Wilshire Pairing Guide

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Every cigar in our humidor is scored against every pour on the back bar — matched on body, sweetness, spice, oak, fruit, roast and cream — so these are real flavour matches, not a fixed list.

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Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3

$10.95

A legendary Fuente — cedar, cocoa, and leather complexity.

Best pours

Bourbon, neat

84%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, bourbon, neat of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Small Batch

Rye, neat

79%

Scotch, neat

75%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Cameroon
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 1964 Soberano Natural · Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Arturo Fuente God of Fire Aniversario

$17.75

One of the best Dominican cigars — silky cedar spice with a creamy finish.

Best pours

Cognac, neat

82%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, cognac, neat of similar weight · Pour: Hennessy VSOP

Godfather

80%

Bourbon on the rocks

78%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Arturo Fuente Short Story M.A.T. · Padron 3000 Natural

Arturo Fuente Queen B

$9.30

Elegant and refined — creamy cedar with a sweet finish.

Best pours

Irish whiskey on the rocks

74%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, irish whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jameson or Jameson Black Barrel

Whiskey Sour

73%

Kahlúa & Cream

71%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Cohiba CT Robusto Crystal Tubo · TATI Classic Vanilla

Arturo Fuente Short Story M.A.T.

$7.85

Classic Fuente with Cameroon spice and cedar — a quick, impressive smoke.

Best pours

Godfather

82%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, godfather of similar weight · Pour: Dewar's or Amaretto

Cognac, neat

80%

Bourbon on the rocks

79%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: African Cameroon
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 3000 Natural · Arturo Fuente God of Fire Aniversario

BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto

$10.80

Dark and earthy American maduro with bold pepper and cocoa.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

85%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Mezcal

69%

Rye, neat

62%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: USA
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Robusto · CAO Flathead 770

BLTC Lawless 7x48

$11.25

A bold, full-bodied American cigar with leather, oak, and pepper.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

83%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

64%

Rye, neat

63%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: USA
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Oliva Nub Maduro 460 · Padron 1964 Soberano Natural

BLTC Royalty 5.5x42

$8.25

American-crafted with cocoa, cedar, and a spicy backbone.

Best pours

Irish whiskey on the rocks

69%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, irish whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jameson or Jameson Black Barrel

Whiskey Sour

69%

Whiskey & Coke

68%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: USA
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Oliva Nub Connecticut 460 · JCN Brick House Toro

CAO Flathead 770

$12.35

A massive cigar with big cocoa, pepper, and earthy character.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

83%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Mezcal

67%

Rye, neat

59%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Robusto · BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto

Cohiba Blue Robusto

$12.30

Smooth and approachable — creamy cedar with a nutty finish.

Best pours

Kahlúa & Cream

66%

Matched intensity — mild-medium cigar, kahlúa & cream of similar weight · Pour: Kahlúa

Malibu & Coke

63%

Kahlúa on the rocks

61%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Arturo Fuente Queen B · Cohiba CT Robusto Crystal Tubo

Cohiba CT Robusto Crystal Tubo

$23.40

Premium presentation with silky smooth cream and cedar — a luxury smoke.

Best pours

Malibu & Coke

66%

Matched intensity — mild cigar, malibu & coke of similar weight · Pour: Malibu Coconut

Light lager

62%

Vodka soda

57%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

TATI Classic Vanilla · Arturo Fuente Queen B

Dissident Soapbox Toro Gordo

$7.75

Smooth and creamy with nutty cedar — surprisingly approachable for a full-bodied smoke.

Best pours

Bourbon, neat

72%

Matched intensity — full cigar, bourbon, neat of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Small Batch

Rye, neat

68%

Cognac, neat

67%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

JDN Le Numero Uno L'Ambassadeur · Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3

Drew Estate Acid Blondie

$6.15

A quick, satisfying smoke with spicy cedar and nutty flavors — short but full of character.

Best pours

Malibu & Coke

57%

Matched intensity — mild cigar, malibu & coke of similar weight · Pour: Malibu Coconut

Light lager

57%

Vodka soda

55%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 30 min

Closest in profile

JCN Brick House Toro · BLTC Royalty 5.5x42

Drew Estate Acid Kuba Kuba

$10.60

Infused with essential oils and herbs — sweet, unique, and iconic.

Best pours

Tennessee whiskey on the rocks

79%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, tennessee whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jack Daniel's or Gentleman Jack

Bourbon on the rocks

78%

Old Fashioned

77%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Sumatra
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Drew Estate Sweet Jane · TATI Classic Cherry

Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle BF Toro

$16

Made with Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrel staves — oak, caramel, and fire-cured spice.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

86%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

68%

Rye, neat

64%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Kentucky Fire-Cured
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 1964 Soberano Natural · Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Drew Estate Sweet Jane

$9.15

Sweet and floral with a vanilla finish — elegant and smooth.

Best pours

Godfather

81%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, godfather of similar weight · Pour: Dewar's or Amaretto

Bourbon on the rocks

80%

Old Fashioned

80%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

TATI Classic Cherry · TATI Classic Groovy Blue

Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce Robusto

$9.75

Sweeter coffee-infused smoke — great after-dinner cigar.

Best pours

Kahlúa & Cream

77%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, kahlúa & cream of similar weight · Pour: Kahlúa

Stout or dark beer

74%

Kahlúa on the rocks

72%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Rocky Patel Java Latte Petite Corona · Arturo Fuente Queen B

Drew Estate Tabak Especial Negra Robusto

$9.15

Infused with coffee and cocoa — rich, dark, and decadent.

Best pours

Mezcal

72%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, mezcal of similar weight · Pour: Montelobos Mezcal

Bourbon, neat

68%

Rye, neat

64%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Rocky Patel Java Latte Petite Corona · BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Robusto

$11.25

Bold maduro with deep cocoa, black pepper, and earthy notes.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

83%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Mezcal

67%

Rye, neat

59%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

CAO Flathead 770 · BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto

JCN Brick House Maduro Toro

$7.15

Well-balanced with spicy cedar and cocoa — medium-bodied and flavorful.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

81%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Rye, neat

72%

Bourbon, neat

71%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 1926 No. 90 Natural · Sinistro Mr. Red Robusto

JCN Brick House Toro

Clean cedar with nutty spice — a solid everyday smoke.

Best pours

Irish whiskey on the rocks

67%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, irish whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jameson or Jameson Black Barrel

Whiskey Sour

67%

Kahlúa on the rocks

65%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

BLTC Royalty 5.5x42 · Oliva Nub Connecticut 460

JDN Le Numero Uno L'Ambassadeur

$29.85

Our most premium cigar — elegant cream and cedar with complex nuttiness.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

72%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

62%

Rye, neat

59%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Dissident Soapbox Toro Gordo · Arturo Fuente Short Story M.A.T.

MAC Bourbon Robusto

$10.45

Bourbon-infused with oak, caramel, and spice — a perfect match for whiskey.

Best pours

Bourbon, neat

86%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, bourbon, neat of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Small Batch

Rye, neat

82%

Mezcal

80%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Maduro
Origin: Honduras
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 1964 Soberano Natural · Sinistro Mr. Red Robusto

My Father La Promesa Toro

$13.20

Complex and spicy with pepper, cedar, and deep earthy notes.

Best pours

Rye, neat

81%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, rye, neat of similar weight · Pour: Bulleit Rye or Sazerac Rye

Bourbon, neat

77%

Cognac, neat

77%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Padron 3000 Natural · Arturo Fuente God of Fire Aniversario

Oliva Nub Connecticut 460

$6.60

Bold and peppery with earthy cocoa notes — rich for a Connecticut wrapper.

Best pours

Irish whiskey on the rocks

69%

Matched intensity — mild-medium cigar, irish whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jameson or Jameson Black Barrel

Stout or dark beer

69%

Kahlúa on the rocks

66%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

BLTC Royalty 5.5x42 · JCN Brick House Toro

Oliva Nub Maduro 460

$6.60

Powerful and leathery with oak and pepper — intense and long.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

83%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

64%

Rye, neat

63%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

BLTC Lawless 7x48 · Padron 1964 Soberano Natural

Padron 1926 No. 90 Natural

$20.95

Iconic and full-flavored — a benchmark Nicaraguan with deep cocoa and pepper.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

75%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

64%

Rye, neat

64%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

JCN Brick House Maduro Toro · Sinistro Mr. Red Robusto

Padron 1964 Soberano Natural

$19.95

Anniversary series excellence — cocoa, cedar, and refined earthiness.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

81%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Bourbon, neat

72%

Rye, neat

72%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3 · BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto

Padron 3000 Natural

$8.30

Consistent, complex Nicaraguan with cedar, spice, and nuts.

Best pours

Bourbon, neat

85%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, bourbon, neat of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Small Batch

Rye, neat

83%

Cognac, neat

80%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Arturo Fuente Short Story M.A.T. · JCN Brick House Maduro Toro

Padron 5000 Maduro

$10.60

Powerhouse Padron with cocoa, earthiness, and bold pepper.

Best pours

Peated Scotch, neat

81%

Matched intensity — full cigar, peated scotch, neat of similar weight · Pour: Ardbeg Wee Beastie

Mezcal

68%

Bourbon, neat

63%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Full
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Robusto · CAO Flathead 770

Rocky Patel Java Latte Petite Corona

Coffee and cream in cigar form — a natural for coffee lovers.

Best pours

Stout or dark beer

83%

Matched intensity — mild-medium cigar, stout or dark beer of similar weight · Pour: Ask your bartender for the current dark tap or bottle

Kahlúa on the rocks

78%

Kahlúa & Cream

75%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Drew Estate Tabak Especial Dulce Robusto · Rocky Patel Java Mint Petite Corona

Rocky Patel Java Mint Petite Corona

Coffee with a refreshing mint note — unique and easy to enjoy.

Best pours

Tennessee whiskey on the rocks

76%

Matched intensity — mild-medium cigar, tennessee whiskey on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Jack Daniel's or Gentleman Jack

Stout or dark beer

74%

Irish whiskey on the rocks

71%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild-Medium
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

Rocky Patel Java Latte Petite Corona · Drew Estate Sweet Jane

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Aged and refined with oak, cocoa, and a spice finish.

Best pours

Bourbon on the rocks

79%

Matched intensity — medium cigar, bourbon on the rocks of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Maker's Mark

Old Fashioned

77%

Scotch, neat

73%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Origin: Honduras
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

BLTC BWS Green Hornet Robusto · Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3

Sinistro Mr. Red Robusto

$7.65

Rich chocolate with earthy pepper — full-bodied and satisfying.

Best pours

Bourbon, neat

83%

Matched intensity — medium-full cigar, bourbon, neat of similar weight · Pour: Buffalo Trace or Four Roses Small Batch

Rye, neat

77%

Mezcal

76%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Origin: Nicaragua
Smoking time: 45–60 min

Closest in profile

JCN Brick House Maduro Toro · Padron 1926 No. 90 Natural

TATI Classic Cherry

Sweet cherry and vanilla — a crowd-pleaser for newcomers.

Best pours

Malibu & Coke

90%

Matched intensity — mild cigar, malibu & coke of similar weight · Pour: Malibu Coconut

Vodka cranberry

76%

Spiced rum & Coke

74%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild
Wrapper: HTL
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45 min

Closest in profile

TATI Classic Groovy Blue · Drew Estate Sweet Jane

TATI Classic Groovy Blue

Berry sweetness with a smooth vanilla finish.

Best pours

Malibu & Coke

91%

Matched intensity — mild cigar, malibu & coke of similar weight · Pour: Malibu Coconut

Vodka cranberry

77%

Spiced rum & Coke

73%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild
Wrapper: HTL
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45 min

Closest in profile

TATI Classic Cherry · Drew Estate Sweet Jane

TATI Classic Vanilla

Sweet and creamy with gentle cedar notes — smooth and easy-going.

Best pours

Malibu & Coke

79%

Matched intensity — mild cigar, malibu & coke of similar weight · Pour: Malibu Coconut

Vodka cranberry

69%

Spiced rum & Coke

66%

Flavour profile

Body

Sweet

Spice

Oak

Fruit

Coffee / cocoa

Cream

Strength: Mild
Wrapper: HTL
Origin: Dominican Republic
Smoking time: 45 min

Closest in profile

Cohiba CT Robusto Crystal Tubo · Arturo Fuente Queen B