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As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like sipping on a delicious brew while puffing on the perfect cigar. Fall is a season of celebration for beer and cigar lovers alike, and there are some fantastic beer festivals that have caught our attention. Whether you're a fan of barrel-aged beers, traditional German lagers, or just a good old-fashioned tailgate party, there's something for everyone on this list of fall beer festivals.

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The Best Cigars for BBQs

If you needed an excuse to break out the grill (and let’s be honest, you don’t), then good news: May is National BBQ Month! Of course, every barbecue is enhanced by lawn games, cool drinks, and –– you guessed it –– fine cigars. Whether you’re planning to grill up a few burgers with your family or you’re hosting the barbecue event of the century, any of these cigars will make a fabulous addition to the occasion. 

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This holiday is rarely celebrated south of the US border, other than in the city of Puebla, but north of the border, the tradition is to imbibe in some delicious Mexican fare, including but not limited to some tasty tequila shooters! 

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When people talk about pairing whiskey with cigars, they usually stick to bourbon or Scotch. However, whether you’re prepping for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration or just looking for a change of pace, Irish whiskey is a fabulous partner to a fine cigar. So, without further ado, let’s examine some of the best Irish whiskeys to pair with your favorite smoke. 

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Pairing Cigars with Food

For the most part, cigar companies focus on what drinks pair best with their cigars. However, that’s not to say that a cigar cannot form a fabulous piece of a culinary experience. The truth is that capping off a fine meal with a premium cigar is often the highlight of the night (well, at least our night). And whether you’re itching to fire up the grill in your backyard or you have reservations for a romantic dinner, know that there’s a cigar that’s likely an ideal match for your favorite meal.

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Seasonal beverages come and go. But, if there’s one time period that the Cigar World team gets excited for as cigar smokers, it’s winter. The air is cool, there’s a little more time for relaxation, and of course, winter ales are aplenty. 

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Coffee and cigars. If you know you know. Two aspects of nature, so perfectly simple and yet so incredibly difficult to do perfectly.

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One incomparable cigar. One classic cocktail. CAO’s latest #MixUpAGoodTime pairing puts a BX3 in one hand and an Old Fashioned in the other. 

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If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with summer, it’s kicking back with friends and family for an ice cold beer. 

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When talking about finding the perfect pairing between beverage and a cigar, there are very few drinks that are mentioned more than the Manhattan. 

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The latest installment of the CAO Mix Up a Good Time video series has dropped. 

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For their fourth rendition of their social #MixUpAGoodTimeSeries, CAO gets spooky and a little unconventional with their pairing of CAO Bones and a delicious cocktail. For those new to the series, #MixUpAGoodTime is a short video series featuring popular CAO cigars and how to make a drink with which they pair nicely.

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Cigar and Gin Pairings

It has a distinct flavor that sets it apart from other liquors, so if you’re looking to elevate your herf, then we’ve got the ultimate instructions to setting your aficionado rating to Double-O status with our guide to pairing cigars with gin. (Shaken, not stirred. Of course.)

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Get ready folks, ‘cause CAO is back at it with the third episode of their social video series #MixUpAGoodTime, where they feature a certain cigar in their lineup and then suggest (and show how to make) the perfect seasonal beverage to pair with that cigar.

Check out the video and the blog so you can craft this excellent drink and cigar pairing from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you like to #MixUpAGoodTime with CAO.

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Are you drinking your vodka straight? Is it in a cocktail? What time of day are you enjoying your vodka drink? These are all important questions in guiding your cigar and vodka experience to be a surefire success.

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Grab a brew and a stogie too; it’s time to talk beer and cigars. The key to pairing a premium cigar with a fantastic beer is finding the sweet spot where your cigar's strength and flavor profile align with the strength and flavor profile of your beer.

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CAO has just released a pretty cool little social video series where they feature a certain cigar in their lineup and then suggest (and show how to make) the perfect seasonal beverage to pair with that cigar.

Check out the #MixUpAGoodTime video and the blog so you can craft this excellent drink and cigar pairing from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you like to drink and smoke cigars.

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There ain’t much in this life that’s more perfect than enjoying a delicious hand rolled stogie and a glass of your favorite whiskey or whisky, depending on your preferences. However, even for the most sophisticated cigar guru, with so many choices of cigars and whiskey (or whisky) it can be a little trying from time to time to know what to pair with what. 

So, pour yourself a glass, light up a stogie and learn why cigars and whiskey pair so well together–and get some suggestions on our favorite combinations.

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Sometimes in life, absolute magic happens when you combine two separate entities. Alone, they can be enjoyable, but when paired together, an entirely new experience is presented...

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Explore why coffee and cigars pair well, and find some perfect pairings.

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Explore Cigar World for the best drink pairings for Cohiba’s cigar lineup. From coffee to spirits, we've put together the best drink pairings for each and every cigar.

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Just like wine and cheese, a cigar and a drink pairing go hand-in-hand. But, for your average cigar smoker, it can be difficult knowing what kind of beverage to pair with certain cigars. Even for the cigar aficionado, a cigar pairing suggestion or two never hurts. 

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How to Pair Cigars and Scotch

Find out the most popular rule regarding cigar and scotch pairing, and get a handful of pairings to start you on your way.

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