Rocky Patel Summer Collection 2009
I wasn’t a big fan of the Rocky Patel Summer Collection from 2008. It’s not that it was bad, I guess I simply wasn’t impressed with it. When I saw the 2009 edition of this cigar, I had to try it. Guys like Jerry from The Stogie Review, and Barry from A Cigar Smoker gave [...]
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You Gotta Love Vermont
I haven't spent a lot of time in Vermont, but it's always been my impression that Vermonters travel to the beat of their own drum. They still hold dear those values of our forefathers, especially those regarding self-reliance and the whole live and let live ethos.
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Tatuaje Cojonu 2009
Back for our monthly visit to The Stogie Review, Ed & I review the Tatuaje Cojonu 2009. Make sure you pay them a visit. It’s practically our second home, and it is the premier site for anything cigar related. Back to the review… Pete Johnson and Don Pepin Garcia have a winner here. I can’t think [...]
Remembering Dad
My father died on July 28. He was ill for a short time, went through a tough operation, gave us hope that he would soon be back on his feet, but died very quickly of a heart attack on a Tuesday morning. One day he was there, the next he was gone. His sudden passing was a dignified and painless way to go, but it was hard on those he left behind.
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Mowed Down, But Not Out
SOMEBODY GET ME A LAWN DOCTOR I love mowing my lawn. Yes, I actually do. It takes about an hour or so to do on my lawn on my riding mower, and during that time, my mind unwinds and I go into an almost meditative state. I think about things to do, and projects I [...]
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First Impression: CAO Black VR Maduro
I reached into my Cigars Direct CAO care package they sent me not too long ago, and pulled out tonight’s review. From what I understand, the Black VR line is what put CAO on the map over a decade ago. Since then they’ve continued to grow. I am rarely disappointed by a CAO cigar, so [...]
Cheaphumidors.com Contest Winner
We had a record turnout for this contest with over 60 entries. I had Ed draw a random winner, which you can see below. Thanks to everyone for entering, and thanks to CheapHumidors.com for sponsoring a very successful contest. Zachary, I’ve already emailed you and await your contact info. Stay tuned to the site for another contest [...]
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The Laws of Gin & Tonic
Sometimes even the masters return to the basics. When I was invited to meet Angus Winchester, the global brand ambassador for Tanqueray gin at Raines Law Room for a drink, I was expecting anything but something basic. First, the peripatetic Winchester is a loyal soldier in the cocktail revolution, seen seemingly everywhere, from bars to television to books, promoting excellence in drinking.
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Xikar HC Series Criollo
Jerry and Andy from Xikar hooked me up with their new HC Series cigars to review. They were given the standard disclaimer – I’ll call it like I see it. They were up for the challenge and soon I found myself with two cigars from each blend. First I tried the Habano Colorado and thought it [...]
Trade Show, Day Three
Monday night was a busy one. Barry and I walked to the Alec Bradley party. On the way we stumbled across the Cigar Factory of New Orleans, which I'd consider a must stop for any cigar smoker coming to the Big Easy. They had 8 rollers working when I visited, pumping out handmade cigars in a very rustic atmosphere.
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