Podcast appearances and mentions of don pepin garcia

Wir rauchen die Don Pepin Garcia Invictus und sprechen sowohl über die Familientradition im Zigarrenbusiness, als auch das Mysterium der Demeter Bio-Dynamik. 

The Tatuaje Cojonu line was born out of the Seleccion de Cazadore (aka Brown Label) line where Tatuaje owner, Pete Johnson, asked master blender, Don Pepin Garcia to make a stronger blend.  The name came from Don Pepin saying that the blend had “cojonu”, Cuban slang for “cojones” or “balls”.  The name stuck and Pete Johnson decided to release the line in a new vitola every three years.  In 2012, Pete Johnson put the line in hiatus, but it returned in 2021.  He released the Cojonu 2015 and the 2018 in 2022 and 2023 respectively and called them the “Lost Years”. Vitola: Double Robusto Size: 5 x 55 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father S.A. MSRP: $13.00 Final Score: 90

The Tatuaje Cojonu line was born out of the Seleccion de Cazadore (aka Brown Label) line where Tatuaje owner, Pete Johnson, asked master blender, Don Pepin Garcia to make a stronger blend.  The name came from Don Pepin saying that the blend had “cojonu”, Cuban slang for “cojones” or “balls”.  The name stuck and Pete Johnson decided to release the line in a new vitola every three years.  In 2012, Pete Johnson put the line in hiatus, but it returned in 2021.  He released the Cojonu 2015 and the 2018 in 2022 and 2023 respectively and called them the “Lost Years”. Vitola: Double Robusto Size: 5 x 55 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father S.A. MSRP: $13.00 Final Score: 90

John and Aaron discuss their review experience with the Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary Limited Edition https://developingpalates.com/reviews/cigar-reviews/team-cigar-review-don-pepin-garcia-20th-anniversary-limited-edition/

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 123, it's the second installment of “Down the Rabbit Hole” The concept works as follows:  Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through nine iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week In this episode, Dave smokes the Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary and Coop smokes the Aladino Candela Robusto by JRE Tobacco Co.. You can watch the episode in real-time on our YouTube page, and it will also premiere on our Facebook page on March 18 at a special 7pm ET time. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 123 Playlist References 2023 New Oldies Countdown Dolly's Dixie Fixin's Cookbook Billie Eilish becomes youngest person to win 2 Oscars - ABC News Dissident Plasmatic to Debut at PCA 2024 Cigar Big Board (PCA Announcements) Developing Palates -Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje 20th RL22

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 123, it's the second installment of “Down the Rabbit Hole” The concept works as follows:  Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through nine iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them. Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week In this episode, Dave smokes the Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary and Coop smokes the Aladino Candela Robusto by JRE Tobacco Co.. You can watch the episode in real-time on our YouTube page, and it will also premiere on our Facebook page on March 18 at a special 7pm ET time. As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists: Episode 123 Playlist References 2023 New Oldies Countdown Dolly's Dixie Fixin's Cookbook Billie Eilish becomes youngest person to win 2 Oscars - ABC News Dissident Plasmatic to Debut at PCA 2024 Cigar Big Board (PCA Announcements) Developing Palates -Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje 20th RL22

Don Pepin Garcia set up shop at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Little Havana in 2003. That year, he created a cigar for a newcomer named Pete Johnson and released his own brand called Don Pepin Garcia. That first Don Pepin Garcia (aka the Don Pepin Garcia Original or Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label) would eventually lead to the formation of My Father Cigars - a powerhouse vertically integrated operation out of Nicaragua. This year, the Garcia family and Pete Johnson are both celebrating their 20th anniversary - and the two released a collaboration called La Union which might have been the most exciting release at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Meanwhile, the Garcias have a couple of limited edition cigars to commemorate 20 years of the Don Pepin Garcia brand. They have also decided to take one of their older brands, Vegas Cubanas, and bring it fully into the Don Pepin Garcia brand as the "Green Label." Finally, there are some new and exciting sizes for the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial brand. All of this made the My Father Cigars booth one of the most impressive ones at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The icing on the cake for the Coalition Team was to present our selection for Large Factory of the Year for 2022 to the Garcia family. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q9z  

Don Pepin Garcia set up shop at the El Rey de los Habanos factory in Little Havana in 2003. That year, he created a cigar for a newcomer named Pete Johnson and released his own brand called Don Pepin Garcia. That first Don Pepin Garcia (aka the Don Pepin Garcia Original or Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label) would eventually lead to the formation of My Father Cigars - a powerhouse vertically integrated operation out of Nicaragua. This year, the Garcia family and Pete Johnson are both celebrating their 20th anniversary - and the two released a collaboration called La Union which might have been the most exciting release at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Meanwhile, the Garcias have a couple of limited edition cigars to commemorate 20 years of the Don Pepin Garcia brand. They have also decided to take one of their older brands, Vegas Cubanas, and bring it fully into the Don Pepin Garcia brand as the "Green Label." Finally, there are some new and exciting sizes for the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial brand. All of this made the My Father Cigars booth one of the most impressive ones at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The icing on the cake for the Coalition Team was to present our selection for Large Factory of the Year for 2022 to the Garcia family. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-q9z  

Many cigar companies love to embrace anniversary milestones, and My Father Cigars is no exception. This year the company has two milestones among two of its most celebrated cigars, My Father Le Bijou 1922 and Flor de las Antillas. At this year's 2022 PCA Trade Show, My Father introduced two blends the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition and the My Father Cigars to Release Flor de Las Antillas 10th Anniversary Limited Edition. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of Don Pepin Garcia's father José Garcia Alayón. Meanwhile as the name indicates, the Flor de Las Antillas 10th Anniversary commemorates ten years since the Flor de las Antillas made its debut. In this video, Yosef Joudeh talks us through the new offerings. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-naw

Many cigar companies love to embrace anniversary milestones, and My Father Cigars is no exception. This year the company has two milestones among two of its most celebrated cigars, My Father Le Bijou 1922 and Flor de las Antillas. At this year's 2022 PCA Trade Show, My Father introduced two blends the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition and the My Father Cigars to Release Flor de Las Antillas 10th Anniversary Limited Edition. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of Don Pepin Garcia's father José Garcia Alayón. Meanwhile as the name indicates, the Flor de Las Antillas 10th Anniversary commemorates ten years since the Flor de las Antillas made its debut. In this video, Yosef Joudeh talks us through the new offerings. Full PCA Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-naw

Special Guest: Restaurateur Peter Clifton Pete and Cocktail Guru Cody Northcutt Cruze Cigar 1: Don Pepin Garcia "Original (Blue Label)" Robusto Ian Cigar 2: Crowned Heads J.D. Howard Reserve Beer Tasting: DuClaw Brewing Co. "Unicorn Farts" Glittered Sour Ale (Baltimore, MD) Beer Tasting: Parish Brewing Company "Braincake" Double IPA (Broussard, LA) Beer Tasting: Oddside Ales "Imperial Mayan" Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout (Grand Haven, MI)

Welcome to Episode 46 of The Burning Bush Podcast, where we share the message of the Bible while enjoying a good cigar. This week we continue reading through Dr. Justin Bass' book, “The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus' Death and Resurrection”, and I'm smoking a Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Corojo Generosos 6x50.Dr. Justin Bass' website: https://justinwbass.comGroundworks Ministries: https://www.groundworksministries.com/Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label Corojo Generosos 6x50: https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/don-pepin-garcia-blue-cigars/1411395/Listen and subscribe at: www.theburningbushpodcast.com YouTube: https://bit.ly/3enwuCiRumble: https://rumble.com/user/SteveMcHenryEmail: stevenjmchenry@gmail.com#TheBurningBush #Podcast #Scripture #Theology #Jesus #Bible #Christian #GroundworksMinistries #Cigars #BOTL #SOTL #HolySmokes #JustinBass #DonPepinGarcia #MyFatherCigarsSUPPORT THE SHOWPaypal: http://paypal.me/SteveMcHenryVenmo: @Steve-McHenry-3The Burning Bush Merchandise Store Get your Burning Bush Podcast swag here!Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Join us as we fire up one of the most anticipated releases that hit retailers every year. The Las Calaveras 2021 LE 48. Blended once again by Don Pepin Garcia of My Father Cigars, this beauty does not disappoint. We head down to an old staple in St. Louis County called Dry Dock Tavern. Once there we order some libations and get into the cigar. There is a lot of insight into this cigar, some hidden unknowns are released. This episode was fun and definitely had some great background tunes!! Everyone grab a 2021 Calaveras and chill with us through this episode! Mahalo.

This week we look at some collaborations in the cigar and pipe world. First, we light up Ashton’s San Cristobal Revelation Legend, which was blended by Don “Pepin” Garcia, and is produced in the My Father Factory in Nicaragua. In the second half, we open up a tin of Savinelli’s recent release of Jupiter, which is made for them by Cornell & Diehl.Special guest Mark Mormar from Laudisi Distribution Group joins us again this week. Miss Ashton,” Lauren Ferraro, lost her voice and couldn’t be with us in person, but you work with what you got, and Mark did not disappoint! Mark fills us in on what he has been up to, how the pipe industry is fairing, and why tobacconists benefit from servicing the pipe smoking community. Of course we have all the usual segments: Pastor Padron’s Cigar Confessions, News with Paul, and Would You Rather.This is the only podcast that brings the wealth of knowledge, expertise, and fun of Twins Smoke Shop, New England’s premiere smoke shop, right to you, wherever you are, whenever you want it. Each week we review a cigar and a pipe tobacco and have each expertly paired with a spirit or cocktail from the bar at our own 7-20-4 Lounge. And that is…Not Just Blowing Smoke! New episodes every Monday. Follow us on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and Google.

Nick and Greg smoke the brand new, exclusive Cabanas from Don Pepin Garcia as they discuss their favorite coffees.

Often overshadowed by other Don Pepin-branded smokes, the Vegas Cubanas by Don Pepin Garcia is a fine tribute to the Garcia family’s Cuban heritage and the iconic tobacco fields or “vegas” of Cuba. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://www.cigarsnearme.com/blog/

To celebrate 15 years of offering Don Pepin-branded cigars, the Garcia family unveiled the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://m.cigarsnearme.com/blog

Joe Hozempa and Joe D review cigars from E.P. Carrillo, Don Pepin Garcia, La Flor Dominicana, and more stogies of the week! Full Show Notes: http://wiki.stogiegeeks.com/index.php?title=Episode_259 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/stogiegeek Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram:  https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks

Some technical issues with this episode, the first part of the episode was lost and unrecoverable. Tripp welcomes special guest co-host Jason as they sit down with Barry Stein and the recently re-launched Vegas Cubanas by Don Pepin Garcia. Tripp is pairing a Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas Corona with: Wiggly Bridge Small Barrel Bourbon Full Sail Hop Shooter IPA Brugal 1888 14 Year Dominican Rum Jason is pairing a Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas Toro with: Crater Lake Spirits Rye Whiskey Breakside Brewery Pilsner Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Barry is pairing a Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas Corona with: Kirk & Sweeney Rum Glenfiddich Project XX

Download Episode 18 (mp3) Audio Feeds: Video Feeds: Stogie's of the Week Tim: Tatuaje Noella Reserva (2009)Paul: Opus X BBMF Natural 2009 Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium/Full Vitola: Corona Size: 5 1/8 x 42 Age: 3 yrs MSRP: ~$8.00 Origin: Dominican Republic AKA: "Big Bad Mother Fucker" / "64 ring-gauged figurado" Wrapper: Opus X rosado w/maduro wrap at the top and foot Binder: Opus X blend Filler: Opus X blend Strength: Full Vitola: Figurado Size: 6" x 64 Age: 3 Years MSRP: ~$40.00-$100.00 Mark Jr: Fuente Fuente Forbidden XStogie Santa: 2005 Camacho Liberty Origin: Dominican Republic Origin: Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Strength: Full Vitola: ? Size: 6 3/8" x 49 Age: 9 years MSRP: $295.00 Note: Includes a bottle of Calvados, apple cognac made in France) X in the Bottle Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Honduran Maduro Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Strength: Medium Vitola: Perfecto (11/18) Size: 6" x 52 Age: 7 Years MSRP: $13.99 This week we are drinking Tim: Smith Woodhouse 10 Year Old Tawny Porto Paul's List Casa Magna Domus Magnus Centuriones - Padronish, nuff said. San Cristobal De La Habana La Punta - Still easily one of my too 3 cuban smokes, could be number one! Floral notes with wood flavors, so good they don't last long in my humidor. La Aurora Puro Vintage 2004 - Excellent smoke, perfect burn, draw, and construction, A+ smoking experience. Needs a little age, but awesome flavors (subtle spice with sweet tobacco) and great complexity Ramon Allones Specially Selected - I like this smoke, good cuban change of pace cigar for me, lots of earth, not your typical cuban flavor profile. Tatuaje Anarchy - The most bland Tatuaje ever, could not find much flavor, and what I did get was not very enjoyable Montecristo Edmundo - Nice light cedar flavor, this is my new morning smoke! Goes great with coffee and isn't a really heavy or strong cigar, but is filled with flavor. Punch Double Corona - Weird burn and draw, but still very enjoyable. Nice flavors throughout, a bit more bold in the flavor and strength department than several other similar cigars from Cuba. Partagas Serie D #4 - Still one of my favorite cuban cigars, like It far better than the RASS or Bolivar Petite Corona, tons of flavor and very complex. Paul Garmirian Reserva Exclusiva Corona - I like the panatella better, but thats like saying you like duck better than top sirloin. Outstanding flavors on this cigar, not a lot of change (if any), but a solid smoke. Illusione Singulare Phantom LE 2010 - Awesome smoke, my favorite Illusione. Such amazing flavors this cigar delivers, very enjoyable! Opus X Forbidden X Lancero 2009 - Lots of leather, touch of sweet flavor, snug draw. Just okay, not amazing. La Flor Dominicana El Jocko - Super old cigar, was still full bodied and had an awesome sweetness. This cigar was from 2003. Hoyo De Monterey Churchill - This was also a great stick, the flavors were not as well balances as some of the other Cubans I smoked, but still a solid smoke. These need lots of age, and are good when not aged, but really come to life after 4 years. Overall, very enjoyable, and box worthy. Tim's List Ortega Serie D No. 6 - This Corona from Eddie Ortega (formly of EO Brands Inc) features a Mexican San Andreas wrapper, and a binder/fillers from Esteli, Nicaragua. I paired a glass of Fonseca 10 year Old Tawny Port. Wow! What winning combination. The Ortega Serie D began with some cocoa and coffee notes and quickly transitioned to earth, leather, and pepper. I really enjoyed the smoke and will be picking up more of these soon. “Box Worthy”. La Aurora Puro Vintage 2004 - This was my disaapointment of the week. It is one sexy looking cigar. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a little under filled and consequently burned hot. I countered the effects by less frequent draws and was presented with a bread like flavor profile with the additional appearance of spice and burnt caramel that would take turns on my palate. The last third was a wash, as it became too hot to finish. Consequently, I am going to hold off on making an assessment until I can revisit. Tatuaje 109 Federal Cigar 90th Reserva - This cigar was a limited run created for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire last year. This 7 x 50 Nicaraguan cigar features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. An opening of cocoa quickly transitioned to bitter sweet chocolate, leather, and pepper. The pepper was subtle at first but increased in strength as the cigar progressed. Burn and draw were good. An interesting cigar but it did not “wow” me either. If you come across a few singles (they are sold out now) I would grab a couple to try. Romeo y Juiletta Short Churchill - Box date on these are June 2011. While not as smooth and tastey of the 2010's I recently reviewed here, still an enjoyable mild/medium body smoke. I cannot wait to smoke another! "Box Worthy" Gran Habano Corojo #5 Imperiales - A friend gifted me this 6 x 60 monster. I was working late Monday night from home, so I decided to fire this bad boy up. This stick features a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Nicaraguan Habano binder, and Nicaraguan, Mexican, and Costa Rican fillers. The burn and draw were perfect and I would describe the strength and flavor as a solid medium. It was a good smoke but didn't change up much. Having smoked the Habano #3 in the past, I do find the darker flavors of that stick more to my liking. Still a solid smoke the money and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a medium strength smoke while they work arond the yard. "The Angler" Kristoff Kristania Toro - Released at IPCPR 2011, this Kristoff retails for less than $6.00 and offers some nice flavors including coffee and vanilla. Burn and draw were decent. For the money a definite smoke I could keep around for when I am fishing or grilling. "The Angler". Padilla Miami 8&9 Belicoso Finos - Wow what a great smoke. This Nicarguan Puro from 2008 was a gift from fellow BOTL, Will. Thank You, it has been a while since I had one of these! This blend was created by Don Pepin Garcia and this particular size was an exclusive to CI (2008-2009). "Box Worthy" Stogie Tech: Using Cigar Auction Sites How it works There are few auction sites on the Internet. The two that we have used most are CigarBid (From Cigars International) and Cigar Auctioneer (From Famous Smoke). Once you create an account you are able to place bids. When you create an account you give them a Credit Card number to keep on file. Then you choose when you want to have your cigars shipped, as they will ship once a week in a batch. For example, Cigar Auctioneer charges $5.99 flat rate shipping and ships to me every Wednesday. This means everything I bid on before Tuesday at midnight will be included in that shipment and usually arrives at my house on Friday. Its also important to get to know the different auction types and terminology: Lots - A "Lot" is an item or a group of items that has been posted for auction. For example, "Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto". Note that a lot can contain one or more items. English Auctions - In an English Auction, a lot is offered for sale at a given starting price. Bidders bid the highest price they are willing to pay for that lot. At the closing of the auction the lot is sold to the highest bidder at their bid price. Yankee Auctions - A Yankee Auction is a variation of the Dutch Auction where one or more identical items are offered for sale at the same time. In cases where a lot contains multiple identical items, at the closing of the auction, the highest bidders win the merchandise at their bid price as opposed to paying the price determined by the lowest qualified bidder (as in a Dutch Auction). (NOTE: Auto-bidding is not available for a Yankee Auction) Free Fall Auction - Unlike other auctions where the price is driven up by bids, the Free Fall Price is driven down by us and you decide what you are willing to pay. Free Fall Auctions allow you to purchase an item at a discounted price, eliminating the bidding process. QuickBuy - QuickBuy allows you to purchase an item at a discounted price, eliminating the bidding process. CAUTION: Stay away from any auction site that charges you to bid, its pretty much a scam. Sure, you can bid $1.00 on a box and win, but everyone is paying for bids. So items that get a lot of bids make up for the box you got for a buck. Its just a scam, read about it in the forums for more information. MORE CAUTION - Take notice on bids where you are bidding on single cigars and multiples. For example, sometimes its not clear whether the price is for EACH cigar or the entire lot. You can get yourself into trouble if you start bidding $30 on 5 cigars, and thats the cost per cigar not for all 5. When you want to bid on cigars, here are some rules Rule 1: Decide the maximum price you are willing to pay before you bid - This is the most important rule. Ignore what anyone lists as the MSRP. When you find something you want to buy on auction, search around on the Internet and your local B&Ms and see who has the lowest price. Then, when you bid, make sure you are at least 10-20% below that price (Don't forget you have to pay shipping). Rule 2: Be mindful of the shipping cost and frequency - Sometimes I will bid on something and forget that I am outside my shipping window. So, I may have a box and 3 5-packs on the way, but the 3 cigars I just bid on won't come until next week. This is when I will bid on more stuff, just to offset the shipping. Rule 3: Set a reserve if you can - Reserves are great, and I love the English auctions. It really allows me to say "I would pay as much as $X for that", set my reserve, and forget about it. The cool part is sometimes you get it for the initial bid! Example, if I need to bid $100 on a box of cigars to be the highest bidder, but would pay $125, I set my reserve to $125. If I win the lot for $100, its a score! Rule 4: Use Favorites or Watchlists - This allows you to keep track of stuff you are interested in, which is nice. I will look at all of the stuff available on auction, and add the good stuff to my watch list for later. On Cigar Auctioneer you can look at future auctions too. Rule 4: Get a Larger Humidor - If you start getting good at this, you're going to need more space! I use a giant cooler with beads to store my overflow stuff. Who knows, you may be able to win a new humidor on auction cheap! Stuff I have won on Auction recently La Aurora Puro Vintage Salamone 2003 - 5-Pack $29.00 La Aurora Puro Vintage Salamone 2003 - 5-Pack - $41.00 - So I got 10 of these for $70, meaning $7.00 each. MSRP is $20.00 each, and CI is selling them for $16.95 each. Gurkha Cigarnivore No. V Sampler - 18 Cigars - $34.00 La Aurora Preferidos LE Lancero Cameroon (Single) - My Winning Quantity 5 of 7 - $7.00 Each Guillermo Leon Corona Gorda - 5 Pack - $19.00 Blazer CG-001 Cigar Lighter $30.00 Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto 5 Pack $22.00 Padron 3000 Box $112.00 La Riqueza No. 4 5 Pack $15.00 La Aurora Escogidos Robusto 3 @ $3.00/each

This week Bob interviews Sean Williams of Primer Mundo Cigars. Listener Peter Daly asks Bob and Dale about soapy tasting cigars. Listener Nelson Pidgeon shares his reviews of J Fuego Origins and Esencia Petite Coronas. The Cigar of the Week is the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amore Robusto. The cigar featured on the "What's My Band?" blind smoke test is the 898 Collection. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Cigar of the Week - Ashton's La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amore Robusto Manufactured and blended by Don Pepin Garcia in Nicaragua, La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amore is an example of the new style La Aroma de Cuba cigars from Ashton. The blend brings a full-flavored but medium-bodied maduro to the mix and creates a hearty finish. Outside, you'll find a dark Cuban-seed Mexican maduro wrapper that conceals a flavorful concoction of Nicaraguan long leaves from Nicaragua's top growing regions Available in 5 sizes: Belicoso 5.5x54; Churchill 7x50; Magnificao 6x52; Robusto 5x50 and the Valentino 5.7x58. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Ashton VSG Eclipse 6” x 52 in a black aluminum tube - 4-5 year old aged Dominican tobaccos and Ecuadorian grown wrapper are skillfully blended by Carlito Fuente to make the VSG series of Ashton cigars. The entire lineup is magnificent, and with the recent addition of the Eclipse Tubo, there is now a size and style of VSG for everyone (11 sizes in total). A very deep, rich and intoxicating journey into well aged, well fermented and perfectly balanced tobaccos. Smooth and creamy in character, earthiness, dark fruit and spices all peg the flavor dial. J. Fuego Origens Originals - 5” x 44 and ruggedly beautiful, this cigar is the perfect every-day smoke for those who like bold flavors, a bit of strength and don’t need a fancy band or a high price tag to make you like yourself. Very full bodied cigar blended by Jesus Fuego from Honduran/Nicaraguan fillers, Costa Rican binder and a dark maduro Brazilian wrapper; and rolled in the old school Cuban farm perfecto style. Packaging is in paper wrapped 5 packs, the cigars are open at both ends. Depending on your local confiscatory tax situation, you can find these for $13-15 per 5 pack! DPG Blue Label Lancero - Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo tobaccos blended by DPG into one of my favorite lancero cigars. Bold, spicy & balanced, yet not overpowering. Mi Tierra Habano 1959 Robusto 5” x 54 - A great cigar from Michael Munoz, the Mi Tierra is a Dominican puro (all tobacco grown on one farm) that has a similar bold & sophisticated flavor profile that could easily be compared with the most famous Nicaraguan or Dominican cigars. Dusty cocoa, coffee, hickory smoke, spice and a caramel sweetness all rolled up in a superbly constructed cigar. Also currently available in 4.5” x 60 and 6” x 60 sizes. Mi Tierra has been out about 2 years, with sales starting in Miami and now spreading across the country. Michael’s a roller, his father & grandfather were rollers, extending back into the RyJ factory in Cuba. What else have you been smokin' Bob? Angelenos Toro - (6 x 50, $9.95): The Toro tastes of gingerbread, and it is earthy with a nice leathery flavored base. The taste of pepper is in the background. Hey, Joe Montegna smokes these! This cigar is from Keith K. Park, the same man who created the elegant Prometheus line of cigar accessories and critically acclaimed God of Fire cigar. Made in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia, the Angelenos combines Dominican and Ecuadorian tobaccos into four sizes - Lonsdale, Toro, Gran Toro and Double Robusto. What's My Band? - this week's Unbanded Cigar is the 898 Collection. Bob: Loved the lightness and soft floral flavors of this delicate cigar. The wrapper is very light and delicate. I found this cigar to be joyful and light while taking my palate to a fantasy of flight soaring through the smoke and ash of this cigar. Palio Cutter Contest: John Magrisso of Cambridge, Massachusetts won a black carbon fiber Palio cutter in the June contest. Enter the July contest now to win a classic black cutter! Remember, you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win the featured Palio cutter. 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This week Bryan Newbury, Manager of Centro Cigars in Lawrence, Kansas and regular contributor on "What's hot? What's not? What's next?" is a guest on the show. Bob interviews Christopher Fernandez and Julio Quinones, owners of Cigar Bros. The Encendido from Cigar Brothers is the Cigar of the Week. Carl Holtman provides this week's unbanded cigar, the La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet Lancero. David Dennis from Toledo suggests this week's show topic: branded cigar lounges. Don't forget to check out the show while it is being recorded at www.livestream.com/cigar_radio where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Cigar of the Week - Encendido from Cigar Bros. This is a 100% Costa Rican Puro. It is a medium- to full-bodied cigar and packed full of flavor! Cigar Brothers specially selected each and every leaf that has gone into this cigar to make sure that it is not only up to their standards but also up to the cigar connoisseur's standards. Dark Side - - No Dark Side this week. What else have you been smokin' Dale? CAO America Robusto - First one of these I ever had did not suit me at all, but this one this week really satisfied! Deep flavors with a wonderful sweetness. Gotta love that fine natural stripe on the maduro background too. A beautiful cigar. Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary Toro - New blend in this line for 2011, with a Conny Broadleaf binder over Hond, Dom & Nica fillers. The wrapper is a Connecticut grown Corojo leaf, where the regular Rare Corojo line uses an Ecuadorian grown Sumatra wrapper. Banding for the 10th Anny edition is also different, more white than red. Not a bad smoke, but I far prefer the regular blend. The 10th Anny is a tad harsher and not as rich. J. Fuego 777 Maduro Robusto - Having revisited all the 777 line up in the last few weeks, the maduro still comes out as my favorite. Although the Brazilian grown Corojo wrapped version is very good, I think the Maduro wrapper and the blend gives more complexity and richer flavors. The whole line is nice, but given my druthers, make mine a Maduro! What else have you been smokin' Bob? Miami Cigar Art Deco - A collaboration of Nestor Miranda nad Don Pepin Garcia, the blend consists of 60% Nicaraguan and 40% Dominican San Vicente, dual Dominican Criollo ’98/Nicaraguan Habano ’00 binder, and a dark, oily and aromatic Nicaraguan Corojo ’06 wrapper leaf affixed with a triple cap. A metallic band gives the cigars a finishing touch with a striking contrast. Don Jose ‘Pepin’ Garcia, renowned for his creativity with Nicaraguan tobacco, has also chosen a Dominican San Vicente leaf, which comprises more than a third of the blend’s core leaves. An amazing blend using 40% Dominican tobacco. In lieu of the traditional wood boxes, Nestor Miranda Art Deco is presented in a handsome, metallic art-deco designed tins of 21 cigars, in three popular sizes: Coffee Break - 4.5 x 50 Robusto Grande - 5.5 x 54 Gran Toro - 6 x 60 EPC White Album errr....E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut - Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Brand Name: E.P. Carrillo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador 777 One - Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan Corojo Binder, 2/3 Nicaraguan Corojo and ⅓ Nica Criollo filler 777 Corojo wrapper is Brazilian Corojo, the binder is Nicaraguan Corojo and the filler is 2/3 Nicaraguan Corojo and ⅓ Nica Criollo EPC Elencos - From the creator of the original La Gloria Cubana comes the Elencos Series. Following the outstanding success of the Elenco (2010 LE rated 94 by Cigar Aficionado and their No.8 cigar of 2010), Ernesto decided to launch an entire line based on the blend. The cigar features a beautiful Brazil Habano wrapper, with a Dominican binder and a Nicaraguan blend of filler. Medium to full bodied, complex and full flavored. What's My Band? - this week's Unbanded Cigar, the La Flor Dominicana Careroon Cabinet Lancero (a non-production cigar), was provided by Carl Holtman. March Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Darren Powell from Urbana, Illinois, won the black carbon fiber Palio Cutter. Enter the April contest now to win a Burl Palio Cutter. Check out the show at www.livestream.com/cigar_radio where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EST. Do you have a Herf Line Review? If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line and it is played on the show, you will receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send email to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. 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This week Bob and Dale are joined by Craig Schneider. Dale talks with Colin Ganley of CigarTourism.com about the January 2011 trip to the Dominican Republic in which Dale will be participating. Also this week, Brian Berman, Director of Membership, Cigar Rights of America (CRA), is a guest on"What's Hot, What's Not, What's Next." Special CRA membership deal for DogWatch listeners! Get two free cigars exclusively crafted for CRA members and a free CRA T-shirt when you sign up for a one-year membership for $35. Go to www.cigarrights.org; click on the microphone in the upper right corner to go to the VIP section; enter "dogwatch" (one word, all lowercase) to sign in; use promo code "dogwatch" when completing your payment information; and be sure to type "0101" in the "Referred by" field (this is Bob's CRA ambassador number). Cigar of the Week - Di Fazio Maduro We did an interview with these folks almost a year ago before any one had heard of the cigars. We liked what we smoked then and now they have become a hot stick getting reviewed by all the major blogs and such since an appearance at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR). Dark Side - Punch Punch - Ramon Allones What else have you been smokin' Craig? New Tatuaje releases: Veracu #5(unbanded 4x40), Petit Cazadores (uncut wrapper) & Petit Reserva - 4x28 was the most enjoyable. 1998 Punch Monarcas en tubo Hunters & Frankau Selection. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Bad Dog Maduro Torpedo God of Fire Robusto (2006) Fresh Rolled LGC, Leo Perez What else have you been smokin' Bob? Zino Platinum Sceptor Master Edition 2009 Maduro from Davidoff - One fine smoke with terrific flavors of sweet peppers and subtle but charming hints of cocoa. Zino Platinum Master Edition 2009 Maduro cigars come in a variety of shapes and sizes inspired by the urban, pop-culture spirit. The blend consistes of 3 Dominican filler tobaccos, a rare Peruvian filler leaf, a 4-year-aged Connecticut binder and a 1-year-aged Ecuadorian wrapper. Really a great smoke. Tatuaje Havana VI (red label) Nobles - The 5x50 Nobles is an excellent example of the cooperation between its maker, Don Pepin Garcia and the creator Pete Johnson. The Havana VI is the product of Pete Johnson's vision and Pepin Garcia's craftsmanship. A Nicaraguan puro, the filler is a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos (the Havana VI blend), the binder is from Nicaragua and the wrapper is Nicaraguan Corojo 99. It is a medium- to full-bodied cigar released in October 2006 in 6 models. The cigars have a simple red band with white print. La Aurora 107 Robusto - Still one of my favorite go to cigars for great Dominican taste. Full of flavor but not too strong, these cigars fit the definition of and are a testament to the great blending skills of Jose Blanco and Guillermo Leon. EP Carillo Short Run Populares - I only hope that the Short Run runs long enough to get some more sticks from the hands of EP Carillo. Makes you wonder what we may have missed out on all those years he was working at General Cigar. EP is taking advantage of a new environment that allows him to make cigars in smaller batches, taking advantage of tobaccos that are in limited quantity but of outstanding quality. Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros - Actually was looking forward to these after seeing them at IPCPR, unfortunatley I find they are not my cup of tobacco. The flavors seem to be disjointed and in opposition. Too much going on in this complex cigar to let the smoker get comfortable and relax. What's My Band? - #930 from Liz; La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero; 6 x 52 Chisel tip, nice dark oily wrapper. August Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Dave Wallace won a gold Palio Cutter in the August contest. Enter the September contest now to win a classic black Palio Cutter. Herf Line Review from Dan about travelling with cigars. Do you have a Herf Line Review? If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line and it is played on the show, you will receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send email to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Origin of the term HERF: From Cigar Craig, http://cigarcraig.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/the-origin-of-the-word-herf/ Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. Thanks to ERdoc for promotional messages and Michael Howe for bumpers and special effects in this show. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics.

Welcome to DogWatch Cigar Radio episode 285 for July 30th, 2010. Meandering roads. Brought to you by CigarTourism.com - Now booking trips to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Immerse yourself in the world of cigars in style and comfort. Colin Ganley will introduce you to your favorite cigar makers, show you where tobacco is grown, cigars are rolled, and we wrap up each day with tastings in the tropical air. CigarTourism.com Also brought to you by FullersPullers.com, While you're listening to the show, take a few moments to browse Fullerspullers.com for the latest in boutique brand cigars. This week Joe added the new La Reloba line of cigars from Don Pepin Garcia - a medium bodied blend available in 2 wrapper styles - Habano and Sumatra. You can always expect to find one of the widest selection of boutique brands of cigars when you visit FullersPullers.com, the preferred retailer of Dogwatch Cigar Radio. Cigar of the Week - Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto The 5x50 Alec Bradley Prensado was built around a new wrapper, the Corojo dos mil seis (Corojo 2006). The wrapper was grown in late 2006 on the farm in Trojes, Honduras and was in fermentation and aging through mid 2008. Alex Rubin started smoking and learning about the nuances of this wrapper in July 2008 and worked on this blend for over six months. Dark Side - El REY DEL MUNDO CHOIX SUPREME At 5x48 the Choix Supreme may be the perfect size for enjoying this particular blend. The brand is believed to have been created by a German, Emilio Olmstead, who registered this brand and the Sancho Panza brand in 1848. Min Ron Nee, author of "An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars," says these are only to be appreciated by those with excellent palates and after 15 years of aging. Not always very popular, it comes and goes in importance with the buying public and yet it remains an enthusiast's pick at all times. Herf Line review of Outlaw Tatuaje from Bill Featherston (ERdoc). What else have you been smokin' Dale? Tres Hermanos Toro - From the little shop in the French Quarter of NO last year....most folks who bought some in our group weren't too impressed - reported obviously young charateristics, so I held mine a year. Well worth the wait! Deep rich flavors in a full bodied smoke. Good construction, behaved well. Cinco Vegas Limitados Adrians Corona - The last of my Adrian samples from a year ago, and this was the best. Had I smoked this a year ago I might have bought some! Very smooth, nice woody tones with mild sweetness. None of the harshness or conflicting flavors of the other vitolas I tried. La Estrella Cubana Torpedo - I was not expecting much of this cigar based on Bob's experience a couple weeks ago, but was pleasently surprised. Not a great cigar, but one I'd smoke occasionally. Some coffee & nuttiness around a core of mild leather. Med bodied, some rough edges, but a decent outdoor (fishing, hiking, etc....) stick. What else have you been smokin' Bob? Gurkha Evil Toro - Gurkha is known for their full flavored cigars and this is no exception. I broke out this beauty first thing one morning and was amazed at the pairing of the dark, citrusy Brazilian wrapper, milder Dominican binder and the spicey Nicaraguan filler. This is a strong cigar but because it is well blended and well aged it sits well on the palate and is a remarkably good choice with a cup of coffee or a petey scotch such as Islay. A fine cigar that drove me back to the store for more.. Esencia Churchill - Esencia has perhaps one of the least known and most underrated cigars on the market, except by those who smoke them. Getting an Esencia in a Churchill size is like getting the Super Burrito at your favorite mexican restaurant. The flavor just keeps coming at you in wave after wave of spice, leather andstraw that, while being somewhat reminiscent of the finer Cubans, is a large step beyond in the fullness of flavor, complexity and satisfaction. Whats My Band - #919 - Montecristo Serie C. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv. July Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Robert Brown. Enter this month's contest by clicking here. (You must be a registered member to enter. Not a member? Join now!) If you call and leave a cigar review on the herf line and it is played on the show, you will receive a DogWatch Cigar Radio patch! You can reach the Herfline at 321-594-4373 - or cigar.radio on Skype. You can also send email to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Origin of the term HERF: From Cigar Craig, http://cigarcraig.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/the-origin-of-the-word-herf/ Music provided by the 25 Smokin' Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1970. Unless you are new to premium cigars or have been living in a cave, the name Don Pepin Garcia is sure to invoke visions of tasty smoke wafting ghost like through the air. Pepin Garcia is the talent behind many of the most popular cigars in today's market. The Cuban Classic line (or Black Label as it is sometimes called) is the third line of cigars created under his own name, the first being the Blue label and the second being the Serie JJ. This Cuban Classic line hit retailers shelves in late 2006 and quickly rocketed to superstar status among passionados. The wrapper is a Habano Rosado variety and both the filler and binder are Nicaraguan. Don Pepin Garcia cigars are rolled in Pepin's Tabacalera Cubana factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and his El Rey de los Habanos factory in Miami Florida. The Cuban Classic Black Edition is available in six sizes: Perla (4.25x40), Corona Especial (5.5x38), Robustos (5x50), Belicosos (5x54), Figurado (6x60 and the Toros (6x52). All of the Don Pepin Garcia lines are rolled in the traditional Cuban style and the boxes are each stamped with a date code. In tribute to the Cuban traditions that Jose Garcia came from, and the American market which has been so kind to him, the band on each cigar has a Cuban and an American flag overlapping on each side of the center motif. Dr. Terry Simpson joins us to discuss the latest "third hand smoke" pseudo science. This is junk science thrown out as another rally point for the anti-smokers. Dr. Simpson says that publicizing this misinformation is at best irresponsible. We also discuss the state of the Alaskan cigar business and of course, we get a lesson in current politics. Another way to get involved - the Tobacconist Preservation Act is a proposed piece of Federal Legislation to preserve the rights of retail tobacconists to conduct business with their customers who must be able to taste, smell and sample their products in their stores. You can go sign a petition electronically to help move this along - www.thepetitionsite.com we'll put a link up on our site. We discuss the Tobacconist Preservation Act and the role that Heather Haddad of FumeeWorld.com has taken on to help promote what could become a critical piece of federal legislation. Sign the Tobacconist Preservation Act at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/2692569 On the Dark Side - Marca - Saint Luis Rey, Frontmark - Doble Coronas, Vitola - Prominente, 194 mm (7.6") x 49 ring gauge. This brand was created in 1938. The Doble Coronas is a highly scoring Prominente vitola, often listed as one of the top 3 in this format. The character is typically between that of the lighter Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona and the fuller Ramon Allones Gigante. What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Ted's Made by Hand natural and maduro, Aurora 100 Anos robusto, 5 Vegas Limitada 2008, Tatuaje Reserva J21, Isla de Cuba. Scandanavian Tobacco Group buys Latin Cigars Nicaragua and Latin Cigars Honduras factories. More consolidation in the cigar industry announced last week - Noble Cigars, a division of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group (Which acquired the CAO brands last year) acquired Latin Cigars Nicaragua and Latin Cigars Honduras on Dec 31 for an undisclosed sum. Those factories were owned and operated by Torano cigars and the Fidel Olivas family. Torano and Olivas will continue to operate the factories, which make a combined 20 million cigars annualy, including all CAO brands, Torano brands and others. Check out Bob's gadget want list at http://www.evernote.com/pub/bob_mcduffee/WantList Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics