December 2007

Our Top 5 Cigars of 2007

December 31, 2007

I asked each of the contributing reviewers what their top 5 cigars of the year were, after reading through these lists I’d safely say that 2007 was the year of Don Pepin Garcia. He pretty much made all but Daniel’s list. Daniel has been locked in a closet until he smokes a cigar from Don [...]

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Smoking Ban Updates

December 30, 2007

Another weekly roundup on smoking bans: Wisconsin’s Smoking Ban is set to hit the legislature in 2008. The Smoking Ban in Illinois goes into effect on January 1st. The Mayor of Naples, FL wants to ban smoking on an 8 mile stretch of the beach. The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 501 in Middletown, OH [...]

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What is Everyone Smoking? December 29th Edition

December 29, 2007

Five things from other cigar sites that I liked reading this week. Punch Double Coronas (Cigar Inspector) Camacho Triple Maduro (In the Humidor) Your Questions, My Answers Episode 23 (Stogie Review) Graycliff Profesionale Vintage 1999 (Stogie Guys) Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 50 (The Smoking Lounge) Submitted Stories (Submit Yours) Ron submitted this as a follow [...]

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Cigar Family Website Review

December 28, 2007

Cigar Family is the website for Fuente and Newman Families of Cigars. Recently they did a complete redesign of the site and I was hoping they’d correct many of the issues I had with the site. They corrected some and created a few more.

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Nice Guys Cigars Smoke Notes

December 27, 2007

Chris Alberti, the owner of Nice Guys Cigar Emporium in Rochester, NY set out to create his own brand for his shop and not satisfied with third party offerings, he set out to the Dominican Republic to have a hand in perfecting the blends himself. I came across these cigars through Egars.com and they offered some up to me to review and another five pack to give away as part of December’s Contest.

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Last Smoke in Chicago

December 26, 2007

Okay, so Christmas is over. And since the smoking ban is to take effect on January 1 in Chicago, it’s time to go out with a bang. What to smoke, what to smoke? Any suggestions? I’m thinking vintage Davidoff…

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Christmas Day Cigars

December 26, 2007

Since we spent most of the day out at my In-Laws and the weather was surprisingly mild for this time of year. I got a chance to sit outside and enjoy a couple cigars during the day. I started the day of with an AVO 787 Robusto and finished up with a Cuban Bolivar Belicosos [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2007

No review today, I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Have a safe and happy holiday.

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Primos Criollo Toro Cigar Review

December 24, 2007

The wrapper was veiny but had a nice oily sheen with a reddish hue to it. The construction was a little softer than some, but not undesirable. The burn on one I smoked did give me some trouble, but the rest were good. I did notice the ash is a bit loose and could drop off pretty easily.

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Smoking Ban Updates

December 23, 2007

Some more news on smoking bans that I’ve found this week. Gilbert, AZ is looking at a ban in smoking in public parks except in designated areas like the parking lot. The new Illinois Smoking Ban hits private clubs too, and the Quincy Chief of Police is worried about smoking indoors. Frankly, I’m more worried [...]

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