Arturo Fuente Rosado Gran Reserva
Travelling always calls for a nice evening cigar as I look to unwind from the days activities. The weather hasn’t been particularly cooperative in southern California the last few days, but finally we get a nice night. I looked in the travel humidor and found a nice stick from A. Fuente. It was a Rosado Gran Reserva. Unwrapping the cellophane I discovered a beauty. it had a...
Mooch Torpedo
The other night I came across an interesting cigar in the humidor. It was a light colored torpedo, with a nondescript band. But, it was interesting because of the foot band. This band, as can be seen in the photos, is large and has a twisted bottom. The band carries a headline about the Kennedy embargo of Cuban tobacco. Interesting in that it called for my attention. Notwithstanding...
Torano Exodus 59 Torpedo
I first tried one of these cigars at a Big Smoke many years ago. The cigar was a gift from Charlie Torano who wanted me to guess the retail price after I had smoked it. Needless to day, I guessed way high. This particular cigar came from a box purchased at a local retailer. The cigars were all in good shape and some of that was thanks to the Boveda humidifying pack that comes in every...
Kristoff GC Torpedo
As a cigar smoker for over 40 years, it’s rare when I am presented with something I haven’t seen before. But that was definitely the case with this cigar made by Glen Case. The foot of the cigar is not trimmed of the excess wrapper. This means that when you light it you will get a different taste. It’s an interesting concept. While I was skeptical at first, I liked...
