{"title":"Curated Cigar Pairings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything in this collection was chosen with one question in mind — does it make the cigar better? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are not afterthoughts. They are part of the ritual. Each chocolate, coffee, rum, and whisky in this collection has been selected to sit alongside a cigar without competing with it, to soften, anchor, or elevate the experience depending on what you are smoking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diplomatico-reserva-exclusiva-rum","title":"Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiplomático Reserva Exclusiva is a complex and elegant sipping rum, celebrated for its signature smoothness and remarkable balance. Crafted in Venezuela using locally sourced sugarcane, it reflects a meticulous process of distillation, ageing, and blending that places flavour and harmony above all else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, rich aromas of toffee, orange peel, and liquorice invite you in. The palate is smooth and rounded, with gentle sweetness and depth, leading into a long, well balanced finish with notes of oak and vanilla. Each sip feels warm, composed, and quietly indulgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a rum that pairs beautifully with cigars. Its smooth texture and layered sweetness complement medium to full bodied cigars, enhancing flavours without overpowering them. Ideal for evenings where the pace slows, conversation flows, and the ritual takes centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEqually enjoyable neat, over ice, or in refined cocktails, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva is made to be shared and savoured on special occasions, or simply when the moment feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Toro Puro, we believe the best rituals are built on intention and moderation. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly. For guidance and support, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/drinkaware.co.uk\/\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--1214460350\"\u003edrinkaware.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diplomatico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56140939592060,"sku":"DRK-DIP-RES-0120","price":41.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/diplomatico-reserva-exclusiva-rumtoro-puro-7815638.png?v=1766432111"},{"product_id":"mayoycacao-bromelia-75-dark-chocolate-bar","title":"Bromelia 75% Dark Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are things that belong beside a cigar. Not as an afterthought. As an intention. Bromelia is a 75% dark chocolate crafted in Milton Keynes, England, from Cacao Criollo grown in Cumboto, Aragua, in the heart of Venezuela's Ocumare valley. Freddy and Ancir tend the land with regenerative and sustainable agricultural practices that have made Venezuelan Criollo one of the most respected cacao varieties in the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bar is raw, single-origin, and entirely free from additives. No refined sugars, no preservatives, no shortcuts. What you taste is the land, the care, and the bean. Notes of nut, malt, and honey move slowly across the palate, finishing clean and long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is for those who approach a smoke with the same intention they bring to everything else. A natural companion to the first third of a medium-bodied cigar, where its quiet sweetness meets the early warmth of the draw. Selected for the Toro Puro ritual because it belongs there. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable and direct trade. Slave-free. Raw. Natural. Vegan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayoycacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802744271228,"sku":"FOD-MYC-BR75-0138","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/bromelia-75-dark-chocolate-bartoro-puro-1379580.jpg?v=1779567379"},{"product_id":"mayoycacao-85-canoabo-dark-chocolate-bar","title":"Canoabo 85% Dark Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome places shape cacao the way time shapes everything it touches — slowly, quietly, and with permanence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanoabo is an 85% dark chocolate crafted in Milton Keynes, England, from cacao grown in the northern valleys of Venezuela, where forest, culture, and cacao have lived together for centuries. Rodrigo Morales and his family tend this single farm with a combination of traditional care and modern methods, drawing out the best of each harvest from a region that has carried this knowledge across generations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with just three ingredients — 85% cacao, organic brown cane sugar, and cacao butter — the bar is honest and precise. What you taste is the land: dried fruit, a warm earthiness, and a quiet caramel depth left by the organic sugar. Nothing excessive. Nothing hidden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is for those who prefer their chocolate the way they prefer their cigars — full of character, unhurried, and without apology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable and direct trade. Slave-free. Raw. Natural. Vegan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayoycacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802848768380,"sku":"FOD-MYC-CN85-0140","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/canoabo-85-dark-chocolate-bartoro-puro-3450478.jpg?v=1779567382"},{"product_id":"ocumare-caripe-coffee-75-chocolate-bar","title":"Ocumare \u0026 Caripe Coffee 75% Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are places so carefully protected that only two people are allowed to tend the cacao that grows there. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcumare cacao is grown deep inside the Henri Pittier National Park in Aragua, Venezuela — a protected, remote landscape where wild cacao has grown since before colonial times. Regino and Felix are the only farmers permitted to work this land, carrying a tradition of care that stretches back centuries. Paired with Caripe coffee, a native Venezuelan variety cultivated by Carlos Avila in Monagas, this bar is a quiet collaboration between two of Venezuela's most distinctive ingredients. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Milton Keynes, England, the 75% bar brings together 75% cacao, organic cane sugar, whole coffee, and cacao butter. The result is layered and unhurried — coffee warmth woven through the natural fruit and floral complexity of Ocumare, balanced by a gentle sweetness from the organic sugar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is for those who slow down long enough to notice what's in the glass, the cup, and the smoke — all at once. Sustainable and direct trade. Slave-free. Raw. Natural. Vegan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayoycacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802887631228,"sku":"FOD-MYC-OC75-0141","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/ocumare-caripe-coffee-75-chocolate-bartoro-puro-5066617.jpg?v=1779567384"},{"product_id":"mayoycacao-gibraltar-72-dark-chocolate-bar","title":"Gibraltar 72% Dark Chocolate Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every great chocolate comes from a famous valley or a protected park. Sometimes it comes from a town, and the farmers who have quietly worked its land for generations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibraltar is a 72% dark chocolate crafted in Milton Keynes, England, from cacao sourced from smallholder farmers in Gibraltar town, Venezuela. Made with organic raw sugar and organic cocoa butter, the bar keeps things honest — three ingredients, each with a clear origin and purpose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it delivers is immediate and distinct. Red fruit upfront, a clean citric brightness that opens the palate, and an intensity that lingers longer than you expect. It is not a quiet bar. It has something to say. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is for those who want their chocolate to push back a little — the same way a good cigar does in the final third. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable and direct trade. Slave-free. Raw. Natural. Vegan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayoycacao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56802929082748,"sku":"FOD-MYC-GB72-0142","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/gibraltar-72-dark-chocolate-bartoro-puro-4677777.jpg?v=1779567382"},{"product_id":"busker-single-malt-irish-whiskey","title":"Busker Single Malt Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Busker Single Malt is Irish whiskey with a character that moves easily between rich and approachable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistilled in large copper stills and matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, the result is a whiskey with genuine depth at an accessible strength. 44.3% ABV. A measured build that rewards attention without demanding it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, stewed fruit and pine open things up, with malt biscuit adding a familiar, rounded warmth. On the palate, dark chocolate takes over quietly, grounded and satisfying. The finish is sweet and creamy, smooth enough to carry into a long sit-down smoke without interruption. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with a medium to full-bodied cigar. We recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toropuro.com\/products\/montecristo-no-2-cigar\" title=\"Montecristo No. 2 Cigar\"\u003eMontecristo No. 2\u003c\/a\u003e. The cocoa, vanilla and coffee profile of the cigar mirrors the dark chocolate and sweetness of The Busker, and together they create a pairing that feels complete from first draw to last sip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink responsibly. At Toro Puro, we believe the best rituals are built on intention and moderation. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly. For guidance and support, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/drinkaware.co.uk\/\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--1214460350\"\u003edrinkaware.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56805479809404,"sku":"SPR-BSK-SMLT-0143","price":41.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/busker-single-malt-irish-whiskeytoro-puro-2042097.jpg?v=1779650232"},{"product_id":"busker-single-pot-still-irish-whiskey","title":"Busker Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Busker Single Pot Still is a style of whiskey unique to Ireland, and this is a confident example of what makes it special. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in copper pot stills from both malted and unmalted barley, then matured in ex-bourbon and sherry casks, the result is a whiskey with more texture, more character and more going on than most at this price point. The unmalted barley is what sets pot still whiskey apart. It adds a creamy weight to the mouthfeel and a complexity that builds as the glass warms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, honeysuckle and ripe fig open things up, with fudge and citrus following. There is tarte tatin sweetness running through the middle and autumnal spices that give it seasonal warmth. The finish brings resinous oak and white pepper, clean and dry and lasting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with a light to medium-bodied cigar. We recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toropuro.com\/products\/hoyo-de-monterrey-epicure-no-2\" title=\"Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2\"\u003eHoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2.\u003c\/a\u003e The honeyed, almond and floral character of the cigar mirrors the honeysuckle and fig in the whiskey, and both stay elegant throughout without competing for attention. Drink responsibly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Toro Puro, we believe the best rituals are built on intention and moderation. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly. For guidance and support, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/drinkaware.co.uk\/\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--1214460350\"\u003edrinkaware.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56805619564924,"sku":"SPR-BSK-SPST-0144","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/busker-single-pot-still-irish-whiskeytoro-puro-7424853.jpg?v=1779650233"},{"product_id":"busker-single-grain-irish-whiskey","title":"Busker Single Grain Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Busker Single Grain is the most approachable expression in the range, and the Marsala cask finish is what makes it stand apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured in ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in hand-selected ex-Marsala casks from Cantine Florio, one of Sicily's oldest and most respected wine producers, the result is a whiskey with a warmth and roundedness that feels effortless. The Marsala influence is subtle but present, adding a layer of dried fruit sweetness and softness that lifts the whole profile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, fresh vanilla and caramel come through immediately, clean and inviting. Hay adds a lighter, more delicate character underneath. On the palate, toasted oak provides structure and baking spice builds gently, with cinnamon giving warmth without heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is rounded and smooth, without any sharp edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs naturally with a light to medium-bodied cigar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toropuro.com\/products\/romeo-y-julieta-short-churchill-cigar\" title=\"Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill Cigar\"\u003eRomeo y Julieta Short Churchill\u003c\/a\u003e. The honey, dried fruit and natural sweetness of the cigar echo the caramel and Marsala warmth in the whiskey. Both are compact, elegant and built for the unhurried moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink responsibly. At Toro Puro, we believe the best rituals are built on intention and moderation. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly. For guidance and support, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/drinkaware.co.uk\/\" class=\"notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-enable-hover\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-token-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"link-annotation-unknown-block-id--1214460350\"\u003edrinkaware.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Busker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56805706170748,"sku":"SPR-BSK-SGRN-0145","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/8541\/0617\/files\/busker-single-grain-irish-whiskeytoro-puro-5201334.jpg?v=1779650233"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.toropuro.com\/collections\/curated-cigar-pairings.oembed","provider":"Toro Puro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}