First Sweet Pairing of a Maduro Cigar

A few weeks ago I traveled down to Johns Pass in southern Pinellas county. Florida has several of these resort sleepy towns that sometimes have a boardwalk with shops and other tourist businesses.

The drive from Hillsborough to Pinellas along I-275 wasnt bery eventful drive. No accidents and going over the long bridge to Clearwater was decent.

I found Cuban Paradise, the cigar shop within a small coffee bar in the front. As pictured above there is a cigar roller behind the glass too.

They gave a very nice line of sweet Maduro cigar offerings of varying sizes. I was happy with a 54 sized torpedo tip that was rather sweet to the taste.

I enjoyed this cigar very much. However, the price per stick was a little steep for what I expected. Evidently, these sticks are "tourist priced".

This Week's Maduro Pairing

This Maduro cigar was smoked down to a fiery nub. I found this one at the local Quick Pick liquors store here in Tampa. It was economically priced at about $6. 

I paired it with a flavorful WILD TURKEY 101 whiskey. Soon I hope to try an even higher proofed whiskey. This new one will be from the OLD GRAND-DAD bourbon selection with a proof of 114. Stay tuned.

I keep a few for that avid non smoker that says “hey bro. You got an extra one of those?” #cigars #OGMisfitGang #NeverARepeat #CigarSniffers pic.twitter.com/XjYKYcYbVJ

— William (@WilliamCigar1) October 28, 2022

Giant Gibberish of Medieval Stuff

They didn't talk much during the remainder of the journey. At long last, the train stopped at Hogsmeade station, and there was a great scramble to get outside; owls hooted, cats meowed, and Neville's pet toad croaked loudly from under his hat. It was freezing on the tiny platform; rain was driving down in icy sheets.