Tatuajes:
You guys already know of my love for these babies (read the praise in the October archives). They’re full-bodied, smooth, rich, and complex. They deliver loads of flavor with every puff.
San Cristobal:
New to the market, these dark and peppery cigars are rolled for Ashton by “Don” Pepin – the man behind the Tatuajes. They have a very distinct black pepper flavor. But they’re not overpoweringly strong, nor harsh. Even my cohort in crime, Mikey-Mobb-Zeeno, loves these sticks – and he’s a self proclaimed “Nancy-boy cigar smoker”!
Cabaiguan:
These new cigars are a treat. Medium bodied, medium strength, but full on flavor and good times! These use Nicaraguan interior tobaccos and an Ecuadorian Shade-grown wrapper to bring it down a notch. They have a great smell right out of the box, and they come with a tangy/mineral-esc flavor reminiscent of a damn good Cuban. Definitely try one of these.
Oliva Serie V:
In the last 6 months or so Oliva has completely given their brand a face-lift. Still, though, none of their cigars blew me away. This has changed with the release of their Serie V. I had heard the hype from their rep, and even seen the lofty 94 rating in the latest Cigar Aficionado. I smoked one of the large perfectos, and then a double robusto, and I can say that this cigar does deliver! It has that nice spicy, Nicaraguan puro taste. It’s relatively smooth and has a robust, complex flavor.
Padron Anniversaries and 1926’s:
Let’s not forget these old-school classics. And in the next few months we should see the new Padron 80th. Granted they’ll be harder to find than Jimmy Hoffa, and they’ll be more expensive than spending 8 hours with a hooker in Vegas, but hey – I’m sure they’ll be great!
And for my sports take of the week: MU: 38 – KU: 31. Go Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!
This will be the Border War of them all!
Ciao Turds...
1 comment:
You left out the Illusione, Dix! John Brown loves the Illusione. I think he was smoking one when he did the Beat Down in O-Town.
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