Blanton's and Montecristo White Series

This painting was commissioned by John White through the Wells Gallery on Kiawah Island in SC.  The painting pairs Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon whiskey, a whiskey rocks glass, the Blanton’s bottle stopper and a Montecristo white series cigar all supplied by Mr. White.  Per Blanton’s website, “The horse and jockey on the bottle stoppers are now a recognized trademark of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon. The rich heritage and tradition of horses in Kentucky parallel that of bourbon……each bottle stopper features a horse and jockey in different strides and poses resembling the stages of a horse race. Each stopper is marked with a single letter that spells Blanton's when the set has been completed.”

Jrcigars.com states “One of today's most popular brands with cigar aficionados, Montecristo dates back to 1935 Cuba, and the two men who created it, Alonso Menendez and Pepe Garcia. This brand is also one of the most trusted, for its flawless construction, unbeatable flavor, and unsurpassed quality.  Reminiscent of the original, the elegant Montecristo White boasts a lovely, hand-selected Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, paired with a Nicaraguan binder and a blend of the choicest Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers. The White makes for a smooth, and creamy, rich, flavorful, well-rounded smoke.  The Montecristo White has quickly become a favorite for aficionados who appreciate a good complex smoke without an overwhelming amount of strength.”