Archive for February, 2008
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Saturday, February 16th, 2008The CAO America is probably one of the most talked about cigars this past year. The cigar was hyped as CAO’s fullest bodied cigar yet and featured a Connecticut Shade Wrapper and Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper. The dual wrappers give this cigar its unique pin stripe appearance.
I first got a chance to try it while at [...]
What Do You Want For Valentine’s Day?
Thursday, February 14th, 2008Alright, you’ve probably heard enough about the sappy gifts you’re supposed to get the wife or girlfriend. What do you want from them?
Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master Cigar Review
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Brand: Zino Platinum
Line: Scepter Series
Vitola: Grand Master (Robusto) 5 1/2 x 52
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Connecticut
Filler: Dominican/Peruvian
Body: Mild-to-medium
Strength: Mild-to-medium
Box Price: $140 (Box of 12)
(Note: I apologize for the fuzzy picture. For some reason, I can’t seem to find my Nikon battery charger. Please bear with me through some not-too-good photos in the interim!)
There are [...]
Interview with Dion Giolito
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Dion Giolito opened F U M A R E in 2004 and eventually developed the Illusione line. Anyone that has smoked one of his cigars can attest to the fact that these cigars are produced with a passion you won’t find in many of the bigger companies.
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Maduro Selection Cigar Review
Monday, February 11th, 2008Last week, I reviewed the Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection. To round out the Nat Shermans, I bring you its darker Sicilian cousin — or, in this case, its Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped cousin — the Metropolitan Maduro. (Thanks to Mike from Nat’s.)
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