The “Zennie” goes to Dion Giolito, the mastermind behind the Cruzado, the 2008 Zen Cigar of the Year! This took some deliberation as there were many great cigars in 2008. In fact, i would say this is a banner year for new releases. It started it with the release of the Tempus by Alec Bradley, [...]
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2008 Zen Cigar of the Year – The Cruzado
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Cigar of the Year, Cruzado, Dion Giolito, Illusione on January 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Bravo Cigar Industry!
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Alec Bradley, Camacho, Carlos Torano, Casa Magna, Cruzado, Cubao, Cusano, Don Pepin Garcia, Illusione, La Flor Dominicana, La Flor Dominicana Cheroot, La Riqueza, Macanudo 1968, Nub, Oliva, Padron, Perdomo, Rocky Patel, Tatuaje on November 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Every year I wait in eager anticipation at Empire Cigars for the next batch of new releases and every year I am thoroughly disappointed. Bu this year has certainly been something special. It seems that just about every new release has brought something special or unique to the table.
The Cure for “Cigar Breath” Found!
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Cigar breath on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A malady that has long plagued the cigar smoking man (and woman)… Cigar Breath! No matter how much you brush your teeth or your tongue or your face, its still there! Try as you might, no mint or spray can hide the Funk that is Cigar Breath. Until now! That’s right, for only a [...]
Food for Thought… Cigars Go on a Diet
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Alec Bradley, Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, Don Pepin Garcia, La Flor Dominicana, Lancero, Rocky Patel on August 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
It’s fun to be trendy, right? For the longest time, the trend has been to make bigger, fatter cigars. Robustos became popular in the 90s during the Cigar Boom, and the trend continued into the new century. it seems that everyone was trying to make a fatter cigar. I think it stems from the American [...]
Cigar Wrappers A-Z – Arapiraca
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Alec Bradley, CAO, Carlos Torano on August 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This leaf is grown in central eastern Brazil from the Bahia type (see here for Common Tobacco Strains). This is often referred to as a Brazilian Maduro, but is a little less sweet and a little more light and earthy than a “standard Maduro”. The tobacco is not as aromatic as other Bahia tobacco grown [...]
Fuente Whores
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Anejo, Arturo Fuente, Hemmingway, King B, Opus X on June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You know them. You’ve seen them in the stores. Heck, you may even be one of them. They are first identified when the enter a cigar store as they have this strangely frantic wild look in their eyes. Their heads are constantly darting about and often times they are foaming at the mouth. They live [...]
Speaking of Zen…
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Cigars, Zen on June 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you get a chance, listen to “Enjoy the Ride” by Morcheeba. Kinda sums up this whole thing (I think). Pretty cool video too. Insert a cigar for the ethereal tombstone surfing creatures. I’m sure it’s on YouTube.
Cigar Pairings
Posted in Cigar Musings, tagged Cigars, Scotch on June 4, 2008 | 9 Comments »
So there is much discussion regarding pairing drinks with cigars. Here’s my view on the subject. Please note these are my personal views and I welcome other views and opinions in the comment section. Water – A must if nothing else. Helps cleanse the palate and keeps the mouth from getting too dry. My go-to [...]
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