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My Father Le Bijou 1922 with Ardbeg Uigeadail

Le Bijou's dark pepper and cacao match Uigeadail's peat smoke and sherry richness.

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Cigar

My Father

Le Bijou 1922 / Toro

Country
Nicaragua
Strength
Full
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Oscuro
Size
6.0" x 52

Spirit

Ardbeg

Uigeadail

Category
Whiskey
Type
Scotch
Region
Islay
Proof
108.4 proof

Why It Works

Both are uncompromising, but the raisin and treacle in the whisky echo the cigar's darker sweetness. Pepper keeps the finish alive.

Tasting Notes

  • black pepper
  • treacle
  • smoked cacao
peatcacaoraisinpepper

Occasion

Mood
Cold-weather pairing
Best time
Late night
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