Comments on: Stogie Spirits: Corner Creek Reserve Bourbon

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:53:19 +0000

I really enjoy the Spirits reviews you guys do. If you are open to requests I'd love to see some Congac reviews. Also in the rum category a review of Pyrat XO would be cool. Keep up the good work.

By: Marc E.

Marc E. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:05:17 +0000

If real life was like the TV show "Mad Men" I'd be able to start this important research right away at my desk while doing work…damn you real world and your paychecks! I do agree with you that some aged rums are better suited to milder cigars due to the complexity in the taste.

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:48:50 +0000

Thanks for your feedback, Marc. I could see how many would embrace Corner Creek's intensity. But this just ended up being the wrong spirit for me.

As for other pairings, yes, rum seems to go nicely with just about any stick. I think some of the more spectacular specimens, though, should be paired with mild- or medium-bodied cigars to allow the user to experience all the nuance and complexity of the spirit. I’ve taken a more trial and error approach with bourbons.

Sounds like we both have some serious research to do…

By: Marc E.

Marc E. — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:42:12 +0000

Hi Patrick A,

Your review is similar to my experience in terms of taste, but I loved this Bourbon. I paired it with a Macanudo 1968 Churchill I had aged for 15 months and the pairing was absolutely terrific. Medium to full bodied cigars are a great treat with this. Now if I had drank this without a cigar my experience may have been different. Looks like I've got some research to get to

PS: I find that single malts work better with mild to medium sticks and bourbons with medium to full bodied ones. Rum on the other hand goes well with any stick. What do you think?