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Thursday, September 20th, 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 Show. [...]
Status of SCHIP and the Cigar Tax
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007According 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 proposes [...]
MAXX by Alec Bradley Cigar Review
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007The 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.
What is everyone smoking? September 15th Edition
Saturday, September 15th, 2007I 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 y Julieta Cazadores.
Cigar [...]
Doctors Deny Smoker Surgery to Fix Ankle
Friday, September 14th, 2007I’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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