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New Cigar: De La Concha Selection Premium
March 30, 2010No Comments
It’s always risky to introduce a new cigar into the market. In addition to the normal new product launch challenges, there is no shortage of sticks out there today, to the point where Eddie Ortega decided not to bring anything new to shelves this year. In New York, however, the local shop where I cut [...]
Cuba looks to women for cigar sales
March 30, 20102 Comments
Havana, Cuba (CNN) — Faced with a two-year slump in sales, Cuban cigar makers have unveiled a new weapon in the hunt for consumers: Julieta, a slim smoke made just for her.
The global recession, combined with anti-smoking laws, have put the squeeze on Cuba’s hand-rolled stogies, one of the quintessential symbols of privilege.
International sales fell [...]
Mays Cigar Ad – December 17, 1917
March 24, 20101 Comment
$4.00 for a box of Romeo y Julieta…I’ll take that!
Salinger’s JFK-Cuban Cigar Stories
March 22, 20101 Comment
The Havana: Cigar of Connoisseurs DVD
Shot on location in the Cuban provinces Pinar de Rio and Havana, where socialistic workers need three to four years to produce a Havana, and in London, Madrid, and Berlin, where Havana afficionados whiff these expensive toys in forty-five minutes, this entertaining documentary takes a look at the history and [...]
Ramon Allones Small Club Corona 2008
March 19, 20101 Comment
Size – 4 1/2 x 42
Shape – Petit Corona
Wrapper – Cuba
Filler – Cuba
Binder – Cuba
Prelight
Decent looking small cigar with a slightly soft and spongy roll. Very light tobacco aroma. Musty flavor on the prelight draw.
First third
Very light flavors of tobacco and leather with a peppery spice nose exhale. The aftertaste is mostly woody flavors. Good [...]
Pinar Del Rio Seleccion Robusto
March 17, 2010No Comments
Size – 4.75×50
Wrapper – USA, Lancaster
Binder – Habano DR
Filler – Nic / DR
I picked up a 4pack sampler. The wrapper is grown in Lancaster, PA so I had to give it a shot. There were a couple of large veins…one being right down the middle. Extremely firm feel. Aroma is perfume’ish and tobacco. Prelight draw [...]
5 Pack Giveaway for March Winner
March 11, 2010No Comments
Congrats to Anthony (Watchfrog) for winning the March 5 Pack Giveaway! Thanks to all who entered and be sure to keep an eye out for the next giveaway coming soon.
Cain 550 Habano by Oliva
March 10, 20101 Comment
Size – 5 3/4 x 50
Wrapper – Habano Nicaragua
Binder – Nicaragua
Filler – Nicaragua
Prelight
This cigar sports a oily and shiny wrapper with just a few light veins. Very firm feel. Sweet grassy and tobacco aroma with hints of mocha on the foot.
First third
Strong tobacco flavor right from the start. Also getting some floral notes. Very peppery [...]
