{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fb6823fd728801dfb87c088/5fb68270d385e1339b9f1564?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"129 - Bourbon Trail meets Tobacco Road, Bourbon and Cigar Pairings with Jake's Cigar Bar","description":"Enjoying a glass of bourbon while smoking a cigar seems like an average Friday night to some people. However, pairing a bourbon and cigar can be more complicated than you think. We sit down with <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/jakescigarbar/\">Jake Glancy</a> and Jeremy Kendrick of <a href= \"https://www.jakescigarbar.com/\">Jake's Cigar Bar</a> to get a complete cigar 101 lesson on everything from cuts, types, leaf varieties, and more to understand how the unique flavor of a cigar will compliment different types of bourbon. You will want to rush outside and smoke a cigar after listening to this one!   Episode Sponsors: <a href= \"https://www.ledbury.com/collections/bourbon\">Ledbury</a> offers premium high-quality button-down shirts and apparel with easy returns and top-notch customer service. Visit <a href= \"https://www.ledbury.com/collections/bourbon\">Ledbury.com/bourbon</a> today and use the code BOURBON at checkout to get 20% off your first order. <a href=\"http://getthewatch.net/\">Vincero Watches</a> have a modern and contemporary style the looks bold and professional. So Don’t just get A watch, get THE watch. Get 15% off all of <a href= \"http://getthewatch.net/\">Vincero’s</a> stunning collection using promo code BOURBON   Show Notes: <ul> <li>Let's start from the beginning and talk about the types of cuts</li> <li>How do you pick the ring gauge or size of cigars?</li> <li>Talk about the wrappers and what flavors each type release</li> <li>What's the difference between tobacco in Nicaragua and Honduras versus in Kentucky?</li> <li>Talk about hand-rolled versus machine-rolled.</li> <li>Bourbon drinkers have a progression from mixing to neat, what about cigar smokers?</li> <li>What do you mean by tasting a cigar by \"thirds\"?</li> <li>It's moving from cigars and scotch to cigars and bourbon. What's the initiative?</li> <li>Describe the different shapes of cigars</li> <li>When you're smoking a cigar do your taste buds or receptors change rather than drinking bourbon alone?</li> <li>What's the sweet spot for the third in your opinion?</li> <li>I'm going to throw some bourbons at you and you tell me what cigars would pair well.</li> <li>Talk about higher in proof bourbons like Stagg Jr and barrel proof bourbons and the cigars that pair well</li> <li>It seems like Four Roses pairs well with any cigar</li> <li>Talk about barrel aged cigars</li> <li>What about something super light like 80 proof <a href= \"https://www.basilhaydens.com/\">Basil Hayden</a></li> <li>Rye whiskey is growing in popularity. How does rye whiskey stand up in cigar pairing?</li> <li>How about something that's super oaky like <a href= \"http://elijahcraig.com\">Elijah Craig 23</a>?</li> <li>How about finished bourbons like <a href= \"https://www.angelsenvy.com/\">Angel's Envy</a> port finished bourbon?</li> <li>The craft market is booming but what do you pair with something that has a grain forward flavor?</li> <li>Talk about the <a href=\"https://pappyco.com/pages/cigars\">Van Winkle Cigars.</a> Are they good or are they hype?</li> <li>I see a lot more Barrel aged cigars on the market and I am curious for recommendations and also some info on the technique and how it imparts the flavor from the barrel to the tobacco.</li> <li>Are Cubans really that much better?</li> <li>Get 15% off at <a href= \"https://www.jakescigarbar.com/\">Jake's</a> by mentioning you heard about them on Bourbon Pursuit!</li> </ul>","author_name":"Bourbon Pursuit"}