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Curated combinations with a point of view

A focused selection from the MVP cellar. Each recommendation explains not just what to pair, but why the match works.

Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Padrón Family Reserve

97

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 16 Year

Scotch / Islay

Two legends of their craft: the Family Reserve's aged complexity meets Lagavulin's profound depth. A pairing for special occasions.

Rich cocoaespressoleatherblack pepper
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classic recommendation

Padrón Family Reserve

97

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 16 Year

Scotch / Islay

Two legends of their craft: the Family Reserve's aged complexity meets Lagavulin's profound depth. A pairing for special occasions.

Rich cocoaespressoleatherblack pepper
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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Drew Estate Liga Privada No.9

97

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5

Scotch / Islay

The No.9's legendary dark, complex profile demands Ardbeg's equally legendary peat. Smoke meets smoke in perfect harmony.

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Arturo Fuente Opus X

97

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Macallan Double Cask 12

Scotch / Speyside

Two legends meet: the Opus X's complex spice and cedar find their match in Macallan's rich sherry influence. A celebration-worthy pairing.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Oliva Serie V Melanio

96

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 8 Year

Scotch / Islay

The Melanio's refined power meets its match in Lagavulin 8's more vibrant peat character. Both are bold yet nuanced.

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Plasencia Alma Fuerte

96

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 16 Year

Scotch / Islay

The Alma Fuerte's dark, powerful character meets its match in Lagavulin 16's deep peat and sherry sweetness.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Padrón 1926 Serie

96

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 16 Year

Scotch / Islay

The intense peat smoke and maritime notes of Lagavulin stand up beautifully to the 1926's full-bodied, earthy character. Both are bold and unapologetic—a power pairing for experienced palates.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull

96

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Lagavulin 16 Year

Scotch / Islay

The Andalusian Bull's legendary power demands Lagavulin's equally legendary intensity. A pairing of champions.

Dark chocolateespressoleathermolasses
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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

My Father Le Bijou 1922

96

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Scotch / Islay

Le Bijou's dark, brooding complexity finds a perfect partner in Laphroaig's medicinal peat. Both are bold, uncompromising experiences.

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Curated Pairing

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Oliva Serie V

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Ardbeg 10 Year

Scotch / Islay

The Serie V's Nicaraguan puro intensity finds its match in Ardbeg's bold peat and maritime smoke. A pairing for those who like it strong.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Ashton VSG (Virgin Sun Grown)

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Elijah Craig Small Batch

American / Bourbon

The VSG's sun-grown Ecuadorian wrapper brings spice and leather that pair magnificently with Elijah Craig's bold vanilla and char notes.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Arturo Fuente Opus X

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Four Roses Single Barrel

American / Bourbon

Four Roses' high-rye mashbill brings spice that dances with the Opus X's pepper, while its fruit notes cool the finish.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5

Scotch / Islay

The Antaño's legendary strength demands Ardbeg Wee Beastie's young, fierce peat character.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Drew Estate Liga Privada No.9

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Elijah Craig Small Batch

American / Bourbon

Elijah Craig's charred oak and dark fruit notes mirror the Liga's brooding complexity. Both are cult favorites for good reason.

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Curated Pairing

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La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Laphroaig 10 Year

Scotch / Islay

Double Ligero demands a bold partner. Laphroaig 10's medicinal peat and iodine stand up to the intense Nicaraguan filler.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Davidoff Signature

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Redbreast 12 Year

Irish / Unknown

Two paragons of elegance: Davidoff's refined Connecticut wrapper meets Redbreast's silky pot still character. Pure sophistication.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Padrón 1964 Anniversary

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon

American / Bourbon

Woodford Reserve's rich, full-bodied character with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak is a natural companion to the 1964's balanced complexity.

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Curated Pairing

classic recommendation

Padrón 1964 Anniversary

95

Cigar

Selected vitola

Spirit

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon

American / Bourbon

Woodford Reserve's rich, full-bodied character with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak is a natural companion to the 1964's balanced complexity.

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