S5 E15Penelope Toasted and My Father Blue

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Sticks-n-Stonez

Brent Elrod

233 episodes

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Sticks-n-Stonez is a weekly podcast that pairs fine cigars with premium spirits. Each week a premium hand rolled cigar is paired with just the right spirit to enhance the palate and profile of each offering. During the episode Brent, the host, will share details about each offering and then present his opinion on the visual aspects, nose, and palate of the cigar and spirit and detail his opinion and rating of the pairing. He will also sprinkle in some of his own offbrand humor. Between each episode you can catch Brent on Instagram at @sticksnstonez1. The show's Insta account is approaching 20,000 followers so you should really jump in now.

Brent is a retired combat veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He picked up cigars while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in 2004 and has been developing his nose and palate ever since. With two decades of experience in cigars and 3 decades in fine spirits his senses are acutely tuned to provide the best possible advice.

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S5 E15Penelope Toasted and My Father Blue

Sticks-n-Stonez

52 minutes

3 weeks ago

S5 E15Penelope Toasted and My Father Blue

For those who crave complexity, today’s pairing delivers. Penelope Toasted Bourbon’s marshmallow, caramel, and spice notes wrap beautifully around the My Father Blue Toro’s cocoa, espresso, and pepper—creating a slow, indulgent journey of texture and taste.

Penelope Toasted Bourbon

Nose (Aromas)
• Sweet toasted oak and vanilla bean
• Honeycomb, caramel drizzle, and marshmallow cream
• Warm baking spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, clove
• Subtle orange peel brightness

Palate
• Medium-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel
• Toasted oak layered with brown sugar and vanilla cream
• Marshmallow sweetness balanced by cinnamon and nutmeg
• Hints of citrus zest and light cocoa

Finish
• Long and warming
• Notes of vanilla cream, toasted marshmallow, gentle oak spice
• Soft lingering sweetness with a touch of charred wood

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My Father Blue Toro Cigar

Length: 6 Inches
Ring Gauge: 54
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado
Binder: Honduras Corojo
Filler: Honduras Corojo, Criollo
Origin: Honduras
Release Date: April 2025

• Pre-Light Aroma
• Earthy cedar, cocoa powder, sweet spice
• Subtle dried fruit sweetness

Cold Draw
• Cocoa, leather, faint raisin note
• Hint of black pepper and baking spice

Flavor Progression
• Opens creamy with cocoa, espresso, and leather
• Mid-smoke brings sweet spice and dark chocolate richness
• Finishes with a building peppery kick balanced by earth and cedar

Burn & Draw
• Consistent, straight burn with firm ash
• Ample, aromatic smoke output

Finish
• Long and rich
• Lingering cocoa, espresso, and spice
• Balanced medium-to-full body without harshness

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Pairing Notes
• The bourbon’s toasted marshmallow and vanilla cream echo the cigar’s cocoa and espresso core.
• Penelope’s orange-zest brightness accents the cigar’s sweet spice and dried fruit hints.
• The bourbon’s gentle warmth softens the cigar’s peppery finish, creating a harmonious, layered experience from first sip to last draw.

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