The Pairing The Freud AlterEgo/Mezan Belize 2008
Cigar And Spirit Pairings
Description
An unaltered single-distillery rum from Belize, Mezan 2008 is aged 13 years and bottled without sugar or colour delivering honest notes of soft oak, vanilla, and tropical spice.
Paired with the Freud AlterEgo Robusto, its cocoa, espresso, and subtle leather undertones mirror the rum’s warmth beautifully, bringing depth and calm sophistication to every sip and draw.
The Cigar
AlterEgo reveals the other side of Master Blender Eladio Diaz, it is the type of cigar he likes to smoke himself, hitting the sweet spot between medium and full-bodied – and it is the first Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera cigar in the core collection from Freud Cigar Co.
The Rum
The palate is fresh and mineral with plenty of juicy, tropical fruit, banana, cantaloupe melon and apricot. Hints of edgy herbal Agricole-eque notes come though along with vanilla, grilled nuts, green banana and herbs. Long, juicy and spicy finish with lingering oak and dried fruit. Very impressive.
At a Glance
£89.04
