Good Scotch?  Usually I have to sleep before I want to stop sipping...experiment with slight differences in temperature and tiny additions of water would be my first suggestion. 

Second suggestion: try other scotches or liqueur.

Third suggestion: heavier foods beforehand or an overall heavier diet can blunt the effects/concentration of serious libations.  (If you're going vegan for 30 days, you might prefer to do a Pu-err/Jasmine/Oolong tasting.)

Still find scotch <too much>?  Even after a steak...and with a cigar?

Pinot Noir or a Broadbent Madeira or a Diplomatico Exclusiva Reserva Rum might be even better with (or without) that cigar...

I don't recall having Pendleton...

In additional reply to a PM, just had another Rocky Patel 1990 yesterday ad that is still a good smoke and value.  Surprised they are still available at this BP Station in Mountain View.  Not a humidor, though.  Just a glass cabinet!

^BTW, still salty over the fruit but the Abunadh definitely benefits from temperature control and water application.  I like it below room temp and a good amount of water to get my preferred flavors.

Hmmm, I can only think of Absolut Peppar unfortunately!

The Talisker comes off as more smokey than peppery to me. You might want to try the Rittenhouse, though it's not quite there either. If you really want that pepper taste, a nice Syrah might be better overall.