UK Cigar Scene Magazine December Issue 12 | Page 18

Conclusions
Well first of all I can tell you that all four spirits
were thoroughly relished, with each bringing
something and enhancing the satisfaction of cigar
chosen; The Dalmore with its rich red fruits and
Christmas spices, the Corriemhor with its smooth
creamy vanilla custard notes and peppery finish.
Then the Cognacs, where I found more similarities
than differences, offering flavours of liquorice
and soft aromatic spices to the experience. I know
you're wanting to know my favourite from these
four, but I'd like to pick one from each category.
I've very quickly become a fan of the Corriemhor
since discovering it, it's equally good to sip with
or without a cigar. I was also particularly taken
with the Hine Cigar Reserve, probably because I
had more time to get to know this having a larger
sample. Again this is equally satisfying with or
without a cigar. That said, each of these will easily
light up any cigar smoker’s night, and hopefully,
the forthcoming Festive Season offers you the
opportunity to sit back and relax with a favourite
cigar and one of these expertly crafted, oak aged
spirits.

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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve
From The Whisky Exchange

The Corriemhor Cigar Malt Reserve
From Master of Malt

Hine Cigar Reserve Extra Old Cognac
From C.Gars
Sautter’s Cognac ‘Maduro’
From Sautter

Dave Worthington is the author of the www.
whiskydiscovery.com blog