A Guinness & Cigar Pairing You Don’t Want to Miss
🍀 $15 St. Patrick’s Day Special
A can of Guinness paired with your choice of Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan, Alec Bradley Shamrock, Java Mint cigar ... three outstanding cigars, one legendary Irish stout, and a lounge built for people who actually know how to enjoy both.
Let’s talk about why each pairing works so well.
Bold, Smooth, and Slightly Mischievous
The Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan has become something of a St. Patrick’s Day tradition among cigar lovers. Its distinctive barber-pole wrapper blends two different leaves, creating a unique smoking experience that evolves as you go.
Flavor Profile:
- Cedar
- Light pepper
- Earth
- Toasted nuts
- Subtle sweetness
Why It Works with Guinness: Guinness is famous for its creamy body and roasted barley character. Expect flavors of:
- Dark chocolate
- Coffee
- Toasted malt
- Gentle bitterness
The roasted malt in Guinness complements the earthy and nutty notes in the Filthy Hooligan, while the stout’s smooth creaminess softens the cigar’s peppery edge. The result is balanced, rich, and incredibly satisfying.
Pairing Verdict: Classic St. Patrick’s Day indulgence.
Guinness + Alec Bradley Shamrock
Complex, Layered, and Perfectly Balanced
The Alec Bradley Shamrock is a seasonal favorite that cigar enthusiasts wait for every year. Its unique three-leaf barber-pole wrapper delivers complexity from start to finish.
Flavor Profile:
- • Spice
- • Leather
- • Sweet cedar
- • Cocoa
- • Light espresso
Guinness’s roasted coffee and cocoa notes mirror the deeper flavors in the Shamrock while its smooth body keeps the experience from becoming overwhelming. As the cigar develops through its different wrapper leaves, the stout keeps everything balanced, resetting the palate between draws.
Pairing Verdict: A flavorful, evolving pairing for cigar aficionados.
Guinness + Java Mint
Dessert in a Glass and a Cigar
If you like a sweeter cigar, the Java Mint is a home run. Infused with coffee and cool mint, this cigar is rich, aromatic, and unmistakably smooth.
Flavor Profile:
- Dark chocolate
- Fresh mint
- Sweet espresso
- Creamy cocoa
Guinness already leans toward chocolate and coffee flavors thanks to its roasted barley. When paired with the Java Mint, those flavors become amplified. The mint adds a refreshing contrast that keeps the pairing from feeling heavy, almost like enjoying a chocolate-mint dessert with a stout.
Pairing Verdict: Smooth, sweet, and dangerously easy to enjoy.
The Perfect Place to Celebrate
Of course, the pairing is only part of the experience. Haskins Hideout Cigar and Bourbon Lounge is Northwest Ohio’s premier destination for people who appreciate cigars, bourbon, and good company. Tucked away in Haskins, it’s a welcoming space created by cigar enthusiasts for cigar enthusiasts. Inside, you’ll find:
- A fully stocked retail humidor featuring premium cigar brands
- A top-tier bourbon bar, including bourbon poured on a –24° tap
- Plush lounge seating with massage and heated chairs
- Large widescreen TVs for catching the game
- A full-size golf simulator
- Texas Hold’em poker table
- retro pinball machines
- Ohio Lottery and Keno
- The area’s largest outdoor patio
In short, it’s the kind of place where you walk in planning to stay an hour… and suddenly realize three hours have disappeared, in the best possible way.
Open to the Public Tuesday (St. Patrick's Day) 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm.
Members Enjoy 24/7 Access
If you’ve been curious about Haskins Hideout, Tuesday is your chance to check it out.
Members, of course, enjoy 24/7 access to the lounge and its amenities anytime they want to light up, pour a drink, or relax with friends. And right now is a great time to join. Ask about special membership pricing available through April 1.
Come Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Right Way
Skip the crowded bars and plastic party hats this year.
Instead, grab a Guinness, light up a great cigar, and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day the way it should be celebrated: relaxed, flavorful, and surrounded by people who appreciate the art of smoke.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Special: $15 Guinness + Your Choice of Premium Cigar
Only at Haskins Hideout Cigar and Bourbon Lounge, 100 W Main Street, Haskins (formerly Mail Pouch Saloon). Because sometimes the luck of the Irish looks a lot like a great stout and an even better cigar.
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