July 2007

Cuba Aliados Anniversary 1924 Cigar Review

July 16, 2007

Frank Santos at Puros Indios Cigars asked if I’d be interested in reviewing some of their cigars. I’m a fan of Puros Indios so I jumped at the chance. I was a bit surprised at what showed up in my mail box. Four beautiful Cuba Aliados Anniversary Cigars in both the natural and the maduro [...]

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Interview with Tom and Gary from Avalon Cigars

July 15, 2007

Doc StogieFresh has a fantastic interview with Tom Ramsey and Gary Hilton of Avalon Cigars. I reviewed the Honeyboy from Avalon Cigars a few weeks ago.

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July Sponsor Deals

July 15, 2007

As a thanks to my sponsors for supporting this site I’m listing some of their current promotions for the month of July. I only use sponsors that I know have a great reputation, please let me know your experiences with them. TinderBox has a great Don Pepin Sampler for $39.99 Fullers Pullers has been running [...]

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Women and Cigars

July 12, 2007

My wife posted this regarding women and cigars on her MySpace account, with her permission I’m reposting it here. I myself will not comment on this issue… You know what annoys me? Female cigar smokers.  Not ALL female cigar smokers, because I smoke them myself.  No, it’s the ones who feel that they MUST post [...]

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Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Generoso Cigar Review

July 9, 2007

Jose Pepin Garcia is one of most well known master rollers and blenders in the cigar industry. He is responsible for some of the best cigars currently on the market, such as Tatuaje and Padilla Miami 8&11. The Don Pepin Garcia Blue Labels are medium to full bodied Nicaraguan Puros with a Corojo wrapper. I [...]

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Tips for Grilling Pork Chops with Charcoal

July 9, 2007

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has dried out some pork chops by over cooking them. After doing some reading I’ve learned a few tricks that make cooking pork chops foolproof. Thicker is Better: 3/4″ to 1″ grill better than thinner chops. I prefer chops with a bone in them. Marinate: Pork is [...]

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What are you smoking?

July 5, 2007

I’m just curious to see what you happen to smoking the past few weeks. Myself I’ve been smoking quite a few Don Pepin Blue Labels and Oliva Cigars. Add a comment and let me know what you’ve been lighting up.

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Oliva Serie V Figurado Cigar Review

July 4, 2007

The Oliva Serie V is a blend of Nicaraguan long filler with Jalapa Valley ligero and a Habano Sun Grown Wrapper. The cigar is blended to be full bodied while still being a smooth flavorful smoke. I spoke with Sam from Oliva Cigars at last Party Source event and he had nothing but good things to say about this cigar.

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Cigar Jack Store

July 4, 2007

I’ve been making some shirts for myself so I thought I’d post them here just if by chance someone else was interested. create & buy custom products at Zazzle

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CAO America Cigar Coming Soon

July 4, 2007

CAO has a new cigar in the works scheduled to be released at the 2007 RTDA Convention in Houston. Judging by the packaging it appears to be in the same lineup as the Brazilia and Italia. CAO America will make its world premiere at the upcoming RTDA 75th Annual Convention and International Trade Show in [...]

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