriors. We go over all of the basics of Cigars and focus on educating those looking to learn more! We have several differen
This week on The Perfect Pairing Podcast, Adam and Chris light up the ATL Magic and put three standout spirits to the test: 2 Vintners Zinfandel, Bulleit Bourbon BIB, Westward Whiskey Cask Strength. Tune in to hear their tasting notes, pairing insights, and final ratings! Grab a cigar, pour a glass, and join the conversation!
This week on The Perfect Pairing Podcast, Adam and Chris light up the JR Revival, a smooth Connecticut, and put three standout spirits to the test: Jura 14yr American Rye Cask, Hugh Hamer Bourbon Finished in Rum Barrels, and Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt - Untitled Cigar Malt. Tune in to hear their tasting notes, pairing insights, and final ratings—each landing two out of three very high scores. Grab a cigar, pour a glass, and join the conversation!
This week, Adam and Chris are tasting the Lunatic Torch by Aganorsa Leaf with Old Line Spirits American Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish, Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots, and Old Hamer Cask Strength Bourbon. Tune in to see which pairing earns a 9!
This week, Adam and Chris smoke the Black Abyss Connecticut. They paired it with the returning favorite Westward Pinot Noir Cask, Hogsworth, and the Old Hamer Single Barrel 100 proof. The best pairing with this Connecticut might surprise you! Tune in to find out!
This week on the Perfect Pairing Podcast Adam and Chris light up the Royalty Cigars Robusto and put 3 spirits to the test: Barrell Double Barrell, Virginia Distilling Company Port Cask, and Penelope Founders Reserve. Tune in to hear their tasting notes, pairing insights and final ratings!
This week on The Perfect Pairing Podcast, Adam and Chris light up the Asylum Ogre and put three standout spirits to the test: Green River Bourbon, Cierto Tequila Extra Añejo, and Penelope Architect. Tune in to hear their tasting notes, pairing insights, and final ratings—each landing solidly in the high 7-8 range. Grab a cigar, pour a glass, and join the conversation!
This week, Adam and Chris smoke the first Connecticut in a while. With the FP Connecticut they tried the Westward Pinot Noir, Penelope Toasted, and the Barrell Ice Wine. Adam gave his highest rating yet! Tune in to find out!
This week Adam and Chris grab the Aganorsa Leaf crafted by JR to go with a flight of RD1 whiskies. Specifically, the whiskies were the RD1 Maple finish, RD1 French Oak Staves, and lastly the RD1 Amburana Finish. Even though they were all from the same company, the pairings could not have been more different.
This week Adam and Chris pair the first box pressed cigar in a while in the Mil Dias Maduro. They paired it with Jura Scotch 14 year, 15 Stars Triple Cask, and the heavy hitter Barrell Seagrass. Tune in to find out which one was their favorite!
Adam and Chris have a very unique cigar today in the Bourbon Barrel Aged Diesel Whiskey Row cigar. They paired it with the illustrious Weller 12, Rabbithole Dareringer, and the Woodford Reserve Triple Finish. Will it pair well with the Rabbithole because it was aged in their barrels? Tune in to find out!
This week Adam and Chris paired the medium bodied Montecristo crafted by AJ Fernandez with a wide gambit of pairings. Starting off with the Virginia Distilling Co Cider Cask, moving into the Mary Dowling Winter Wheat, and finishing off with the powerful Old Line Navy Strength. One of these pairings should probably be avoided...tune in to find out which one!
This week Chris and Adam tackle a very heavy cigar that is truly meant for these cold winter months! To go along with the heavy cigar they have the Filmland Spirits Ryes of the Robots, Hogsworth, and the powerful Green River Full Proof. There were a wide range of ratings in this one so be sure to take notes!
The NEW Circle of Life from West Tampa garnered the highest overall ratings that have ever come across the podcast! WOW, what a cigar to have for pairings. To learn about why, tune in to this week's podcast!
This week Adam and Chris try out a light to medium bodied cigar in the El Rey Del Mundo Shade Grown. They paired it with Cayeya Reposado, Virginia Distillery Co Port Cask, and Barrell's Ice Wine. Only one pairing scratched the 9 rating for Chris this week, tune in to find out which one!
This week Adam and Chris tackle the rare Mike Tyson cigar, the Undisputed 2.0! The pairings this week include Jura Scotch, Hogsworth, and Green River Full Proof. This heavy hitter cigar had one clear winner for both Adam and Chris. Tune in to find out which one!
This week Adam and Chris dive into a new brand to the podcast with the Sancho Panza Extra Chido. With this medium bodied cigar they tested the highly awarded Cierto Tequila Extra Anejo, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, and the Quintessential Untitled Cigar Project. We had one rating hit a 9/10 but to find out which one you'll need to tune in!
Adam and Chris start 2025 off with the boutique Big Sky Blackfoot cigar. With this cigar they tested a wide range of pairings with Westward Pinot Noir Cask, Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond, and lastly Hogsworth. One of these pairings ended up as a 9 rating for Chris, tune in to find out which one!
Adam and Chris take on the largest cigar of the week to date with the JFR Lunatic Maduro. With this cigar they tested out Jura Scotch Whiskey, Barrell's Ice Wine and Green River Full Proof. This episode boasted some of the highest pairing ratings to date, tune in to find out which ones got the high ratings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Chris and Adam tackle a light but bigger cigar in the Guido Signature. Adam was actually the one who created this cigar as well! It was an eventful podcast pairing it with Cayeya Anejo Tequila's, Johnnie Walker Black, and Courage and Conviction Cuvee Cask from Virginia Distilling Company. Chris and Adam disagreed on a lot this week so you won't want to miss this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Adam and Chris have a light connecticut cigar from Valetino Siesto. Don't be fooled though, the pairings were more complex than anticipated with the Rabbithole Dareringer, Barrell Seagrass, and Cedar Ridge Cigar Malt! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Adam and Chris try a heavy cigar for the winter months coming and the pairings to go with it! This week's pairings include the Filmland Ryes of the Robots, Weller Full Proof, and Old Line Navy Strength. All 3 pairings worked but which one topped the list, well you'll have to tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Adam and Chris try out the second Cigar of the Week from Ferio Tego, the Generoso. With that they pair Cayeya Tequila's Reposado, Westward Whiskey, and Old Forester 1920. There was a wide range of ratings in this one so tune in to see which ones topped their lists! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Adam and Chris have the Aladino Classic to put up against Virginia Distilling Company's Cabernet Cask, Westward's Pinot Noir, and the Hard Truth Finished Sweet Mash Rye. Tune in to learn which one bested both of their lists! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week we try the 2nd Cigar of the Week from Warfighter, the Garrison Rosado 7.62 MM. Adam and Chris did not agree on a lot in the pairings this week as they tried the Mary Dowling Winter Wheat, Rabbithole Dareringer, and the Westward Whiskey Stout Finish. Tune in to listen in on the disagreements this week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Adam and Chris are smoking the NeverAsh il Piccolo, a very odd and fun shaped cigar. With this unique cigar they are pairing Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey, Wheel Horse's Cigar Blend, and Westward Whiskey's Cask Strength. Adam and Chris both rated one of these pairings above a 9, which one? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Yes we are pairing 2 CIGARS this week! The Rocky Patel Prodigy comes in a Natural and Connecticut & we decided to try both with the 3 pairings this week! We also have our first wine pairing on the podcast with 2 Vitners Syrah along with Cazcanes Anejo and the illusive Old Forester 1924. With 2 cigars and 6 pairings to rate, this episode is loaded content! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Chris and Adam switch gears to the smooth Fratello Oro Boxer this week. As a Connecticut Cigar, they thought they had these pairings figured out before the episode even started...they were wrong. The Power's Johns Lane, Cierto Extra Anejo Tequila, and Filmland Moonlight Mayhem threw them several curveballs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
In Round 2 of our unique pairing experience with the Gurkha Marquesa we have the Parejo (Round) version with the Traverse City Cherry Old Fashioned, Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt Untitled Cigar Malt Project, and the Copper and Cask Armagnac Finish. While we were hesitant in trying this experiment because they all might be the same...we were shocked at the differences! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
In Round 1 of our unique pairing experience with the Gurkha Marquesa we have the Prensado (Box Pressed) version with the Traverse City Cherry Old Fashioned, Cedar Ridge Quintessential American Single Malt Untitled Cigar Malt Project, and the Copper and Cask Armagnac Finish. Let's just say we had some of the highest pairings to date! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Chris and Adam try the second Cigar of the Week from Hiram and Solomon, the Grand Architect. And with starting out, they try a very different pairing with the Traverse City Old Fashioned then go back to the Old Forester 1920, and finish with the unique 15 Stars Triple Cask --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
The Cigar of the Week this week is the CLE Corojo and it boasted some of the highest rated pairings to date for Adam and Chris! Starting with the Virginia Distilling Company Cabernet Cask they moved right into the hard to find Old Forester 1924 and finished with the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye. With a wide variety of pairings, you'll have to tune in to see what made each of them so special! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Adam and Chris have the trifecta in Artista Cigars main line today, the Artista Falu. With the Falu, they had the Virginia Distilling Company Port Cask, Green River Rye, and the Filmland Spirits Moonlight Mayhem. Teaser Alert...ALL of them paired well with the Falu. But still tune in to see which one ultimately took home the gold! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Chris and Adam have a challenging stack of pairings for the Gurkha Revenant Toro Box Pressed today! Starting off with the Cayeya Tequila Anejo it just gets better from there with the Virginia Distilling Company Cider Cask and finishing off with the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon. Chris and Adam had a clear favorite though, which one was it? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Chris and Adam highlight the 2nd GTO to be a Cigar of the Week, the GTO Corona Connecticut. The cigar proved to be a tricky one with todays pairings, some A&W Cream Soda, Green River's Wheated Bourbon, and Cayeya Tequila's Reposado. Tune in to find out just how tricky they were! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Chris and Adam dive into a complex cigar in the My Father Fonseca Cedros. Pairing it with the first Japanese whiskey to be in the pairing lineup with Suntory Whiskey Toki, some classic Woodford Reserve, and revisiting the Hard Truth Farmers Reserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Adam's newest collaborative cigar is put to the test this week! The Onward Dreams Middleweight Champ was crafted by JC Newman and in partnership with Onward (the boxing brand). The Dalmore and the Cazcanes Tequila were fun pairings but how did it pair with Dustin Poirier's Rare Stash whiskey? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Adam & Chris find some very high rated pairings with the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro! One of them even broke the 9.0 milestone! Was it the Penelope Architect, Angels Envy Rye, or the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Chris and Adam pair one of the largest cigars to date in the Asylum Medulla 6 x 60 cigar with one of the only Non-Alcoholic pairings they've tried in Dr. Pepper. But how did it match up with the popular Barrell Foundation or the Jack Daniels Single Malt?! You'll have to tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week we highlight another cigar from the Aladino line, the Aladino Maduro Robusto! While this cigar packs a punch, it provides some complexity that presented some unique experiences with the Green Spot, Wheel Horse Cigar Blend and the expensive, high class Cierto Tequila Extra Anejo! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
On this episode Chris and Adam tackle the a complex cigar in the Ferio Tego Summa. While their was a clear victor between the 3 pairings, the pairings proved to be vastly different. The Russell's Reserve 10 year presented a different twist than anticipated. The Copper and Cask Cigar Blend kept alive the allure of Cigar Blends actually working. Lastly the Ardbeg 10 year stirred the pot enough both Adam and Chris wanting to experiment more with this elusive cigar! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Meet one of Chris & Adam's favorite cigars of the year - the Warfighter Night Shift! Adam even gave one of the pairings his highest rating of all time! Was it the Courage and Conviction, Woodford Masters Select, or the Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye? Well, you will have to tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
In this episode, Adam and Chris dive into pairings with the Maceda Torpedo. Maceda is a boutique cigar company but has a great seldection! The pairings consist of Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey, Michters American, and the Barrell Seagrass that Chris always worships. Did Chris' favorite come out on top? You'll have to tune in to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
In this episode, Adam and Chris dive into pairings with the Perla Del Mar Corojo from JC Newman Cigar Co. The pairings consist of the classic Woodford Reserve, the cigar blend from Wheel Horse, and Old Line Navy Strength. Did the cigar blend actually work? You'll have to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
On this episode Chris and Adam dive into pairings with the second expression from Artista Cigars in the history of Cigars of the Week! Is there another Cigar Blend whiskey in here?! You may just have to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
On this episode Chris and Adam test 3 pairings against one of the most unique cigars to date. What makes the cigar so unique? The blend. What's the blend...you'll have to watch to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week Chris and Adam tackle pairings with a unique cigar but ALSO add tons of tips for both cigar and whiskey beginners! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
This week, to continue the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Chris and Adam find the perfect pairing for a Mexican puro cigar from Casa 1910! They also test their first cigar and tequila pairing, tune in to see how it went! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Chris and Adam tackle 3 pairings that really test the cigar! AND Adam adds some valuable cigar education as well. Listen now to find out what it was! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
If you have not heard of this cigar yet...you will know soon! One of the toughest pairings to rank because all 3 were sooo good. Find out why! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
For the first time on the podcast Chris and Adam attempt to pair whiskeys with a sweet tip cigar...how do you think it turned out? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support
Chris and Adam take a cigar they both love and try to find the perfect pairing for it...and they may have struck gold! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectpairingpodcast/support