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Let's hear your warrior cry@warfightertobacco #radioshow #podcast #cigars101 #cigars Co hosts : Good ol Boy Rich, Good ol Boy Benjamin, Good ol Boy Barger, and Good ol Boy Mike SMOKES Episode - Join the Good Ol' Boys as they dive into the world of Warfighter Tobacco Company in this exciting episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes! With a lineup featuring the .50 Cal Garrison, 7.62 Millimeter Field, 5.56 Millimeter Garrison, and the Night Shift, our hosts share their thoughts on these unique cigars crafted by veterans. Expect a mix of humor, camaraderie, and insightful reviews as they explore the flavors, construction, and stories behind each smoke.From peppery notes to creamy cocoa, the boys dissect the nuances of each cigar while sharing laughs and personal anecdotes. Whether you're a cigar aficionado or just starting your journey, this episode offers something for everyone. Tune in to discover which cigars earned a spot in their rotation and why supporting veteran-owned businesses matters! We smoke and rate the following cigars from 1-5: 10:30 Warfighter Night Shift SMOKES - 314:53 7.62 MM Field Sumatra Cigar SMOKES - 431:00 5.56 MM Garrison Corojo Cigar SMOKES - 343:20  .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro Cigar SMOKES - 3info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.The easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing/ FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Good ol Boy BargerExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWarfighter Tobacco Company, Cigars, Cigar Reviews, Cigar Ratings, Cigar Enthusiasts, Military-Themed Cigars, Veteran-Owned Businesses, Medium-Bodied Cigars, Toro Cigars, Cigar Blending, Cigar Construction, Cigar Flavors, Ecuadorian Habano, Indonesian Binder, Nicaraguan Filler, Smoking Experience, Cigar Etiquette, Cigar Community, Cigar Recommendations, Smoking Lifestyle

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta.  Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century.  Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke.  Coroneta is a line which features both an Ecuadorian Habano and a San Andreas Maduro wrappers each using a unique blend.  Something else unique about this new line is that each version is made at a different factory.  The San Andreas version is being made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo.  The Habano is made at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua. Vitola:  Robusto Size:  5 x 52 Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo MSRP: $12.95 Final Score: 89

Crowned Heads release a new core line at the 2024 PCA Trade Show called Coroneta.  Coroneta is a derived from from the word coronet which is a small crown for lower royal ranks below monarchs from the 16th century.  Each size of the Coroneta is named after the British heraldry that would wear the coronet, Earl, Baron, and Duke.  Coroneta is a line which features both an Ecuadorian Habano and a San Andreas Maduro wrappers each using a unique blend.  Something else unique about this new line is that each version is made at a different factory.  The San Andreas version is being made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo.  The Habano is made at Nicaraguan American Cigars, S.A. (NACSA) in Esteli, Nicaragua. Vitola:  Robusto Size:  5 x 52 Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo MSRP: $12.95 Final Score: 89

The newest iteration of the Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special by Espinosa Cigars and Guy Fieri made it's debut at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  This is a follow up on the 2022 release which was a huge hit with the cigar community.  This new version features and Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper versus the Ecuadorian Habano from last year and a new blend of filler tobaccos all from Nicaragua with a Nicaraguan binder. From Espinosa Cigars: The Chef Special is a yearly release made available to retailers at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. This 10-count box was first made in 2022. Future Chef Special's will be made with the blend and size change from year to year. For this review, we are going to check it out and let you know how it stacked up to last year's version. From the release article on our site: The Chef Special features a different blend than its 2022 predecessor. This includes an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over all-Nicaraguan binders and fillers. Like last year, the Chef Special comes in a 6 1/2 x 52 Box Pressed Figurado. The cigars will be in ten-count boxes with pricing of $15.00 MSRP per cigar and $150.00 MSRP per box. The cigars are made at the San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. “This is the first LE we did for Knuckle Sandwich Cigars, the size and the blend really hit. So, we are back this year with a new blend in that same great size, it's an exceptional smoke,” commented Erik Espinosa in a press release. Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2023 Vitola:  Figurado Size:  6 1/2 x 52 (Box Pressed) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano MSRP: $15.00 Final Score:  89  

The newest iteration of the Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special by Espinosa Cigars and Guy Fieri made it's debut at the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas.  This is a follow up on the 2022 release which was a huge hit with the cigar community.  This new version features and Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper versus the Ecuadorian Habano from last year and a new blend of filler tobaccos all from Nicaragua with a Nicaraguan binder. From Espinosa Cigars: The Chef Special is a yearly release made available to retailers at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. This 10-count box was first made in 2022. Future Chef Special's will be made with the blend and size change from year to year. For this review, we are going to check it out and let you know how it stacked up to last year's version. From the release article on our site: The Chef Special features a different blend than its 2022 predecessor. This includes an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over all-Nicaraguan binders and fillers. Like last year, the Chef Special comes in a 6 1/2 x 52 Box Pressed Figurado. The cigars will be in ten-count boxes with pricing of $15.00 MSRP per cigar and $150.00 MSRP per box. The cigars are made at the San Lotano Factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. “This is the first LE we did for Knuckle Sandwich Cigars, the size and the blend really hit. So, we are back this year with a new blend in that same great size, it's an exceptional smoke,” commented Erik Espinosa in a press release. Knuckle Sandwich Chef Special 2023 Vitola:  Figurado Size:  6 1/2 x 52 (Box Pressed) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano MSRP: $15.00 Final Score:  89

Each La Palina Red Label cigar is constructed around a core of Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos which are covered by an Ecuadorian binder and Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. You can read this review and many more at: https://app.boxpressd.com/articles Cut, light, smoke. Boxpressd Cigar App You can read this review and many more at: https://app.boxpressd.com/articles Check out the Boxpressd Cigar App claim your free Virtual Humidor: https://app.boxpressd.com/ Find a Cigar Lounge Near You: https://app.boxpressd.com/venues Get a Great Deal on Your Next Cigar Order: https://app.boxpressd.com/shop/all Download the Virtual Lounge by Boxpressd and host your next virtual Herf: iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/virtual-lounge-by-boxpressd/id1668167756 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boxpressd.lounge Instagram: @boxpressd Twitter: @boxpressd Facebook: @boxpressd YouTube: @boxpressd Get Cigar Reviews Delivered Straight to Your Voice Assistant Device: Alexa - https://bxpr.sd/cigars365-alexa-skills Google Assistant - "Hey Google, Play Cigars 365" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cigars365/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cigars365/support

Coming in at #3 is the Tatuaje T110 Reserva. Back in 2009, Tatuaje Cigars released a powerhouse of a Petit Robusto cigar known as the Tatuaje T110 (which is believed to mean Thermonuclear 110 with 110 being the approximate length of the cigar in mm). It was a shop exclusive to a retailer in Hawaii.  Known for its high priming blend, the cigar achieved incredible cult status. Eventually, in 2011, Tatuaje Cigars' owner Pete Johnson would create a regular production blend based on it known as Fausto. The Tatuaje Fausto has certainly had its share of success, but the T110 blend still maintained a legendary status despite not having been released in many years. All of that would change in 2021 when Pete Johnson not only would bring back the original Tatuaje T110, but introduced several offshoot blends (all on a national basis) – the Tatuaje T110 Capa Especial and the Tatuaje T110 Reserva in 2021 and the T110 Tuxla in 2022. Today we take a look at the Tatuaje T110 Reserva. While the original Tatuaje T110 blend consisted of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the T110 Reserva uses Connecticut Broadleaf. The remainder of the blend features all Nicaraguan tobaccos. As mentioned the T110 is a Petit Robusto and it measures 4 3/8 x 52. Production comes from the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. This recent wave of T110 releases was a limited production and it's unclear when we will see these again. The Tatuaje T110 Reserva delivered notes of coffee, chocolate, earth, wood, citrus, herb, and mixed pepper. While flavors such as coffee, chocolate, and pepper are known to Broadleaf, there were some intangibles that gave this cigar a unique flavor profile. In terms of the boldness level, the T110 Reserva is not overwhelming. It starts out medium strength before progressing to medium to full strength. At the same time, the flavors were on the upper end of medium to full-bodied. Some aging seemed to dial the boldness back on this cigar, but not at the expense of the flavors delivered. This is the second cigar from Tatuaje to land on the 2022 Countdown.  Tatuaje has had a very successful run over the years on the Countdown. This is not only the seventh year a Tatuaje has placed on the Countdown, but this is the fifth top ten, and fourth podium (aka Top 3) spot. Finally, this is the third cigar on the 2022 Countdown to come from the My Father factory. Nicaragua continues to dominate the Countdown. Of the 28 cigars that have been unveiled, 19 have come from that Central American country. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ord  

Coming in at #3 is the Tatuaje T110 Reserva. Back in 2009, Tatuaje Cigars released a powerhouse of a Petit Robusto cigar known as the Tatuaje T110 (which is believed to mean Thermonuclear 110 with 110 being the approximate length of the cigar in mm). It was a shop exclusive to a retailer in Hawaii.  Known for its high priming blend, the cigar achieved incredible cult status. Eventually, in 2011, Tatuaje Cigars' owner Pete Johnson would create a regular production blend based on it known as Fausto. The Tatuaje Fausto has certainly had its share of success, but the T110 blend still maintained a legendary status despite not having been released in many years. All of that would change in 2021 when Pete Johnson not only would bring back the original Tatuaje T110, but introduced several offshoot blends (all on a national basis) – the Tatuaje T110 Capa Especial and the Tatuaje T110 Reserva in 2021 and the T110 Tuxla in 2022. Today we take a look at the Tatuaje T110 Reserva. While the original Tatuaje T110 blend consisted of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, the T110 Reserva uses Connecticut Broadleaf. The remainder of the blend features all Nicaraguan tobaccos. As mentioned the T110 is a Petit Robusto and it measures 4 3/8 x 52. Production comes from the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. This recent wave of T110 releases was a limited production and it's unclear when we will see these again. The Tatuaje T110 Reserva delivered notes of coffee, chocolate, earth, wood, citrus, herb, and mixed pepper. While flavors such as coffee, chocolate, and pepper are known to Broadleaf, there were some intangibles that gave this cigar a unique flavor profile. In terms of the boldness level, the T110 Reserva is not overwhelming. It starts out medium strength before progressing to medium to full strength. At the same time, the flavors were on the upper end of medium to full-bodied. Some aging seemed to dial the boldness back on this cigar, but not at the expense of the flavors delivered. This is the second cigar from Tatuaje to land on the 2022 Countdown.  Tatuaje has had a very successful run over the years on the Countdown. This is not only the seventh year a Tatuaje has placed on the Countdown, but this is the fifth top ten, and fourth podium (aka Top 3) spot. Finally, this is the third cigar on the 2022 Countdown to come from the My Father factory. Nicaragua continues to dominate the Countdown. Of the 28 cigars that have been unveiled, 19 have come from that Central American country. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ord

Coming in at #4 is the Powstanie Wojtek (Voy-tech) Toro 2020 edition.  The Wojtek is a limited edition line offered by Powstanie Cigars. Powstanie is a brand owned by Mike and Greg Szczepankiewicz, the owners of Cigar Hustler. Powstanie pays homage to the Polish roots of the Szczepankiewicz brothers. The name Powstanie refers to the resistance movement in World War II Poland against German occupation of the country. As for the name Wojtek, it means “war bear” and refers to a Syrian Brown bear that was actually enlisted as an honorary member of the Polish army during World War II. In 2020, the second installment of the Wojtek was released in a form of a rounded Toro – which is the cigar that lands on this year's Countdown. The Powstanie Wojtek is highlighted by a barber pole wrapper consisting of an Ecuadorian Habano and San Andres Maduro leaf. The remainder of the blend consists of an Indonesian binder and Nicaraguan fillers. The Toro size measures 6 x 52. Production comes out of Fabricas de Nica Sueño in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Powstanie Wojtek Toro produced a flavor profile consisting of coffee, cocoa, cedar, red pepper, and citrus. Along the way, the Wojtek 2020 delivered a medium to full strength, medium to full-bodied cigar experience. This cigar had a nice amount of boldness, yet it wasn't overpowering. The other two sizes of Powstanie Wojtek were the perfecto in 2019 and the box-pressed Toro in 2021, but the rounded Toro from 2020 was the belle of the ball. The Powstanie Wojtek is the highest placed barber-pole in the history of the Cigar Coop Countdown. It also marks the second year that Powstanie has placed a cigar on a Cigar Coop Countdown. In addition, this cigar gives the Nica Sueno factory its highest placing ever on a Cigar Coop Countdown. Meanwhile, if you are keeping score at home Nicaragua continues to dominate the 2022 Countdown (note: the video inadvertently referred to this as the 2020 Countdown). 27 cigars have been unveiled thus far with 18 coming from that Central American country. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-or9  

Coming in at #4 is the Powstanie Wojtek (Voy-tech) Toro 2020 edition.  The Wojtek is a limited edition line offered by Powstanie Cigars. Powstanie is a brand owned by Mike and Greg Szczepankiewicz, the owners of Cigar Hustler. Powstanie pays homage to the Polish roots of the Szczepankiewicz brothers. The name Powstanie refers to the resistance movement in World War II Poland against German occupation of the country. As for the name Wojtek, it means “war bear” and refers to a Syrian Brown bear that was actually enlisted as an honorary member of the Polish army during World War II. In 2020, the second installment of the Wojtek was released in a form of a rounded Toro – which is the cigar that lands on this year's Countdown. The Powstanie Wojtek is highlighted by a barber pole wrapper consisting of an Ecuadorian Habano and San Andres Maduro leaf. The remainder of the blend consists of an Indonesian binder and Nicaraguan fillers. The Toro size measures 6 x 52. Production comes out of Fabricas de Nica Sueño in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Powstanie Wojtek Toro produced a flavor profile consisting of coffee, cocoa, cedar, red pepper, and citrus. Along the way, the Wojtek 2020 delivered a medium to full strength, medium to full-bodied cigar experience. This cigar had a nice amount of boldness, yet it wasn't overpowering. The other two sizes of Powstanie Wojtek were the perfecto in 2019 and the box-pressed Toro in 2021, but the rounded Toro from 2020 was the belle of the ball. The Powstanie Wojtek is the highest placed barber-pole in the history of the Cigar Coop Countdown. It also marks the second year that Powstanie has placed a cigar on a Cigar Coop Countdown. In addition, this cigar gives the Nica Sueno factory its highest placing ever on a Cigar Coop Countdown. Meanwhile, if you are keeping score at home Nicaragua continues to dominate the 2022 Countdown (note: the video inadvertently referred to this as the 2020 Countdown). 27 cigars have been unveiled thus far with 18 coming from that Central American country. Full Report: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-or9

The Bishops Blend puts Connecticut and Pennsylvania Broadleaf tobaccos on full display, joined in the mixture by Nicaraguan leaves, along with an Ecuadorian Habano binder and Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper leaf. You can read this review and many more at: https://boxpressd.app/articles

A collaboration with the folks at Davidoff, Blind Man's Bluff cigars are made in Honduras showcasing a blend of Dominican San Vincente and Honduran Criollo Ligero filler tobaccos which are nestled inside of a Honduran Criollo binder and Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf. You can read this review and many more at: https://boxpressd.app/articles

The Powstanie Wotjek 2021 was released in November of 2021 and is the third release of the Wotjek or “War Bear” blend.  Each year it has been a different size and this year the Wotjek was released in a boxed press toro that features a barber pole using Ecuadorian Habano and San Andres Maduro wrapper leaf.  The binder features an Indonesian binder and fillers from Nicaragua.  The Wotjek is a cigar honoring the Polish resistance against Nazi Germany and particularly, a Syrian brown bear named….you guessed it, Wotjek.

The Powstanie Wotjek 2021 was released in November of 2021 and is the third release of the Wotjek or “War Bear” blend.  Each year it has been a different size and this year the Wotjek was released in a boxed press toro that features a barber pole using Ecuadorian Habano and San Andres Maduro wrapper leaf.  The binder features an Indonesian binder and fillers from Nicaragua.  The Wotjek is a cigar honoring the Polish resistance against Nazi Germany and particularly, a Syrian brown bear named….you guessed it, Wotjek.

The La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial showcases an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf that tops a blend of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. You can read this review and many more at: https://boxpressd.app/articles

I've selected The Banker by H. Upmann for today's International Cigar Lightation Ceremony in honor of Don Martin, a World War II veteran who passed away earlier this month. This beautiful cigar was given out at a live Cigar Dave Show in Charlotte that he attended. It features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos.

For today's International Cigar Lightation Ceremony I've selected the Davidoff Escurio. This medium bodied cigar features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with Brazilian and Dominican fillers.

For this week's Bold Alpha Weekly Spirits Celebration we are sampling the Highclere Castle London Dry Gin which is delightful, bold, expansive with lots of botanicals. Today we paired it with their cigar the Highclere Castle Victorian with a beautiful Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, binder from Brazil and fillers from Nicaragua.

I've picked the Crowned Heads Four Kicks for Night 7 of the Festival of Lightation. This medium-bodied boutique cigar was created with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaragua filler tobaccos which burst with notes of richness and complexity.

Today's International Cigar Lightation Ceremony features the Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata, an intense but smooth and balanced cigar with an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Claro Wrapper, Mexican San Andreas Negro binder, and Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers.

The Oliva Serie V Double Toro is a cigar my father-in-law has been smoking for years and one that he swears by. And, since I frequently see them on Famous Smoke at 40% off, I bought box when I saw them on sale. So today, instead of just relying on the word of a friend, I thought we'd put the Oliva Serie V Double Toro to the test!00:00 Intro00:09 Welcome02:26 First Impressions04:02 Cigar Specs04:57 Smoking07:32 Final Thoughts09:06 OutroAfter using my v-cutter to snip the end, I found that I had a fairly tight draw. Regarding the flavors, the Serie V is undeniably Nicaraguan, but the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper adds some spice. However, the spice I get from these cigars like cinnamon, not peppers, so it's a nice combination of sweetness and spice. Additionally, I get notes of leather and other earthy flavors.CigarScore Merch!: https://click.cigarscore.com/merchytUse coupon code  CIGARSCORETV  to get 15% OFF!Brand: OlivaLine: Serie VSize: 6 x 60Cut: Double V-CutLight: TorchPrice: $11.25Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun GrownBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaSmoke Time: 105 minutesBuy This Cigar: https://click.cigarscore.com/fs-oliva-serievThrough the first third of the Oliva Serie V Double Toro, I had a tight draw that I didn't like. To fix it, I used my guillotine cutter to try and open up the smoke, but my efforts failed. It looks like I'm going to have to suffer through a tight-ish draw.Final Thoughts:While this wasn't as good as the Oliva Serie V Double Toros I've had in the past, this one was still pretty good. Other than the disappointing draw, this cigar lived up to expectations (and past experiences) in every way.The Serie V has rich flavors of cinnamon and other spices that are balanced with earthy flavors that make up a really nice smoke. Plus it's hard to ignore the quality and length of smoke for the price, all from a premium cigar brand. The Oliva Serie V Double Toro earns a CigarScore 4.#CigarScoreTV:::::Find & Rate Where to Smoke Cigars at https://www.cigarscore.comCIGAR DEALS::::::Cigar 5-Packs: https://jo.my/mlunpiCigar 10-Packs: https://jo.my/8kfajfCigar Samplers: https://jo.my/oady8qBoveda Packs: https://jo.my/fbtwzr:::::Get CigarScore Emails - https://www.cigarscore.com/subscribe::::: SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cigarscoreTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/cigarscoreInstagram: https://Instagram.com/cigarscoreMy Music: https://www.ellorywells.com/soundstripe::::: AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: Hey, so, some of the links in my videos and descriptions are affiliate links. But, I only recommend products/services I use and love myself =) More details here - https://www.cigarscore.com/ads-and-affiliate-disclaimer-disclosure/

Every Saturday I will give you a review of products I enjoy the way I enjoy them. This wee I have a cigar with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and an Indonesian binder. This cigar will be paired with a whiskey from Heaven Hill, Bernheim. Let me know if you enjoy it and what you would like to hear next.

While I don't love all RoMa Craft Tobac's cigars, I can't deny the fact that they're always well made with a lot of attention to detail. And, with that said, there are some RoMa Craft cigars that I absolutely love, like the Intemperance EC XVIII series.0:43 - RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Review: https://www.cigarscore.com/cigar-review-roma-craft-intemperance-ec-xviii-brotherly-kindness/0:51 - RoMa Craft Saber Tooth: https://www.cigarscore.com/cigar-review-roma-craft-aquitaine-emh-saber-tooth/4:48 - RoMa Craft Intemperance BA Breach of the Peace: https://www.cigarscore.com/cigar-review-roma-craft-intemperance-ba-breach-of-the-peace/RoMa Craft makes a variety of cigars, most of them unapologetically bold. And today's selection is the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford, which has a dark, oily, Ecuadorian Habano wrapper.On the cold draw, the flavors were slightly sweet and I tasted what I thought were hints of whiskey, so maybe this "Whiskey Rebellion" cigar was aged in a whiskey barrel. We'll see.CigarScore Merch!: https://click.cigarscore.com/merchytUse coupon code  CIGARSCORETV  to get 15% OFF!Brand: RoMa CraftLine: Intemperance, Whiskey Rebellion 1794Size: 5 x 56Cut: GuillotineLight: TorchPrice: $8.00Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Indonesian BezukiFiller: Nicaragua, Dominican RepublicBuy This Cigar: https://click.cigarscore.com/fs-rc-intemperance-whiskeyrebellionIn the middle of the cigar, somewhere around the 25-minute mark, I discovered a massive hollow spot in the cigar that caused some pretty major draw issues. A little further, perhaps after I burned through the hollow spot, the burn became quite uneven.Final Thoughts:Despite my excitement for the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford, and the sweet aroma it put out, I didn't really care for this cigar. It was plagued with construction issues, a trait not typical of RoMa Craft cigars in my experience. I had to torch the cigar multiple times to get an even burn. That combined with the hole in the middle, and you get a poorly made stick.I may be getting soft in my old age, but I'm going to give the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford a CigarScore of 3. Perhaps it should've gotten a CigarScore 2, but I may be more forgiving than I used to be. The construction was pretty bad, but you might love these bold, intense, oaky, charred flavors, and really enjoy this blend.#CigarScoreTV:::::Find & Rate Where to Smoke Cigars at https://www.cigarscore.comCIGAR DEALS::::::Cigar 5-Packs: https://jo.my/mlunpiCigar 10-Packs: https://jo.my/8kfajfCigar Samplers: https://jo.my/oady8qBoveda Packs: https://jo.my/fbtwzr:::::Get CigarScore Emails - https://www.cigarscore.com/subscribe::::: SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cigarscoreTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/cigarscoreInstagram: https://Instagram.com/cigarscore::::: AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: Hey, so, some of the links in my videos and descriptions are affiliate links. But, I only recommend products/services I use and love myself =) More details here - https://www.cigarscore.com/ads-and-affiliate-disclaimer-disclosure/

Initial Thoughts:MBombay Cigars is a brand with which I'm not too familiar. But, they're somewhat active on social media, so I've seen them around. And it's MBombay Cigars that makes the MBombay Classic Belicoso.This cigar is a short, thick cigar with a lighter Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The draw starts off really nice and the even burn will quickly require you to remove the excessively long, top label. However, there is a fairly thick vein that runs from the smoking end down through the label, so I'm cautious to see how the MBombay Classic Belicoso ends up.Brand: MBombayLine: Classic BelicosoSize: 5 x 52Cut: GuillotineLight: TorchPrice: $8.99 - CIGRcoWrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: EcuadorFiller: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Peru, HondurasFinal Thoughts:After smoking the cigar, I have to admit, the MBombay Classic Belicoso is not my cup of tea. The aroma of the smoke was good, but the actual flavors were just mediocre. They started okay, but declined through to the final third.And again, the flavors fo the MBombay Classic Belicoso aren't bad, they're just not for me. Especially when compared to the RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVII I reviewed here, which is of a similar blend, similar vitola, and similar price point.Because I wasn't terribly impressed with this cigar and would prefer to smoke something else, the MBombay Classic Belicoso earns a CigarScore 2. The CigarScore Rating System Explained 

In this episode, Tim reviews the Frontline Cigars - Blue Line. This 6x52 cigar and the whole Frontline Cigars line dedicates a portion of all sales for donation to those who serve . The wrapper is Ecuadorian Habano with Dominican binder and filler. Please visit http://www.frontlinecigars.com to purchase your cigars today! If you'd like us to review your cigars or products, please send them to: Dads Smoking Cigars 1740D Forum Way Corona, Ca. 92881 Go follow us here: http://www.instagram.com/dads_smoking_cigars http://www.facebook.com/dadssmokingcigars http://www.twitter.com/dadssmokecigars You can pickup our merchandise and learn more about us at http://www.dadssmokingcigars.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dadssmokingcigars/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dadssmokingcigars/support

The Banker is crafted around a mixture of Nicaraguan and Dominican filler tobaccos that melt into a Nicaraguan Jalapa binder leaf and an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper leaf. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://www.cigarsnearme.com/blog/

Tripp sits down with Eddy Guerra of Gurkha Cigars. Many of the products showcased at the IPCPR were vintage products being brought back into the market. The Cellar Reserve 12 and 15 available now in tubos, and 3 count boxes. The Royal Challenge is now available in tubos as well. The 10th Anniversary available as a 1,000 numbered humidor release, each containing 50 cigars, with production out of the new factory in Nicaragua. It will be available as a 6x52 parajeo shape. The Havana Legenda also returns, available in 4 sizes with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The Masters Select OVB (Original Vintage Blend) gets a re-release as well, with the original blend, and original box design. Inventory was located of the Aged Cabinet Selection, which originally was limited, and will released in 3,000 boxes as a robusto vitola only. 

We start off tonight’s episode discussing Tut’s love of the “Acro-cats” a live musical experience featuring a tambourine playing rooster named Cluck Norris (“He’ll peck your face ten times before your body hits the floor!”) and the show only gets better from there. How can it possibly get better than that riveting conversation, you may ask? Well click PLAY below or head over to iTunes and find out for yourself! THE CIGAR – NOMAD ESTELI LOT 8613 by NOMAD CIGAR COMPANY         This 6×50 toro, manufactured at Tabacalera Fernandez, features a rustic Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and fillers. It’s a nice looking cigar and aesthetically it’s very different from the Nomad Connecticut Fuerte we […] The post Episode 27 – Turbo Kid / Nomad Esteli Lot 8613 cigar / Turbodog Brown Ale appeared first on Tuesday Night Cigar Club.

Our announcer Keith Howell delivers a warning at the beginning of tonight’s episode. You’d be wise to listen to it very carefully and then completely disregard Keith’s cautionary words and jump right in to listening to Episode 25! His claim of the TNCC crew getting really hammered in the final hour of the show is possibly slanderous, certainly inflammatory, and quite possibly the absolute truth. Ok ok, we got a little more shnockered than usual. So sue us. But don’t sue Keith, he’s innocent in all of this and a really nice guy. Damn you Rasputin… THE CIGAR – NBK by BLACK WORKS STUDIO         The 6×46 box press is beautifully constructed with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper […] The post Episode 25 – Beyond The Law / NBK cigar / Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout appeared first on Tuesday Night Cigar Club.

The Cigar of the Week is the Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve. The cigar featured in the What's My Band segment of the show, Tampa Sweethearts No 185, was provided by listener Jay LeDou. Roger from Texas calls in on the Herfline. Enter January's Palio contest by sending a photo of you or your friends enjoying a cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Don't forget to include your mailing address and type "Palio" on the subject line.) To see the contest pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. Remember you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win. 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. Join us on February 3rd for the Panacea Cigars Cyber Herf. Panacea is promoting a live cyber herf with Dogwatch on Feb. 3rd when the Panacea Azul Cameroon is the Cigar of the week. Click here for the invitation from Panacea. You won't want to miss the live version of show #365 on February 10th. In honor of having a show for listeners to download on every day of the year, Bob, Dale, Liz and Craig Schneider will be giving out sampler packs of some of their favorite cigars. But you must be in the chatroom during the live show to win so be sure to tune in on February 10th. Cigar of the Week - Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve Torpedo 6 ⅛ X 52 ( It only comes in one size.) Handmade in Don Pepin Garcia's Nicaraguan factory, Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve maintains an excellent medium to full-bodied flavor profile with many competing complexities throughout. The project started off with Nestor Miranda wanting to add an ultra-premium cigar to his portfolio. As usual, he went to the illustrious ‘My Father' factory to have this special project created. Made in Nicaragua, Grand Reserve was created as a small batch cigar with only 10,000 sticks made. The blend is comprised of all Nicaraguan fillers with a Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper. The maduro wrapper is a dark brown color with a nice, oily hue. Upon lighting the cigar, you can instantly taste notes of chocolate from the maduro wrapper. Never over-powering, the cigar straddles the medium-full line and never disappoints as notes of espresso and cedar compliment the finish. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Camino Real Cabinet (red label) - The partner line to our COW last week. This version has a more savory flavor and more balanced between strength & body. I’ll buy more of these. Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary Robusto - 5.5” x 50 Unlike it’s older cousins, the 10th Anny Rare Corojo has a wrapper of Connecticut grown Corojo. The line was previously named due to the reddish hue of the Ecuadorian grown wrapper. The binder is Connecticut Broadleaf and the fillers from the big 3. Outstanding construction, great draw and priced right! Leather, spice and a pie crust type of grain flavors. La Gloria Cubana Serie N 49 - 5.75” x 49 - A dark Oscuro cured Ecuador wrapper over Nicaraguan fillers & binder that is bold, heady and full of spice. Full bodied, full flavored and not lacking in strength. Enjoyed this one after a great Cuban coffee from Cuba Cuba. What else have you been smokin' Bob? Illuminati Crusade Red Label - Nice leathery, earthy base flavor with only a slight spice. The Crusade is a medium bodied cigar that features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with Nicaraguan binders and fillers. This is an exceptionally complex yet smooth smoke that is packed with flavor from start to finish. Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Available Sizes: Toro (6 x 54), Torpedo (6 1/2 x 52), Robusto (5 x 50) Boxes: 20 Cigars per box What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, Tampa Sweethearts No 185, was provided by listener Jay LeDou. Bob: This was one ugly cigar. Rough, veiny and certainly rustic. The first half of the cigar exhibited a slight woodsy flavor but not much flavor or smoke. The second half things picked up and the cigar had some spice, leather added to the woodsy flavor. Overall I have to say I did not enjoy smoking this cigar. Palio Cutter Contest: The winner of the December Silver Palio cutter was Tim Banic. For January's contest, we are looking for photos of you and your friends enjoying cigars (all the better if they happen to be Esencias, but it will not affect your chances of winning). Send your entry to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Please include your mailing address with your entry and type "Palio" on the subject line. Don't forget, you must re-enter the contest every month to be eligible to win. January's prize will be a black Palio cutter. 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. 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Bob and Dale discuss bulls, box presses abd the story behind the blend, Enter January's Palio contest by sending a photo of you or your friends enjoying a cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Don't forget to include your mailing address and type "Palio" on the subject line.) To see the contest pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. Remember you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win. Check out the live show! Go to http://www.cigarmedia.tv/live/ where the show is broadcast live most Friday evenings at 9 PM EDT. You won't want to miss the live version of show #365 on February 10th. In honor of having a show for listeners to download on every day of the year, Bob, Dale, Liz and Craig Schneider will be giving out sampler packs of some of their favorite cigars. But you must be in the chatroom during the live show to win so be sure to tune in on February 10th. Cigar of the Week - Thunder by Nimish - Robusto The Rocky Patel Thunder is blended by Nimish Desai, Rocky’s cousin. He supervises all of the Central American manufacturing for Rocky, but has wanted to blend his own cigar for a long time. This year he finally came up with a blend that he wanted to put on the market and Rocky agreed. Name: Thunder by Nimish Company: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaragua and Honduras Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rico Price: $5-6.00/stick Comes in: Box of 20 Three sizes: Robusto 4.5 X 54 Toro 6 X 52 Torpedo 6 ⅛ X 52 What else have you been smokin' Dale? Oliva Serie V Lancero - 7” x 38 - Nicaraguan tobaccos featuring a high priming Habano Sun Grown wrapper and Jalapa Valley ligero. A full bodied, smooth smoke with great spice balanced with dark chocolate and espresso flavors. Some dark fruit sweetness in the last 3rd and a long, rich finish. A solid “longhorn lounge” favorite for under $5! Macanudo 1968 Robusto - 5” x 50 - The first of what I like to call the “new style Mac’s”, the 1968 has been out 3 or 4 years now. It has a bold and aromatic expression previously lacking in the Macanudo line. The wrapper is Honduran San Augustin, the binder is Habano Connecticut and the filler is a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan, with the Nica tobaccos coming from Esteli and Ometepe. The first (official) use of Ometepe tobacco by General Cigar, but they didn’t make a big deal out of it until the Upper Cut and others came out in the last 18 months. Medium bodied, but full flavored with coffee, spice and leather notes accented by roasted nuts. AB Prensado Corona Gorda - 5.6” x 46 - I’ve smoked this cigar several times now since we featured it on the show last year, and again this week, before CA announced it as their #1 cigar for 2011. Smooth, deep, rich roasted flavors from Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos. The wrapper is from the Trojas valley in southern Honduras and imparts some great leather and chocolate flavors. The filler is savory and has good spice. Lots of complexity, great balance and full in both body and flavor, medium in strength. What else have you been smokin' Bob? Gurkha Assassin Dagger - 3.78 x 60 - Brazilian Wrapper, Dominican Binder, and a Peruvian/Nicaraguan Filler. Comes in four other sizes: Robusto, Toro, Churchill, and Torpedo. Jesus Fuego 76 Robusto- 5 x 50 - A small batch production cigar, it uses a limited production stalk-cut Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, aged fillers from Nicaragua & Honduras and is held together with an aged triple fermented Nicaraguan binder. Erez Cigars White Label Natural Churchill - 7 ½ x 50 -Criollo 98 wrapper; Olor Dominicano binder; and a filler consisting of Cubano San Vicente, Olor Dominicano and Criollo 98 tobaccos. All of its tobacco was grown in the Dominican Republic by the Reyes Family, who has been in the business for over 150 years. Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro A fine smoke with great dark flavors and an earthy base that really makes this shine like a fine chocolate cake. What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, the Sanxho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordoba provided by George Edmonson Palio Cutter Contest: The winner of the December Silver Palio cutter was Tim Banic. For January's contest, we are looking for photos of you and your friends enjoying cigars (all the better if they happen to be Esencias, but it will not affect your chances of winning). Send your entry to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Please include your mailing address with your entry and type "Palio" on the subject line. Don't forget, you must re-enter the contest every month to be eligible to win. January's prize will be a black Palio cutter. Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? 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During this week's show, Bob and Dale discuss retrohaling. On the What's hot? What's not? What's next? segment, Liz interviews Micah Dennison from The Party Source in Kentucky. Bob Baranek, from Weymouth, Mass., wins the November Palio Cutter contest. Cigar of the Week - Illusione Slam 888 (6 3/4" x 48) The 888 box press was one of a couple of recent experiments that Dion made for Fumare in Reno, Nevada. Having to remove a leaf from the filler in order to press it correctly, the blend changes slightly and it's a subtle yet exquisite change. Asked if he would make more of them, Dion replied "I haven't decided yet". So, it could be the end of an experiment - or maybe the beginning some new offerings from Illusione. Either way - they are a real treat! Made at the Raices Cubanas factory in Honduras from 100% Nicaraguan tobacco. Dark Side - H. Upman Sir Winston What else have you been smokin' Dale? Bad Dog Special Blend - NHC Seleccion Limitada (natural Tatuaje) - After featuring the Reserva version as our Cigar of the Week recently and falling head over heels in love with it, I ordered some from NHC last week. Dan threw in a single of the natural wrapped version for me to try, after our discussion on the phone about me preferring the Conny Broadleaf wrapper. I gotta say, that is also one mighty fine cigar! Although I still prefer the darker wrapper, I’ll happily buy and smoke either style for as long as Dan has these available. To me, the Reserva has a more malty, character, while the natural has a touch more spice and brightness. Both excellent cigars! Tatuaje Verocu No. 5 - A 5” x 40 addition to the Havana VI line with the Verocu touch, only presented with no band. A very rich, earthy and savory cigar in a superb format. Perdomo Lot 23 Toro - I always keep a few of these around. I find them a pleasant medium bodied cigar with semi-sweet, roasted nut and bready flavors. I find this a very good cigar to gift to those just starting on the cigar lifestyle - never harsh, always dependable in smooth taste and priced right. What else have you been smokin' Bob? La Caridad del Cobre - I ran into Frank Herrera at the Ybor City Heritage and Cigar Festival this past weekend and after we patched things up I purchased a few different sizes of this new blend from Frank. Produced by Luis Sanchez at La Tradicion Cubana, the line has been extended with new sizes, a maduro and natural wrapper version and some great medium bodied flavors. I’ll be sitting down with Frank next week in Miami to get more details. Brun del Re - Macanudo Cru Royale - A 30 yr old petite corona from Benny Gomez made from 100% Honduran tobacco. Any time you talk with Benny its like having a party, his enthusiasm, humor and joy are contagious. More on this after after I sit down with Benny in Miami. Tatujae Anarchy - a brand new release from Pete Johnson that is quite a departure from his usual. Made by Pepin Garcia, this blend features a wrapper that is a proprietary crop of Ecuadorian Habano leaf personally chosen by Pepin and Pete. The binder and filler are pure Nicaraguan. National release is scheduled for December 10th; box count of 15 for $149.85. A super dark cigar with a unique shape, the foot is fatter -bulbous even. The flavors are expectantly dark with NO SPICE overtones, Dark chocolate cocoa and coffee flavors feed my need for a very creamy mouth feel that brings one dreams of coffee and dancing chocolate bears while being whisked away on its curling smoke trail. What's My Band? - #939: Carlos Torano Liga IV, provided by Ronald Regnier Bob - Sports a light brown wrapper that is wrinkled in appearance, with a slightly squishy feel. Flavor: First impression is dry and sharp. Mellowed a little to a subtly sharp bitter flavor. Nutty flavors. November Palio Cutter Contest Winner: Bob Baranek from Weymouth, Mass. won the carbon fiber Palio Cutter. Enter the December contest now to win a burl Palio Cutter. 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 Michael Howe for bumpers and special effects in this show. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics.