I ran across a board topic recently asking what everyone’s favorite cigar drink was. I was pretty surprised that though many mentioned port or whisky, no one actually mentioned cognac. Now if you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you will have noticed how much I love single malt Scotch whisky. I equally appreciate fine port from my neighboring country to the west as well as the fortified Spanish sherry. All that said, I still have to admit that for me cognac holds a very special place, and so much so that I’m very good at picking out my favorites in blind tastes.

Not too long ago, Pierre Ferrand, a world renowned producer of fine “Grande Champagne” cognacs, introduced a special edition, particularly conceived to complement a superior cigar. Ferrand, an avid cigar aficionado himself said of his “R�serve des Dieux”, that he wanted a cognac that was in balance with a structured cigar. He wanted to match the structure and complexity of Grande Champagne cognac with that of today’s best smokes.

Well, I’ve got to tell you that they succeeded. This exquisite libation has a licorice and cedar nose that is also reminiscent of Assam tea. The palate is round with notes of vanilla, leather, spices and yes, tobacco. Woody notes laced with leather appropriately dominate the finish.
I can’t say enough good things about this 25 year old “R�serve des Dieux”, and for $70 dollars a bottle it’s a cigar companion that is well within reach. Highly recommended.











