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Unveiling the New Stuff (cont.)
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 |  | LA PALINA ALISON | Country:
Bahamas | Manufacturer:
La Palina Cigar Company | Size:
6 x 52 | Filler:
Hon, Nic | Binder:
CR | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | Overall, a smokable stick that was decent with food but totally lost when paired with whisky. Too weak for me.
85 very good | | Panelist #2 | Enjoyed outside with a black cup of joe. This is a medium-bodied stick that you can give an hour of attention to.
92 excellent | | Panelist #3 | I would buy these cigars again if the price point was right. It hit mostly good notes and deserved my attention.
93 excellent |
 |  | PERDOMO-2 Epicure | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Tabacalera Perdomo | Size:
5 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | A nice consistent draw and enjoyable flavors. This was a great cigar that was worth smoking and contemplating.
95 excellent | | Panelist #2 | The construction was top-notch, and the flavor profile was interesting enough that I would buy these again.
96 superior | | Panelist #3 | I would definitely smoke this again and recommend to others. Paired nice with a peated Scotch or Maker's Mark.
91 excellent |
 |  | SUBLIMES Robusto | Country:
USA | Manufacturer:
Superior Cigars USA, Inc. | Size:
4 3/4 x 50 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Panelist #1 | I would give high marks to this cigar for construction and flavor. Would definitely seek these out to keep in my humidor.
95 excellent | | Panelist #2 | One sample paired well with a Bourbon on the rocks, the other I enjoyed with some red wine. Would buy these.
92 excellent | | Panelist #3 | I like these. It was an overall enjoyable smoking experience. I would buy this as long as the price point was good.
92 excellent |
 |  | LOS BLANCOS NINE Torpedo | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Los Blancos Cigar Company | Size:
6 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | As long as these weren't too expensive, I would definitely smoke these again. A nice evening cigar.
93 excellent | | Panelist #2 | This is what I like in an afternoon or lunch cigar-not too strong, but having a nice mix of flavors. Buy this one.
93 excellent | | Panelist #3 | A good cigar that would appeal to veteran smokers and newbies as well. It would pair well with an espresso.
89 very good |
 | | CAMACHO LIBERTY 2009 11/18 Perfecto | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
Camacho Cigar Company | Size:
6 x 56 | Filler:
Hon | Binder:
Hon | Wrapper:
Hon | | Panelist #1 | A great full-bodied smoke that matched a quality construction with a well-balanced flavor profile. Recommend!
94 excellent | | Panelist #2 | This was an enjoyable smoke all the way through with a delicious flavor profile that overcame some uneven burning.
91 excellent | | Panelist #3 | A well-balanced flavor profile with lots of smoke. I would definitely smoke again as long as the price point was right!
96 superior |
 |  | JOYA DE NICARAGUA CELEBRACIÓN Toro | Country:
Nic | Manufacturer:
Joya de Nicaragua | Size:
6 x 50 | Filler:
Nic | Binder:
Nic | Wrapper:
Nic | | Panelist #1 | This had a little aftertaste that let you know you were smoking a cigar. I like this kind of cigar. A good golf course smoke.
93 excellent | | Panelist #2 | A good everyday cigar. While it lacks in amount of flavor, it's strength is its burn, strong ash, and consistency.
88 very good | | Panelist #3 | Overall, this was just an average cigar. I wouldn't pay a lot for it, but I wouldn't turn it down either.
85 good |
 | | GRAN HABANO AZTECA Aguilas | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas | Size:
5 1/2 x 52 | Filler:
Nic, Panama | Binder:
Mex | Wrapper:
Mex | | Panelist #1 | This is a bold, flavorful cigar. It may be too much for the newbie, but will be a favorite among everyone else.
95 excellent | | Panelist #2 | I would definitely buy these again. This cigar refuses to be ignored. The smoke is powerful, but the flavor is sweet.
93 excellent | | Panelist #3 | This was an enjoyable cigar that I paired with a Guinness on the first cold evening of the Fall. Can't beat it.
91 excellent |
 | | VOGEL VERDE Robusto | Country:
Costa Rica | Manufacturer:
Tabacos de la Cordillera | Size:
5 x 50 | Filler:
CR | Binder:
CR | Wrapper:
CR | | Panelist #1 | As it was not a strong cigar, it makes a good morning smoke. But if you smoke this after five, pair with a strong whisky.
87 very good | | Panelist #2 | I am not a fan of light smokes, but this wasn't a terrible experience. It's a good cigar for the new smoker.
88 very good | | Panelist #3 | I paired one cigar sample with a Miller Light (it was all I had in the fridge), and it actually was a nice experience.
91 excellent |
 | | OLIVEROS KING HAVANO Monarch Maduro Fuerte | Country:
Nicaragua | Manufacturer:
Oliveros Cigars | Size:
6 x 54 | Filler:
Nicaragua | Binder:
Nicaragua | Wrapper:
Nicaragua | | Panelist #1 | You could pair this cigar with almost anything and not go wrong. Just sit back and savor the moment.
92 excellent | | Panelist #2 | I gave this a low-end recommend because the aesthetics and construction were good and at least 1/3 tasted fine.
86 very good | | Panelist #3 | Would pair well with a frozen margarita, something with citrus. Despite construction problems, a decent cigar.
89 very good |
 | | H. UPMANN EDICIÓN LIMITADA 2009 Magnum 48 | Country:
Cuba | Manufacturer:
Habanos, S.A. | Size:
4 3/8 x 48 | Filler:
Cuba | Binder:
Cuba | Wrapper:
Cuba | | Panelist #1 | Despite some construction issues and the barely-existent flavor profile, it wasn't without it's charm. I'd smoke again.
86 very good | | Panelist #2 | A quality cigar that I would purchase. It was a nice morning cigar-light, but had flavors to keep it interesting.
91 excellent | | Panelist #3 | An odd combination of power and light smokes. This might make a nice cigar to have while your hands are busy at work.
91 excellent |
 |  | Tatiana Cognac Classic | Country:
DR | Manufacturer:
Miami Cigar & Company | Size:
6 x 44 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Indon | |
Comments: |
Miami Cigar & Company's Tatiana flavored cigars offer among the most extensive selection one can find: four different (mostly small) sizes, and 14 different flavors, ranging from honey, cinnamon, and cherry to more mature tastes such as rum and coffee and even a trio of sophisticated blends reminiscent of decadent cocktails. But despite it all, Tatiana never had a classic Cognac offering. Until now, that is. Available in Tatiana's largest but slender "Classic" size (as well as the 5 x 38 La Vita shape), Tatiana Cognac is a hand-made, long fill cigar with a sweet tip-a medium-bodied, sweet treat for when the mood strikes.
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 | | EL INCOMPARABLE Robustos | Country:
Honduras | Manufacturer:
Texas Cigar Brothers | Size:
4 1/2 x 50 | Filler:
DR | Binder:
DR | Wrapper:
Ecu | | Comments: |
Here's a blast from the past: about 5,000 of these 1990s cigar boom-era Honduran premium handmades have been aging over a decade since the line disappeared from store shelves in 1998. Created by the Marty family in Honduras, the cigars were perhaps the finest (and costliest) infused cigar of the day-imbued with 21-year-old Glenfarclas Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. The cigars, wrapped in cedar and sealed in individual aluminum tubes, are as tasty as ever. Texas Cigar Brothers (www.texascigarbrothers.com) snatched up the remaining inventory from the small boutique factory in Honduras that produces their own cigars. Get some while you can!
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SMOKE - Summer, 2010
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