Cigars and sake: a pairing worth trying.
We have a particular fondness for slightly unusual pairings. With this tasting, discover the pairing of sake and cigars. El Septimo Cigars’ ‘Culinary’ range has been specially designed to pair with drinks. The ‘Nigori’ cigar, for instance, blends beautifully with the notes of the sake.
For the sake, we have selected a Masumi Sake AKA (red). AKA, named after the vermilion colour of the official seals used throughout Asia, perfectly embodies the Yamahai style: it brings out the rich flavours of the food and pairs remarkably well with this cigar.
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The El Septimo Nigori is a mild cigar, perfect for an afternoon smoke. It reveals delicate aromas, dominated by creamy and nutty notes, enhanced by the pairing with sake.
The AKA, meanwhile, offers hints of candied apple and white flowers. On the palate, it is silky, slightly rich, with a subtle sweetness that is never cloying, enhanced by its typical lactic notes and subtle hints of fresh yeast.
The combination of the two reveals a delicious harmony, where hazelnut aromas stand out, and above all the full-bodied, creamy character of the cigar.
To enhance the experience, gently warm the sake — in a bain-marie or for a few seconds in the microwave — to bring out its full aromatic richness.
All elegance and subtlety
This experience is perfectly suited to new cigar enthusiasts and the most refined palates. A perfect opportunity if you are new to the world of cigars. Take an afternoon to try this pairing, with a ‘fresh’ palate, which will be more sensitive to the subtlety of this pairing.
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