Cigars & Summer: Perfect Pairings for Hot Days & Cool Nights
Table of Contents
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Why Summer Demands Different Cigars
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Backyard BBQ 🔥
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Beach & Poolside Light Bites 🏖️
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Sunset Cocktails 🍹
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Late-Night Bonfire 🔥
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Pro Tips for Smoking Outdoors
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Ready to Stock Up?Â
1. Why Summer Demands Different Cigars
High heat and humidity amplify flavor perception—so robust Nicaraguan maduros can feel too intense. Instead, reach for medium-bodied blends with balanced spice and sweetness that hold up outdoors without overwhelming your palate.
2. Backyard BBQ 🔥
Pairing: Char-grilled rib-eye & El Septimo – Kolosso Amethyst
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Flavor: Medium body, cocoa & pepper swirl
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Why it works: Steak’s char + rendered fat meet the cigar’s spice for a mouth-watering umami lift.
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3. Beach & Poolside Light Bites 🏖️
Pairing: Fresh ceviche, shrimp tacos & El Septimo – Double Shot White
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Flavor: Mild, creamy, floral finish
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Why it works: Briny citrus of seafood is brightened by the cigar’s subtle sweetness.
4. Sunset Cocktails 🍹
Pairing: Rum old-fashioned & El Septimo – Fabuloso Dark Ruby
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Flavor: Medium body, cocoa, hint of molasses
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Why it works: Caramelized sugars in aged rum echo the cigar’s dark-chocolate undertone.
5. Late-Night Bonfire 🔥🌙
Pairing: S’mores & El Septimo – Excepcion Esmeralda
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Flavor: Smooth cedar & cream
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Why it works: Toasted marshmallow sweetness enhances the cedar-cream profile, finishing camp-fire cozy.
6. Pro Tips for Smoking Outdoors
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Hydrate: Summer heat dehydrates—sip water between draws.
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Mind the wind: Use a torch lighter with triple jets.
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Keep Your Cigars Fresh: Use a travel-friendly humidor or sealed cigar pouch with a humidity pack (69% is ideal). Browse our Cigar Accessories for the best travel storage options.
7. Ready to Stock Up?
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