Sooner or later, it's bound to happen: Each cigar you grab on that rare day will have a problem, leaving you with a tray of ash and no satisfaction. Statistical probabilities are so that even your most reputable cigars will have problems, and those problems will eventually coincide on the same day. I had that day yesterday.
The first was an afternoon cigar, as I strolled to the office to catch up on a couple things. I hadn't smoked this Dominican brand yet, but had smoked others from the same manufacturer, and so was reasonably confident as to it's quality. I even had someone tell me the night before that I would enjoy that cigar.
I toasted it up on the doorstep, got it lit, then started walking. Right away, the flavor was harsh, grating, and reminded me of a gigantic maduro Marlborough. I toughed it out, thinking that maybe the first half inch or so may be unhappy. It didn't stop there. The burn went all over the place, so I dropped ash after an inch, and retorched the foot to even it up.
It STILL tasted nasty, like a biker-bar ashtray. Another torturous inch later, I needed to ash and touch up the burn again. I'm getting closer to the office, and hoping that this cigar will start tasting better. No such luck. With a block left to walk, I let the cigar die, putting it out of my misery.
Work got done, I got some Chinese take-out for the family, and so elapsed the rest of the evening. I'm looking forward to tucking the kids in bed, and then pulling out another cigar, hoping it would make up for the dud of the afternoon.
Finally, the kids are put to bed, and I pulled the Nicaraguan beauty out of the box. Smelled tasty, and the wrapper tasted mildly sweet as I wet the cap a bit. After punching the cap, I noticed that the draw was a little tight, but the cold draw flavors still encouraged some enthusiasm. I gave the cigar a preemptive poke through the filler's center, then hunted up my torch.
I got her toasted, and started herfing away, while reading a Calculus textbook. The flavors were nice, but the draw seemed to tighten, so I massaged the cigar a bit, and kept the smoke flowing. For some reason, the fillers seemed reluctant to burn, or at least less inclined to burn than the wrappers.
I ended up with a Vesuvius-sized cone emerging from the wobbly burn line. No matter how I tried to correct it, the volcano would persist. I say volcano, because there was a shaft/void down the center of the cone, like a volcano.
The flavors were good, when I could get any smoke out of it. After 30 minutes of fighting with it, I pitched it behind the garage.
Two different cigars, two bitter disappointments. I think there were some obvious and not so obvious construction quirks at work against me. 'Tis a shame they had to coincide and ruin an otherwise pleasant day.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Average Joe, Good Coffee
Since I'm usually chasing my cigars with a cup of joe, I figured that I may post how I get a great cuppa without breaking the bank.
BEANS
Most of the time, I'm not drinking anything exotic, just Eight O'Clock Bean coffee. Once in a while, I'll get a small bag of Archer Farms coffee beans at Target, or I'll pick up some locally roasted beans for special occasions. The big thing is to get whole bean coffee, not ground. WHOLE BEAN. Remember that, and we'll get back to it.
Some folks roast their beans too harshly (Charbucks), or rarely, leave them a little underdone (tastes grassy, like a Sherpa cigar). I like the range between City Roast and Vienna Roast. If you're picking out beans at a local roaster, look for oily beans. If they look too dried out, they may have been sitting for a long time.
GRINDER
Okay, now that we've got beans, what then, smarty-pants? We grind them. Most folks end up with a whirling blade coffee grinder, which is pretty much the same as using an old Cuisinart food processor on them. You cannot really specify the grind size, like drip coffee versus espresso, with a whirlie. Also, whirlies don't do the best job of getting a consistent grind, where most of the grounds are fairly uniform.
For a more consistent grind, you need a burr grinder, which uses spaced metal cogs to grind beans to a specific texture. This way, you can tailor the grind to your specific situation.
FILTER
When it comes to filters, I prefer unbleached, or brown, filters. Paper isn't naturally white, and I don't want the bleach in my coffee either. Worse yet is using a paper towel. Don't do it. Just get the brown filters.
CigarSmokingMan, a blogger of the first water, has pointed out the superiority of a gold, permanent filter basket. The basket replaces the paper filter, and holds the grounds during the drip brewing process. Paper filters can absorb the flavorful elements of the coffee as it's being brewed, while a permanent filter will not. Gold is important, as it will be durable and won't corrode, and is usually plated over a stainless steel wire mesh.
WATER
Do you LIKE to drink municipal tap water? Then why make coffee with it? Use filtered water for a better cup of coffee. I used to use the pitcher/cartridge systems, and eventually installed an under-sink system. Much better, and it doesn't take up room in your refrigerator.
COFFEE MAKER
There are a gazillion different apparati for making coffee. Percolator, automatic drip, French press, vacuum, ibrit (Turkish), cold press (toddy), espresso, and the list could go on. Friends don't let friends percolate coffee. As for the other methods, it's your pick.
I used to use a French Press, and it does yield a great cup of coffee, but it's a little more time-consuming. I bought a Bunn commercial coffee maker, which is automatic drip with a preheated reservoir of water. When I hit go, I have a full pot of coffee in three minutes. I like having coffee quickly.
Whichever kind you get, you'll want to clean it regularly. I find that white vinegar really cuts through the coffee residues on pots and filter baskets. Oxyclean is good as well, minus the loud, bearded guy.
SUMMATION
Even brewing something as cheap as Folgers, I can get a decent cuppa by freshly grinding beans, using unbleached filters, and using filtered water. I also like a bit of brown sugar in my coffee, but that's another story. Bottom's up!
BEANS
Most of the time, I'm not drinking anything exotic, just Eight O'Clock Bean coffee. Once in a while, I'll get a small bag of Archer Farms coffee beans at Target, or I'll pick up some locally roasted beans for special occasions. The big thing is to get whole bean coffee, not ground. WHOLE BEAN. Remember that, and we'll get back to it.Some folks roast their beans too harshly (Charbucks), or rarely, leave them a little underdone (tastes grassy, like a Sherpa cigar). I like the range between City Roast and Vienna Roast. If you're picking out beans at a local roaster, look for oily beans. If they look too dried out, they may have been sitting for a long time.
GRINDER
Okay, now that we've got beans, what then, smarty-pants? We grind them. Most folks end up with a whirling blade coffee grinder, which is pretty much the same as using an old Cuisinart food processor on them. You cannot really specify the grind size, like drip coffee versus espresso, with a whirlie. Also, whirlies don't do the best job of getting a consistent grind, where most of the grounds are fairly uniform.
For a more consistent grind, you need a burr grinder, which uses spaced metal cogs to grind beans to a specific texture. This way, you can tailor the grind to your specific situation.
FILTERWhen it comes to filters, I prefer unbleached, or brown, filters. Paper isn't naturally white, and I don't want the bleach in my coffee either. Worse yet is using a paper towel. Don't do it. Just get the brown filters.
CigarSmokingMan, a blogger of the first water, has pointed out the superiority of a gold, permanent filter basket. The basket replaces the paper filter, and holds the grounds during the drip brewing process. Paper filters can absorb the flavorful elements of the coffee as it's being brewed, while a permanent filter will not. Gold is important, as it will be durable and won't corrode, and is usually plated over a stainless steel wire mesh.
WATER
Do you LIKE to drink municipal tap water? Then why make coffee with it? Use filtered water for a better cup of coffee. I used to use the pitcher/cartridge systems, and eventually installed an under-sink system. Much better, and it doesn't take up room in your refrigerator.
COFFEE MAKER
There are a gazillion different apparati for making coffee. Percolator, automatic drip, French press, vacuum, ibrit (Turkish), cold press (toddy), espresso, and the list could go on. Friends don't let friends percolate coffee. As for the other methods, it's your pick.
I used to use a French Press, and it does yield a great cup of coffee, but it's a little more time-consuming. I bought a Bunn commercial coffee maker, which is automatic drip with a preheated reservoir of water. When I hit go, I have a full pot of coffee in three minutes. I like having coffee quickly.
Whichever kind you get, you'll want to clean it regularly. I find that white vinegar really cuts through the coffee residues on pots and filter baskets. Oxyclean is good as well, minus the loud, bearded guy.
SUMMATIONEven brewing something as cheap as Folgers, I can get a decent cuppa by freshly grinding beans, using unbleached filters, and using filtered water. I also like a bit of brown sugar in my coffee, but that's another story. Bottom's up!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Apologies
My apologies for the misleading calendar entry for February 3, 2008. The original entry was an errant prognostication on my part, which read:
The entry has been amended to reflect reality:
And once again, my humblest apologies.
Patriots v. Packers Superbowl
The entry has been amended to reflect reality:
Patriots v.PackersGiants Superbowl
And once again, my humblest apologies.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Frigging Cold Outside
This morning, -5°, high noon, 5 °. I wish I had a space heater in the garage....
I've got an A. Fuente Chateau Fuente maduro set aside to smoke today, but I don't know if I'll do it. Between the local smoking ban, and my own home smoking ban, it looks like it's either bundle up, or shelve the stogies.
I'm sure that the guys at The Velvet Cigar, being in the Twin Cities, are in similar straits.
Obvious update: Well, the Chateau isn't huge, so I decided to brave the garage for a smoke. I took my thermometer from the humi as well, and found the garage to be a balmy 32°. I had a couple toro-sized cigars I wanted to try, but stuff of that length will have to wait for warmer weather.
I've got an A. Fuente Chateau Fuente maduro set aside to smoke today, but I don't know if I'll do it. Between the local smoking ban, and my own home smoking ban, it looks like it's either bundle up, or shelve the stogies.
I'm sure that the guys at The Velvet Cigar, being in the Twin Cities, are in similar straits.
Obvious update: Well, the Chateau isn't huge, so I decided to brave the garage for a smoke. I took my thermometer from the humi as well, and found the garage to be a balmy 32°. I had a couple toro-sized cigars I wanted to try, but stuff of that length will have to wait for warmer weather.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Googling About
In searching out information on some of my favorite cigars, I started to notice some of my blog entries in the results:
Okay, Alec Bradley's Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf and Cusano's 18 Paired Maduro aren't huge names, so my paltry contribution doesn't mean that much. How about some more prolific entries:
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend and 5 Vegas Gold should be bigger names, yet my reviews are still getting front-page billing on Google. Still in disbelief, I pushed on to test bigger names in my humidor:
Wow. To get first page billing for Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 and Oliva Serie G maduro, it's inconceivable. Is there a targeting algorithm at work? Anyone else want to test this out, to see if you get the same search results? Really, how does one so incompetent get on the first page of Gurkha Grand Age search results:
Update: Using a web browser at the local public library, these search results were confirmed. I'm still surprised.
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Okay, Alec Bradley's Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf and Cusano's 18 Paired Maduro aren't huge names, so my paltry contribution doesn't mean that much. How about some more prolific entries:
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Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend and 5 Vegas Gold should be bigger names, yet my reviews are still getting front-page billing on Google. Still in disbelief, I pushed on to test bigger names in my humidor:
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Wow. To get first page billing for Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 and Oliva Serie G maduro, it's inconceivable. Is there a targeting algorithm at work? Anyone else want to test this out, to see if you get the same search results? Really, how does one so incompetent get on the first page of Gurkha Grand Age search results:
Update: Using a web browser at the local public library, these search results were confirmed. I'm still surprised.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Yaque Valley, D.R.
Yaque Valley is a cigar tobacco hot spot in the Cibao Valley region of the Dominican Republic, and the cradle of some of Hendrick Kelner's best tobaccos.
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The Yaque Valley is part of the larger Cibao Valley region, which provides tobaccos to some of the biggest names in cigars: Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, Avo, and Gurkha.
Keepers of the Flame have a good article on the Dominican Republic.
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The Yaque Valley is part of the larger Cibao Valley region, which provides tobaccos to some of the biggest names in cigars: Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, Avo, and Gurkha.
Keepers of the Flame have a good article on the Dominican Republic.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Top 5 of 2007
In the vogue of other bloggers, giving top 5 lists of their favorite cigars of the year, here are mine:
Top 5 Bundle/inexpensive
1. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf robusto - A nice tasting cigar, well blended, and at a great value.
2. Fire by Indian Tabac maduro robusto - A tasty, medium bodied cigar with a price that belies its popular pedigree.
3. Cusano CC robusto - This cigar has bright, present flavors that had been hard to find in cheaper cigars. Kelner's a master blender, even for the budget cigars.
4. Cusano P1 robusto - As with the CC, the P1's smooth, mellow character is top-shelf quality, but at bundle prices.
5. 5 Vegas Gold robusto - Here's a politely mild cigar that has flavor and great construction.
Top 5 better cigars:
1. Carlos Toraño Signature Collection robusto - This nicely aged cigar is full of present and rounded flavors.
2. Gurkha Grand Age perfecto - The Grand age was delicious, and despite the construction problems I had with one, I'd recommend these.
3. Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend - This cigar has rich flavors and rich smoke, but not a rich price tag.
4. Cusano 18 Paired Maduro - This cigar is a tasty convergence of Hendrick Kelner's influences in Cusano and Occidental Reserve bundle cigars.
5. Oliva Serie G maduro bellicoso - Serie G is a sweet and medium-bodied cigar, well made, and decently priced.
Top 5 Bundle/inexpensive
1. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf robusto - A nice tasting cigar, well blended, and at a great value.
2. Fire by Indian Tabac maduro robusto - A tasty, medium bodied cigar with a price that belies its popular pedigree.
3. Cusano CC robusto - This cigar has bright, present flavors that had been hard to find in cheaper cigars. Kelner's a master blender, even for the budget cigars.
4. Cusano P1 robusto - As with the CC, the P1's smooth, mellow character is top-shelf quality, but at bundle prices.
5. 5 Vegas Gold robusto - Here's a politely mild cigar that has flavor and great construction.
Top 5 better cigars:
1. Carlos Toraño Signature Collection robusto - This nicely aged cigar is full of present and rounded flavors.
2. Gurkha Grand Age perfecto - The Grand age was delicious, and despite the construction problems I had with one, I'd recommend these.
3. Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend - This cigar has rich flavors and rich smoke, but not a rich price tag.
4. Cusano 18 Paired Maduro - This cigar is a tasty convergence of Hendrick Kelner's influences in Cusano and Occidental Reserve bundle cigars.
5. Oliva Serie G maduro bellicoso - Serie G is a sweet and medium-bodied cigar, well made, and decently priced.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Resolutions 2008
One of the resolutions that I'm gracefully accepting is a limit on the cigar smoking. So, I've formatted a schedule of cigar smoking and reviews that's pretty much a Friday night/Saturday night endeavor. It's hard to argue for a more frequent allowance when you've got colleagues diagnosed with various cancers left and right.
I'll also be giving some of the cigars, the ones that do poorly, a second chance before flogging them. I figure that a three month reprieve period is fair, don't you? Then, we'll see how the offending cigar fares after three months in the Humidor, aging and hob-nobbing with its betters. Hear that, Sherpa?
This coming semester at the university is bringing analytical geometry and calculus to my plate. Between that, and training a new engineer at work, I'll be fairly busy. I'll also be wishing I could smoke more cigars, but ç'est la guerre.
I'll also be giving some of the cigars, the ones that do poorly, a second chance before flogging them. I figure that a three month reprieve period is fair, don't you? Then, we'll see how the offending cigar fares after three months in the Humidor, aging and hob-nobbing with its betters. Hear that, Sherpa?
This coming semester at the university is bringing analytical geometry and calculus to my plate. Between that, and training a new engineer at work, I'll be fairly busy. I'll also be wishing I could smoke more cigars, but ç'est la guerre.
Friday, December 28, 2007
So Far #2
Well, since my lament about cheap Nicaraguan cigars, I've had a few better ones, and of varying strengths. I enjoyed the Oliva Serie G maduro, as a nice mild-medium cigar, and enjoyed the Perdomo Lot 23 maduro, a more medium skewed cigar. The Joya De Nicaragua Antaño 1970 knocked my socks off with bold and robust flavors. Like sparring with a kung-fu master, it was a good experience, but I wouldn't want one every day.
I'm also starting to taste familiar themes in different cigars and from different manufacturers, and cross-referencing them.
I've had some other thoughts about the disastrous end of the Gurkha Grand Age perfecto, smoked the other day. The Grand Age's maduro Cameroon wrapper, while lending a great taste to the cigar, was far too thin. The Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend's maduro wrapper was thick and leathery, while the Grand Age's wrapper flaked away like the skin of a peanut or dry onion.
It may have been a bad wrap job, or just a bum leaf or two. Over humidification may have also been the culprit, but I've been keeping the humidity to 66%-68%. I'm stumped. But, the cigar was tasty enough to warrant another foray into that model and vitola.
I've been gravitating more toward the $4-$5 cigars, and so need to get back down to the cheaper $2.50-$3.50 cigars. To that end, I picked up a couple more Primos, a couple G.R. Specials, some Flor De Oliva, and Nestor Reserve cigars. Once they've had some time to unwind a bit in the Humidor, watch out.
By the by, one of my local B&Ms has a brand of bundle cigars, unbanded, in a box with the name 'Miura' on it. Anyone know anything about them? I also saw some Gran Habano #3 that looked in the right price range.
I'm also starting to taste familiar themes in different cigars and from different manufacturers, and cross-referencing them.
I've had some other thoughts about the disastrous end of the Gurkha Grand Age perfecto, smoked the other day. The Grand Age's maduro Cameroon wrapper, while lending a great taste to the cigar, was far too thin. The Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend's maduro wrapper was thick and leathery, while the Grand Age's wrapper flaked away like the skin of a peanut or dry onion.
It may have been a bad wrap job, or just a bum leaf or two. Over humidification may have also been the culprit, but I've been keeping the humidity to 66%-68%. I'm stumped. But, the cigar was tasty enough to warrant another foray into that model and vitola.
I've been gravitating more toward the $4-$5 cigars, and so need to get back down to the cheaper $2.50-$3.50 cigars. To that end, I picked up a couple more Primos, a couple G.R. Specials, some Flor De Oliva, and Nestor Reserve cigars. Once they've had some time to unwind a bit in the Humidor, watch out.
By the by, one of my local B&Ms has a brand of bundle cigars, unbanded, in a box with the name 'Miura' on it. Anyone know anything about them? I also saw some Gran Habano #3 that looked in the right price range.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Conundrums #1
#1) Here's the scene: You're getting the kids ready for bed, and your wife tells you to put some Vick's Vap-O-Rub on one that has a cold. But wait, you had pulled out a nice cigar to smoke once the kids are in bed. If you get that smelly Vick's stuff on your hands, it'll ruin your cigar. What do you do:
A) Tell your wife to do it, telling her it would ruin the taste of your cigar.
B) Tell the sick toddler to do it, hoping that the child will not rub her eyes afterward.
or
C) Grab a sandwich baggy, and using it like a surgeon's glove, apply the mentholated mess on your child's chest.
Now, some guys may say that A is an option, but those must be the one's that don't care if they stay married or not. I don't know if my conscience could enjoy the cigar after option B. Option C is fairly clever, if I may say so. The cigar was pretty good without the added Vick's aroma, by the way.
Onto another conundrum..
#2) How many cigars are too many? Really?
A) Tell your wife to do it, telling her it would ruin the taste of your cigar.
B) Tell the sick toddler to do it, hoping that the child will not rub her eyes afterward.
or
C) Grab a sandwich baggy, and using it like a surgeon's glove, apply the mentholated mess on your child's chest.
Now, some guys may say that A is an option, but those must be the one's that don't care if they stay married or not. I don't know if my conscience could enjoy the cigar after option B. Option C is fairly clever, if I may say so. The cigar was pretty good without the added Vick's aroma, by the way.
Onto another conundrum..
#2) How many cigars are too many? Really?
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Coming Attractions 121307
There's only 11 days until Christmas, and I've quite a few cigars yet to smoke. The weather's been lousy, so I haven't really gotten to smoke the cigars I wanted most. So, I'm going to get down to business with the Rocky Patel Vintage 1992, Perdomo Lot 23, and Pirate's Gold cigars this coming weekend. Given my lament about Nicaraguan cigars from last weekend, I'm eagerly anticipating the Lot 23.
I've got a line on some Indian Tabac Tomahawk maduros, CAO Gold robustos, and Sol Cubano maduro toros. We'll see if I get to those before Christmas.
I've got a line on some Indian Tabac Tomahawk maduros, CAO Gold robustos, and Sol Cubano maduro toros. We'll see if I get to those before Christmas.
Saturday, December 8, 2007
So Far, #1
Well, so far I've developed a fondness for bundle cigars by Henke Kelner at Tabadom in the D.R., mainly Occidental Reserve (Alec Bradley) and Cusano. The blends are agreeable to my palate, and the prices are perfect for a 'Friday Night' cigar.
The first amazing cigar I've had was the Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend maduro, a Rocky Patel cigar, which really illustrated the differences between a $2 cigar and a $5 cigar.
The worst I've had yet was the Sherpa, after which I almost had to douche my sinuses with mouthwash to completely get rid of the taste.
I have yet to really enjoy a Nicaraguan cigar, I just haven't liked the flavors. The Sherpa, Primos, and Tierra Del Sol have just not hit the spot for me. If anyone has any reasonable suggestions of a better Nicaraguan cigar, please chime in. (As if anyone is reading this)
The first amazing cigar I've had was the Indian Tabac Cameroon Legend maduro, a Rocky Patel cigar, which really illustrated the differences between a $2 cigar and a $5 cigar.
The worst I've had yet was the Sherpa, after which I almost had to douche my sinuses with mouthwash to completely get rid of the taste.
I have yet to really enjoy a Nicaraguan cigar, I just haven't liked the flavors. The Sherpa, Primos, and Tierra Del Sol have just not hit the spot for me. If anyone has any reasonable suggestions of a better Nicaraguan cigar, please chime in. (As if anyone is reading this)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Incoming Cigars for Christmas
I've got some new cigars heading my way, and I'll try and review one or two before Christmas. It's been cold out, and hard to get a chance to really smoke in comfort.
Here's what's coming:
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 toro
Perdomo Lot 23 maduro churchill
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legends maduro toro
Sherpa toro
Pirate's Gold no. 2 maduro toro
Tierra del Sol (by Perdomo) maduro robusto
Th Rocky Patel cigars, and the Perdomos, would be priced $5 to $7 single retail, but they're much cheaper when bought by the 5-pack online or via CBid. They ran about $4/each including shipping.
The Sherpa, Pirate's Gold, and Tierra del Sol cigars would be in the $1 to $3 range, which is right up my usual alley.
If anyone has a preference of what they want to hear about first, let me know. I'm probably going to dive straight for the Vintage 1992 first, followed by the Tierra. The Perdomo churchill may have to wait for spring, unless I can get a local micro-herf together during the Holidays.
Here's what's coming:
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 toro
Perdomo Lot 23 maduro churchill
Indian Tabac Cameroon Legends maduro toro
Sherpa toro
Pirate's Gold no. 2 maduro toro
Tierra del Sol (by Perdomo) maduro robusto
Th Rocky Patel cigars, and the Perdomos, would be priced $5 to $7 single retail, but they're much cheaper when bought by the 5-pack online or via CBid. They ran about $4/each including shipping.
The Sherpa, Pirate's Gold, and Tierra del Sol cigars would be in the $1 to $3 range, which is right up my usual alley.
If anyone has a preference of what they want to hear about first, let me know. I'm probably going to dive straight for the Vintage 1992 first, followed by the Tierra. The Perdomo churchill may have to wait for spring, unless I can get a local micro-herf together during the Holidays.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Current Denizens of THotA
Currently in The Humidor of the Apokalypse:
1. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf robusto
2. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf toro
3. Cusano CC robusto
4. Cusano M1 robusto
5. Arturo Fuente Brevas Royale
7. Indian Tabac Camaroon Legends maduro toro
I'm also trying to chase down some Sherpa toros and some Perdomo Lot 23 maduro cigars.
1. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf robusto
2. Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf toro
3. Cusano CC robusto
4. Cusano M1 robusto
5. Arturo Fuente Brevas Royale
7. Indian Tabac Camaroon Legends maduro toro
I'm also trying to chase down some Sherpa toros and some Perdomo Lot 23 maduro cigars.
About the Humidor, and me
I'm a working joe, and I set some limits on my creature comforts according to my station in life. For example, I like to play golf, but I play courses where I can afford to play. I'm not terribly good, so it's a waste to play Pebble Beach once a year, when I can play the local muni course once a month.
Same goes with cigars, so I generally stick to the $5 and under rule. And, as you would surmise, I've found a few nice cigars in that range, perfect for a Friday night treat or while puzzling out a tricky mathematical proof.
I've also got a palate that's about as sensitive as a catcher's mitt, so I'm not going to get too florid in describing a cigar.
So, with that, I bid you welcome to The Humidor of the Apokalypse! [dramatic music here]
(most of the initial reviews were things I had on my other blog, but didn't really belong there, like using a cigar band as a bookmark in your Bible.)
Same goes with cigars, so I generally stick to the $5 and under rule. And, as you would surmise, I've found a few nice cigars in that range, perfect for a Friday night treat or while puzzling out a tricky mathematical proof.
I've also got a palate that's about as sensitive as a catcher's mitt, so I'm not going to get too florid in describing a cigar.
So, with that, I bid you welcome to The Humidor of the Apokalypse! [dramatic music here]
(most of the initial reviews were things I had on my other blog, but didn't really belong there, like using a cigar band as a bookmark in your Bible.)
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