The Smoking Syndicate: Rocky Patel Conviction
Late in 2023, Rocky Patel Cigars released their most extravagant cigar to date, Conviction, which was announced at the 2023 PCA trade show. The Conviction is a two country tobacco blend featuring tobaccos from Mexico and Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan tobacco is from the Rocky Patel farms in Condega and Esteli. The Conviction features a double binder and a special Mexican San Andres wrapper leaf that was ferminated in a special fermentation process called Terciario that is used in Cuba. Terciario process is where a bundle of tobacco is wrapped in the leaves of the Royal Palm tree which is a slower fermentation process that could take years to complete. Rocky Patel selected the 4 best rollers in their factory and put them in pairs to specifically roll the the Conviction and limited them to only 250 cigars a day. The Conviction only comes in one size, a toro. The Conviction come in a 10 count box and is limited to 5000 boxes. The MSRP is $100.00…..no, that wasn’t a typo.
Vitola: Toro
Size: 6 1/2 x 52
Wrapper: Terciario-fermentated Mexican San Andres
Binder: Double binder from Jalapa, Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli)
Factory: Rocky Patel
MSRP: $100.00
Final Score: 88
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Prime Time Episode 295: Jeff Borysiewicz
For Prime Time Episode 295, we welcome back Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Company and FSG Tobacco as our special guest.
There is a lot to catch up with Jeff on Corona, FSG, and industry fronts. Perhaps the most interesting thing is we will break down Jeff’s year end list – one of the most unique ones in the industry.
Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.
References
Corona Cigar 2023 End of Year Lists: https://cigar-coop.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode-295_Corona-Cigar-Co_2024_End_of_Year_Lists.pdf
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Prime Time Special Edition 155: 2024 Big Game Pre-Game Show w/ Jonathan Carney, La Flor Dominicana
Prime Time Special Edition 155 is our annual “Big Game” pre-game show for 2024. Once again we will have Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales of La Flor Dominicana, to preview the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.
This year the “Big Game” is in Las Vegas, Nevada. La Flor Dominicana is also a company that has a tradition of creating a special cigar for “The Big Game” and we will learn about this year’s installment. Of course, we will preview the matchup and talk plenty of football. Plus, we will catch up on what’s happening at La Flor Dominicana.
Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
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The Smoking Syndicate: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023
Davidoff first released the Aniversario No. 1 in 1986 to celebrate Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday which featured Cuban tobacco and was rolled in Cuba. Eventually, production was moved to the Davidoff Dominican Republic facilities and was reblened with Dominican tobacco in replacement of the Cuban tobacco. The Aniversario No. 1 was a staple of the Davidoff line up until it was phased out in 2016 with some other lines. Late in 2023, Davidoff decided to re-release this historic line as a single vitola limited release as the Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition 2023. Having the year in the name, hopefully, means that Davidoff will be releasing this limited edition yearly or biannually.
Vitola: Double Corona
Size: 8 2/3 x 48
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Ecuadorian
Filler: Dominican (Piloto Visus, San Vicente visus, San Vicente Mejorado visus)
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Cigars Davidoff
Cigars provided by Davidoff Cigars
Final Score: 92
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Prime Time Episode 294: Norm Hooten & Tim Young, Hooten Young
For Prime Time Episode 294, we are honored to welcome Norm Hooten and Tim Young, founders of Hooten Young.
This brand has a great story, and the principals behind the brand have a great story. Tonight, we will learn not only about the brand but also about Norm and Tim.
Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.
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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119: Album Archaeology #14 – I/O, Peter Gabriel
Prime Time Jukebox Episode 119 features the 14th installment of our Album Archaeology Series as we tackle Peter Gabriel’s I/O.
Much like an archaeologist digs and hunts for gems, on Album Archaeology, we dig into the I/O album. We go deep into each of the tracks of this album, looking at the music, lyrics, and stories behind this album. Most of the time, we have discussed a classic album; this time, we tackle a new album by a classic artist. It’s one we feel is already an instant classic.
We also pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King. In addition, we talk about what could be the end of Pitchfork and fans suing Madonna for a late concert start. Finally, we also cover Post Malone and Reba McEntire performing on Super Bowl Sunday.
In this episode, Dave smokes the Undercrown Shade on this show, and Coop smokes the Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla.
As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Episode 119 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6E54x7lJ9CJRqJaJqmZIPE?si=b89c126cb85643b6
References
Top 50 x OOPS!:
https://cigarjukebox.com/category/top-50-and-oops-lists/
Pitchfork faces layoffs and restructuring under Condé Nast : NPR:
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/18/1225446347/pitchfork-faces-layoffs-and-restructuring-under-conde-nast
Pitchfork’s absorption into GQ is a travesty for music media – and musicians:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/18/pitchforks-absorption-into-gq-is-a-travesty-for-music-media-and-musicians
Reba McEntire, Post Malone, Andra Day announced as pregame entertainment lineup Super Bowl LVIII:
https://www.nfl.com/news/reba-mcentire-post-malone-andra-day-announced-as-pregame-entertainment-lineup-super-bowl-lviii
Madonna Sued by Fans Over Starting 'Celebration Tour' Concert Two Hours Late:
https://radaronline.com/p/madonna-sued-brooklyn-concert-delay-celebration-tour/
Forever (GOTM050) | GOTM | Gold On The Mixer:
https://goldonthemixer.bandcamp.com/album/forever-gotm050
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Prime Time Episode 293: Jack Heyer, Davidoff of Geneva
For Episode 293, Jack Heyer of Davidoff of Geneva makes his debut.
In a short time, Jack has made his mark in the premium cigar industry going from media to sales to marketing to ambassador. We will chronicle Jack’s journey in the cigar industry and talk about some of the current happenings at Davidoff.
Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.
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The Smoking Syndicate: Avo Seasons Winter 2023
We are back again for another Avo Seasons release. In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series. Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023. The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size. They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco.
Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series. Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023. The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size. They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature an undisclosed 14 year old tobacco. Each Season will have 4000 ten count boxes and will retail for $18.00.
The Avo Seasons Winter Edition has finally arrived and this is the final iteration of the Seasons line for 2023. A few months back, I reviewed the Fall Edition and was really pleased with it. The Winter Edition has a slightly different blend from the Fall.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: O.K. Cigars
Diadema: 50 x 6 5/8
MSRP: $18.00
Cigars provided by Davidoff/Avo for review
Final Score: 90
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Prime Time Special Edition 154: Mike Copperman & Cody Carden, CRA
Prime Time Special Edition 154 we welcome Mike Copperman and Cody Carden of CRA (Cigar Rights of America).
Mike has been with CRA for over a decade and was recently promoted to the Executive Director position. Cody works as the Director of Communications. We will learn more about Mike and Cody, plus we will get an update on some of the key initiatives with CRA
Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments. Plus in an annual tradition, Bear and Coop will also recap their Top 10 lists for 2023.
References
Bear Rescued from Abandoned Zoo in Ukraine Finds New Home in UK:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bear-rescued-from-abandoned-zoo-in-ukraine-finds-new-home-in-uk/
Watch the Pandemonium as Hockey Fans Break Record Hurling 75,000 Teddy Bears Onto the Ice for Charity:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/annual-hockey-charity-teddy-bear-toss-breaks-record/
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Onyx Prize Winner Announcement (Jan 2024)
Today we announce the contest winner from the December 2023 contest around Onyx. This contest is brought to you by Tabacalera USA - great things are happening here.
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #1: My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Corona Extra
The #1 2023 Cigar of the Year is the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra.
In 2008, Jaime Garcia created the first My Father Cigar to honor his father, Don José “Pepin” Garcia. A year later, Pepin paid homage to his own father, José Garcia Alayón, releasing a cigar known as the My Father Le Bijou 1922. Le Bijou is French for “The Jewel.” He called it 1922 because that was the year that Pepin’s father was born.
Since the year 2022 marked 100 years since the birth of José Garcia Alayón, the Garcia family decided to create a special limited edition cigar offering to mark the centennial of the elder Garcia’s birthday and called it the My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition. The 100 Años was released in two sizes, but it was the Corona Extra that put this cigar over the top for 2023.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rit
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #2: Alfonso Extra Añejo No. 2 by Selected Tobacco
The #2 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Alfonso Extra Añejo No. 2 by Selected Tobacco. In 2022, Selected Tobacco launched a fourth brand in the Alfonso portfolio. Alfonso gets its name from Nelson Alfonso, who is the owner of Selected Tobacco. For the past decade, Selected Tobacco has been known for its three other brands: Atabey, Bryon, and Bandolero – all of which are distributed in the U.S. market by United Cigars. Alfonso is an ultra-premium brand that revolves around exquisite packaging and extra aging. The first line to be released under the Alfonso brand was the Alfonso Extra Añejo. The name Añejo is appropriate because it means “aged.” It’s the No. 2 size that lands at the #2 spot.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rim
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #3: Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto
The #3 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Meerapfel Richard Double Robusto. The Meerapfel family has over 150 years of experience in various aspects of the tobacco business. Today the family is best known for being tobacco brokers and, in particular, for brokering tobacco out of Cameroon, Africa. In 2021, Jeremiah Meerapfel announced he was creating a new ultra-premium cigar brand with the Meerapfel name. In this case, it wasn’t just an ultra-premium brand, but it was one he calls UberLuxury. UberLuxury involves using the highest quality of materials with the highest level of craftsmanship. In the case of this new Meerapfel UberLuxury line, the cigars pay homage to past generations of the Meerapfel family. Specifically, the Meerapfel Richard pays homage to Jeremiah's father, Richard Meerapfel.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rhM
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #4: Black Label Trading Co Porcelain Robusto
The #4 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Black Label Trading Co Deliverance Porcelain Robusto. Black Label Trading Company and its sister brand Black Works Studio are two brands created by James Brown of Oveja Negra Cigars. James Brown has been known for his dark and full-bodied maduro offerings. In 2018 that would change as Brown would introduce a pair of Connecticut Shade offerings: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Connecticut and Black Label Trading Co Deliverance Porcelain. Both cigars would be hits and would both make their way into becoming regular production offerings: Porcelain would join the regular production lineup of Black Label Trading Co in 2019, and Killer Bee Connecticut would become regular production in 2022. Porcelain was originally released in a Corona Gorda size, but a Robusto was added in 2021 and it's the cigar that lands at #4.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rhs
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Prime Time Episode 292: Pete Johnson, Tatuaje Cigars
For Episode 292, we are proud to welcome back Pete Johnson, owner and founder of Tatuaje Cigars.
Pete is one again coming off a banner year in 2023 for Tatuaje Cigars and there is plenty to look forward to in 2024. We will catch up with Pete on all of the happenings of Tatuaje Cigars!
Plus, we will have our Alec Bradley Live True Segment, FSG Beef Question of the Night, Tabacalera USA Ties That Bind, Espinosa Today in Sports History, and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Deliberation segment.
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #5: La Flor Dominicana Solis
The #5 2023 Cigar of the Year is the La Flor Dominicana Solis. Many cigar companies are family operations, and that applies to La Flor Dominicana and the Gomez family. La Flor Dominicana is known for the blends created by Litto Gomez. Litto’s wife Ines and his son Tony have also been involved with the company for many years. In 2022, another member of the family, Litto Gomez Jr, would get a chance to spearhead his first project. Dubbed “Solis,” the cigar had its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rgN
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The Smoking Syndicate: Drew Estate Blackened M81 Robusto
Drew Estate introduced the Blackened M81 cigar line last year which is a collaboration with Rob Dietrich, master distiller and blender of Blackened American Whiskey, Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, and lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Metallica, James Hetfield. The cigar gets it name from the first track off Metallica’s ….And Justice for All album released in 1988 and M81 which M is for Metallica and their founding year of 1981. All three had a major hand in coming up with the blend of the Blackened cigar.
From Drew Estate about the collaboration:
Dietrich and Drew Estate President Jonathan Drew have been friends for many years. It was Dietrich who introduced Metallica lead singer James Hetfield to Drew. The idea was floated about creating a cigar brand. From there, the wheels were put in motion to create a cigar that shared the vision of the Blackened Brand. Drew provided cigars from the Drew Estate portfolio to sample and Hetfield and Dietrich kept cigar journals to critique the cigars and identify what they liked and disliked about each one. Eventually they were able to settle on the flavor profile which was the Blackened M81.
Rob Dietrich also blended the companion whiskey also called Blackened. Will Cooper also reviewed this cigar in the toro size earlier year and it made #21 on Coop’s Cigar of the Year list for 2023.
Vitola: Robusto
Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: San Andres Mexican
Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf
Filler: Pennsylvania Broadleaf, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate
MSRP: $9.45
Cigars purchased at B & B Tobacconist in Asheville, NC
Final Score: 91
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #6: Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll Churchill
The #6 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll Churchill 2022 edition. Over the past few years, several Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) brands have been collaborating with various spirits companies, some involving utilizing barrel-aged tobacco. In 2022, Macanudo became one of the STG brands that would collaborate with barrel-aged tobacco. For its project, Macanudo would engage with Napa Valley-based winery Flint Knoll. What was different about this project compared to the other STG barrel-aged collaborations is that Macanudo would be working with a winery as opposed to a distillery – and that the barrels used for aging tobacco would be French Oak barrels that were previously used to age Flint Knoll’s single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rfX
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Prime Time Special Edition 153: Tripp Waldrop
Prime Time Special Edition 153 kicks off the 2024 year as we welcome the newest member of the Cigar Coop Coalition team, Tripp Waldrop.
Tripp is coming on-board and bringing his Let’s Get Pairing brand into the Coalition. As the name indicates, this show will be all about pairings with cigars. We’ll get to know Tripp better and find out more about the vision for Let’s Get Pairing going forward. We will also take a look ahead to 2024, and look back at some of our favorite cigar moments.
Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group U.S. History segment, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.
Tune in tonight as we welcome Tripp Waldrop to the Cigar Coop Coalition!
References
Maui Jewler repairing/restoring jewelry damaged in fires for free: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/maui-jewelry-store-restores-jewelry-damaged-by-wildfires-for-free/
Archeologists Confirm Oldest Viking Ship Burial in All Scandinavia–Could Rewrite the Viking Age: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/archeologists-confirm-oldest-viking-ship-burial-in-all-scandinavia-could-re-write-the-viking-age/
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #7: Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars
The #7 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars.
CMW is the fourth installment of the Espinosa Cigars Las 6 Provincias series. This limited edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias means “six provinces,” referring to the six provinces that existed before Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba. It is also Espinosa Cigars’ most premium limited edition series to date. Each installment of the series has a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name CMW stands for Camagüey, the second-most eastern province on the island of Cuba in the pre-Castro era. Since the first installment of the Las 6 Provincias was launched in 2018, it has become one of Espinosa Cigars' most successful near-annual limited series releases. The CMW is the third release of the series to land on the Countdown.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rfq
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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 117: In Memoriam – 2023
It’s our In Memoriam Episode for 2023. On Episode 117. we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2023.
We will also touch base on Dave’s Top 50 and OOPS lists, Coop’s Countdown, and recap the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors.
On this show, Dave smokes the La Palina KB Part Three and Coop smokes the La Palina KB TXX.
As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:
Episode 117 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH0KAMmr0Jw
References
Top 50 of 2023 / #10 – 6: More Aussies, A First Timer and One Long Song Title: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/30/top-50-of-2023-10-6-more-aussies-a-first-timer-and-one-long-song-title/
Top 50 of 2023 / #15 – 11: More Barbie, Dolly and a Genius: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/25/top-50-of-2023-15-11-more-barbie-dolly-and-a-genius/
Top 50 of 2023 / #20 – 16: A Cat, A Sister and More Missy: https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/21/top-50-of-2023-20-16-a-cat-a-sister-and-more-missy/
Top 50 of 2023 / #25 – 21: Hip Hop, A Collective and Interesting Collabs:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/16/top-50-of-2023-25-21-hip-hop-a-collective-and-interesting-collabs/
Top 50 of 2023 / #30 – 26: Our First Reggae Track, A Lot of Gecs and Some More Bunnies:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/12/top-50-of-2023-30-26-our-first-reggae-track-a-lot-of-gecs-and-some-more-bunnies/
Top 50 of 2023 / #35 – 31: Songs About Time, Reclaiming Your Music and Some Spice:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/07/top-50-of-2023-35-31-songs-about-time-reclaiming-your-music-and-some-spice/
Top 50 of 2023 / #40 – 36: More Foundational Comebacks, Made – Up Languages and Aussie Music:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/05/top-50-of-2023-40-36-more-foundational-comebacks-made-up-languages-and-aussie-music/
Top 50 of 2023 / #45 – 41: An Emotional Tribute, A Bunny and a Brit Pop Third Act:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/12/02/top-50-of-2023-45-41-an-emotional-tribute-a-bunny-and-a-brit-pop-third-act/
Top 50 of 2023 / #50 – 46: Spiderman, The Blues and Metal:
https://cigarjukebox.com/2023/11/26/top-50-of-2023-50-46-spiderman-the-blues-and-metal/
2023 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown: https://cigar-coop.com/2023-cigar-of-the-year
Kennedy Center Honors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fACLL9wahoo&list=PL14hRqd0PELEJAeYWieSbM1pnpRvWBm7q
Dave's McRib Deluxe Review: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1JbUqHyl7y/
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #8: Kristoff Guardrail Robusto
The #8 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Kristoff Guardrail Robusto. The story behind the Kristoff Guardrail is like no other. Kristoff Guardrail debuted in 2022, but the story’s roots go back a couple of years before that. Kristoff owner Glen Case was in Oklahoma and had rented a motorcycle. He was on the road when his back tire gave way and caused him to crash into a guardrail. The accident was severe enough to land Case in the hospital for weeks, followed by many months of rehabilitation – including spending time in a wheelchair. When Kristoff Guardrail was released a couple of years later, Case was fully recovered. Those around him kept the accident quiet, so many were shocked to hear of the accident. Case felt he was given a second chance at life, and this was the inspiration for the Kristoff Guardrail.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-reD
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #9: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1
The #9 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1. The Verocú Blue is a regular production line that made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Verocú Blue is described as an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú line, which is, in turn, an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI (aka Red Label) line. While there may be some DNA connections among these lines, the difference with Verocú Blue is the Shade-grown Corojo wrapper grown by the Garcia family in Nicaragua.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-reb
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #10: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I
The #10 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I. In 2021, Plasencia Cigars launched an offshoot of its Alma Fuerte brand known as the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro. When Plasencia decided to bring its own brand to market in 2017, one of the first blends it introduced was the Plasencia Alma Fuerte. This cigar went on to become a very successful line. The Alma Fuerte was known for its dark Nicaraguan wrapper. As the name indicates, the Colorado Claro has a lighter shade with a slight reddish tint. The blend to the Alma Fuerte was tweaked, and thus the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro was born. Today we take a look at the second vitola released in the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro, the Eduardo I.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rdO
Note: The photography used for these two thumbnails has made this cigar wrapper look darker and the cigar bands less green. We apologize for this, but we want to reassure you that this was the Colorado Claro Eduardo I that was used for his assessment.
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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #11: Mi Querida Black SakaKhan
The #11 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust would launch its third line under its Mi Querida brand, the Mi Querida Black. The cigar was initially released in one size called SakaKhan, which was a nickname given to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka during his days in the Navy. The Mi Querida Black SakaKhan wasn’t exactly a new cigar. It had been released at the end of 2021 as a part of JR Cigar’s 50th-anniversary series when it was simply called the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Limited Edition EM Maduro.
Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rdg
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