Cigar & Spirits Magazine: Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley Present Brother's Bond Bourbon

Recently, our CEO/Publisher, Lincoln Salazar had an opportunity to speak with The Vampire Diaries alumni Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.
The duo introduced their premiere spirit: Brother's Bond Bourbon. Watch the interview to see the duo discuss the inspiration behind the brand, the creation process and their philanthropic pursuits post-Vampire Diaries.
Make sure to read the exclusive print interview on our website!
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[@annam8846]

paul and ian avoiding saying the word vampire diaries for 14 minutes straight

[@amy_lou_5x]

@Alexia Sanchez a couple weeks I think

[@amy_lou_5x]

🤣🤣

[@Pumpkin675]

@Sanaz Ghaed who? They both always talk about tvd and their bourbon is inspired from the show. It doesn’t seem like either one of them are running from it to me.

[@kashviravi4455]

Literally 😂

[@saranyasevda1412]

exactlyyy

[@jassss517]

paul looks so fine i cant even

[@zahraa8770]

literally

[@julianamagalhaes2377]

Pacida Elena nome tirar uma tefen ator namorar comigo normal normal normal normal humana cabelo castanho olhos castanhos claros anos 36 solteira love PULSEIRA viu tua fã Juliana pacida Elena número telemóvel WhatsApp Messengens fotografia mandar mensagens 🇵🇹🇪🇸📷😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jassss517]

@Manraj Singh lmao i wasnt talking about ian

[@sathyanarayanay.h.9630]

@Manraj Singh who told ian doesnt look good this comment is for paul not ian

[@lihimarko6775]

Frrrrrrrrr

[@bailliebb29]

y'all Paul just keeps getting hotter and hotter I can't even

[@yesliepina1068]

Right!!!!!

[@livinginthefastlaneisgetti5691]

I'm never surprised about that🔥🔥🥵🥵

[@abigalekeating5413]

“Tell me how this all came together” Nobody: Not even Stefans ghost: Paul: “yeah... smoldy..”

[@lovelycreations4156]

paul is so funny😭😭

[@ryanclarke1403]

Is that mister smolderholderr

[@jaelalee7649]

when did he say that?

[@abigalekeating5413]

@@jaelalee7649 at the start x

[@irmak9777]

@@jaelalee7649 0:45 😭😭

[@lovelycreations4156]

it makes my heart happy that they’re still close

[@ashlee2142]

Vampire Diaries honestly made them Brother.

[@mariaros]

I have a problem i dont know which one to look at

[@samehmann8025]

facts

[@emmaasmrmore122]

Same Lol😂

[@emilymegann]

Watch it twice

[@antoniadoycheva8548]

You have two eyes lmao

[@cookiecat1842]

@@antoniadoycheva8548 my eyes be moving this way that way ➡️⬅️➡️⬅️⬅️➡️

[@Angelina-ty1sr]

Ian be like: In in in.. The the the..😂

[@Pumpkin675]

😆 He does that a lot! Lol

[@tamannasharma8944]

The four dislikes are alaric, klaus, enzo and kol for not being involved in this😂😂😂

[@samna2096]

Forgot about Matt creeepy Donavan?

[@tamannasharma8944]

@@samna2096 ohh yaaa the annoying immortal human

[@samna2096]

@@tamannasharma8944 lol

[@amberschultz9234]

How odd ... 🧐 ... I actually really like Alaric & Klaus & Enzo!!! I loved these guys!! Wasn’t a big Kol fan! But, he sure was fine though!!

[@specagent6918]

What about Elijah?

[@bellahayden5275]

My hotties!! Paul : "Smoldy" 😭🤣 God I love him!!

[@buscanuevossuenos8922]

Ian Somerhalder looks like some top model. Such a gorgeous man ❤️❤️

[@kay-km1mm]

“It’s ok to love them both I did” no but seriously they look so good 🥲

[@MacIsLove34]

When Paul called Ian "Smoldy" I died. They are so good looking 😍

[@Maiaandcierraonly]

paul is the love of my life

[@maribelf9556]

HOW ARE THE BOTH STILL SO HOT

[@amberschultz9234]

It’s called getting more handsome with age!!!

[@amberschultz9234]

Another Example ... Josh Duhamel!!! He just get more gorgeous & gorgeous with age!! So that ole’ saying is most definitely true!!!

[@itsniyuu68]

I cannot even manage myself with how good Paul looks ! Like what ??!?!

[@LemooZ]

Paul be sitting like how I do when someone keeps talking and I can't get a word in😂😂

[@naikamacena8266]

I like Ian but sometimes he’s so annoying. He’s such a talkative person, he cut people off and doesn’t let them talk. He has this character for so long, it’s not healthy lol

[@sweetsiesher2509]

Especially when Ian talks ,😑

[@abigalekeating5413]

No matter what day it is, paul still finds a way to look pretty, ahhhhh I LOVE HIMMMM

[@Name_xxv2169]

I love Paul’s laugh so much

[@iansomerholder4416]

Wow, thanks so much and his my friend, I love your picture can we make out video call together ?

[@BrunaLima-sc4pg]

Ur really pretty

[@ashlee2142]

Be careful this is a fake account.

[@BrunaLima-sc4pg]

@@ashlee2142 wth

[@ashlee2142]

I just got a message as well. This is the same person who has been stocking me. He claims to be someone he is not. I was just trying to let you know to be careful

[@damonlevy4184]

Ian - Listen Paul - Erm But they're still perfect

[@fionaye5688]

They didn’t even age they are real vampires 😭😭

[@zay4510]

But why are they dressed like Damon and Stefan LMAOOO

[@NLawrence96]

That’s really their swag. That’s why it was so natural on the show .

[@nahksiusredford2632]

Cause they are. Lol

[@b4ileysinterlude]

Ian doesn’t have a bad looking day 🙏🏻

[@nerd6197]

This is true 😍

[@chicksseertyi4569]

God I am so so jealous of there wife's 😫😫😫

[@enzomartinez8083]

Same..😢

[@storiaholic3918]

Ikr🥺

[@allylumsden3189]

My Pauly is married?!😟😂🥲

[@naikamacena8266]

@@allylumsden3189 I don’t know, I thought Paul is married

[@michela5588]

@@allylumsden3189 yes he is, and she's so beautiful and sweet🥺

[@RohitSingh-rq2hs]

Paul still perfect,, i really like his look and the way he talks and laugh

[@rstars1044]

Paul looks so fine 🔥

[@ankes.6903]

I hope it won't take forever that Brother`s Bond will be available in Germany. Ian and Paul did a great job.

[@liv8506]

Yes, I need this here in Germany.

[@24sofia]

They have to start shipping outside of the us immediately

[@everythingannagwen2212]

Ok can someone explain how Paul is 39 like how and also it’s so funny and cute how he still calls him smoldy 😂

[@zoegonzalez745]

Hi, i am french, can you explain what smoldy means to me please ? 😅😅

[@iansomerholder4416]

Okay, good morning I would’ve explain to you here but I can’t based on some security reasons, okay but if you still want me to explain such to you, send me your WhatsApp number for we could text there and make you understand everything about me and my friend

[@everythingannagwen2212]

@@iansomerholder4416 how do I knwo your the real Ian

[@rishondharia8487]

@@everythingannagwen2212 obviously they aren't😂 don't be so gullible

[@everythingannagwen2212]

@@rishondharia8487 😂

[@saranyasevda1412]

*they be avoiding the word VaMpIrE dIAriEs like it was a flop show or somethin*

[@jiminsluvalarm1871]

Or bc they don't have to say it EACH time they mention a TV show

[@courtenayoeltjen]

Well TVD did amazing. Love the show. I've been rewatching it for like the 6th time

[@user-uo2ps9ye3f]

FRR lmaoo

[@alexandrad8877]

@@courtenayoeltjen I’m watching for the 1st time. On season 5 lol

[@bhoomiebhasin4112]

@@alexandrad8877 u want a spoiler?

[@ae-xj1kb]

4:15-4:25 "i rolled over" 💀

[@cherrycoke1342]

You can really sense how passionate they are about this product, it makes me super excited to try it when it’s available in the UK

[@sathyanarayanay.h.9630]

Haha paul tapping the glass by his finger reminded me of stefan tapping drinks to not loose control 😂🤣

[@paris2811]

PAUL LOOKS SO GOOD

[@halaabuarja3360]

Ok come on man they don’t age I swear

[@lazarusgaming6242]

Vampires don't age idiot!!!

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

@@lazarusgaming6242 True!!!😂🤣😅😆😁

[@lonetardigrade]

They're still young but you can see the maturing on their faces.

[@krck]

seeing Ian do interviews makes me realize how good of an actor he is and Paul looks so good!

[@paulwesley1918]

Thanks for your sweet words,I really appreciate Here's my Email address,add me on hangouts let's chat [e-mail]

[@sso133]

4:22 IAN WAKE UP 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm dead

[@CindyBSDK]

PAUL is so GORGEOUS... the end!

[@paulwesley1918]

Thanks for your sweet words,I really appreciate😊 Here's my Email address,add me on hangouts let's chat [e-mail]

[@manasas868]

God how does Paul looks so good . He has aged like a fine wine 😍🔥 and these two together r literally brothers♥️

[@paulwesley1918]

Thanks for your sweet words,I really appreciate Here's my Email address,add me on hangouts let's chat [e-mail]

[@ashlee2142]

@@paulwesley1918 Stop trying to stock ppl. Everyone knows this is a fake account.

[@ashlee2142]

This guys is a stocker. Be careful.

[@manasas868]

@@ashlee2142 ya I know . I was like WTF for a second there when I saw that comment 😂🤦

[@manasas868]

@@ashlee2142 ya sure thanks for ur concern 😇

[@adityaghosh9538]

Stefan's hero hair :)❤️

[@pinkz-sc2us]

who ever gave this vid 2 thubs down is not a TVD fan

[@lindana222]

I love that they’re always talking about animal rights and ways to revert climate change, here and in their personal platforms of course. i chose the right actors to support ❤️

[@viviennehickey3148]

I don't drink, but I appreciate what you two are doing together. It is a strange time in the world. What a great time to encourage community.

[@sandraandrews9907]

I don't smoke, but I am willing to try this bourbon.🥃

[@paulwesley1918]

@sandra Andrews That's good to hear from you You can also reach me using my email address

[@alexiaperez4089]

I’M IN LOVE WITH THEIR FRIENDSHIP 😫

[@miavent5946]

I think bourbon has an age reducing component because they still look SO YOUNG

[@iansomerholder4416]

Thanks so much Mia Vent, I feel so dizzy right now but because I got your notifications in my post that’s why I came to give you a reply and thanks again for your comment okay ❤️, if you want to have words with me in video call you can by asking me how anytime you’re ready okey

[@rishondharia8487]

@@iansomerholder4416 Love, if you wanna pose as Ian atleast get the spelling of his surname correct 😂😂😂. It is Somerhalder

[@iansomerholder4416]

@@rishondharia8487 Okay thanks, just that’s my private skeptical email to avoid getting hacked okay , you’re not the only one that asked me that but, thanks for noticing that you’re lucky am responding to you Dharia okay

[@miavent5946]

Ian Somerholder LMAO

[@iansomerholder4416]

@@miavent5946 What you mean ?

[@rashmeetkaur5132]

I can't take my eyes off of paul 😍😍❤

[@livinginthefastlaneisgetti5691]

Same and I won't😍😂

[@annasarah19]

Love to see that they’re still such good friends! And Ian.. I don’t even know what to say just look at him

[@nerd6197]

😍

[@bailliebb29]

Omg Paul just doesn't change!

[@8_adityasinghrawat319]

Ian looks have changed. He really like his clean shave looks

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

I´m on the last season of The Vampire Diaries, watching it all over again. Been watching 7 seasons in one month. It makes me truly happy to see that Ian and Pauls relationship seems to be as strong irl as in the series, besides all the killing. I wish them all the best with this.

[@paulwesley1918]

Thanks for your sweet words,I really appreciate😊 Here's my Email address,add me on hangouts let's chat [e-mail]

[@sonalpachahara9453]

I'm so damn jealous of Paul's wife💔❤️😭🥺

[@yesliepina1068]

Waitttt he got married?!?!!!!!!!

[@rachaelayres523]

@yeslie pina yeah like 3 years ago

[@yesliepina1068]

@@rachaelayres523 whattttt, I did not know that!!!

[@melody-td7zd]

@@yesliepina1068 yeah his wife is Ines de Ramon :)

[@camille1190]

I love and miss them so much. This interview was great, and had me in my feels. I cannot wait to taste their bourbon! ❤️❤️

[@iansomerhalder9225]

Thanks for your support, are you a fan?

[@shaniawalsh9714]

Whose kid is crying in the background? GET YOUR OFFSPRING

[@justsomewhone_elselols1080]

Hahahha

[@teebree0]

might be ian’s daughter ...

[@Akasha83]

I literally was scrolling and didn't hear a kid crying until I got to this comment 😂

[@ahmed2527]

❤️❤️😍😍🔥🔥💯💯 Blood brothers since 1864

[@EmmaMcCormackk]

Both look soo good omg keep getting better so happy for them and how successful it’s going for them xx

[@Pumpkin675]

😍😍😍 I’m so jealous of Nikki!!! Paul is looking good too!!

[@kingjohnny9532]

Are they still together ?

[@Pumpkin675]

@@kingjohnny9532 Yes ☺️

[@kingjohnny9532]

@@Pumpkin675 💃💃

[@Pumpkin675]

@@kingjohnny9532 😂😂😂 but don’t believe everything you read. Ian and Nikki seem really happy and Nina seems happy in her relationship too

[@K.e.a.r.a.]

14 minutes of absolute gold! 😍❤️

[@ashtonrowe5824]

Also I like how the interviewer is off camera the majority of the interview. The camera man knows the audience well

[@4shys2]

Its just great they are , accomplishing this together. Smart partnering together ! No egos! I'm so happy for them! I wish them so much success in their lives and their friendship!

[@stephanieheinrich2881]

Yay! Finally the B.B.B is out!. So happy for the two of you, can't wait to try it!. 🤗 from Alaska.

[@topaz875]

Love these two gents! The bourbon took several months to arrive but it is excellent and now all my friends want it.

[@candywastedXD]

Did you get yours through reserve bar?

[@sarahjacobson1995]

Omgg lucky! I still haven’t got mine yet

[@bhawanakumari7248]

Paul come so casual but still his charm uhhh❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathlinamacleod4794]

Congratulations Ian and Paul.... Can not wait till, your product is shipped over here in England 💕💞💕

[@sadflameprincess]

This is such an incredible use of leverage and expression. I can't wait to try their bourbon.

[@shwetakumar9170]

Ohhh Paul 😍😍❤❤

[@afsanebarany7771]

I love you ian❤ and I so proud of you guys and I wish so much success for brothers bond bourbon 🍻

[@raybae93]

YES! So incredibly happy for both of them! So much hard work!

[@ashleygleason5520]

Absolutely cannot wait to try this!!! Sooo happy you guys made this

[@storiaholic3918]

So they are paul and ian , they are together , they are sitting like this , and they are smoking cigars. OH GOD!!🤤🤤🤤🤤🥺🥺🥺

[@yanca5601]

me replaying the part of Ian smoking the cigar at 3:38

[@Andreea200]

Beautiful interviews !

[@priyanshikhurana7217]

my cutiesss! It was so difficult to focus on JUST one person at a time. I mean, look at them !!

[@ashlee2142]

OMG. Bourbon vampires doppelgängers werewolves and witches oh yeah don’t forget hybrids. I miss them so much. I am 34 and I still watch the VD and the originals. I am happy Ian has an amazing life with a child now. Paul still looks amazing. Amazing Guys. Happy for your new Bourbon that you have made. Congratulations Brothers. Much Love.

[@paulwesley1918]

Thanks for your sweet words,I really appreciate😊 Here's my Email address,add me on hangouts let's chat [e-mail]

[@ashlee2142]

@@paulwesley1918 Is this the same stocker? Honestly this is not funny anymore. How do you continue to find me. First your Moe then your Zak Bagan’s now you Paul Wesley. Who are you going to be next?

[@Rachel.Greene]

Impatiently waiting for the international shipping to begin❤️

[@ashtonrowe5824]

I would love to also see a special with these 2 drinking and eating around a fire just talking about life. These two are great actors and great people.

[@amy-lee2909]

Damnn Ian 🥵😍 I can’t wait for this to be available in the UK 😁🥃

[@elenagovea9451]

Congratulations!!!! Paul's laugh is amazing

[@ImagineAsylo]

They are both so damn gorgeous 🥺❤️

[@iansomerholder4416]

Thanks Alicia I really appreciate that you look gorgeous too, where’re you from ?

[@TheNewRevolution]

Being a Bourbon expert, married to a woman who does not drink, I salute these two. My wife ordered a bottle and is dying to try it. If they can make her a Bourbon fan, I'll drink this happily.

[@myatowavyy9929]

I love their relationship ❤️

[@kalel311superman9]

i did not know they were friends, i know not all co stars get along but it is cool that Ian and Paul are buddies, i can picture either Ian or Paul in a cop show like Law and order or NCIS

[@lilynikzad1596]

WATCHING PAUL SMOKE LITERALLY GETS ME PREGNANT

[@Pumpkin675]

😂😂😂 ik what you mean. I literally came back to this again just to watch Ian smoke at 3:36 lol * edited time stamp

[@paris2811]

LITERALLY

[@Pumpkin675]

@@paris2811 😆

[@hannahprass9763]

i was in love with both of them lol now i hate them cus they smoke makes me so sad

[@Pumpkin675]

@@hannahprass9763 that’s a little weird going from love to hate like that. But I think I know what you’re trying to say.

[@storiaholic3918]

I am literally obsessed with them 🥺❣️ Ps- I LOVE STEFAN MORE , BUT I LOVE PAUL AND IAN EQUALLY 🥺🥺🥺❣️

[@naikamacena8266]

What do you mean? Stefan is Paul lol

[@storiaholic3918]

@@naikamacena8266 i mean in real life paul and ian both are so lovable , however in vampire diaries , i love stefan not damon.😊

[@naikamacena8266]

@@storiaholic3918 Oh ok. Got it

[@storiaholic3918]

@@naikamacena8266 ❣️🌟

[@superman31172]

I am rewatching season 1 episode one of The Vampire Diaries..I actually found out about the show by accident otherwise I would have missed the whole series

[@stelenaaesthetic2009]

Paul has my entire heart😘😍

[@livinginthefastlaneisgetti5691]

Same LOVE your profile pic and name❤❤

[@Morganjames1985]

Everyone is so obsessed with how hit they are or the Vampire Diaries. Yes I love the show but I love the liquor more. The fact that my favorite brothers came out with tie own bourbon is exciting. I always wanted a bind like the salvatore bros. But it's silly fiction. But they are bros in real life not related but still. I love their bond and I love the fuck out of bourbon. These boys are amazing

[@deemehmet8616]

Their bromance is so amazing! I can't help smiling when I watch these two together. Clearly the most meaningful relationship of Ian's life (and definitely the longest) :) I love Paul he has such a fantastic sense of humor! He always makes me laugh :) And it's so nice to see him actually get a chance to speak with Ian around :) Love you guys! Not so sure about the guy doing the interview - looks like he had a few too many samples of the Bourbon before they started. He clearly wasn't listening to anything the guys were saying to him.

[@hazz999]

IAN LOOKS SO GOOD

[@sjh8074]

OMG IAN LOOKS SO GOOD LOML

[@shivanibansal3645]

I couldn't take off my eyes from Ian ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@saranyasevda1412]

*why didn't i seeee this sooonerrr. omggg. my two favourite men. aah cmon.* *thanks a lot for this*

[@ILGlocker]

Just picked it up today. When I have TVD on I will be pouring it with you.

[@nerd6197]

Ian will forever have my respect for using his privilege to stand up for Kat. I'll never forget that. Ian and Kat will be the only reason I watch TVD.

[@Pumpkin675]

THIS!! 👏👏👏 I’m all for Bamon/Kian supremacy 👑

[@KatCakes]

Yeah, but I still won't forget what he did to Nina, and how he became so rude and disrespectful about her

[@Pumpkin675]

@@KatCakes Ian is widely know for being a super sweet, compassionate and caring person. He was never mean to Nina. But he was understandably upset at the prospect of delena being endgame when the fandom caused so much trouble for his personal life. It was never aimed at Nina . He wanted to distance himself from the drama cause by toxic Delenas. Everyone knows that they are terrible and racist people who wished death on his unborn child. I’d be pissed too. The fact that you’re more upset about ninas potentially hurt feelings than you are about Kat facing racism, death threats and being doxxed, means that you are a part of the problem. Get over that old teeny bopper drama and focus on real issues.

[@KatCakes]

@@Pumpkin675 all I said was an opinion that I won’t forget what he did to Nina that’s it that’s all. Obvious Kat is important, stop adding words into my mouth💀

[@Pumpkin675]

@@KatCakes I didn’t add words to your mouth. He was never rude or disrespectful. He only shades delena. Why don’t you talk about their problematic behavior? Ian should be the least of your worries.

[@SaltyCuban]

My wife just got it for me for my birthday. 40% is not my thing, and I prefer single malt scotch. That said she’s a big fan of the series and as soon as she spotted it, she picked it up for me. Holy crap! I love it. It’s very light and “smooth”. Things I’d hate to say about my single malts. But I can’t lie. It’s good. I’d buy this as a daily affordable dram over glenmorangie or glenlivet 12. Seriously. I’m stunned. It’s a celebrity bourbon , low abv and all. I can’t deny it’s dang tasty ! My tasting notes: Soft. Right off the bat, it’s different than other bourbons I’ve had. Light ,Sweet, there’s a distinct bitterness but in a good way. Naturally Sweet , but not artificial. There’s a strange flowery corn taste. Light but yet somehow creamy mouthfeel. Somewhat Short dry, bitter finish, but in a good way. Good with a bit of water. I’d buy this again for sure!

[@jordanskoog2982]

I love them soo much!!😩🥰🥺❤️

[@juvyserna2006]

Paul so gorgeous🥰😍 never age. Brothers Bond Bourbon🙌

[@caitlanlynch2558]

Can these men get any better 😅🙈😍

[@fioparraga3938]

I love them together! There the best ❤️

[@brandonndagijimana2109]

My fav brothers🥺🔥❤️

[@beverlyhenderson2167]

So awesome I do like getting and awesome product and knowing that it’s doing so much good in the world you guys have managed to reach you goal of bonding and togetherness in these crazy times I really respect and support you both thank you for giving back

[@iansomerhalder9225]

Thanks for your support, are you a fan?

[@VloggStarADJ]

‘Smoldy’ 🥺🥺

[@annabelleking2571]

damn they look good