Monthly Archives: February 2012

Diamond Crown Robusto No. 3

Today is Leap Day. An extra day. Some folks could care less, but for me, it’s an extra day to do a review, so I’m happy about it. My 365 day project got an extra day! Anyway, I hope you … Continue reading

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Fonseca 8-9-8

Probably one of the most classic cigar sizes is the 8-9-8. It refers to how the cigars are able to fit in the cigar box; 8 cigars on the bottom, 9 cigars in the middle, then 8 cigars on top … Continue reading

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Henry Clay Toro

Most people love jokes, and I’m one of those people. But I can never remember the long ones, only the quick ones, and the ones you tell in third grade. Like, why does a cow wear bells…because their horns don’t … Continue reading

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My Father No. 2 Belicoso

Today I went through some lighters I have. It’s amazing how many lighters I’ve collected over the years and why I felt the need to continue buying new ones while the old ones still work. I rotate them all so … Continue reading

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Gurkha Cellar Reserve Doble Robusto

I’m usually drawn to cigars for different reasons. Some are because of the packaging, the shape or size. For me, it really depends on the mood I’m in as to what I’m going to smoke. But one thing I know … Continue reading

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Davidoff Short Perfecto

Today’s cigar review is the Davidoff Short Perfecto (5 x 50). It’s an oddly shaped figurado, big in the middle and tapering to almost a point at each end. It’s a beautiful wrapper, almost perfectly made and I was looking … Continue reading

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Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1

Today’s cigar tasting is the Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1 (5 1/2 x 50). It’s a well made cigar with a dark wrapper and pigtail cap. It was a bit hard for me to get this cigar going and pick … Continue reading

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Helix Maduro X550

Today’s smoke is the Helix Maduro X550 (5 x 50). It has been sitting in my humidor for some time and had a nice plume on it, so I figured I would finally light it up. It’s a toothy looking … Continue reading

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La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 5

Even though it’s February, it’s about 50 degrees today on the East Coast. When that happens, it’s time to get on the golf course, or sit outside and enjoy your cigar. It’s a little brisk to just sit out there, … Continue reading

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Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Maduro

Today is President’s Day, most of us have the day off to honor all the Presidents, even Millard Filmore and John Tyler, whose entire cabinet resigned in protest. And here on the east coast we honor them by going on … Continue reading

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