Arturo Fuente Between the Lines
Sometimes you keep something in the humidor as a treasure. And, with the passage of time the memory of the first smoke grows fonder. You know what I mean. You had a great meal at a spectacular restaurant and years later the fond memory makes it hard to live up to its billing. This was one of those rare cases where it was even better than I remember. About six years ago, I had lunch with...
Tatuaje – A First Foray
For many years I have heard good things about Tatuaje and Pete Johnson. In fact, I met Pete at a Big Smoke years ago when he was first starting out in the cigar business. Little did I know then that this nice guy with lots of tattoos would become a huge cigar maker with an excellent reputation. Regardless, for whatever reason, I never smoked one of his sticks until now. When you first look...
Illimunati Crusade – Looking for a Way Home
Last night, I lit an Illuminati Crusade. I’m pretty sure that I picked it up at an event here in Florida. Without really knowing anything about this cigar or its inspiration I gave it a shot. When you first look at the cigar, it looks nice. It has a dark wrapper of Habano seed from Ecuador, and an oily texture. There were some large veins, but they didn’t seem to interfere...
Fonseca Cubana Limitada
I really didn’t know much about this cigar until I did my research for this review. It was a cigar in the humidor that I must have received at an event. The size intrigued me as it was a small belicoso and looked like it might be a nice late morning cigar. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This is a nice looking stick. It has a dark oily wrapper with heavy veining. I clipped...
La Aroma de Cuba
A few years ago this was a cigar that I smoked regularly. It had been suggested to me by a friend who thought it was a good smoke at a great price. One day I went into the tobacco shop only to find that the blend was changing. I really didn’t understand why since it was a good cigar at a great price and may dealers had told me that it sold well. Nevertheless, change it did. I...
Nestor Miranda Art Deco – A Coffee Break with a Punch
Recently I have found that I am smoking a more full bodied cigar in the afternoon and something a little bit lighter at night. So, this evening I chose the Nestor Miranda Collection Art Deco. It was perhaps reminiscent of a more full bodied cigar with a nice kick but lots of flavor. When I first looked at the stick it presented well. I was smoking the ‘Coffee Break’ a short...
