Fat Lion Cigars — Cigar & Bourbon Pairing Experience

Whether you're a curious beginner exploring the world of cigars or a seasoned aficionado refining your palate, our Cigar & Bourbon Pairing Experience delivers a rich and immersive journey through flavor, balance, and craftsmanship.

What You’ll Learn

Cigar & Bourbon Interaction

Discover how cigar profiles interact with bourbon notes, and explore how spice, sweetness, oak, smoke, and depth complement or contrast with cigars of varying strengths and bodies.

Refined Flavor Palette Development

Learn to identify core tasting notes — cocoa, pepper, leather, caramel, citrus, toasted oak, and more — while expanding your personal flavor vocabulary.

Elevated Pairing Techniques

Experience how a well-matched cigar and bourbon pairing can transform your enjoyment into a layered, intentional sensory experience.

Enhanced Appreciation for Premium Spirits & Cigars

Understand what makes certain pairings exceptional and gain the confidence to choose your own combinations with ease.

Bourbon 101 Introduction

Your session begins with a guided introduction to bourbon fundamentals, including:

• What qualifies bourbon as bourbon

• Mash bills and how corn, rye, wheat, and barley influence flavor

• The effects of charred oak barrels on color, aroma, and complexity

• Proof levels, aging styles, and finishing techniques

• How to nose, sip, and evaluate bourbon like a true connoisseur

This foundation sets the stage for an elevated pairing experience with premium cigars.

Whether you’re hosting a small group or planning a private event, this experience blends education, sophistication, and indulgence — perfect for anyone ready to take their palate to the next level.

Pricing Options

(Rates vary based on who furnishes the bourbon)

Option A — Client Provides the Bourbon

$35 per person
Minimum: 5 guests

Option B — We Provide the Bourbon

$50 per person
Minimum: 5 guests