Correcting Uneven Burn Lines
In this video we briefly cover correcting uneven burn lines or runs in a cigar. One of the most irritating things that can happen while smoking but is bound to happen every now and again, hopefully with this video you can correct an uneven burn in a cigar you might be having the problem with.
Music - Symphony No. 78 in c minor Mvm. I. Vivace
Composer - Joseph Haydn
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Ep. 07: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2020
In this video we review Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2020. Las Calaveras meaning "the skulls", is an annual limited edition that was created specifically to pay tribute to the people who had passed away in the previous year. Each year is a different blend and limited.
Music - String Quartet No. 1 in A Major Mvm. 1 Moderato - Allegro
Composer - Alexander Borodin
Las Calaveras 2020
Price: $10.99 (MSRP)
Vitola: 5 1/2" x 48 LC48
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano, Oscuro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
My Pairing suggestions for this cigar are:
Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit Bier - A blend of German Hefeweizen beer and natural grapefruit juice.
Glenkinchie 12 - A lowland single malt scotch whisky, with notes of fresh cut grass, cream, & lemon
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The Retrohale: What, Why & How
In this video we cover the retrohaling with cigars, why cigar smokers do this, and how to actually retrohale if you don't know. If you've ever heard some mentioning the retrohale in relation to smoking a cigar and don't know what it even is this video is for you.
Music - Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Mvm 2. Adagio
Composer - Joseph Haydn
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Ep. 06: La Coalicion by Crowned Heads/Drew Estates
In this video we review La Coalicion cigar that Crowned Heads & Drew Estates teamed up to produce. It's the best cigar I've reviewed so far with my favorite leaf Connecticut Broadleaf and the exotic Sumatra binder.
Music: Symphony No. 8 in b minor
Composer: Franz Scubert
Price: $13.99
Vitola: 6 1/2' x 54 Sublime
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Sumatra
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
My pairing suggestions for this review are:
Young's Double Chocolate Stout - A hearty milk stout brewed with real chocolate for a sweet and smooth taste.
Aberlour A'bunadh Batch No. 56 - A highland single malt, entirely hand made from start to finish and bottled at cask strength. This sherried whisky has notes of spiced fruit cake, orange, and rich chocolate.
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Vitolas & Ring Gauge
In this video we go discuss what vitola and ring gauge mean and how they are crucial lingo to the cigar smoker.
Music - Piano Sonata No. 38 in F Major Mvm. I. Allegro Moderato
Composer - Joseph Haydn
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Ep. 05: Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur
In this video we review the Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur, my first Connecticut wrapper review and pairing. A mild grassy, smoke with notes of white pepper and leather.
Music: Cello Concerto No. 9 in B flat Major
Composer: Luigi Boccherini
Price: $6.99(MSRV)
Vitola: 5.2" x 50 Robusto
Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Hondurus, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
My Pairing Suggestions for this review are:
Warsteiner Premium Dunkel - A full flavored, smooth tasting beer with notes of roasted malt. Its a dark amber beer using premium-quality hops, spring barley malt and extra-soft brewing water.
Talisker 10 year aged scotch - The only whiskey distilled on the Isle of Skye, aged for 10 years in American oak casks, with whiffs of warm peat blending with salty coastal air, balanced by orchard fruit and juicy barley.
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My Cigar Story
In this little nub video I go over my personal story of how I first became acquainted with cigars and why cigars are important to me and countless others.
It's a simple story of a man falling in love with the age old tradition of smoking fermented tobacco leaf. Perhaps you have a similar story or something completely different, its no matter, we're all brothers and sisters of the leaf.
A big shout out to Scott of Cigar Merchant Roswell for allowing us to capture some video in his shop at Roswell Market Place in Roswell GA. Thanks Scott!
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Unboxing No. 1: Diesel Unholy Cocktail / Oliva Series O Perfecto
In this video we share our first unboxing, to show you what it's like to open a new box of cigars.
For this unboxing we have Diesel Unholy Cocktail a bold Nicaraguan torpedo that comes in 30 count from A.J Fernandez.
Then we open a box of Oliva Series O sun-grown perfectos a stunning Nicaraguan puro with a gorgeous sun-grown Habano wrapper.
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Ep. 04: Alec Bradley Magic Toast
In this video we review the Magic Toast by Alec Bradley. A bold, full bodied Honduran cigar with a complex flavor profile.
Price: $10.99 (MSRP)
Vitola: 5"x 52 Robusto
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras, Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua
My Pairing Suggestions for this review are:
-Founders Dirty Bastard Scotch Style Ale - Brewed with seven varieties of imported, with hints of smoke and peat.
-Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Coming in at a brassy 114 proof this whiskey is one of the greatest values around not to mention being perhaps the greatest whiskey mixer around.
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How to Avoid Getting Sick While Smoking a Cigar
In this video I go over a few tips and pointers on how to avoid getting nauseous while smoking a cigar. More frequently this happens with beginners but every now and then a seasoned smoker can be overpowered by a strong cigar as well.
Check out this short video to avoid the nausea and enjoy only the positives of relaxing with a cigar.
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Ep. 03: AVO Synchro Nicaragua
In this video we're reviewing the AVO Syncro Nicaragua, a box pressed cigar that AVO offers to fuse their traditional Dominican Republic tobaccos with the bold flavors of Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Price: $10.99 (MSRP)
Vitola: 5'' x 50 Robusto
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan & Peruvian
My Pairing Suggestions for this review are:
-Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - aged six months in charred bourbon barrels that imparts flavors of Vanilla & Oak to the frothy goodness of the ale itself.
-New Southern Revival Straight Bourbon Whiskey - made entirely from a nearly extinct local variety of corn, Jimmy Red, that turns vibrantly crimson when ripe and offers a sweet and nutty taste. The whiskey is aged for two years and maintains a honeyed kettle corn taste.
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Cutting & Lighting Cigars Properly
In this little nub video we go over how to properly cut & light cigars, talk cutter type and preference.
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Ep. 02: CAO Firewalker
Today, we take a look at the CAO Firewalker, another of CAO's Arcana line. I swear, we aren't sponsored by CAO! Like the Mortal Coil, the Firewalker was made using unique, yet traditional, curing techniques, with only 5,000 boxes released.
PRICE: $11.99 US (MSRP)
VITOLA: 6 1/2" x 56 Toro Gordo
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado
BINDER: Nicaragua
FILLER: Nicaragua
Alongside the Firewalker, we have:
-Allahash Tripel - a Belgian-style golden ale, with notes of passion fruit & honey
-Ardbeg Corryvrecken - a single malt Scotch Whisky
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Why Cigars?
In today's short video, we discuss a very basic question: why cigars? What makes them unique and why they are the most premium of all tobacco products.
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Ep. 01: CAO Mortal Coil
Today, we take a look at the CAO Mortal Coil, part of CAO's Arcana line. The Mortal Coil is a limited-run offering from CAO, with only 5,000 boxes released, made using a unique, albeit traditional, tobacco curing technique. If you're lucky enough to still be able to find one, we recommend grabbing it while you can.
PRICE: $10.99 US (MSRP)
VITOLA: 6 1/8" x 50 Toro
WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf
BINDER: Connecticut Shade
FILLER: Dominican Andullo, Dominican Piloto Cubano, Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Esteli
With notes of dried plum and raisins, this stick offers lots of interesting pairing opportunities. Today's choices are:
-Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout - a frosty, chocolatey, organic stout, with hints of malt
-UNTITLED ART. Raspberry Chocolate Imperial Stout - a sweet dessert stout, like a raspberry truffle transformed into a beer
-Probitas White Blended Rum - from Foursquare Distilleries, a blast of guava jam and molasses
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Cigars & Pairings: An Introduction
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