November 2007

The Best And The Worst

November 9, 2007

I did a SkypeCast about cigars last night and didn’t have time to write up a review of a Cigar Manufacturer’s Website, so I’m taking the lazy way out. Who do you think has the best website and who has the worst? Comments don’t require registration so please let me know your thoughts!

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Padilla 1948 Robusto Cigar Review

November 8, 2007

The 1948 is the second addition to the Padilla trilogy started by Ernesto in honor of his father, one of Cuba’s most accomplished poets. 1948 marks the year his father published his first book. The filler consists of Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo tobaccos secured by a Criollo binder, immediately producing subtle notes of pepper and spice over a wood base.

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Submit Your Links

November 7, 2007

Write something that you think might interest my readers? Submit it for the weekly round up.

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Hoyo De Monterey Excalibur #5 Maduro Cigar Review

November 7, 2007

This particular stick came from a SLB that has about 4 years of age on it. Nice yellow cello. Once removed, I was immediately struck by earthy/spicy odors. Nice! The wrapper was a dark chocolate maduro with quite the sheen. A rugged looking smoke, very toothy, what you’d expect Clint Eastwood to be smoking in one of his spaghetti westerns.

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Casa Torano Maduro Cigar Review

November 5, 2007

Brand: Carlos Torano Line: Casa Torano Maduro Vitola: Toro 6.25 x 50 Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Body: Mild-Medium Strength: Mild-Medium Box Price: $110 (Box of 25) Description: Another addition announced at the 2007 RTDA/IPCPR Trade Show by Torano was the addition of a maduro blend to the Casa [...]

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Welsh Rarebit (God’s Gift to Pub Food)

November 4, 2007

Welsh Rarebit is one of my favorite cold weather beer drinking foods. I’ve been using a recipe off Good Eats, that I’m in the process of doctoring and making my own.

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A Tragic Loss

November 3, 2007

Jerry of Stogie Review lost his 3 month old son. Please keep Jerry and his wife Michelle in your prayers.

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November’s Contest

November 2, 2007

We’ve got another giveaway for the month of November. This month’s give away is a Gray 5-Count Cigar Caddy provided by Fullers Pullers and I’ll be throwing in a 5 cigar sampler. Rules for this month: You must be 18 years old and live in the United States. Post a good comment on any post [...]

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November Retailer Deals

November 2, 2007

On the first Friday of every month we like to shine a light on some of the great deals our sponsors have to offer. Check out the Cigar-Review Community, Reviews and Articles. Egars.com has 15% on all Arturo Fuente, Ashton, AVO, Cusano, and Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte in stock. Fuller’s Pullers has 601 Oscuro Tronco [...]

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