Toast of the Week (9/21/10)
The first few weeks of September is a fun time, as all the cigars introduced at IPCPR start making their way on the shelves of local B&M stores. I know we’re excited to get a first taste of the La Traviata Maduro and the AVO Heritage this week, as JJ is stopping by Buckhead Cigar [...]
Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Celebracion
Our reviewer today is TriMarkC, a frequent contributor and “Ward B” member over at CigarWorld. He is a relatively new cigar smoker, starting in 2005-2006 (with Drew Estate Kuba Kuba’s). He has progressed to mild-bodied cigars (like CAO Gold Vintage), and mild-medium cigars (like Perdomo Reserve, 10th Anniversary Champagne) and then to medium cigars (like [...]
Coffee Review: Sumatra Aceh Organic, Fratello Coffee Roasters
Company: Fratello Coffee Roasters Bean Origin or Blend: Sumatra Aceh Organic Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $30.75/2lbs. (Here) Background: Sumatra Aceh is apparently a popular variety of coffee, even though I’d never heard of it before Russ from Fratello sent me a bag for review. Do a quick google [...]
Press Release: New Cigar, Nestor Miranda Collection 1989
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “The Nestor Miranda Collection Introduces 1989” Miami, FL…29 Apr…Honouring Miami Cigar & Company’s founding in 1989, the Nestor Miranda Collection presents, 1989. A beautifully blended combination of Nicaraguan tobaccos, the cigar was blended and is being manufactured by My Father Cigar Corp. It was inspired by Nestor Miranda who described to Pepin [...]
Boutique Wednesday Cigar Review: E. P. Carrillo Edicion Inaugural 2009
Size: Robusto, 53/8×52 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (3 year old) Binder: Double, Nicaraguan and Dominican (5 year old) Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican (2-3 years old) Strength: Medium Grade: 9.3 Price: Box of 10, $130 As we work through the first couple months of 2010, it’s hard not to look back at all the excellent releases of [...]
