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My Father Le Bijou 1922 with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel-proof bourbon has the sweetness and heat to meet Le Bijou's force.

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Cigar

My Father

Le Bijou 1922 / Toro

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

Spirit

Elijah Craig

Barrel Proof

Category
Whiskey
Type
Bourbon
Region
Kentucky
Proof
124 proof

Why It Works

Oak char and brown sugar wrap around the cigar's cacao and earth. A little proof intensity mirrors the cigar's nicotine weight.

Tasting Notes

  • cinnamon heat
  • dark cocoa
  • charred oak
oak charcacaocinnamonearth

Occasion

Mood
Big steakhouse night
Best time
After dinner
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