Ted's and HOPZ Cigars are proud to be a sponsor of the Open the Taps Craft Beer & Cigar Pairing at the Hubcap Grill in Houston, Texas. The event is Friday, December 9, starting at 6:00 PM.

$35 gets you beer and cigars, a commemorative pint glass, goodie bag, and burger & slider specials. Teresa Merchant, the Cigar Chick, is helping host the event to explain the beer and cigar pairings.

Visit: openthetaps.org
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Shelly's Back Room in Washington, D.C. has teamed up with Maker's Mark and Ted's Cigars to bring you a Maker's Mark Christmas. Shelly's will be pairing Maker's Mark Bourbon with Maker's Mark Cigars, with each order receiving a free wax-dipped Christmas decoration.

A Maker's Mark Christmas will be held Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30 - 10:30 PM. Visit shellysbackroom.com or call (202)737-3003 for information.

The Whiskey Society announces their first whiskey tasting hosted by Shelly's Back Room in Washington, D.C.. Ted's Cigars is proud to sponsor the event by providing a complimentary cigar for attendees of the event.

Six different whiskeys will be served including Jameson Gold, Redbreast 15 Year, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, Russell's Reserve Bourbon, Glenlivet 15 Year and Glenlivet Nadura.

Click on the image below for more information or register to attend.

Excerpted from Philly Beer Scene Magazine:

A Little Sip, A Little Smoke
by Alicia Eichelman

While food may be one of the best complements to craft beer, there is nothing like indulging in your favorite libation while smoking a finely made cigar. There are certain beer characteristics that pair perfectly with the smokey, rich taste of a cigar that allows the combination to play off one another, resulting in an exciting overload of the senses. Ted's Cigars, one of the world’s leading cigar makers, recognized the beauty of this pairing and took it one step further, creating HOPZ™, the world's first craft beer cigar. Ted's Cigars is known for their handmade cigars that often incorporate libations. From their Maker’s Mark® Cigars to the premium Grand Marnier® torpedo cigars, these high quality offerings all possess a luxurious taste that pairs perfectly with their counterparts. And HOPZ™ is no different, providing a natural companion to freshly poured IPAs.

HOPZ™ was conceptualized over, you guessed it, a couple of pints. After a night at a local pub, Founder Ted Jackson decided it was time to create a cigar that would complement his favorite IPA. Using Ted's secret aromatic process and experimenting for more than six months with dozens of craft beers and various hop varieties, Jackson decided on Centennial Hops, noting that their floral aroma would season the cigar sublimely. Jackson has said of his IPA sidekick, "We have captured the unique flavor of Centennial hops and combined it with a premium hand rolled Dominican Republic cigar to give the craft beer consumer the perfect cigar to smoke with their favorite brew. The result is a cigar that is a worthy complement to the great craft beers available today."

Whether you are looking for an introduction into cigars, love craft beer or are seeking the next great marriage in beer pairing, HOPZ™ provides the right blend of subtle floral undertones and savory nuances that only an innovation of this sort can. So sit back, pour a pint of your favorite IPA, light up a premium HOPZ™ cigar and prepare yourself for a pairing like no other.

You can also read the article online at phillybeerscene.com.

Ted's Connecticut Shade has received an 88 (Excellent) Rating in the October, 2011 issue of Cigar Aficionado Magazine. Ted's Connecticut Shade is one of Ted's Cigars traditional cigar blends. Ted's also makes an Aged Maduro natural cigar.

Excerpted from Cigar Aficionado:

"A brightly colored Churchill that draws and burn evenly. The smoke is mild but flavorful with wood, toast and a touch of sweetness."

Ted's Cigars founder Ted Jackson commented, "We are gratified that Cigar Aficionado has recognized that Ted's Cigars offers more than just spirit-seasoned cigars. We put a level of craft and passion into every cigar that we make, including our traditional cigar blends, so it's especially meaningful when such a well respected publication recognizes your work."

Read more about Ted's traditional cigar blends.