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Peaceful Pursuits (cont.)
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 |  | JOYA DE HAVANA Figurado #1 | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Crown David Cigars | Size:
6 1/2 x 54 | Filler:
Hon/Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This cigar comes at you full throttle and is most surely not for the faint of heart. Watch it.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | Try this one with a cup of Blue Mountain coffee. It's a worthwhile experience, no doubt.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | This is a great stick to chill and lean back with, and enjoy a good book and a glass of tawny port.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | I'd recommend this to my friends who are experienced smokers. A fine cigar with lots to offer them.
9.0 VERY GOOD |
 |  | BLACK PEARL MORADO Torpedo | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
La Perla Habana | Size:
6 1/4 x 52 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Cam | | Panelist #1 | If you're looking for something to celebrate the birth of a friend's baby, this is the one to pick.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | This is a good cigar to have in the afternoon. It'll keep you interested without trying to take you over.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | The cigars that I tend to really enjoy are usually more on the sweet side than this one ended up.
8.8 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | This is a nice stick that you can give someone who has just started smoking. It'll be interesting.
8.8 VERY GOOD |
 |  | G.A.R Gran Consul | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
G.A.R Cigars | Size:
4 3/4 x 60 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Ecu | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This cigar is well constructed for a fat boy. The aroma fills the room as smoke lifts in the air.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | This is a stick that's just about perfect for an early evening walk around the neighborhood.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | A surprisingly good, large ring gauge stick that's a solid smoke for the end of a good hike.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | For me, this cigar was made to be enjoyed with my morning cup of black coffee-it just feels right.
9.0 VERY GOOD |
 | | PAUL GARMIRIAN SOIREE Belicoso | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
PG Cigars | Size:
6 1/4 x 52 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This is possibly the safest cigar to give as a gift during the holiday season. Pleasing and easy to love.
8.9 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #2 | I found this cigar to be a great after-lunch smoke, complimenting a good pub burger and a pint.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | The aroma was soft and intriguing and the aftertaste reminded you what a good smoke this one was.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #4 | Consistency was the key to this cigar, one that you can really count on to enjoy time and again.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 |  | NESTOR MIRANDA SPECIAL SELECTION Coffee Break | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Miami Cigar & Co. | Size:
4 1/2 x 50 | Filler:
DR/Hon/Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | No need to put this one on the market. I'll buy all you got. Excellent draw with a slow burn.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | This cigar was fantastic! Vibrant flavors of roasted coffee and nutty tones. Get some whiskey and chill!
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | This is one stick that paired quite well with a proper pour of Dewar's 12. Dig in and enjoy.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Looks can be deceiving. This is one fine example of cigar art. Almost a shame to smoke it.
9.2 EXCELLENT |
 | | CASA MAGNA COLORADO Robusto | Country:
NIC | Manufacturer:
SAG | Size:
5 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | I wish I could smoke this with a six-pack of chocolate stout every night out on the stoop.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | The flavor profile of this cigar was pleasing and I wound up smoking it until I could no longer hold it.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | I almost felt like this cigar was made for me. I can imagine pairing this with a stout or porter.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | An excellent evening cigar that goes best with a strong single malt. Watch your fingers!
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 | | HOFFMAN HOUSE Lonsdale | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Iwan Ries | Size:
6 5/8 x 44 | Filler:
Nic/Peru | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | I matched this one up with a Rowan's Creek Manhattan to create my own little slice of heaven.
9.4 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | This is a must-have smoke. A classic symphony of pleasure for each one of your five senses.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | This is a cigar that can be enjoyed anytime of the day with anything from water to vodka.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | This is one cigar I would be surely proud to share with my friends after a fine meal. Great stuff.
9.1 EXCELLENT |
 | | CUBAN CRAFTERS MEDINA 1959 Churchill | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Cuban Crafters | Size:
7 x 50 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This nice stick got better as it slowly melted away. Smoke it on a college football Saturday.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A Yuengling beer and a couple of these cigars will hit the spot on almost any occasion imaginable.
9.0 VERY GOOD | | Panelist #3 | Consistent and enjoyable throughout, I'd definitely recommend this to my smoking buddies.
9.2 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | This is a great smoke to kick back with. Grab your whiskey of choice, relax, and slide away.
9.3 EXCELLENT |
 | | MONTECRISTO No. 3 | Country:
Cuba | Manufacturer:
Habanos S.A. | Size:
5 5/8 x 42 | Filler:
Cuba | Binder:
Cuba | Wrapper:
Cuba | | Panelist #1 | This one goes amazingly well with a glass of whiskey-and-ginger-ale with a bit of ice for a fine time.
9.3 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #2 | A good cigar, no doubt about it. I think that both knowledgeable smokers and novices will like it.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #3 | This is one cigar that I can highly recommend to my friends, hands down. A quality medium smoke.
9.1 EXCELLENT | | Panelist #4 | Though this was a good smoke, I like my cigars to have a little more punch than this one did.
8.8 VERY GOOD |
 | | CUGINE Torpedo | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Arganese Cigars | Size:
6 7/8 x 50 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
Hon | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | 9.0 VERY GOOD
I like my cigars more on the full-bodied side, but I'd recommend this to someone just starting out. | | Panelist #2 | 9.0 VERY GOOD
This was a fine mild cigar. I found that it goes best with a quality Belgian wheat beer for a treat. | | Panelist #3 | 9.1 EXCELLENT
This is by no means a stick to knock you over, and I think that it's a welcome change of pace. | | Panelist #4 | 8.8 VERY GOOD
Mild cigars usually aren't my thing, but this was a pleasant experience none the less. |
 |  | NAT CICCO'S Robusto Rejects Candela | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Zander-Greg Cigars | Size:
5 1/2 x 46 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
DR | | Comments: |
Candela wrappers aren't terribly common anymore; they haven't been since the 1970s. But that said, this was something really interesting to smoke. It's constructed rather well, performing more like a hand-rolled cigar rather than an average machine-made one, especially for the money. The draw didn't disappoint, and the burn was even all the way down. But how does it taste? First off, it's something different from the start. While candela can have a harsh, grassy, immature edge, this was mild and soft on the palate, as opposed to an outright punch. If you've got some golf to play before the snow sets in (or if you're lucky enough to be closer to the equator this winter), pick up a few of these often overlooked bad boys.
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 | | TATIANA MOCHA Stobona | Country:
Hon | Manufacturer:
Miami Cigar & Co. | Size:
5 x 58 | Filler:
Hon/Mex/Nic | Binder:
Hon | Wrapper:
Ecuador | | Panelist #1 | 1C
1R | | Comments: |
This is one smooth, oily, moist, and very dark cigar with a pre-light aroma this is quite possibly second to none-even the non-smokers in the office love the way the Tatiana smells. Though soft, this well rolled and lovely box-pressed stick manages to have some serious heft in hand. Once it's lit, you're regaled with strong mocha (no surprise there), chocolate, coffee, and hints of vanilla, which stay consistent and never overpower the bold tobacco tastes that make this several cuts above your average flavored cigar; in fact, it's safe to say this is a top quality cigar even without the flavors. For a flavorful treat, try this one with a Remy Martin-and-green-tea mix. Sounds odd, but it's worth it.
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SMOKE - Winter, 2008/2009
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