I personally like to pair up either a nice reasonbly priced single malt scotch (favs: Oban 12 year, Craggenmore 12 yr, etc.) or a nice Anejo Tequila (favs: El Jimador, Patron, Suave "La Patria", etc.)

HC7 is nice, but Zaya and Ron Zacapa are much nicer paired with a smooth, creamy cigar. I personally don't think HC has the same sweetness, and is better paired with something with a bit more spiciness (favs: OpusX/Anejo, LFD, RASS, VR Famosos, etc)...