PART 2: Cigar Pairing & Infusing Cigars Experience

After several weeks of resting and developing, the cigars prepared during Part One return to the table.

This second session brings the group back together for a guided tasting experience led by Mark McClurkan, where guests will finally smoke the cigars that have been quietly infusing since January. What began as a controlled experiment now becomes the conversation.

Participants will explore how time, environment, and spirit influence have reshaped the original profile. Expect noticeable shifts in aroma, body, and flavor balance as the infused elements move from subtle background accents to more defined notes throughout the cigar.

For many, the most surprising part is how dramatically the character evolves. Familiar blends take on new dimensions, and the spirits used during the infusion process reveal themselves in ways that cannot be replicated through traditional pairing alone.

What to Expect

• Guided smoking session with Mark McClurkan
• Discussion around how infusion changed the cigar over time
• Comparison between direct pairing and infusion results
• Exploration of flavor integration, balance, and performance

Cigar Purchase Options

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase the cigars that were originally infused for the project. Purchases can be made when checking in for the event.

Available options include:

• Individual infused cigars
• A full 5-pack set, which includes the four infused cigars plus one non-infused PR-49 for direct comparison

This format allows guests to experience the results firsthand while also taking additional cigars home to continue exploring how the profiles evolve.

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