(Rhode Island) Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays at The Hotel Viking: Cigars by Old Firehouse Smoke Shop
June 13, 2014
Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays at The Hotel Viking
Cigars by
Old Firehouse Smoke Shop
at
The Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-3300
The Top of Newport at the Hotel Viking again welcomes warm weather Wednesdays with a vibrant blend of spirits, cigars and the right atmosphere. A perfect place to unwind after work or a long day, ‘Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays’ offers superior cigars paired perfectly with high quality spirits and food bites.
‘Spirits and Stogies Wednesdays’ will be held at Top of Newport rooftop lounge. Guests will sample selected spirits along with a cigar pairing chose by our talented staff and John Brandt of The Old Firehouse Cigar Shop in Fall River, MA. Spirits featured will consist of cognac, brandy, port, single malt scotch, tequila, rum, and liqueurs. Small bites prepared will be passed to compliment each cigar and spirit. All who attend will be eligible to win the raffle item of the evening.
Events will be limited to 40 guests. Tickets are $39. To purchase your tickets, contact The Hotel Viking at 401-848-4813 for reservations.
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JUNE 18TH
Narragansett Beer
Intensivo Toro by Kristoff
Boxed press and full bodied. Intensivo delivers big notes of spice, dark chocolate covered caramel with a rich espresso taste. Brazilian wrapper.
Menu:
1st Course
Grilled Bratwurst with Blackberry Grain Mustard
2nd Course
BBQ Ribs with Narragansett Beer Bread
3rd Course
Narragansett Mini Pastry
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JUNE 25TH
Diplomatico Rum
La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Divino
Hand crafted in Nicaraqua by Jamie Garcia with a gorgeous chocolaty brown oscuro wrapper grown in Mexico. The cigar is blended with the finest aged Nicaraguan tobacco full bodied with notes of earth spice, cider and chocolate finish.
Menu:
1st Course
Arugula Salad with Rum Soaked Pineapple, BBQ Pulled Pork
2nd Course
Orange and Coconut Grilled Swordfish, Mango Rice, Basil Butter
3rd Course
Diplomatico Mini Pastry
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JULY 2ND
Hennessey, VS, VSOP & XO
Casa Magna D Magnus 2 Primus
Intense boxed pressed but is actually around the wrapper. It is a 2007 vintage sun grown Jalapa Nicaraqua with hints of pepper and nuts then mellow out with sweet chocolate and warm cedar taste.
Menu:
1st Course
Grilled Andouille Sausage with Pineapple and Hennessey Chutney
2nd Course
Hennessey Glazed Duck Breast with Blackberry Wild Rice and Baby Carrots
3rd Course
Hennessey Mini Pastry
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JULY 9TH
Red Sox Ticket Giveaway
Bourbon County Stout (barrel aged, 14% ABV), Honkers Ale and Goose Island IPA
Camacho Criollo Churchill
The tobacco is grown in the Jamastran valley of Honduras with a sweet and spicy taste that is very aromatic. The cigar is full bodied with a 1998 Crillo wrapper and authentic Corojo binder and filler.
Menu:
1st Course
Mini Bratwurst with Blackberry Grain Mustard
2nd Course
Bourbon County Stout Baby Back Ribs and Cornbread
3rd Course
Red Sox Mini Pastries
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JULY 16TH
Lunazul Reposado, El Capo Extra Anejo,
Kah Blanco Tequila
Flor De Las Antillas Toro Gordo
The 2012 cigar of the year box pressed full bodied sun grown wrapper. The cigar is blended with a variety of Cuban seeds making it creamy and smooth with notes of spice and rich cocoa flavor.
Menu:
1st Course
Mini Pulled Chicken Burritos with Chipotle Aïoli
2nd Course
Tequila Grilled Shrimp with Lime and Cilantro, Orange Rice, Baby Bok Choy
3rd Course
Ginger Ice Cream
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JULY 23RD
Makers Mark & Maker’s 46
Illusione Epernay
Epernay treats the palate to hints of coffee and honey further enhanced through floral notes and a creamy finish. Wrapper is a superior grade café Rosado.
Menu:
1st Course
Grilled Summer Squash with Frisée Lettuce, Aged Gouda Cheese and a Strawberry Chipotle Vinaigrette
2nd Course
Grilled Flank Steak with Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Makers Baked Beans
3rd Course
Makers Mark Mini Pastry
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JULY 30TH
Red Sox Ticket Giveaway
Ardbeg 10 year Single Malt
Aging Room Concerto
This 2013 cigar of the year is made by Jose Blanco, veteran grower in Dominican Republic. Box pressed with a Sumatra wrapper and havano dominicano filler and binder for a mild smoke.
Menu:
1st Course
Caramelized Bananas with Curried Yogurt Sauce, Micro Basil Salad
2nd Course
Jerk Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango Jasmine Rice, Coconut Cream
3rd Course
Cinnamon Ice Cream
AUG 6TH
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Glenmorangie
La Antiquedad
This cigar is rolled with the historic value of the Cuban art. The tobacco is cultivated entirely in Nicaragua on San Rafel, Las Quebradas and San Jose Farms. Grown for a medium strength smoke and the wrapper is a Habano Ecudor.
Menu:
1st Course
Frisée Salad with Smoked Gouda, Strawberries, Grilled Croutons and Chipotle Emulsion
2nd Course
Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Medallion with Roasted Pine Nut and Basil whipped Sweet Potatoes, Balsamic Syrup
3rd Course
Ginger Ice Cream with Blackberries
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AUG 13TH
Talisker, Oban, Laguvullin
La Flor Dominicana Chapter One
The brain child of Antonio Gomez boxed pressed chisel adorned with a high priming Brazilian oscuro wrapper with a Connecticut broadleaf binder and estate grown Dominican filler with a full bodied taste.
Menu:
1st Course
Fried Cheddar with Smoked Blackberry Compote and Crispy Baguette
2nd Course
Roasted Lollipop Lamb Chops with Mushroom Risotto, Talisker and Basil Butter Sauce
3rd Course
Oban Mini Pastry
AUGUST 20TH
Diplomatico Rum
Pura Soul Perfecto
Robert Wright, creator of Pura Sou, uses blends of puro Nicaraguan tobacco to create a medium bodied smoke.
Menu:
1st Course
Arugula Salad with Rum Soaked Pineapple, BBQ Pulled Pork
2nd Course
Orange and Coconut Grilled Swordfish, Mango Rice, Basil Butter
3rd Course
Diplomatico Mini Pastry
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AUG 27TH
Mt. Gay, Mt. Gay Black Barrel & XO
La Matilde Renacer Grande
Predominant taste is sweet molasses with bitter notes of Dominican black coffee and dark chocolate. Creaminess lingers on the palate Habano Ecuder wrapper and Nicaragua filler.
Menu:
1st Course
Caramelized Bananas with Curried Yogurt Sauce, Micro Basil Salad
2nd Course
Jerk Grilled Chicken Breast with Mango Jasmine Rice, Coconut Cream
3rd Course
Mt. Gay Rum Cake with Cinnamon Ice Cream
