El Jefe
03-30-2014, 10:29 PM
Okay, I should probably say right up front that this was not one of my most successful pairings. Neither the cigar or the whiskey were bad, far from it, they just didn't compliment each other much. The rye has a bit too much spice for the creamy Fonseca. I think it would pair better with a cup of coffee or glass of tea.
http://s22.postimg.org/x8br7h6k1/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_001.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
The Dickel Rye is good, especially at its price point. IIRC this jug was $23. Its pretty smooth, has a nice combination of rye spice and sweetness. Its not the most complicated whiskey I've ever had, but it does have some decent depth.
One thing interesting about this rye is that it isn't made in Tennessee or by Dickel. Its sourced from LDI in Indiana. In fact its the same rye that Bulleit bottles, with one exception, it does receive the same chill filtered treatment that the Tennessee whiskeys get. Its offered at 90 proof.
http://s2.postimg.org/c26ikk1c9/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_004.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
And here of course is the Fonseca #1. Don't ask about the tissue paper that each cigar is adorned with because I have no idea why they do this. To my knowledge its the only Cuban brand that does it.
The Fonseca has, especially for a Cuban cigar, a very light wrapper reminiscent of a Connecticut shade leaf.
These are fairly mild, hence the poor pairing with the rye whiskey. I've only smoked the one so far so I can't really describe its taste the best just yet. I can say tho that its nice and creamy with caramel being the most prominent note. One day soon now that its finally getting to be nice weather, I think I'll sit out on the patio about mid morning and have one of these with a cup of coffee. :)
Oh and about that wrapper, here you can see the prominent veins it has. In fact the wrapper over all seemed rather course.
http://s16.postimg.org/usjrr3vol/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_010.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
But it burned well and was soundly constructed.
Well, again, this wasn't the best of pairings, but I'm not complaining too much. I'm sure my next outing will be better. ;)
http://s22.postimg.org/x8br7h6k1/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_001.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
The Dickel Rye is good, especially at its price point. IIRC this jug was $23. Its pretty smooth, has a nice combination of rye spice and sweetness. Its not the most complicated whiskey I've ever had, but it does have some decent depth.
One thing interesting about this rye is that it isn't made in Tennessee or by Dickel. Its sourced from LDI in Indiana. In fact its the same rye that Bulleit bottles, with one exception, it does receive the same chill filtered treatment that the Tennessee whiskeys get. Its offered at 90 proof.
http://s2.postimg.org/c26ikk1c9/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_004.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
And here of course is the Fonseca #1. Don't ask about the tissue paper that each cigar is adorned with because I have no idea why they do this. To my knowledge its the only Cuban brand that does it.
The Fonseca has, especially for a Cuban cigar, a very light wrapper reminiscent of a Connecticut shade leaf.
These are fairly mild, hence the poor pairing with the rye whiskey. I've only smoked the one so far so I can't really describe its taste the best just yet. I can say tho that its nice and creamy with caramel being the most prominent note. One day soon now that its finally getting to be nice weather, I think I'll sit out on the patio about mid morning and have one of these with a cup of coffee. :)
Oh and about that wrapper, here you can see the prominent veins it has. In fact the wrapper over all seemed rather course.
http://s16.postimg.org/usjrr3vol/monte_2_dickle_rye_fonseca_opus_x_010.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
But it burned well and was soundly constructed.
Well, again, this wasn't the best of pairings, but I'm not complaining too much. I'm sure my next outing will be better. ;)