Gin, Tonic & Tobacco - A Pairing Guide - Part One

To my mind certain alcoholic beverages have links to certain countries. When I think of Scotland, for example, I think of Scotch whisky, with France I think of wine, Italy and grappa (but also wine), Belgium and beer, etc. Even when I think of my native Australia the first drinks to come to mind are beer and wine, and at a stretch a certain brand of rum.