Description
The Team at Victory Cigars is constantly searching for products that complement our core offering of cigars. Customers have often suggested we create custom coffee blends to broaden our menu; after a great deal of searching and effort, we’ve finally sourced coffee blends that pair perfectly with cigars.
Rio de Sol Nicaraguan is a whole-bean dark roast blend. This coffee is packaged in bean format and has smooth flavour notes of sugar and caramel. This whole bean Nicaraguan/Brazilian coffee blend is a medium-bodied roast made exclusively for Victory Cigars. 340g resealable bag.
About Cigars and Coffee
Coffee and cigars share a long history as two indulgences often enjoyed in moments of relaxation. While each can be appreciated on its own, pairing them elevates the full sensory experience, allowing their flavours, aromas, and textures to complement and contrast one another. The chemistry behind why they work so well together lies in their shared complexity: both are agricultural products influenced by soil, climate, harvesting methods, and roasting or fermentation processes. This creates layered flavour profiles that can interact in intriguing ways when enjoyed side by side.
Coffee brings acidity, sweetness, and bitterness in varying degrees depending on bean type and roast level. Cigars are similarly dynamic, offering notes such as earth, spice, cocoa, cedar, or even floral hints. A good pairing balances intensity—neither the beverage nor the cigar should overpower the other. For example, a bold dark roast coffee can stand up to a full-bodied cigar, while a mild cigar may pair better with a lighter, fruit-forward coffee.
Roast level is an easy starting point. Light-roast coffees are sharper and brighter, sometimes featuring citrus or berry flavors. These characteristics pair well with milder cigars, which often have creamy or subtly sweet profiles. The coffee’s acidity adds liveliness without overwhelming the cigar’s gentler notes. Medium-roast coffee, often balanced with caramel or nutty undertones, works with medium-bodied cigars that have hints of spice or earthiness. On the fuller end, dark-roast coffees offer chocolate, smoke, and sometimes molasses sweetness—ideal partners for rich cigars with deep, leathery or peppery flavors.
Texture plays a role as well. Sipping coffee cleanses the palate between puffs, preventing the cigar from becoming too intense over time. Meanwhile, the cigar’s smoke adds dimension to the aroma of the coffee, amplifying subtle flavors that might otherwise go unnoticed. Temperature also adds contrast: the warmth of the coffee highlights sweetness in both the beverage and the tobacco, creating a smooth transition from sip to draw.
Mindful enjoyment is essential. Many enthusiasts emphasize moderation and understanding personal tolerance; both coffee and cigars contain stimulants that can be strong if consumed quickly or on an empty stomach. The goal is not simply to consume them, but to savor them slowly—allowing their flavors to unfold gradually.
Ultimately, the pairing of coffee and cigars is about harmony. When matched thoughtfully, these two time-honored pleasures create an experience greater than the sum of its parts—one defined by nuance, ritual, and appreciation for craft.
