Podcasts about nicaraguan puros

Pairs well with back bacon@havanacastle #Canadian #cigars Co hosts : Good ol Boy Benjamin, Good ol Boy Barger, Good ol Boy Nathan, and Good ol Boy Mike SMOKES Episode – Join the good old boys on a Canadian escapade as they savor the exclusive blends from Havana Castle. With their witty banter and expert palates, they rate and discuss the Canadian house brand's line-up, from the earthy Maduro to the elusive BK Cafe 56. Get ready for an episode filled with cigar lore, hearty laughs, and a touch of rebellion as they flout local smoking laws for a truly memorable puff! We smoke and rate the following cigars from 1-5: Havana Castle takeover20:55 Maduro – SMOKES -328:10 Blue Habano - SMOKES -341:36 BK Cafe - SMOKES -320th Anniversary – SMOKES - 345:55 Apache Tradicion – SMOKES – 5info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmokes 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 SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: 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 BargerHavana Castle Cigars, Nicaraguan Puros, Canadian Cigar Shops, Papito Gomez, Alejandro Robinia, Estelí, Nicaragua, Tobacco Growers, Cigar Tasting, Cigar Reviews, Ontario, Canada, Cuban Seed Tobacco, Cigar Shop Experiences, House Blend Cigars, Sips, Suds, And Smokes, Maduro Cigars, Habano Cigars, Cigar Ratings, Cigar Pairings, Collingwood, Ontario, Cigar Smoking LawsHavana Castlehttps://www.havanacastle.com/Estelí, Nicaraguahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estel%C3%ADCollingwood, Ontariohttps://www.collingwood.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pairs well with back bacon@havanacastle #Canadian #cigars Co hosts : Good ol Boy Benjamin, Good ol Boy Barger,  Good ol Boy Nathan, and Good ol Boy Mike SMOKES  Episode – Join the good old boys on a Canadian escapade as they savor the exclusive blends from Havana Castle. With their witty banter and expert palates, they rate and discuss the Canadian house brand's line-up, from the earthy Maduro to the elusive BK Cafe 56. Get ready for an episode filled with cigar lore, hearty laughs, and a touch of rebellion as they flout local smoking laws for a truly memorable puff! We smoke and rate the following cigars from 1-5: Havana Castle takeover 20:55 Maduro – SMOKES -328:10 Blue Habano - SMOKES -341:36 BK Cafe - SMOKES -320th Anniversary – SMOKES - 345:55 Apache Tradicion – SMOKES – 5 info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmokes 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 SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: 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 BargerHavana Castle Cigars, Nicaraguan Puros, Canadian Cigar Shops, Papito Gomez, Alejandro Robinia, Estelí, Nicaragua, Tobacco Growers, Cigar Tasting, Cigar Reviews, Ontario, Canada, Cuban Seed Tobacco, Cigar Shop Experiences, House Blend Cigars, Sips, Suds, And Smokes, Maduro Cigars, Habano Cigars, Cigar Ratings, Cigar Pairings, Collingwood, Ontario, Cigar Smoking LawsHavana Castlehttps://www.havanacastle.com/ Estelí, Nicaraguahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estel%C3%AD Collingwood, Ontariohttps://www.collingwood.ca/Campaign that starts March 14 Tampa Promo Tampa Promo

Today we interviewed Chris, the owner and founder of San Florian Cigars out of New York. He is a firefighter that loves a good cigar. He currently has 2 blends which are both Nicaraguan Puros. Check out what he had to say about his business and follow him on Instagram @sanfloriancigarcompany to order some of his stuff! 

El Güegüense or “The Wiseman” is a series of richly complex Nicaraguan Puros that are reminiscent of golden-aged Cuban cigars. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://www.cigarsnearme.com/blog/

With Cuban-seed binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua which are topped by a leathery Nicaraguan Las Marias Sun Grown wrapper, these complex Nicaraguan Puros have already achieved legendary status. Be sure to check out this review and many more at: https://m.cigarsnearme.com/blog

Download Episode 21 Here Audio Feeds: Video Feeds: Sponsors Ocean State Cigars Stogie of the Week Por Larranaga PanetelasLa Aurora Cien Anos Lancero Origin: Cuba Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Strength: Medium Vitola: Panetela Size: 5 x 38 Age: Box Date NOV 2011 MSRP: $2.50 Donated By: Alex(mwlabel on BOTL.org) Origin: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Corojo and Piloto Cubano Strength: Medium/Full Vitola: Lancero Size: 6 7/8 x 40 Age: N/A MSRP: $12.00 Congrats MarkJr and Family! This week we are drinking Ron Flor de Cana 18 Year Centenario Gold What We Have Been Smoking Paul's List Arturo Fuente Shark - Epic. Oasis. Poured flavors and smoke the entire time, subtle spice, sweet, satisfying. SMOKE OF THE WEEK. Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder : Dominican Republic Filler : Dominican Republic La Aurora Escogidos - Excellent medium body smoke, carmel-style flavors, not overly complex, great with coffee. At $3 a stick, I would say pretty close to box-worthy Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic (Stogie Review) Bolivar Corona - Solid cuban smoke, very smooth, earth and some wood. Box Worthy EP Carrillo New Wave Short Run - Not a fan of this in 60 ring, robusto is way better. Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler : Dominican & Nicaraguan Binder : Connecticut Broadleaf Cigar Inspector Review Opus X Scorpio 2009 - SOLID smoke from the 2009 CFCF box. Nice balance of strength, leather, and spice. PG 15th Anniversary Torpedo - Amazing sweetness in the first third (almost fruity flavors), great spice, nice finish (Strong on the finish). I'm saying fiver now, but want to smoke more which could lead to a box worthy rating. "Nicaraguan wrappers, Dominican binders, and filler leaves from the Dominican farms that grew tobacco for the inaugural PGs." Stogie Guys Review Julius Caesar Robusto - Solid robust for $10, could smoke this just about anytime, don't need to be "in the mood" for it. Smooth. Wrapper: Havana Seed Ecuadorian Binder:Central American Filler: Central American Country: Dominican Republic (Nice Tight Ash) CroMagnon Anthrapology - Nice smoke, great finish, awesome flavors. Slow burner. Fiver. Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: US Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan: Esteli, Condega, and Esteli Opus X LFMF 2009 -One word: Flat. I was excited about this one too, just didn't hold up. Four Kicks from Crown Heads - Great easy, "I'm hanging out on my deck" kinda smoke. Nice flavors and construction. Fiver. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan La Aurora Cameroon Robusto - Awesome cameroon sweetness, burn this one anytime, well-balanced. Box Worthy. Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: NicaraguaFiller: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua (Review from Stogie Guys) Camacho 11/18 Conneticutt - Still my favorite Conn. with coffee. Honduran purr, just a great smoke. Curious if the newer ones smoke as good, as these have a year or two in the humi. Viaje C4 Much better than I remember, age has evened out this smoke, more balance, and you can pick up subtle flavors of earth and a touch of cocoa. EloGio Serie Habano & LSV Corona Extra -Great smoke! Box worthy, Nice mild flavors, sweet, touch of spice, mello, loved it. VIaje TNT 2011 - Good start, mild flavors, earthy, smooth. Second half it fell apart, couldn't keep it lit and flavors got "blah". Wrapper : Sun Grown Corojo Filler : Nicaraguan Binder : Nicaraguan Tim's List Gurkha The Beauty and The Beast - The Gurkha Beauty and Beast are separate blends that both measure in at 6.5 x 58. I began with the milder of the two. The Beauty sports an Ecuadorian Shade Grown Wrapper, Dominican Binder, and Nicaraguan Filler. Burn and draw were good. The cigar was mild/medium in strength and body with some of that typical sweetness I often associate with this wrapper. All went well until the last third at which time I found the smoke got bitter and harsh. "The Angler" The Beast is blended with a Aged Costa Rica Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder, and Honduran, Dominican, Colombian fillers. Right off the bat I wasn't impressed with the flavor profile. It had a fair amount of bitterness and the flavors seemed to clash with one another. By the end of the first third, I chucked it. Padron Millennium - Wow what a gift! This twelve year old Padron had one of the most incredible pre-light draw's in recent memory. The stick took the flame easily but seemed to be burning a bit fast. After compensating with less frequent draws I was welcomed with lots of smooth, rich Padron flavors and some underlying floral notes. The last third was where the flavors really came together and the experience approached the "Oasis" level. Viaje Skull & Bones Daisy Cutter - After two years, I was finally able to get my hands on the original Skull & Bones. This 4 x 54 Petit Robusto began with a perfect balance leather, pepper, and oak. During the second half the pepper dissipated but the leather and oak continued and some sweetness crept in. The burn and draw were exceptional and it held an ash right down the band. Worth the wait. "Box Worthy" Litto Gomez Diez 2008 Chisel Puro - This Dominican puro was gifted to me by Ben prior to Episode 20. This 5.5 x 54 Chisel smoked perfectly and presented a nice balance of leather, cedar, and spice. The second third brought some red pepper but it never crossed the line and stayed smooth. There is a reason this one was CA's No. 3 pick for 2008. "The Fiver" Liga Privada Dirty Rat - Sometimes after a rough day you just want to grab something you know will satisfy and relax you. The Liga Privada Dirty Rat has always been one of those sticks for me. This one came from a box released in January 2012 and five months have really smoothed this smoke out. "Box Worthy" on every limited release. NHC Seleccion Limitada Capa Especial - Ben from Nice Tight Ash recently sent us care packages. The smoke I was probably the most excited to try was this one. A limited release made by Pete Johnson for New Havana Cigars in 2011, these quickly gained popularity and sold out. This 6.75 x 42 Lonsdale has the same wrapper as the Tatuaje 7th Capa Especial. I really liked the vitola and think it kicked up the spice and strength compared to the 7th (Corona). The good news is these will be re-released in the near future. "The Fiver" Emilio AF-1 Robusto - Blended by AJ Fernandez of San Lotano, this 5 x 50 Robusto has a Mexican San Andreas Wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. The AF-1 is rich flavored, the burn was sharp, and draw great. I enjoyed the flavor profile more than the AF-2 and would certsinly revisit. It is a solid smoke and if you enjoy a good San Andrea's Maduro, I recommend grabbing a "Fiver" to try. Lou Rodriguez Maduro Reserve Bom Bom - The Bom Bom is a 4 3/4 x 42 Petit Corona comprised of a Nicaraguan binder and filler with a Mexican San Andres wrapper. It had the most incredible rich pre-light aroma of earth, chocolate, and coffee that just made me salivate. The flavor profile matched the pre-light aroma with lots of earth, dark chocolate, leather, and spice. This little powerhouse was full strength and bodied. Burn and draw were A+. A definite "Fiver", possibly "Box Worthy" considering it has great aging potential. EloGio Serie Habano & LSV Corona Extra - Ben Lee of Nice Tight Ash had sent over a few sticks to try. Two cigars were from a company I had never heard of. EloGio is based in Esteli, Nicaragua and produces Nicaraguan Puros. I smoked the Corona Extra (6 x 42) of the Serie Habano and LSV. Both cigars were fantastic but I really enjoyed the Serie Habano. Toasty and nutty on the first half with more cedar and spice on the second. Smooth and balanced. A beautiful mild/medium bodied smoke that paired perfectly with my AM coffee. Ben stated the flavor profile reminded him of toasted marshmallows which I cannot argue with. Without a doubt "Box Worthy". My box was delivered on Wednesday. Viaje Exclusivo Tower Cigars 45th Anniversary - Also gifted to me by Ben Lee of Nice Tight Ash. The Viaje Exclusivo Tower Cigars 45th was released in the Spring of last year. A Nicaraguan puro, this Robusto was a fantastic example of what Andre Farkes is capable of! The smoke was very smooth and balanced. Flavors of earth, chocolate, dried fruit and a hint of pepper were present. Not one flavor dominated and this made it difficult to pull each one out since they were so well balanced. All I know is I enjoyed this smoke immensely. No doubt "Box Worthy" but unfortunately they are long gone. Arturo Fuente Short Story - Gifted to us by Alex(mwlabel on BOTL.org). Classic smoke + old yellow cello = WIN Thanks Alex! "Box Worthy" Curivari El Gran Rey Belicosos - Cuban Criollo and Corojo seed grown in Nicaragua. Medium body and strength. This smok started a little flat for me but the flavors entered slowly with the last third being the most flavorfull and enjoyable. Flavors of cedar, spice, and some honey sweetness. "The Angler" Tatuaje Mexican Experiment Toro - This is the NE Blend which is a 6 x 52 Toro. The specific blend is unknown. I could not pick out all the flavors on the one stick I have tried but there were hints of cocoa, wood, and spice. The burn was a bit fast and draw a bit looser than I prefer but it did not hinder the experience. I am holding on a rating until I smoke more but it is at least a "Fiver". I enjoyed the hell out of this smoke. Contest Winner: J. Grotto Reserva Corona Gorda Fiver Paul D. of Boston, MA E.P. Carillo Dark Ritual, Bourbon, and Metasploit Contest Winner: Paul & Stogie Santa's Most Versatile Cigars Peter D. (aka @SharingSmoke) RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance EC XVIII Charity

Bob and Dale are joined by Professor Doug Fiore, a regular columnist on cigarmedia.tv. The three cigar aficionados have an entertaining and informative discussion about their ten favorite cigars of 2011. The Cigar of the Week, The La Palina El Diario, receives outstanding reviews from Bob, Dale and Doug. The cigar featured in the What's My Band segment of the show, the AJ Fernandez Fresh Rolled, was provided by listener Jay Ledou. Tim Banic is this month's winner of a silver Palio. 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 - La Palina El Diario The La Palina El Diario Robusto was #20 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. The El Diario was released at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show and there are 5 sizes within the line, with a line extension due out in the Fall of 2012. Country of origin: Honduras; Factory: Raices Cubana; Wrapper: Honduran Corojo ‘99 Rosado; Binder: Honduran Criollo ‘98 (x2); Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 and Criollo ‘98. •Churchill, 7 x 50 - $226/$11.30 (MSRP) •Torpedo, 6.125 x 52 - $227/$11.35 •Gordo, 6 x 58 - $231/$11.55 •Toro, 6 x 50 - $200/$10 •Robusto, 5 x 52 - $196/$9.80 2011 DOGWATCH CIGAR RADIO FAVORITES (in no particular order) Dale’s Top 10 Favorites from 2011 Shows NHC Tatuaje Capa Especiale Maduro AJ Fernandez Puro Authentico Lou Rodriguez Edicion Premier Bom Bom 22 Degrees N/83 Degrees W by J. Fuego Monte Pascoal Minutos San Lotano Oval Pyramid Emillio AF1 Robusto Illusione H1 Maduro Esencia Lancero/Petite Corona Torano Vault Liga-A008 Toro Honorable Mentions: La Casita Criollo, Undercrown, Buena Vista Limitada Reserva Doug’s Favorites from 2011 Lou Rodriguez Connecticut Corona Padron Family Reserve No. 85 Maduro CAO OSA La Casita Criollo Casa Magna Domus Magnus Undercrown by Drew Estate Quesada Oktoberfest Buena Vista Limitada Reserva Viaje Late Harvest EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Bob’s Favorites from 2011 San Lotano Oval Robusto from AJ Fernandez This cigar was #2 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011 and was also included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition. AJ’s methods are the result of three generations of tobacco mastery. Raised in Cuba and steeped in the rich tradition of the Fernandez cigar legacy, AJ Fernandez now produces unparalleled, hand-rolled product in Esteli, Nicaragua. The day-to-day operations at Tabacalera Fernandez are managed under the watchful eye of AJ himself. This cigar is produced in a highly unique oval shape. Wrapper: Brazil Habano 2000 Wrapper (4+ years); Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua / Honduras + AJ Fernandez Secret Filler. 6 Sizes: Petite Robusto – 4.5 x 54; Corona – 5 x 44; Robusto – 5.5 x 54; Toro – 6 x 54; Gordo – 6.5 x 60; Pyramid – 6.5 x 54. Elogio LSV Corona Extra A Nicaraguan Puro, this cigar was introduced in a very limited production due to the availability of its sungrown Oscuro wrapper. Grown by Carlos and his uncle, Armando Robaina, in a small farm in Somoto. Elogio’s web site says that this lush wrapper receives the highest attention in a detailed fermentation process that Carlos Pereda performs personally. The Corona Extra is said to be the most powerful of the series. (The Elogio Serie Habano Churchill was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition.) Wrapper: Nicaraguan sungrown Oscuro; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 52; Torpedo – 6 1/8 x 52; Robusto – 5 x 50; Corona Extra 6 x 42; Petite Corona 5 x 32. Monte Pascoal Robusto Monte Pascoal was a winner of Cigar Journal’s 2011 award for Best Brand Brazil. A Brazilian Puro, this cigar is produced in Cruz das Almas - Bahia, Brazil by Tabacos Mata Fina. The beautiful Monte Pascoal® Logo was hand drawn by an illustrator. The Logo is a representation of different elements relating to the discovery of Brazil in 1500 by Pedro Alvares Cabral. Translated into English, Monte Pascoal® means Easter Mountain. Monte Pascoal® (Easter Mountain) was the first piece of land sighted by Cabral upon his arrival to the new land. The date was Wednesday, April 22nd during the week of Easter. Wrapper: Brazil Mata Fina; Binder: Brazil Mata Fina; Filler: Brazil Mata Fina and Mata Norte (All of the cigars in the Monte Pascoal line are blended with these two tobaccos, in different proportions. 6 Sizes: Minutos – 4 3/8 x 42; Petit Robusto – 4 x 50; Robusto – 4 7/8 x 50; Corona – 5 5/8 x 42; Belicoso – 5 ½ x 52; Double Corona – 7 5/8 x 49. Joya de Nicaragua Antańo Dark Corojo Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. is located in Esteli, Nicaragua. According to its web site, the JdN factory was established in 1968, and was the very first Nicaraguan cigar factory. The JdN Antano Dark Corojo is a Nicaraguan Puro. According to Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Master Maker of Joya de Nicaragua, “A decade ago we created the much-heralded Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970 to share the unbridled richness of our Nicaraguan tobaccos with the world. For us, Antaño represents the toil of our people, the fruit of our beloved fields and ultimately, it is a reflection of our souls. We have labored nearly ten years to create the Antaño Dark Corojo, never before has there been a puro so creamy, rich and smooth, yet simultaneously so enthrallingly robust at its core. I promise you, this is a smoke you will remember…” Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Peligroso – 5 x 44; Azarosa – 4 ½ x 52; El Martillo – 5 ½ x 54; La Pesadilla – 4 ¾ x 60; Poderoso – 6 x 54. Cain Daytona 550 The Cain Daytona 550 was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition. Cain Daytona is a Nicaraguan Puro made entirely of Cuban-seed, long-leaf ligeros from the Jalapa Valley. The Cain Daytona is the fourth release from Oliva and Studio Tobac’s “Strait Ligero” Cain line. The Cain Daytona 654 Torpedo was #4 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. (The Cain Daytona Lancero was the winner Cigar Journal’s 2011 award for Best Cigar Nicaragua.) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano; Binder: Nicaraguan Habano; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: 646 – 6 x 46; 660 – 6 x 60; No. 4 – 5 x 43; 550 – 5 x 50; 654T – 6 x 54. Cain F The Cain F Habano/Sun Grown 550 was #17 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. Made in Nicaragua, Cain F is a Nicaraguan Puro made entirely of Cuban-seed, long-leaf ligeros from the Jalapa Valley. The Cain F is the third release from Oliva and Studio Tobac’s “Strait Ligero” Cain line. The filler consists of 3 of the richest, most distinct Nicaraguan Ligero tobaccos the world has to offer, including 32% from Esteli and 25% each from Condega and Jalapa. Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 7 Sizes: 550 – 5 ¾ x 50; 550 Tubos – 5 x 50; 654 Torpedo – 6 x 54; 660 – 6 x 60; Lancero Tubos – 7 x 38; Nub 460 – 4 x 60; Nub 464 T – 4 x 64. Esencia Robusto Esencia cigars are Nicaraguan Puros made in Honduras by Brother of the Leaf, LLC. Each has been crafted in an old world Havana style using a traditional blend of Criollo and Corojo leaf of only the highest quality. Production of the Esencia is limited to the availability of the very best in raw materials. Wrapper: Nicaragua; Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaragua. 5 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 47; Corona Gorda – 5 5/8 x 46; Belicoso - 5 ½ x 52; Petit Corona – 5 1/8 x 42; Robusto – 4 7/8 x 50. Perdomo Patriarch Maduro Created by Nick Perdomo Jr. to honor his father, Perdomo Patriarch is available in an Ecuadorian Connecticut, a Cuban-seed Corojo or a triple fermented Maduro wrapper. The filler consists of aged, long-leaf tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s three growing regions - Esteli, Jalapa, and Condega. Wrapper: Connecticut (Ecuador), Corojo (Nicaragua) or Maduro (Nicaragua); Binder: Nicaragua; Filler: Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa and Condega valleys. 6 Sizes: Churchill – 7 x 48; Corona Extra – 5 5/8 x 46; Lonsdale – 6.5 x 42; Robusto – 5 x 50; Epicure – 6 x 50; Torpedo – 6 1/2 x 54. Cao OSA Sol Lot 50 Made in Honduras, this cigar was #13 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. (The CAO OSA Sol Lot 54 was included in the list of “60 Cigars That You Should Try” in CJ’s winter edition.) OSA is an acronym for the region of Honduras where the blend of tobaccos for this cigar comes from - the Olancho, San Agustin valley. The wrapper is a sun-grown leaf -hence the name OSA Sol. Wrapper: Honduras Olancho San Agustin; Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf; Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras. 3 Sizes: Lot 50 – 5 x 50; Lot 54 – 6 x 54; Lot 58 – 6 ½ x 58. Torano Master Made in Nicaragua, this blend was developed by Charlie Toraño, at the helm of a fourth generation family cigar company, and Felipe Sosa, one of the world's finest master cigar rollers. The Torano Master was #3 in Cigar Journal’s top 25 of 2011. Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano; Binder: Nicaragua (Esteli); Filler: Nicaragua (Esteli & Jalapa). 4 Sizes: Robusto – 5 x 50; BFC – 6 x 60; Torpedo – 6 ¼ x 52; Churchill 7 x 50. What else have you been smokin' Professor Doug Fiore? La Reloba Sumatra - 5 X 50 - Made by My Father Cigars with a Nicaraguan Sumatra Wrapper and Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. One of three La Reloba releases, with the others being the Habano and the Mexico. Great value cigar. Viaje Holiday Blend - 5.25 X 54 Torpedo - Nicaraguan Criollo Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. Also available in a 4.25 X 54 Petite Robusto. Not as spicy as previous releases, but a satisfying medium-bodied smoke. Illusione Maduro 88 - 5 X 52 - San Andreas Maduro Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder and Filler. My favorite of the Illusione line What else have you been smokin' Dale? Cain Daytona Robusto - 5” x 50 - Nicaragua puro with a good dose of smooth, flavorful ligero from Jalapa. Esencia Petite Corona - 5.12” x 42 - I can’t decide... the lancero or the petite corona continue to switch places as my favorite vitola in the Esencia line. Fortunately, the pc is available year round! Outstanding “old world” traditional flavors from great Nicaragua tobaccos - savory, spicy and with huge depth. Trinidad Coloniales - 130mm x 44 - This petite corona from Havana is finished with a beautiful wrapper & a pigtail cap. Very subtle and complex flavors, mostly floral with caramel sweetness. Light spice in the middle and more cedar in the last 3rd. Creamy medium bodied smoke with an aroma that invokes the old English library. What's My Band?- This week's unbanded, the AJ Fernandez Fresh Rolled, was provided by Jay Ledou. 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 silver 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. 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The featured 'Cigar of the Week' is the Torano Loyal provided by The Duque Cigar Company of Indiatlantic. Spots are still available on the Cigar Tourism trips to the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, sign up now before all the seats are gone! A few places on the Dominican Republic trip are also still available. There are two contests this month: 1) Enter guest host Craig Schneider's Esencia Contest by sending in your review or "experience" of smoking an Esencia cigar to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. (Be sure to type "Esencia" on the subject line.) On Craig's next appearance on DogWatch (Show #348 recorded on October 14th), he will be awarding some cigars from his personal humidor for the best submission (as he judges it). 2) You can also enter October's Palio Cutter 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.) September's winner of a Palio cutter is Dan Lawson. To see the September pictures, click on the Contest icon on the www.cigarmedia.tv home page. The 'What's My Band?' cigar is the Nestor Miranda Special Selection provided by Liz. 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 - Torano Loyal. "Our new brand Loyal is dedicated to my father's long standing commitment to provide exceptional quality cigars without breaking the bank. To him cigars were never a far reaching luxury, but one of life's simple pleasures", said Charlie Torano, President, Torano Family Cigars. Loyal will be available in a 5x56 Robusto, a 6 1/8 x52 Torpedo, a 7x47 Churchill, and a 6x60 BFC, all with an MSRP between $4.95-$5.50. Displayed in attractive 21 count boxes, the Loyal blend features fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, combined with a Nicaraguan binder and dressed in an oily Ecuadorian Sumatra seed wrapper. Loyal is a solid, medium bodied smoke, that intrigues the palate with a spicy, peppery start and then transitions to a variety of rich flavours with notes of coffee and brown sugar. We Get Mail: DC, a regular in the chat room writes: Hi Bob and Dale I put this up on BOTL forums but thought I would email you and see if you had any insight on the matter. About 2 weeks ago now my dad and I took a trip up to Rockford IL. (Actually he took the trip I just rode along because I knew that the Tinder Box was up by where he was going and we don't have a B&M where I live.) We had a good time and while checking out of said store I picked up a tin of 4 Don Lino Africa Kuros cigars. I always thought the tin was neat and wanted to try the cigar. Well after 2 now all I can say is the things keep falling apart in my mouth. I took a very shallow cut with my Palio on the 1st and the thing practically disintegrated. On the second I used a wedge cutter (a V cut) reckoning that by taking less of the cap the stick my hold up better. It held up, but I was still taking peelings of the wrapper out of my mouth. Are these just bad cigars or is it me? The tin was like 10-14 bucks so I am not exactly thrilled about not getting to smoke the cigars I purchased because they are falling to pieces...literally. I gave 1 away to a friendly mooch at work, so that leaves me with 1 remaining Kuro and I am leaving in the humidor for a minimum of 2 months to see if some time settling out of its tin may help. As for Don Lino? My bad luck with small cigars continues and I think I will stick to the J. Fuego Origin originals.. 1 more cigar in a bigger better style. What else have you been smokin' Dale? Pedro Martin Corojo Robusto - Another Nicaraguan Puro that I just had the pleasure of smoking last Saturday. Thanks to Kris (one of Longmont’s officers in blue) for sharing this with me while we watched the Packers beat the Broncos. Maria Martin left her position as Camacho National Sales Manager & has successfully run Martin Family Cigars in honor of her father, and has so far produced 3 lines of cigars (Gold, Ruby & Corojo) that were blended by Perdo before his passing last year. Wrapped in a Corojo leaf that’s light natural colored, the binder & filler tobaccos of the Corojo line are all Corojo variety as well, lending a full bodied, full flavor character to the line. Leather, cedar and spice are the core flavors. I find some light sweetness in the middle of the cigar. Kris also gets a buttery flavor, the reason he buys these cigars. Very well made with a great draw, this cigar should be sampled by all experienced smokers! J Fuego 777 Maduro Robusto - This line of Nicaraguan Puros from Jesus Fuego’s Tabacos S.A. company is one of those go-to dependable cigars that can be counted on for deep flavor, good construction and a good experience every time. The filler is ⅓ Criollo and ⅔ Corojo, the binder is Corojo and the wrapper is a dark maduro Criollo. The Fuego website says this cigar is bold & spicy, and they do not lie! Add to that the earthiness and light citrus tones, and you’ll find these in my humidor all the time. What else have you been smokin' Bob? A. Fernandez Signature Series from Cigars International - Ok, I admit that I am a fan of AJ Fernandez cigars. This one was picked up by Executive Producer Liz as a sample pack of four sizes sizes, in the A. Fernandez Flight Sampler that provides you with three each of the Robusto (5x50), Toro (6x50), Torpedo (6x52) and the Churchill (7x48). I have only tried the Robusto and Toro so far (like I said, Liz got this sampler so i am dependent on her generosity) and like both. At $30 for the pack a great value and some amazing cigars. Slightly milder than some of the others such as diesel and man o war but very flavorful, leather, roasted grains and slight sweet spice. J Fuego Originals Gran Reserva Corojo No. 1 and Sangre de Toro - Some new blends in the popular paper bagged sizes of approximatley 5x44. SdT has a Colorado wrapper and produces pleasant notes of leather and rich oak with a slight pepper spice. This is like a concentrated larger version. The Gran Reserva is of course a Corojo wrapper with Nicaraguan, Honduran and Costa Rican tobaccos on the inside. Notes of woody coffee and a sweet pepper is a great combination. What's My Band? - The Nestor Miranda Special Selection provided by Liz. Palio Cutter Contest: The September winner of a silver Palio cutter is Dan Lawson from Louisana. For October's contest, we are looking for photos of you and your friends enjoying cigars. Send your entry to theshow@cigarmedia.tv. Please include your mailing address with your entry and type "Palio" on the subject line. 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. 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The Cigar of the Week is the Illusione Cuchillos Cubana ~47~. The Cuchillos Cubana is a mixed filler blend of 60% medium and 40% long filler tobaccos. They are handmade, use a premium quality Grade A wrapper and are Nicaraguan Puros! Available in cardboard 5 packs at about $18, this is a great value premium cigar. The ~47~ is a classic Churchill vitola, 3 other sizes are available in the line. Joe Fuller joins us to discuss some changes in the DogWatch Cigar Club. We enjoy a herfline review by Bill Featherton of the El Primer Mundo! Bob & Dale struggle to define the recognition of nicotine in cigars. Is there a taste? Do we really just "feel" the nicotine? How do you keep track of your cigars? We discuss old & new methods of keeping your cigar reviews, humidor inventory and wish lists! What's My Band? Bob smokes a San Cristobal Clasico, Dale smokes a Gurkha Ancient Warrior. On the Dark Side - H. Upmann Magnum 48 Edicion Limitada 2009. A short segment of What Else we've been smokin' - CAO Gold, Jameson Red Label, La Tradicion. This week's winner of the one year subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal is Steve Washburn. Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.