Cigar Of The Month

The Smoking Jacket's Cigar of the Month for July is the incredible Padron 2000 Robusto Maduro from the iconic brand, Padron.  They make incredible cigars which are world renowned and regularly win "Cigar of the Year".  

🥃 Ideal Drink Pairings for Padrón 2000 Maduro:

🔸 1. Aged Rum (8–15 Years)

Why: The natural sweetness of aged rum (especially from Nicaragua, Panama, or the Dominican Republic) complements the cigar’s cocoa and coffee notes beautifully.

• Examples:

  • Flor de Caña 12 or 18 (Nicaragua)

  • Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva (Venezuela)

  • Ron Abuelo 12 Años (Panama)

🔸 2. Bourbon

Why: Bourbon’s vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak flavours echo the Maduro’s sweetness and spice.

• Examples:

  • Woodford Reserve

  • Elijah Craig Small Batch

  • Maker’s Mark 46

🔸 3. Single Malt Scotch (Sherry Cask or Lightly Peated)

Why: Adds complexity; sherried malts complement cocoa and dried fruit notes, while light peat plays with the earthiness.

• Examples:

  • GlenDronach 12 or 15 (sherry cask)

  • Balvenie DoubleWood 12

  • Highland Park 12 (light smoke + honey)

🔸 4. Espresso or Strong Coffee

Why: A non-alcoholic classic. The cigar's espresso-like bitterness and molasses sweetness are mirrored and amplified.

• Try: Double espresso or a rich French press Colombian brew.

🔸 5. Tawny Port

Why: Adds a syrupy texture and raisin/dried fruit sweetness that contrasts the cigar's spice and earth.

• Examples:

  • Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny

  • Graham’s Six Grapes (if you want a slightly fresher fruit note)

🧠 Pro Tip:

Because the Padrón 2000 Maduro has a bold profile, avoid pairing with drinks that are too delicate (e.g., light white wines or crisp lagers)—they’ll be overwhelmed. Choose something with body, sweetness, or spice to stand up to and complement the cigar.