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Dale is back from a well earned vacation during which he visited Kansas retailers Centro Cigars and Outlaw Cigar. This week Bob and Dale are joined by Colin Ganley, editor of Cigar Journal. The featured 'Cigar of the Week' is the 22 Degrees North / 83 Degrees West cigar blended by Jesus Fuego. Keith Brown calls in on the herf line to take Bob to task about his comments on big box retailers. The 'What's My Band?' cigar, the My Father Edicion Limitada 2011, was graciously supplied by Adam Zilinski this week. 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 - 22 Degrees North / 83 Degrees West Two Guys Smoke Shop named this as the 2010 Cigar of the Year. It comes in boxes of 20 in the following sizes: 5 1/2 x 46, 4 7/8 x 49, and 6 x 50. Here's what Two Guys had to say about this cigar: 22N/83W is the Latitude and Longitude where you will find Hacienda el Corojo, a plantation that once (1930 – 1990) grew arguably the best tobacco in the world. Today, that tobacco seed is no longer used because of its low yields and susceptiblity to disease. However, the seed still exists and is used in the entire blend of this unique cigar. 22N/83W uses authentic El Corojo seed in its entire 5-Country blend, from its Nicaraguan, Honduran and Dominican el Corojo filler, to its Costa Rican certified el Corojo binder and ending with its lush, oily Brazilian el Corojo seed Wrapper. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Don Pepin Garcia Blue label “A”- 9” x 48 Picked this A size cigar up at the Outlaw event last weekend after seeing Bill Featherston smoke one during the entire event on Saturday! I’ve raved about this blend in the Lancero size, so it was only natural to go for the gusto and try it in the longest traditional format. It made 2.5 hours of my 8 hour drive home most memorable! Spice, pepper, cedar, molasses and some tangy citrus flavors. Med-full bodied with a smooth, creamy smoke. Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu No. 5 - 4” x 40 Following the sucess of the 4 original limited release Verocu cigars, Pete released the line as an extension of the Havana VI line. Packaged in a cabinet of 50 with the traditional triple cap and no band, this is the smallest format of the Tatuaje lines, although this little stick is big on flavor. A mini spice bomb with all the savory flavors you’d expect. Also one finds a bit of floral notes on the palette and in the retrohale. All Nicaraguan blend with a Habano variety wrapper. La Casita Criolla HCB - 5.12” x 42 Corona An old Cuban brand name brought back to life by Pete Johnson, this blend (well, a blend only in the sense of Seco, Viso & Ligero) is pure Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco. The darker maduro leaves are used in the wrapper, and the other grades are used for filler & binder. Cedar, nuts and a mild licorice sweetness vary in intensity throughout the cigar in this med-full bodied smoke. Towards the end, a bit of chocolate and exotic spices become more apparent. A truly marvelous cigar that I will smoke often! All three sizes are traditional, the other two being the HCBC at 5.63 x 46 and the HCBF at 6.5 x 48. Fausto FT153 - 6” x 50 Toro The T110 blend (Nicaraguan filler & binder, Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper) is now the Fausto line, but the T110 size is not a part of it since it was a limited release. Said to be Pete Johnson's strongest cigar blend, I find it well balanced and very flavorful. Indeed, it’s got some power, but not unapproachable by most. Most notable is the spiciness, pepper and subtle sweetness over a leathery core. Also in 3 other sizes: FT127 - 5 x 54, FT140 - 5.5 x 52 and FT156- 6.5 x 48. As with the La Casita Criolla, the Fausto brand is an old Cuban brand resurrected and trademarked by Pete. Gurkha Beast - 6.5 x 58 Bob talked about this cigar a couple weeks ago and I had to try it. Dominican, Honduran and Colombian fillers are surrounded by a Nicaraguna binder and a Costa Rican Maduro wrapper from the 1996 vintage. I found it med-full bodied, full flavored and medium in strength. Very high quality construction and a sweet room aroma made it a joy to smoke in spite of it’s massive girth. Dark fruit, coffee and cedar are the core flavors with some cocoa coming on in the last third. The finish is smooth and sweet. As with it’s companion cigar, the Gurkha Beauty, when I can pick these up on sale, I will, but at almost $700 for a box of 35 cigars, they’re not on my everyday list. What else have you been smokin' Bob? J. Fuego Gran Reserva Corojo No 1 Originals - Loaded with cocoa in a full bodied experience that out shines the size of this tasty cigar from master blender Jesus Fuego, and at a great price Art Deco - A sweet, slightly spicy offering from the minds at Miami Cigar & Co. I like these and yes I like the metal Art Deco box as well. Jesus Fuego's Sangro de Toro Original - Gotta love this format, 5 sticks in a paper package at a great price. Tremendous flavor - I just can’t remember what it was, but I remember I liked the slightly organic spice and leathery base. What's My Band? - Thank you to Adam Zilinski for supplying the My Father Edicion Limitada 2011's for the unbanded segment this week. Palio Cutter Contest: Steve Morgan from Alabama won the July contest and received a classic black Palio cutter. Enter the August contest now to win a silver cutter. Remember, you must re-enter each month to be eligible to win the featured 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. 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. Do you have a Cigar 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. Music provided by the Figurados from their new album, "Lesson Two," and The Surfonics. Please visit our sponsors and let them know you heard about them from DogWatch! 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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.

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.

Cigar of the Week - Camacho Diploma Corojo 11/18 – The Ultra Premium lines from Camacho are competing well with other big name cigars, and this 11/18 size in the Diploma Corojo line has got it all going on! Deep, rich, full flavors from authentic Corojo tobacco grown on Camacho farms in Honduras, a unique shape that really highlights those flavors and an elegant packaging presentation all position this cigar for success. The all corojo tobaccos are Quinto Corte, or from the fifth priming, meaning they are the top most leaves on the plants and picked last so they receive the most exposure to the elements for maximum flavor. The figuardo shape goes from 48 to 54 and back to 48 ring gauge in a 6” length, but not quite what we think of as the traditonal perfecto style - more of a subtle graduation of the cigar's curves. They come in varnished pyramid shaped boxes of 21 cigars. Paul Bush of Flatbed Cigar Company joins us for discussion of his cigars and the cigar business. Whats My Band - Dale smokes Bob's #111 Alec Bradley Occidental Reserve Natural Jeff Fisher wins a Palio Cutter. Matt Carbaugh wins a one year subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal. On the Dark Side - Marca - Romeo y Julieta, Frontmark - Churchills, Vitola - Julieta No. 2, Box code MAS April 08, 178 mm (7.2") x 47 ring gauge - This size is the same as last week's Bolivar Coronas Gigantes, however, RyJ is credited with developing this size and that's why the factory name for this vitola is Julieta No. 2. The reason for all the confusion today, is that they developed this size in honor of the famed British statesman Sir Winston Churchill - you'll note the "s" at the end of the word in the frontmark. Romeo y Julieta is an old brand, dating from 1875. Widely known as a full flavored marca, RyJ still makes a large number of vitolas and has various packaging presentations. It is one of the most widely recognized and appreciated marcas within the Habanos S.A. line of brands. Listener email supports Bob's opinion of Spanish Cedar. An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Post Revolution Havana Cigars by Min Ron Nee should be in every cigar passionado's library. It's a wonderful reference book, and the latest printing was only 10,000 copies. 492 pages of history, descriptions, photos and MRN's opinions. I recommend you get one soon, before they're all gone. Cigarmony.com and use the discount code for 5% off - DWCR2009. Next week's COW is the E. Zarzuela Premium Toro Fuerte. The following week we'll be smoking the Trilogy Genuine Camerron. Next week's Dark Side offering will the Romeo & Julieta Exhibicion No. 3 UAS March '06! Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

Episode 219 - Wood, nuts and monkeys. The Cigar of the Week is the Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Maduro Torpedo. It’s easy to see how the Gurkha Shaggy got its name. The unfinished foot looks like it’s several weeks overdue for a trim! However, for those who wonder how much the wrapper leaf affects a cigar’s flavor, pay particular attention to the taste of the cigar when you first light it. The initial puffs are all 6 year old Dominican filler & Nicaraguan binder, and we’ll bet you can tell with your eyes closed when the 8 year old Dominican wrapper starts to burn. The Torpedo is a 6.5” x 53 ring gauge size which delivers smoothness and complexity. A long finish, some tangy spice and a unique visual appeal all add up to the Vintage Shaggy. Journalist extraordinaire Colin Ganley joins us to set the record straight on leaf grading and the purchasing process, his recent visit to Cuba and the inside scoop about the Cuban Cigar Seed Institute. What's my Band? Colin ships in a mystery cigar that stumps the Master and his apprentice - the Pinar Del Rio Exclusivo. On the Dark Side - Marca - Bolivar, Frontmark - Coronas Gigantes, Vitola - Julieta No. 2, Box code POS May 07, 178 mm (7.2") x 47 ring gauge - This size is often called the Churchill, but the true vitola name is Julieta No. 2. Among all the Bolivar habanos, this Bolivar Coronas Gigante is distinct for it's aroma and complexity, or is it? The winner of this week's one year subscription to the European Cigar Cult Journal is Felix Erazo! What else have the DWCR guys been smoking? The Di Fazio Connecticut. Hear the complete interview with Jesus Rodriquez of Di Fazio cigars in Episode 003 of Cigars One-to-One. Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is the Ambos Mundos No.1 Robusto. The newest cigar line from Pete Johnson/Tatuaje is positioned to fit in the value end of the cigar spectrum. The line consists of 2 versions, each with a distinctly different wrapper. The No. 1 uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, the No. 2 uses a Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. They both use Nicaragua long filler & binder. Currently each is available in a Robusto and a Toro size. The translation of Ambos Mundos is “both worlds”. The phrase is probably most famous for the hotel of the same name in Cuba where Ernest Hemingway did some writing. The tobaccos selected for this blend are the same as in the other Tatuaje lines, however they are not the Grade A tobaccos. These tobaccos would be graded B or perhaps C due to coloration, texture or similar reasons, yet they will deliver similar taste and performance to the grade A selections. The advantage to the smoker is lower price in a long filler cigar. Perdomo is joining the ranks of cigar makers who are absorbing the SCHIP tax. Remember these folks when you go to spend your money on cigars! What's my Band? Bob smokes a Viaje Oro Fuerza, Dale attempts a Savinelli Nicaragua Reserve. On the Dark Side - Marca - Juan Lopez, Frontmark - Seleccion No. 2, Vitola - Robusto, Box code SMG ABR 08, 124 mm (4.8") x 50 ring gauge - The Juan Lopez line was founded in 1876 by Juan Lopez Diaz. It's one of the minor brands, but with all handmade vitolas exhibiting excellent workmanship. As a line, Juan Lopez is thought of as med-full flavored with a characteristic aroma all it's own. Heather Haddad joins us for the What Else segment! The guys & Heather review Avalon Juke Ebony Figurado & Avalon Hellbound Mojo. Also, Adrian Spicy Sumatra and Esteban Carreras 10 Anos. A herfline submission from Cody on the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic. The winner of the European Cigar Cult Journal one year subscription is Steven Boyd. Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is Redemption Coronita by El Titan de Bronze. We catch up with Abe Flores (Pinar Del Rio cigars) and chat about the biz! Listener emails and herfline submissions cover topics from the CRA, Australian BBQ bans, smokers health care costs and cigar reviews. On the Dark Side - Vegas Robaina Famosos LPM June '07. What's my Band? Dale smokes a Topper Old Fashioned Perfecto, Bob smokes a Casa Torano Maduro. We play a portion of an interview with Joe Fuller, pick up the full length version on iTunes! Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

The Cigar of the Week is the Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Torpedo. DWCR reviewed the Lot 23 cigar over three years ago and thought it was time for another look. Happy Birthday to Alejandro Robaina - 90 years old! Craig Cunningham, owner of Esteban Carreras Cigars joins us for a interesting conversation about his cigars and the cigar business. A Herfline submission from Angry Bill on the Ambos Mundos. Avo is releasing it's 9th Limited Edition - the Campanero. What's my Band? Bob smokes a Rocky Patel Winter 2009 from the Seasonal Collecton. Dale smokes a mystery cigar?!?!? On the Dark Side - Marca - Bolivar, Frontmark - Belicosos Finos, Vitola - Campana 140 mm (5.5") x 52 ring gauge. Box Code TEB JUL 07 Bob has tips for keeping your lighter in tip top shape! What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Padilla 68, Illusione ECCJ, Cubao #4, 5 Vegas, Vengeance Ligero Maduro, Kristoff Ligero Maduro. This week's winner of the one year European Cigar Cult Journal subscription is Steve Waibel! Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas Colin Ganley joins us before his adventure to the Festeval de los Habanos, and smokes the Cohiba V. Angry Bill delivers a Dark Side Review, Jerry Cruz deliberates the Triunfadore, Ron Fedel rants on junk science and Adam Haught reviews the Outlaw Calendar Girl. Bob, Dale and Colin provide their unique perspective on cigar bar exemptions, blunt wrap makers fighting back and Gurkha's new "smokesperson". Congratulations to Sean Miller, this weeks winner of a year's subscription to European Cigar cult Journal! On the Dark Side - Dale reviews the Cohiba Robusto and the crew discuss the famous tobacco growing region of Pinar del Rio. What else have the DWCR guys been smoking? Camacho Corojo 11/18, Oliva Serie V Lancero, Tatuaje Havana VI Almirante, Famous Nicaraguan 3000, RyJ Churchill, Ashton ESG, San Cristobal, Esencia Corona Gorda, Jameson Black, Monte Cristo #2. What's my Band? Dale smokes a Fuente Curlyhead, Bob smokes a CAO Brazilia Amazon. Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Especiale For our brothers of the briar, it is International Pipe Smoking Day! What's my Band? Bob smokes a JFR, Dale smokes a Don Thomas Classico Congratulations to Jeff Bower for winning this week's yearly subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal Magazine! On the Dark Side - Por Larranaga Belicosos Extra Regional Release, Asia Pacific What else have the DWSC guys been smokin'? Don Pepin Cuban Classic 1970, Dona Flor, La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Chisel, Devil's Weed Nicot, Padilla Miami. In the DWCR News - China's enhanced snow closes highways. Some Canadian tobacco signage laws conflict with historic preservation laws. Another conflicting situation, Canadian bar must serve a pot smoker or be fined, but if he does, he loses his liquor license. Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme Longboard Cowboy by The Surfonics

The Cigar of the Week is the A. Fuente Hemingway Short Story. Joining us tonight is Mark Neff, owner of Cigarmony.com and one heck of a cigar aficionado! Some email from Brian leads us to discuss what to look for in a desktop humidor. In preparation for the SCHIP taxes on April 1st, we recommend cigars to stock up on, particularly cigars that will be affected most. On the Dark Side - From the 11th Festival de los Habanos comes a new release, Montecristo Open. Mark leads us through a review of Cohiba Esplendido What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1973, Padilla Series 68 Corojo Toro, Oliva Master Blends 3 Robusto, Tatuaje Ambros Mundo Habanos Robusto, American Stogies Corona, Tessa Factory Direct, Occidental Reserve. We spend some time talking about which cigars smokers might want to stock up on in advance of the SCHIP taxes hitting on April 1st. Congratulations to Hartford Hight, our European Cigar Cult Journal subscription winner this week, and to Robert Gianelli for winning the Palio Cutter for February! Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the Oliva Serie G Double Robusto. We also smoke this month's Bonus cigar, the Esteban Carreras 10 Anos, Congratulations to Chris Cambell - he came up with the longest cigar name and wins a sampler pack from DWCR! We listen to a Herfline review from Angry Bill on the Pinar Del Rio. What's my Band? Bob smokes a Felipe Gregorio Dominicana Boa, Dale smokes a Topper Cosmo Perfecto. Doctor Terry Simpson joins us to talk cigars, junk science and economics! On the Dark Side - a brief review of the cigar industry in Cuba since the revolution. We also preview the new cigar releases from Habanos S.A. from the 11th Festival de los Habanos. What else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Casa Magna, Cruzado, Padilla Series 68, Montesino, The Brick, Jameson Red. This week's winner of the year long subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal is Jay LeDao! Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week was the San Cristobal Guajiro. Colin Ganley co-hosts the show while Bob is on vacation, and he smokes the San Cristobal Monumento. We dive deep into a discussion about Colin's experience at the 11th Festival de los Habanos in Havana. A short review of the new cigar releases - Montecristo Open, Trinada Robusto T and the Cohiba Siglo VI Gran Reserva! Colin describes what it's like to attend the Festival. We discuss vitolas that are being discontinued and speculate on the direction of Habanos S.A. A U.S. House Committee has passed their first version of the Family Smoking Revention and Tobacco Control Act, preparing to give the FDA control over the tobacco industry. Colin gives us a preview of the cigar reviews, interview with Padron and collecting cigar accessories articles in the latest ECCJ. Jeffery Busse wins this week's yearly subscription to the European Cigar Cult Journal! Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme All or Nothing provided by Immortal Alice

The Cigar of the Week is the Jameson Black Label Robusto. Bob interviews Brad Mayo, owner of Jameson Cigars for a separately published feature, and shares some snippets. Rob Ayala from Friends of Habanos joins us to talk cigars! Listener Email - Bob is corrected on his view of the worldwide adoption of the Metric System, and we hear of some real life effects of the SCHIP tax. What's my Band? Bob smokes a Onyx Reserve Belicoso and Dale smokes a Topper Old Fashioned. We have a Herfline review of the Kristoff Ligero Maduro, and another of the Don Pepin Blue label Firecracker. On the Dark Side - Diplomaticos No. 2 OEB Feb 07 What Else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Jameson Red Label, Cabaiguan Guapos Junior, The Brick, E. Zarzuela, Pinar Del Rio Sungrown, Illusione ECCJ, Esencia Petite Corona. Congratulations to Roger Berg for winning this week's yearly Subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal! Opening theme music provided by 25 Smoking Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme music is Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

Our show tonight is dedicated to Justin and all the other great Americans, who paid the ultimate price in Iraq. The Cigar of the Week is the Litto Gomez Diaz Oriental. We read & respond to some listener email - What to do with all those bands and cigar recommendations. Congratulations to Richard Baum for winning the Palio Cutter of the month! What's my Band? Bob smokes a Sancho Panza Valiente, Dale smokes a Tessa Factory Direct! On the Dark Side - Vegas Robaina Unicos USE Sept '07 and Bob talks about the myth of Cuban Cigars.. What Else have the DWCR guys been smokin'= Gurkha Triple Ligero, Trinidad T Robusto, Pinar Del Rio Sungrown, Esteban Carreras 10 Anos. This week's winner of a yearly subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal is Kerry Maelicke! Opening theme music provided by : 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics A very special rendition of Amazing Grace on Scottish Bagpipes and a herf line from Angry Bill.