Monthly Archives: September 2008

Manufacturer Spotlight – Tabacalera La Caya

Tabacalera La Caya was created in 1997, manufacturing and importing prime materials for cigar making.  President Luis Tomas Mendez has worked hard to make La Caya cigars grow and develop into a household name in the cigar community. Below is … Continue reading

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El Triunfador Lancero (SEP 08)

Size: 7 1/2″ x 38 Vitola: Long Panetela Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Origin: USA or Nicaragua Age: Fresh off the truck (0 months) Some of you may have heard of this cigar.  Those that heven’t, and have been living under a … Continue reading

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Ted’s Made by Hand Aged Maduro 6×50 (AUG 08)

Size: 6″ x 50 Vitola: Toro Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Maduro Origin: Dominican Republic Many thanks to the fine folks at Ted’s Made by Hand for letting me try their products!  This is the review for the Aged Maduro 6×50.  Right … Continue reading

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El Triunfador Secret Release from Pete Johnson!

The ultra secret new El Triunfador Lanceros (7 1/2 x 38) are out!  Below is taken from New Havana Cigars: Well, good secrets are hard to keep.  When word about this small batch release by Pete Johnson hit – the … Continue reading

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Ted’s Made by Hand Connecticut 6×50 (AUG 08)

Size: 6″ x 50 Vitola: Toro Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Origin: Dominican Republic Thanks to the guys at Ted’s Made by Hand for letting me try their fine products!   This Connecticut Shade wrapped Toro looks very inviting!  It has a … Continue reading

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Manufacturer Spotlight – Ted’s Made by Hand

Here’s a great little company that you probably have heard of, just didn’t know it.  From Ted’s Made by Hand’s website: Reprinted from “Sophisticated Living’s” Caddy Concierge Magazine, September 2008 Ryder Cup Issue: After taking a long, relaxed draw from the … Continue reading

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El Titan de Bronze Gold Robusto (AUG 08)

Size: 5″ x 50 Vitola: Robusto Wrapper: Sumatra Origin: USA Thanks again to Willy Herrera at El Titan de Bronze for letting me get a chance to review some of their fine cigars.  Next up, the El Titan de Bronze … Continue reading

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Cigar Q&A – El Titan de Bronze

Here’s the second installment of my new Q&A section that I am very excited about.  This interview is with our fellow BOTL Willy Herrera from El Titan de Bronze, an excellent boutique in Little Havana, Miami. Zen: Can you tell us … Continue reading

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Cusano 59 Rare Cameroon Robusto (JUL 08)

Size: 5″ x 50 Vitola: Robusto Wrapper: Cameroon Origin: Dominican Republic I picked this up at Empire Cigars and it has been resting for a couple of months.  I had tried the Preferido first and was disappointed.   Lets see how … Continue reading

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Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Candela (NOV 05)

Size:  6″ x 47 Vitola:  Grand Corona Wrapper:  Candela Origin: Dominican Republic From the Vault:  I’ve been putting off this Candela for a while as you need to be in a special mood for a candela cigar. It’s no surprise … Continue reading

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