Author: ministr5
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Jas Sum Kral Tyranical Buc Magnum Connecticut
I brought the cigar from Havana House Cigar Merchants in England in a pack of 4 with the Broadleaf Maduro version init. The Connecticut versions come with white band showing a T-rex wearing a golden crown and the name of the cigar in yellow and black. The Broadleaf Maduro band is very different from the… Read more
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Aj Fernandez Dias De Gloria Nicaragua Paired with The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks 100% Malted Barley 80 Proof Nose: Cereal grain, spice, orchard fruit and a slight rum like funk. Palate: Vanilla, tropical notes. graham cracker and a light citrus note. Finish: Not very long but nice with honey and spices. AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria… Read more
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The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars, Cigar Review by @CigarKurt.
Today I bring you the Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars. This Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro masterpiece has been on my to do list for quite some time and I am excited to enjoy this fine Cigar. If you are familiar with Foundation Cigars, then you probably already know that each Cigar name has a story behind it,… Read more
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Samurai by AJ Fernandez Paired with New Riff Bourbon
New Riff Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond Without Chill Filtration 65% Corn, 30% Rye, 5% Malted Barley 100 Proof At least 4 years old Nose: Cinnamon, brown sugar, orchard fruit, vanilla, oak, rye spice Palate: Rye spice, caramel sweetness, a touch of vanilla. Finish: Medium to long, with heavy rye spice, leather, oak… Read more
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Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Paired with Basil Hayden Dark Rye
Basil Hayden Dark Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended with Canadian Rye Whisky and Port 80 Proof Nose: Rich dark fruit with soft vanilla and subtle oak Palate: Caramel, oak and light rye spice Finish: Longer than expected with the dark fruit making it’s first appearance since the nose. Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Wrapper: Brazilian… Read more
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Trinidad Espiritu No. 1 Paired with Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
Pre-Light Draw: Spices and a slight savory note I can’t identify Light Up: pepper and citrus Burn Line: is absolutely perfect 1st 1/3: light pepper and a nice toasted note linger 2nd 1/3: slightly bitter leather note has joined the party Final 1/3: creamy ans surprisingly the pepper has almost completely gone. More citrus and… Read more
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Foundation Cigars Olmec Maduro Review
Today I have the pleasure of smoking one of my new favorite cigars, if not my new, #1 cigar. I am excited to bring you the Olmec Maduro by Foundation Cigars. If you are familiar with Foundation and Nick Melillo you will know that most of their cigar names have to do with people or… Read more
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La Barba Ricochet Cru Shade Paired with Coffee
WRAPPER: Ecuador Shade BINDER: Sumatra FILLER: Nicaragua,Pennsylvania and Dominican republic Size – Robusto (5×50) Almost perfect draw with just enough resistance. 1st ⅓ – On this third I was greeted with a nice white pepper note with some warming spices. 2nd ⅓ -The white pepper remains as well as the warming spices but I am… Read more
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Blackened S84 Shade to Black and Evan Williams Single Barrel
WRAPPER: Ecuador Connecticut BINDER: Connecticut Broadleaf FILLER: Nicaraguan Maduro and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size – Toro (6×52) Great draw and just pouring smoke like a locomotive. 1st ⅓ – like a nice coffee with some cream in it. Little bitter, little sweet. Tiny bit of white pepper upon light up that quickly faded to black…couldn’t help… Read more
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Man O War Damnation And Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch
Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf Binder : Nicaraguan Habano Filler : Nicaraguan Size : Torpedo ( 6×54 ) Perfect draw on this one. Little wobbly burn line in the second third but overall pretty good. Cold Draw : Chocolate and Sweet Tobacco. 1st Third : Pepper, Espresso and Wood. 2nd Third : Pepper has moved from… Read more