Bourbon & Cigars: Is This the Perfect Pairing?

The Ultimate Whiskey & Cigar Pairing Guide | On Location at Rango’s Cigar Lounge! Welcome back to Your Bourbon Journey! Today, we’re taking the show on the road to Rango’s Cigar Lounge in Boonville, Indiana. We are joined by lounge owner Tony and local enthusiast Greg to put four incredible spirits to the test against a curated selection of premium cigars. From the "chocolate malt" notes of New Riff American Single Malt to the dessert-like richness of Buzzard’s Roost Double Oaked Cigar Batch, we explore how proof, barrel finishes, and tobacco wrappers interact to create that "Nirvana state." Whether you are a whiskey novice or a seasoned cigar aficionado, join us as we discover why some pairings "shake hands" while others fight for the spotlight. We even test the theory: Do "Cigar Batches" actually pair better with cigars? In this episode, we feature: * * * * New Riff ASM (114.5 Proof) paired with Diesel Vintage Maduro * * * * Stranahan’s Sherry Cask ASM (94 Proof) paired with Fermin Perez Bold * * * * Penelope Cigar Sessions (No. 1) (101 Proof) paired with Blackbird Superb * * * * Buzzard’s Roost Double Oaked Cigar Batch (105 Proof) paired with The Crow Special Thanks to: Tony at Rango’s Cigar Lounge – If you’re near Boonville, IN, stop in for a pour and a smoke! ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ 🥃 The Spirits & Smokes: Official Specs 1. New Riff American Single Malt * Proof: 114.5 | Age: 7–8 Years * Mash Bill: 100% Barley (includes Chocolate Malted Barley) * Cigar Match: Diesel Vintage Maduro (San Andrés Wrapper) * Pairing Note: The "High Heat" (114.5 proof) cuts through the rich Maduro leaf. 2. Stranahan’s Sherry Cask * Proof: 94 | Age: 4+ Years * Finish: Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks * Cigar Match: Fermin Perez Bold (San Andrés Wrapper) * Pairing Note: A "Palate Cleanser" that mirrors the dark fruit and cocoa of the tobacco. 3. Penelope Cigar Sessions (No. 1) * Proof: 101 | Age: 6 Years * Blend: Straight Bourbon, American Single Malt, & Light Whiskey * Cigar Match: Blackbird Superb (Ecuadorian Habano) * Pairing Note: Designed specifically for the spice and zest of a Habano wrapper. 4. Buzzard’s Roost Double Oaked (Cigar Batch) * Proof: 105 | Age: 4+ Years * Finish: Second maturation in proprietary toasted oak barrels * Cigar Match: Blackbird The Crow (San Andrés Maduro) * Pairing Note: "The Crow meets the Buzzard"—intense wood char meets cedar smoke. ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ 🎞️ Video Chapters 0:00 - On Location at Rango’s Cigar Lounge 0:19 - Meet Tony & Greg: The Experts 1:05 - Pour 1: New Riff ASM & Diesel Vintage Maduro 4:26 - Pour 2: Stranahan’s Sherry Cask & Fermin Perez Bold 7:02 - The "Blackbird" Color Coding Pro-Tip 9:06 - When is a “Cigar Batch” a True Pairing? 9:23 - Pour 3: Penelope Cigar Sessions & Blackbird Superb 12:43 - Pour 4: Buzzard’s Roost Double Oaked Cigar Batch 17:34 - The Bourbon & Connecticut Cigars 18:18 - Sharing What We Learned 22:22 - Final Thoughts: Reaching the "Nirvana State" 23:30 - Thank you Tony, Greg, and Rango’s 24:07 - Cheers to Great Pours, Smokes, and Friends 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirits in this review was purchased by us. The cigars were provided by Rango’s Cigar Lounge. We were not compensated by the spirit or cigar producers for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink and smoke responsibly #YourBourbonJourney #WhiskeyAndCigars #BourbonPairing #CigarLounge #NewRiff #Stranahans #PenelopeBourbon #BuzzardsRoost #CigarReview #WhiskeyTasting #BoonvilleIndiana #SingleMalt #CigarPairing #BourbonCommunity #RangosCigarLounge