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Cigar Review: Leaf n Grain Robusto Originally published on The Whiskey Network on November 1, 2022 “Explore the pairings, there’s something for everyone!” —The Twisted Pair Podcast What Makes It Special If you know, you know!!! Texas based Whiskey Network Staff Writer, Dave Yancey, aka ‘Greybeard’, has partnered with the lovely ‘Ash Red’ and classically trained Texas Chef, Matt ‘Spiceman’ Harris, to create the Leaf n Grain Society. This is the only group and company that focuses entirely on teaching, in depth, how to pair cigars with all types of beverages and food. Dave said “we started as a desire to share our enjoyment of pairings. From there we started learning what it was about cigars and drinks that made the pairing work on that level. We then decided that we wanted to teach others how to discover their own pairings.” Greybeard and Ash Red take us to the next level, live on Instagram @JUSTGREYBEARD, and occasionally on their Leaf n Grain Facebook page, every Wednesday at 7PM CST, as the Twisted Pair Podcast. They feature special cigar and whiskey industry guests while sharing their unique and next level knowledge on cigar pairings. Dave, or as I call him, ‘Gandalf the Grey’ of both cigars and whiskey, is a certified Bourbon Steward, a Level 1 Spirits Specialist (WSET) , a Wine Specialist, and prospective Cigar Sommelier (IACS). Ash Red is a Certified Retail Tobacconist (CRT) and currently working on becoming a certified Cicerone (beer expert). Recently, they were featured as guests on the iconic and globally rebranded Great Cigar & Pipe Show, along with admired WBSE member and Cafe 305 BBQ owner, Billy Breedlove. Be sure to check out this epic next level live pairing episode here: This Leaf n Grain LnG Single robusto cigar features a Mexican San Andres…