I know, you’re saying to yourself: “didn’t Craig just have a great contest a few weeks ago? Is he going back to his old ways?” Well, it just works out that a cool item came across my doorstep that I wanted to share with you guys, and why wait, but more on that in a bit. First, I made another visit to one of my local CigarCigars shops, this time the one in Berwyn, PA. Kameron is the manager there, and curates the Instagram account for the shop. I have been seeing his proclivity for pics of vanity license plates, so I figured there was one glaring omission from his collection and it was my responsibility to fill that void! Give him a follow (CigarsBerwyn), and make sure you follow CigarCraig1 (CigarCraig has gone dormant as I can no longer log 
in!). While there I picked up a few new-to-me cigars, as I do, and smoked the Island Jim San Andrés No.2 last night. I smoked the regular issue No. 2 several years ago on a birthday visit to Cigar Mojo. Holy crap, I just checked and it was 2014, can you believe the Island Jim No. 2 has been 
around for over 6 years? Damn! That’s just stupid. I guess it’s no more stupid than me eating an Island Jim BBQ Pineapple Pork stick well over two years past its sell-by date (I did this recently, BTW, it was good!). The San Andrés No. 2 has the same 6″ x 52 Torpedo shape as the Original, which has a Jalapa wrapper, and I assume this also has Honduran binder and fillers with, obviously, a San Andrés wrapper. It also has the stripped head and shaggy foot. I really enjoyed this cigar! It reminded me of the old Leccia Luchadors with the spicy cocoa flavors, and I don’t think that has anything to do with both Jim and Sam being from Pittsburgh. This was a really good smoke and I recommend it!
Contest!
Hopefully you didn’t just skip through the Island Jim part, because I really spent some time on it. Anyway, let me tell you about this contest! One of my favorite things to do is to share things that I really enjoy, hoping that others will enjoy them too. My friends at Cigar Oasis are the exclusive distributor of a product that I’ve been using long before they became involved, so when 
they sent me one, I decided this would be a great time to share one with one of my readers! About 6 years ago I discovered the AshStay ashtray, and I’ve been using mine daily on my porch ever since. This thing is great. It keeps the smell and mess contained, and doesn’t look unsightly. When my grandkids come over I don’t even have to clean up and put it away! It’s super cool! Mine is white, and if I clean it (big if!), it looks brand new. The one they sent is Gunmetal, normally I’m a big fan of Gunmetal, but I have a perfectly good white one, and have plenty of ashtrays, so I’m willing to part with this one! Also, from Cigar Oasis, is a Caliber IV Digital Hygrometer. I have been using one of these for years as well 
and it’s a great hygrometer! Of course, it wouldn’t be a CigarCraig contest without some cigars. I put together a seven cigar sampler of one of my favorite unknown cigar brands, Danli Honduras Tobacco (DAHOT) from my humidor. These are cigars that I really love, and love to share. There’s Don Juan Calavera in Connecticut, Maduro and Sumatra, Flor Maya in Connecticut and Habano, The Clown Corojo and Marchetti box pressed Maduro. These are some of my go-to cigars, I love them all. The Don Juan Calavera Connecticut is one of my favorite Connecticut cigars, and the Sumatra was my favorite cigar of 2018. The usual rules apply. Leave a comment on this blog post, and this blog post only, to enter. You need to be of legal age in your jurisdiction to win cigars. I’ll select a winner next Sunday, October 25, 2020. It would be great if the winner read the blog post and emailed me their shipping info instead of me having to track them down 😉 ! Good luck!
That’s all for now, until the next time,
CigarCraig
I LUV those Don Juan sticks!!! Another great article, I’ve always pasted on island jim thinking they were just a cheap cigar. Will pick 0ne up and give it a try, because of your recommendation.
I remember liking the other Island Jim #2, but haven’t seen the San Andrés anywhere around here. Love the Luchador, so I’ll def grab one if I see it.
That ashtray sounds so cool Craig. Hopefully I win this contests. Lol.
I love the Island Jim line, and the ashtray sounds like a winner…you are correct though in that I have never heard of the DAHOT cigar line…look forward to trying them if I win, or seeing if I can track them down…
Cheers Craig
Sounds like a great ashtray, Craig. I love the idea of not having a messy ashtray sitting around for my grandkids to get into. I am constantly having to clean up my deck ashtray since 2 of my grandchildren live in our home.
I’d love to have that ashtray, as my grandson recently became “interested” in the one I use on the patio and got his hands into the ashes…
I have only had a couple of Island Jim’s but really enjoyed them. They do have cool looking boxes as well. Also who doesn’t like a contest for free swag.
appreciate the opportunity, Craig. thanks!
Great article on Island Jim. Thanks for running the contest.
My Local B&M carries the Island Jim. Those sticks have amazing draw and flavor. The ashtray looks cool, I have not ever seen anything like that.
Love reading your reviews.
Looking forward to the contest.
Long Ashes,
Bill C.
I think I’d miss the ashes surrounding me in my cave.
Big fan of the Hondurans…I have a few, very flavorful. Island Jim is one of my very few people left I must burn a cigar or three with.
The clown is probably my favorite of the group, but I never had the Island Jim San Andreas .
By the way, did the cigar help the porch renovation, or did the expletives carry the day.
Life is good
The ashtray looks to be a conversation piece. And if those Island Jim are similar to the Luchador I’ll have to hunt some down next time I’m in PA. Good luck everyone and thanks to Craig and Cigar Oasis.
The ashtray looks lime something from the future . It would look great in some cigar photos.
Good luck brother…you have plenty of it. For years I watched you win some nice contests.
Life is good
What’s up with the foot of that San Andres cigar? Is that the binder sticking out from under the wrapper or some sort of band? I like the gun metal gray color; post a picture of your white ash tray for comparison sake. Btw, I do read the blog posts, so you won’t have to track me down when I win. Thanks Craig.
Cool plate! You must have gotten that long ago! I always look for those Don Juan’s when I check out a new shop, but no sightings in California yet. Thanks Craig!
Great stuff as always Craig, thanks!
Thanks Craig! I’m in.
Thanks Craig for your contests, always do a great job !
Really loved the original Island Jim. I’ll have to see if I can track down this blend! Thanks for the reviews and the contests!
Hey, Craig, thanks for the contest! BTW, I have never tried an Island Jim cigar. Sounds good!
That’s an interesting ashtray that i’ve never seen or heard anything about.
I could use a new tray. Thanks Craig!
What a great birthday gift that would make for me since my birthday is October 22nd.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway, as usual!!!
I picked up four of these from my local shop in Staunton VA. I haven’t smoked one yet, but anxious to try it after reading this. Until then, I give them high marks on their marketing! I’m gonna need one of those boxes when they sell out… Like a hole in the head, but still 🙂 Thanks!
Another great review! Thanks to you and Cigar Oasis for another great contest!
Mike, my tower is powered by cigar oasis. My stock is gorgeous and always ready to enjoy. Good luck brother
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I’ve been getting into the San Andreas wrapper last year or so, so will need to try that cigar!
And please count me in for this contest!! I think my digital hygrometer is getting a little long in the tooth, and I can always use a quality ashtray!!
Take care!!