Rare Studio Tabac ST-DS001 is a Gem
There are those cigars that are readily available, there are some cigars that are hard to find, there are some cigars that are expensive, and then there are those that can’t be bought. Today’s offering is in the latter category. The only way to get htis stick is to attend a Studio Tabac event in 2011. So, they are damned hard to find. But, that is the smoke that I took out...
Habano 601
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
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
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...
Artesanos de Obrlisco
I have lots of favorite cigars, many of them found as gifts. But this one was picked because of its shape and the shape of its fancy box. It was only later that I learned that the shape of the cigar was a tribute to the Heroes of the Restoration in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Upon first inspection this is a beautiful cigar. Its tapering shape is elegant and inviting. In addition to...
Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970
Joya de Nicaragua is a famed brand of 40 years ago. It used to make a very nice line of cigars. But, with upheaval in the country and the destruction of the original factory quality had descended. In order to regain some of the lost glory, they produced the Antano 1970 line. This line is billed as being robust and flavorful. Upon close examination, the cigar looked great. It has a nice...
