My morning unfolds in its own unique way, the warm light peeking through my window leaves golden streaks on the floor, the gentle morning breeze mingles with the wonderful aroma from the coffee pot, creating a magical experience. During this moment, the clock stops, and all that remains to do is savor time and its perks: It’s your time… and it’s bliss.
With a warm cup of coffee in one hand and an exquisite cigar in the other, we step outside, and the senses come to life. The corresponding elements create a routine—an elegant dance that is unhurried, thoughtful, and calculating. The first sip is refreshing, while the first puff is full of flavor. Valuables are slowly revealed with each puff while both surfaces further deepen the moment. Here are my top 5 cuban cigars.
Royal Coronas Bolivar
A little on the oily side, the wrapper of this Robusto already lets you know what to expect. It’s a rich robusto that burns slow and sure while blowing firm, smooth white ashes. Each exhale or two produces a whiff filled with a rich blend of cocoa and spice. The Cigar commands attention and never stops, which turns it into an experience. The thick, creamy smoke wraps around your palette in a velvety, blissful embrace.
Along with a dark roast coffee, the cigar’s complexity increases. While the coffee’s proud, smooth texture enhances the Bolívar’s robust character, its delicate bitterness balances the natural sweetness of the tobacco. A coffee pairing that requires the drinker to exercise patience, appreciation, and quiet indulgence, my pairing is not a random choice, but a result of careful consideration of the flavors and textures that complement each other, enhancing the overall experience.
Cohiba Robusto Reserva
As self-indulgent as it is, a dark roast coffee pair wonderfully, too. A well-done, medium roast coffee enables the coffee’s warm, rich flavors to emerge uninterrupted alongside the smooth sip of Cohiba Robusto. The warm, bosomy, round texture combined with the Cigar’s rich flavor guarantees that every level is delighted.
Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
The ‘Hoyo de Monterrey’ cigars are carefully constructed and offer delicious flavor and creamy smoke. They really show why Cuba is known for cigars. The Connecticut wrapper is very elegant and resilient, and it gives hints of vanilla and ideal spice long before lighting. Creamy textures, along with hints of citric fruits, come after slow pulls, accompanied by a slight background of spice. The ash of the Cigar is pale grey, and the glowing embers create a contrasting background.
The subtleties of ‘Epicure No. 2’ are best enjoyed with light roast coffee, which enhances the flavor. The coffee also handles the brightness, and the slight fruitiness cleanses the palate. This allows for the intricate layers of ‘Epicure No. 2’ to perfectly accompany its mature coffee blend, just like the calmness and quiet of an early morning.
Montecristo Robustos
Right from the get-go, it is clear that the same attention to detail is maintained even in the ‘Montecristo Robusto’ as during its construction. Classic in every sense, the Montecristo Robusto focuses on cocoa and a hint of leather at the beginning, with a promise of even deeper flavors right before the first draw. The first draw deliciously tastes like earth with hints of cocoa and vanilla. The smoke, also being thick and soft at the same time, makes every draw smooth. With every puff, the refined balance never seems to overpower the flavor. The experience is akin to a symphony of flavors and aromas, each note distinct yet harmoniously blending with the others.
A cappuccino is a great partner; its creamy nature perfectly complements the Cigar’s natural sweetness. The frothy milk softens the harsh edges of spice, giving a multi-faceted experience in which flavors blend beautifully. The draw, the sip, the moment—all are complete and effortless.
Partagás Serie D No. 4
An Untamed and Defiant Break of Tobacco
This Cigar is massive and unapologetically rich. Its intentionally dark, somewhat rough cover signifies excellent power, and the initial draw guarantees it. Heavily rich smoke overpowers with intense espresso, earth, and black pepper flavors. Cigar burns slowly and steadily while producing a strong net of darkish gray ash that hovers before spitting out in weighty pieces.
Espresso and thick coffee join this cigar’s richness. These cover even further bold nuances among the tobacco, creating a dynamic play between outer strength and subtlety. A pairing that needs full focus, each puff and sip resonating for long even after the moment has passed. The ‘An Untamed and Defiant Break of Tobacco’ demands your full attention, engaging all your senses in a rich, complex experience.
The Ritual of a Perfect Pairing
Mornings, when planned well, should not feel rushed. The day begins every time you savor the taste of a high-quality cigar and sip coffee, reflecting tranquility where the air feels fresh and crisp. Each of these portions plays a key role in molding your experience, and every breath helps create the atmosphere you intend to have for the following hours.
A Timeless Morning Tradition
For me, the day begins with smoke and well-roasted beans, a powerful aroma, along with well-aged cigars, enhances the experience even further. When everything is sewn together like this, time elongates and turns life into a beautiful interaction with nature. I will be doing more blogs like top 5 cuban cigars.
