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MBombay, La Sirena, EP Carillo, Inka Secret Blend and a Quesada Cigar
It’s gotten darned cold here in PA, my enclosed porch is nice, but tonight I’m sitting in a Cigar Cigars store that’s two miles from home smoking a Quesada Oktoberfest that was on the half off table. Nice smoke, just getting it going. Sunday I smoked a couple Churchill sized cigars, a MBombay Classic with a Connecticut shade wrapper that was fantastic. It was creamy and well behaved and kept me company while I was on the phone holding for Verizon to no avail. Great afternoon cigar, ultra-premium well balanced and tasty. Not something you see everywhere, but worth finding. Later I had a La Sirena Trident Churchill from the original My Father made production and these are aging nicely. I look forward to comparing it to the new La Zone made line. Speaking of La Sirena, I wrote an article about the Oceano in the current issue of Prime Living magazine, which can be found on page 55 of the on-line version. It’s nice to see a main stream magazine featuring a Cigar Notes piece in very issue. I’m proud to be a part of it. Continue reading
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An Inka, a Four Kicks, Italian Cigars, News and a Recluse Contest Winner!
After yet another disappointing Flyers loss Thursday night, we stopped into the cigar bar and I lit up a little box pressed torpedo that Mitchell Orchant of C.Gars Ltd gave me to try at the IPCPR show last year. This was the Inka Secret Blend Rojo Figurado, which is a 4″ x 52 little torpedo that is a Peruvian Puro. I gave this cigar a clip with the V-cutter, which is a little weird on a torpedo, but it works. This is an incredible little smoke, it’s a medium to full bodied cigar with a terrific flavor akin to something with a Habano wrapper. I wasn’t too surprised, knowing that Mitchell had a hand in the blend, and that he survives on a steady diet of Havana cigars. I’ve enjoyed the heck out of the Inkas I’ve smoked, and am looking forward to trying something in the Azul line too. It’s unfortunate that these have UK pricing, I would happily drop $4 or $5 on this little guy, but $8 is a bit steep. Great smokes that are worth trying if you have the chance!
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This Week’s Cigars – Gurkha, Cuenca y Blanco and Inka
I’m trying to get back to a normal routine after my recent move and all of the videos from the trades show. I figured I’d smoke some cigars that I just wanted to smoke. Sunday was a beautiful day and after doing some moving stuff I sat down with a cigar that came from Gurkha a few months ago. This was a large torpedo with an uncut foot said to be from Mr. Hansotia’s private stock. While at the IPCPR show I named a point to visit Gurkha’s booth and introduce myself to Oliver Hyam, the marketing director, and thank him for his kindness and support over the last year. He gave me a rundown of some of their new releases, but didn’t let me drive the Rolls Royce they had parked in the booth! The new Ghost release looks really good and I’m looking forward to smoking one in the near future. Anyway, the cigar I smoked Sunday wasn’t bad, it had a little tunneling which was only a problem for about an inch in the middle. Overall, it was a nice smoke, but perhaps I had built it up in my mind more than I should have. I look forward to smoking another of these after some additional age. Continue reading
News: Ventura Cigar Company Heading to Drew Estate’s 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker
This is interesting news from the folks at Ventura Cigars. I’m surprised to learn that there are still Barnsmoker tickets available. two days before the event, so if you’re close by I highly recommend it. It’s a great deal if only for the cigars you get, but the experience is worth a whole lot more. I miss my buddy Michael Giannini, I hope we get a chance to catch up one of these days! If you are attending the Barnsmoker and meet Michael, tell him I said hello!
Bringing smooth vibes and great smokes to an already raucously good time, Ventura Cigars is honored to be part of Drew Estate’s 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker on September 29, 2018. Held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the event is the brainchild of the magnetic Jonathan Drew, and drawspeople, brands, and local businesses together to celebrate American Tobacco Agriculture, and the innovative and pioneering spirit of the industry. Ventura Cigars is proud to support the festival and contribute to the fun of the day. Continue reading
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Villiger 1888, La Gloria Cubana, Inca Secret Blend and More Tommy Bahama Accessories
Trying to get back into the swing of things after the holidays still, and with the remodeling going on in the house, my cabinet humidor has been a little hard to get into without moving furniture. Fortunately, there are other humidors around that I can get to, so I’ve been grabbing cigars out of those. One of the cigars I selected this week was a new Villiger 1888 robusto, re-issued this year in new packaging. This was originally released in 2009 and was the first handmade, premium cigar that had the Villiger name. This one has an Ecuadoran wrapper, Mexican binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers made in the DR. I found it to be a well made, flavorful cigar, which burned well. It had a bit of sweetness and a floral component and was on the mild side. I liked this cigar. Continue reading
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