September 17th, 2018

El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême
Size - Hermoso No. 4 (5 inches by 48 ring gauge)
Wrapper - Cuba
Binder - Cuba
Filler - Cuba

Wrapper

The wrapper is a gorgeous Colorado claro (reddish tan) with thin veins. It is a delicate, thin wrapper and silky smooth to the touch. The triple cap is well applied. The cigar gives off a nice sweet and woodsy smell.

Construction

This cigar is solid and no soft spots are evident. The wrapper is uniform from head to foot. The triple cap holds up well to a guillotine cut, and the draw is a bit stiff but smokable. Prelight flavors are sweet, with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar. The ash is a solid medium gray. A bit of a runner occurs halfway down the cigar, but a touch of flame helps it catch up.

September 10th, 2018

I and a group of friendly like-minded spirits lovers often get together to enjoy some good food and – of course! – good whiskies. Over the course of many such gatherings, I’ve had the opportunity to sample whiskies I might not have otherwise tasted. In today’s article, I profile just a few of those whiskies that have, for various reasons, impressed me.

September 7th, 2018

We flew into Las Vegas on a Friday morning and got a ride to the hotel. After a short unpacking and decompression session, we headed for the Convention Center to register, obtain our badges and get our goody bags. We then walked around the lobby areas waiting for the premier showing of Hand Rolled, a cigar documentary.

The movie started off with a history of the modern cigar business in Cuba under Batista, and showed how Castro’s revolution forced most of the families off of their farms. Because the state confiscated their farms and factories, many fled to other countries to pursue their business interests.

September 3rd, 2018

Hello from the Netherlands in Europe. I'm going to review a great cigar for you.

Cigar information

Production site: Ybor City, Florida, U.S.A.
2018 production of cigars: 2,500
Collection: Evo XZ
Vitola: Parejo Toro
Size of cigar: 6 inches by 54 ring gauge
Wrapper: Special Rosado leaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican
Ageing period: At least 3 months

When purchasing any cigars, the first thing I always do is remove the cellophane coverings (if necessary), place the cigars in my humidor and let them rest for a while.