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Do yourself a favor and keep an eye out for Smoke Inn‘s (not a sponsor) weekly deals. I get them in email, but it doesn’t really work into my posting schedule to share them, but if you follow CigarProp (also not a sponsor) on Facebook, he generally passes them on. I sometimes find them difficult to pass up. For instance, a couple weeks back they offered three El Mago Miami Maduro and three League of Fat Bastards Serie L in toro size that I hadn’t smoked before for something stupid like $20 delivered. It’s stupid not to buy these, right? I had a good experience with the El Mago in the past, and, as much as I dislike the name, the LOFB cigars sound interesting and support a worthwhile cause. I’m also always on the lookout for new to me things to type about on Sundays! El Mago is an interesting brand, based in Miami and created as an homage to the brand owner’s grandparents who died in the condo collapse in Miami a few years ago. The Mami Maduro has a San Andrés wrapper, Sumatra binder and Nicaraguan fillers, made in a factory in Esteli. Like the Disco I smoked previously, this was a terrific cigar. It burned perfectly, and had a pepper spice and cocoa thing going on. I like that a lot, it’s a trait that some of my favorite cigars possess. I will definitely continue to explore this brand!

The LOFB, or League of Fat Bastards, is a new brand that commits something like 40% of each cigars proceeds to men’s mental health charities. This is certainly a noble cause, and one that’s likely underserved. I know as a man, it’s hard to admit to anything that would leave you vulnerable. I know I’ve never admitted to anxiety, until recently when my mother’s health was failing and I asked my doctor to get me something to take the edge off. The whole parent passing away, and the subsequent managing of the estate carries a lot of pressure. Anyway, I wasn’t going to go out of my way to try the LOFB cigars because somehow I don’t feel like I identify with the name, although I have my share of fat, but I don’t think I’m a bastard! Since these were with the El Mago deal I didn’t have much choice! Turns out this is a really good cigar. This 6″ x 54 toro has an Ecuador wrapper of some sort, and Nicaraguan binder and fillers. This was another perfectly made cigar that was a joy to smoke. It had a spice cake sort of flavor, very enjoyable. My opinion has changes on this brand, but I still don’t like the name!

I have a problem. Whenever I check out at Walmart and I see a torch lighter in the checkout line, I have to buy it. Last time it was a Djeep torch, which has turned out to be a really nice single torch lighter, this time it was a colorful display of MK lighter that caught my eye. I have an absolute shitload of torch lighters, there are three on my smoking table right now, so I didn’t need another, but I don’t have a blue one, so onto the checkout belt it went. I don’t find this one to be as ergonomic as the Djeep, which was a lot more expensive than this one ($5 vs the $4 MK). I also feel like aesthetically it looks a little top heavy, but it’s light weight. I can say that it has a large fuel tank, produces as good a torch flame as anything, and works well. It has a lock to lock it off, but not on like the Blazer PB207, which is good I guess. If you’re travelling and want a cheap reliable torch, or one to keep in the glovebox, this is a great choice.

Finally, I smoked the new Diesel Founder’s Collection Raceking. This is offered in a 6″ x 52 toro and has an Ecuador Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Apparently some of the tobaccos are aged in Rabbit Hole’s Raceking bourbon barrels. I don’t know anything about bourbon, but I do know that I really like the Deisel sherry cask cigar in the Rabbit Hole series. I also know that I wasn’t overly fond of the original Rabbit Hole blend, but many people loved it. While I enjoyed this Raceking, I thought it reminded me more of the original. I thought it had a bready component. I have smoke many many cigars that I didn’t enjoy as much, it was a perfectly good smoke. Maybe I need to revisit the first Rabbit Hole cigar. Out of all the Deisel cigars I’ve smoked, and I’ve enjoyed more than I haven’t, this was in the upper half. Good cigar.