Habano 601

Habano 601

Feb 03

It seems as though this week has seen me smoke a number of puros.  Today is no different, this one form Nicaragua.  Don Pepin Garcia has put together a typical Nicaraguan blend for this heavy cigar. When I first examined the cigar it had a nice aroma, woody and sweet.  I thought that might be from the dark oily Habano wrapper.  The foot of the cigar seemed to be poorly cut.  It was as though...

Swag Lavish Indeed

Swag Lavish Indeed

Feb 02

What can I say?  I am passionate about cigars.  They have been a part of the most important and joyous days of my life and they have provided a moment of solace and reflection during tough times.  But, most days they are just cigars.  And on those days, I find that I am just looking for a pleasant respite from the day with my smoke.  Just because a cigar is not monumental does not mean it...

Humo Jaguar

Humo Jaguar

Feb 01

Often times I look into the humidor and find cigars that are a mystery.  They have been sent by friends, manufacturers and obtained at events.  Who knows what wonders lurk in the humidor. I recently went looking for something to smoke and came up with a beauty, Humo Jaguar.  Unfortunately, I knew nothing about this cigar.  But, a little research turned up some intriguing facts.  Humo Jaguar...