5 cigar and stout pairings

Pairing beer and cigars involves finding complementary flavors and profiles that enhance each other to improve the overall sensory experience. I wrote a more detailed guide that covers generally how you should pair beer and cigars. It's definitely worth a read if you want to learn more about this. 

Stouts are known for their rich, roasty, and sometimes sweet flavors, often featuring notes of chocolate, coffee, and caramel, so when selecting a cigar to pair with a stout, it is generally recommended to choose cigars that can match the stout's intensity and richness. Medium to full-bodied cigars with flavors of dark chocolate, earthiness, or spice can provide an excellent counterpoint to the deep flavors of stouts.

Below are 5 specific recommendations for pairing relatively easy to find stouts with relatively easy to find cigars. 

Founders Imperial Stout with a Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo

The intense flavors of dark chocolate, espresso, and molasses in the stout pair harmoniously with the complex and full-bodied character of the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo.

• Price range for a 4-pack of 12 oz. bottles of Founders Imperial Stout: $12 - $16
• Price range for a single Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo cigar: $15 - $20

Left Hand Milk Stout with a Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Robusto

The velvety mouthfeel and mild sweetness of the Milk Stout pair well with the rich and chocolatey flavors of the Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Robusto.

• Price range for a 6-pack of 12 oz. bottles of Left Hand Milk Stout: $9 - $13
• Price range for a single Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Robusto cigar: $10 - $14

Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout with a Ashton Symmetry Robusto

The bold and roasty characteristics of the Narwhal Imperial Stout complement the nutty and cedar notes of the Ashton Symmetry Robusto.

• Price range for a 4-pack of 12 oz. bottles of Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout: $12 - $16
• Price range for a single Ashton Symmetry Robusto cigar: $12 - $16

Deschutes Obsidian Stout with a My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto

The smooth and rich flavors of the Obsidian Stout pair well with the dark chocolate and spice notes of the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto.

• Price range for a 6-pack of 12 oz. bottles of Deschutes Obsidian Stout: $10 - $14
• Price range for a single My Father Le Bijou 1922 Petit Robusto cigar: $11 - $15

North Coast Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout with a Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Double Chateau Fuente

The robust and complex flavors of the Old Rasputin Stout complement the medium-bodied and balanced profile of the Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Double Chateau Fuente.

• Price range for a 4-pack of 12 oz. bottles of North Coast Old Rasputin Stout: $10 - $14
• Price range for a single Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Double Chateau Fuente cigar: $9 - $13

I also wrote two other articles that have recommendations for pairing IPAs with cigars and for pairing pilsners with cigars. 

Cheers, and long ashes!