September 2007

El Primer Mundo Criollo Maduro Cigar Review

September 20, 2007

Brand: El Primer Mundo Line: Criollo Maduro Vitola: Robusto 5 x 50 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Havana Seed Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan Body: Medium-Full Strength: Medium-Full Box Price: $100 (Box of 20) Description: Sondra from Ash Cigar Co introduced me to Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo Cigars at the 2007 RTDA Trade [...]

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Status of SCHIP and the Cigar Tax

September 18, 2007

According to No More Tobacco Taxes SCHIP is moving to the President:  In an attempt to get the SCHIP legislation passed before the current program expires September 30, the House Democratic leadership has agreed to accept the Senate version of the legislation for the framework of a compromise bill. The Senate version, H.R. 976, currently [...]

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MAXX by Alec Bradley Cigar Review

September 18, 2007

The MAXX surprised me on the flavor profile. I was expecting a spice bomb, but instead I got smooth rich espresso and woody flavors. A creaminess really took over about a third of the way into the cigar as some of the woodiness went away. At about the halfway point I was in heaven with a smooth coffee richness and just a hint of dark bitter chocolate. At the last third of the cigar I suddenly noticed I had gotten a decent buzz, which made me thankful that I had taken my time with this one.

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What is everyone smoking? September 15th Edition

September 15, 2007

I haven’t been smoking much lately because of a blasted cold, but I should be back into it full swing next week. Here is my weekly round up of other cigar reviews and news. The Moratorium Site has a rant on Anti-Smoking Nazi’s. Matt is giving away some great cigars. Olwen goes after the Romeo [...]

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Doctors Deny Smoker Surgery to Fix Ankle

September 14, 2007

I’m still running a bit behind because of the cold. It is a good thing I didn’t get sick in the UK. They are denying a man a surgery to fix his broken ankle because he smokes. Is it just me or is part of the Hippocratic Oath being overlooked here? I could understand a [...]

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Belmont CA Passes Nations Toughest Smoking Ban

September 12, 2007

This doesn’t surprise me coming out of the Bay Area. The ban prevents smoking in multi-story apartments or condos. It isn’t long before non-smokers are allowed to stone you in the street for smoking outside. Update: The law has been passed and will take effect January 2009.

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Arganese Cigar Contest Drawing

September 12, 2007

The big day is finally here and with over one hundred entries. I’m quite surprised at the turnout and a bit baffled on how to pick the winner. My wife said just picking numbers out of our heads at random just isn’t fair. So my wife made me print out all the comments and we [...]

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Arganese Maduro Presidente Robusto Cigar Review

September 11, 2007

Brand: Arganese Cigars Line: Maduro Presidente Vitola: Robusto 5 x 50 Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Body: Medium-Full Strength: Medium Box Price: $150 (Box of 25) Description: The Arganese Maduro Presidente is described as a full-bodied and complex cigar. It is a bit rough looking with some larger veins in a [...]

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Cold Remedies

September 10, 2007

It is Monday morning and I’m still battling this cold. I’m trying a few different things but still feel like crap. What ticks or remedies do all of you use when battling a cold? I have a couple cigars I’m dying to smoke, but they are on hold for a few days. I’ve found it [...]

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September Deals

September 7, 2007

The first Friday of every month I like to post the latest deals from my sponsors as thanks for support this site. Cigar Solutions has a great Travel Humidor and Pocket Cigar Case Combos for sale. Tex Cigars has a Olor Del Cibao Cigar Sampler for $9.99. Fullers Pullers has a 601 Sampler Pack for [...]

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