August 2007

Another SCHIP Article

August 15, 2007

PJStar.com has an article on the new cigar tax. I thought it had some good information on how the Anti-Smoking crowd thinks and I also like the quote at the end of the article. Woith said about $2 would be added to the cost of a cigar that costs a consumer $8. Work thought the [...]

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Mojito Maddness Corona Cigar Review

August 15, 2007

At the RTDA show this year, I was able to nab Heavenly’s two newest flavors, the Mango-Licious and the Mojito Madness. Though eager to try them both, I held off until now so that I could work with a clean palate. This review is all about the Mojito.

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Pictures from 2007 RTDA Trade Show

August 14, 2007

Here are the photos I took at the RTDA Trade Show. The photos are hosted on Flickr. #flickr_badge_source_txt {padding:0; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif; color:#666666;} #flickr_badge_icon {display:block !important; margin:0 !important; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;} #flickr_icon_td {padding:0 5px 0 0 !important;} .flickr_badge_image {text-align:center !important;} .flickr_badge_image img {border: 1px solid black !important;} #flickr_badge_uber_wrapper [...]

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Pickle Juice Martini

August 13, 2007

Kaori was upset when there were no pickles left, but that didn’t stop her. I think she gets her weird tastes from her mother…

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Oliva Serie O Perfecto Cigar Review

August 13, 2007

The Serie O is a Nicaraguan Puro. It uses the same tobacco grown in 3 different regions of the country; Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley. Depending on which region it came from, the tobacco takes on unique flavors and characteristics native to that region. After aging five years, the result is a smooth, full-bodied and complex cigar.

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Kopi Luwak Corona Cigar Review

August 10, 2007

Note from Jesse: My wife, Denise, has joined me in reviewing cigars. Be nice this is her first one. I can find out where you live. I’m sure I can Google it. Brand: Oliveros Line: Kopi Luwak Vitola: Corona 5.5 x 42 Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Cuban Seed Ligero [...]

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Memorable Cigars from 2007 RTDA Trade Show.

August 9, 2007

Here are the few cigars that really stuck out in mind that I smoked at the 75th RTDA Trade Show. Palmas Puro Cigars: I smoked about three of the cigars at the show and really enjoyed each one. A good medium bodied cigar that I could smoke at any time of the day. AVO 787: [...]

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Oliva Serie G Double Robusto Cigar Review

August 9, 2007

Brand: Oliva Cigars Line: Serie G Vitola: Double Robusto 5 x 54 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Cuban-seed Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $95.00 (Box of 25) Buy it now. Description: Oliva is getting a ton of buzz right now because of the new Serie V, but they are [...]

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New Review Template

August 8, 2007

I’m playing with redoing how I write reviews. Please let me know what you think. Casa Torano Robusto Brand: Carlos Torano Line: Casa Torano Origin: Danli, Honduras Vitola: Robusto (4 3/4″ X 52) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut-seed Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua and a family blend of Central & South American Tobaccos Body: Mild-Medium Strength: Mild [...]

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Back from the RTDA Trade Show

August 7, 2007

I just got back home from the RTDA Trade Show. I’m in the process of getting everything sorted out and preparing a write up on the show. I’ve got some new cigars to review and considering looking for some other people to help review cigars. I’m also changing the way I review cigars on the [...]

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