tannins + terpenes
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seattle distilling idle hour whiskey + leira cannagar
46/JUL. 2016 FACEBOOK.COM/NWLEAF
Nothing pairs as well as a fine single malt whiskey and a cigar, except when the tobacco is replaced by a natural Cannabis leaf and flower in an oil-infused Cannagar. This is the ultimate luxury pairing. Start with the Leira-brand Cannagar, which combines 10 premium grams of Gold Leaf Girl Scout Cookies with 2 grams of rosin and several grams of kief, all twisted together in cured loose-leaf Cannabis. Once cured, the result is a half-ounce cigar that will burn for hours of relaxing pleasure. Puffing on this thick and solid cigar feels like a Cuban cigar should, but with the best-craft Cannabis filling instead of tobacco. The kief and rosin melt as the flame works through the body, delivering a heady and balanced pull with sweet and earthy flavor. Naturally, this single-source Cannabis cigar matches perfectly with a locally sourced malt or whiskey from Seattle Distilling. Each hand-numbered bottle has a touch of wildflower honey and delivers a mildly sweet and smoky flavor with hints of the Chardonnay wine barrel aging process. Poured over ice, the whiskey mellows as the cigar slowly builds character, making for a relaxing experience that gets better over time. The best part is that the Cannagar is easily smoked partially and then saved, allowing for multiple uses. Look for Cannagars at select Washington retailers.