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100 Year Old Cigar
Stirred down and spirit-forward, so suited to late-night sipping. This cocktail has broader appeal when served on-the-rocks in an old-fashioned glass...
Sterling Diesel
13th July at 21:47
This is sooooo good, im forever grateful that you've created such a fantastic repository of cocktail recipes / knowledge. Thanks a million Simon (and your crew) 🙏
22nd February at 00:02
It tastes just like the sound of a brass band from an elementary school for the profoundly deaf falling down two flights of concrete stairs. Just sayin'
22nd February at 02:09
So you liked it then?
13th February at 18:28
What a lovely cocktail. I like my scotch smokey so I made it with Ardbeg Uigeadail. Even though it's only 0.5cl it makes itself present. The name is certainly fitting because both the taste makes you think of a cigar and the way you consume it. I thought the rum would make it sweeter but it's more like it's building on the earthiness of the Cynar. It would be really interesting to test it with a split base of rum and a blended scotch like Monkey Shoulder. The recipe is great though as is!
7th February at 12:39
Am in love! It works with such a variety of spirits. I finished my 1 liter bottle of Cynar - it took a minute even for as often as I use it lol!! I substituted Eda Rhyne Amaro Obscura- delicious. They are - were - my favorite spirits company. Their Appalachian Fernet is the best I’ve had. Tragically their distillery was a victim of hurricane Helene here in North Carolina rebuilding - if they can - will take a long time. Whenever I can use top quality local - I always do. Support independents!!!!
6th June at 23:06
Note to self: remember to eat something *before* you start cooking!! Even nursing and on the rocks (more dilution!!) packs a (delicious) punch. LOVE!!❤️
13th February at 18:08
Also live in NC and didn't realize Eda Rhyne was impacted by the storm. Hate to hear that!
22nd December 2024 at 11:48
I tried this one with a dash of Turkish Tobacco Bitters (Fee Brothers), and it turned out to be one of the most unique experiences I've ever had with any beverage. Made it with Eldorado 8 (1) and Goslings (2/3). The specs are spot on—absolutely astonishing!
19th December 2024 at 00:54
Made per ratios described (though drank on the rocks), does indeed have a nice heavy tobacco flavor. Next time the yearly cigar comes up may need to mix this for everyone. Definitely a light sipper though, was overpowering on my first big taste.
19th October 2024 at 00:10
Careful with the absinthe…I did a light wash, poured any remaining out, and I feel it still overpowered my drink…maybe I needed a higher proof rum that the Barbados rum I used. Much easier drinking though that expected…might up the peated scotch next time!
13th February at 18:36
I tried it with 0.5cl of Ardbeg Uigeadail and that worked great. It gave you the whispy flavours of smoke you'd expect without overpowering the rest of the ingredients.
10th February 2024 at 14:47
Been almost four years since I first made this. Today, second time ever having it... Kitchen sink version, but so good... 1:1 El Dorado 8 to Ango 7, 1:1 Amaro Sfumato to Cardamaro... 'cigar' flavors still in play. Delicious.
23rd January 2024 at 04:02
I found the Bene a bit too forward (and Cynar a bit too hidden). I took 5 ml of the former and gave to the latter instead (and added another dash of Ango), and I find it better fits my boozy/dry leaning tastes.
24th January 2024 at 03:21
Have you tried Cynar 70? It's definitely more assertive when mixed with other stronger flavors. Great right out of the the bottle also.
10th September 2023 at 04:27
Have looked at this many times and went on to try another. To be honest, the description frightened me as I am not a smoker or a fan of cigars.
Decided to try on a lark. What a surprise. It does have a smell of tobacco and the combination of ingredients do give a flavour of tobacco.
Really liked it. It is a bit sweet, but perfect for a nightcap.
Decided to try on a lark. What a surprise. It does have a smell of tobacco and the combination of ingredients do give a flavour of tobacco.
Really liked it. It is a bit sweet, but perfect for a nightcap.
17th July 2023 at 02:05
Enjoying this over a big rock. I used Smith & Cross and it really pops in this drink. A bit sweet, but perfect for the end of the night. Next time I'll split the base between S&C and something a bit more restrained.
7th April 2023 at 21:31
On heavy rotation at the moment. Brilliant cocktail. Feels like the rum can only be Cuban! Bowmore for the Islay flourish. A touch more BeneDOM for the extra sweetness and complexity.
22nd February 2023 at 08:40
Pretty good, used a Kilchoman Sanaig for the scotch will try with something peatier next time.
23rd January 2023 at 23:53
I've tried this with the D.O.M. and Drambuie and both are very good. I didn't have either tonight so I tried it with a coffee liqueur, and I think I actually prefer it like this. Perhaps less cigar, more aromatic/complex coffee? Either way, worth a try.
8th January 2023 at 06:23
I don 't smoke cigars but this is a fantastic cocktail for an evening by the fireplace.
10th October 2022 at 18:33
The name is spot on, this is quite literally like drinking an old cigar. I don’t understand how a mixture of some of my favourite things could produce something that tastes like an ashtray, maybe cocktail alchemy.
19th September 2022 at 08:54
What an interesting drink. I tried the stirred down version and while I have never smoked it tastes like how a cigar smells. I will love to try it again on the rocks.
15th May 2022 at 19:10
It is a true sipper. Goes really well with a mild cigar (Gurkha Heritage) indeed! I only upped the Islay whisky (Finlaggan) to 10ml for some more smokeyness.
11th March 2022 at 02:31
What a great drink!!!! I don’t use rum a lot but had an in opened bottle of 8 yr Bacardi on the cabinet and this was a Greta drink to apply it to. Love all the flavors and especially the Absinthe adder!
24th July 2021 at 11:53
In my opinion tastewise the difference between Cynar 70 and standard Cynar isn’t as much as one could expect considering the notably higher abv of the Former. The flavour itself in both remains the same anyway. Cynar 70 is just a tad stronger and more intense.
2nd July 2021 at 18:54
Im wondering how much Cynar 70 alters the flavors or any drink including cynar.
3rd July 2021 at 08:39
Sadly I don't have a bottle to give this a try and tell you. Hopefully others will enlighten us.