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Archive for July, 2009

New Releases 2009!

Posted in Other on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I added a new selection on the side bar to track all of the new releases for 2009.  I will include links to press releases and any of mine or my buddies reviews with each new line.  Enjoy!
Here’s the link if you don’t want to move your mouse over three inches… 
This will also [...]

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight – CAO

Posted in Cigar Reviews, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

CAO is named after Cano (pronounced John-O) A. Ozgener, an Armenian Turk who began selling handcrafted humidors and meerschaum pipes in Nashville, Tennessee.  An engineer who originally designed a male female adapter to keep pipe stems from breaking, Cano began to sell antique boxes he had cedar lined in addition to his pipes.   One [...]

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Alec Bradley SCR Corona

Posted in Alec Bradley, Cigar Reviews, tagged , , , on July 21, 2009 | 5 Comments »

Size: 5 1/2″ x 44
Vitola: Corona
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes
Origin: Honduras
Age:  fresh
Fresh off the success of the Tempus, Alec Bradley is releasing three new lines this year including the SCR or “Select Cabinet Reserve”.  This cigar features a Honduran Trojes wrapper, whatever that is. Here’s the blurb from the Alec Bradley website:

The careful selection of mid and [...]

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Camacho Liberty 2006 – 4th of July Fireworks Part II

Posted in Camacho, Cigar Reviews, Limited Editions, tagged , , on July 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Size: 6″ x 52
Vitola: Perfecto (Diploma shape)
Wrapper: Cameroon
Origin: Honduras
Age:  3 years
Continuing the 4th of Fireworks celebration, I reviewed the next oldest Liberty I had on hand, the 2006.  The 2006 Liberty is a bit special as it is the only Liberty that featured a Cameroon wrapper.  This has been one of my favorites over time, [...]

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Camacho Liberty 2005 – 4th of July Fireworks Part I

Posted in Camacho, Cigar Reviews, Limited Editions, tagged , , on July 5, 2009 | 3 Comments »

Size: 6″ x 52
Vitola: Perfecto
Wrapper: Honduran Maduro
Origin: Dominican Republic
Age:  4 years
This is turning in to a real fun tradition.  Ever since the 1st release of the Liberty Limited Editions in 2004, I have made sure to enjoy one on our Nation’s Independence Day.  This year I decided to treat myself with one of the few [...]

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