# Age Before Beauty

<p><span>Patience is a virtue for both cigar and whiskey artisans. While quality ingredients and craftsmanship are vital to cigar and whiskey production, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explore how aging influences both cigars and whiskeys in our latest episode. <br></span></p>

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# Age Before Beauty

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## Masters Series Volume Two: Whiskey - Episode Eight

Patience is a virtue for both cigar and whiskey artisans. While quality ingredients and craftsmanship are vital to cigar and whiskey production, Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and bourbon expert Tom Fischer explore how aging influences both cigars and whiskeys in our latest episode.

[ ![](https://cigarworld.b-cdn.net/public/cigarworld/prod/Uploads/Faux-paus.png?width=960)##  Previous Article: Faux Pas

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Breaking into a category like whiskey or cigars can be intimidating. And no one wants to look foolish when enjoying a drink or a smoke in public. Thankfully, our experts will help you avoid common faux pas no matter your experience level.

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We’ve talked a lot about what makes a great cigar and whiskey pairing so far. Now, it’s time for our experts Cohiba Brand Ambassador Sean Williams and Tom Fischer of the Bourbon Blog to share a few of their favorite cigar-and-whiskey combos.

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## Sean Williams

[Sean Williams](https://www.cohiba.com/world-of-cohiba/meet-sean-williams/), Cohiba Brand Ambassador, is a living embodiment of the Experience Luxury brand mantra. With nearly two decades of experience in the cigar industry as a blender and ambassador, Williams is one of the most trusted voices in the cigar lifestyle space.

Follow him on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/seanwilliams_cigar/).

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## Tom Fischer

[Bourbon expert](https://bourbonblog.com/contact/bourbon-expert-tom-fischer/) Tom Fischer of the [Bourbon Blog](https://bourbonblog.com/) is a whiskey journalist and spirits educator. He hosts bourbon and whiskey tastings and events worldwide.

Follow him on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bourbonblog) and [YouTube](https://YouTube.com/BourbonBlog).

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