Blind Cigar Tasting

Posted on July 10, 2008November 24, 2015 by admin

Come on in and join us for a Blind Cigar Tasting Thursday July 10 at 7:00 Pick up two premium cigars for one low price, maybe we can get you acquainted with another smoke or two that fit your tastes and budget. Read More

Movie Night this Thursday

Posted on June 17, 2008May 19, 2015 by admin

It's time for a Movie Night this month! Okay shoppers, bring in one of your favorite DVD's (not those DVD's) this Thursday and we will let the majority rule on the evening's entertainment. Read More

Purging Cigars

Posted on April 11, 2008May 19, 2015 by admin

The bitter tastes that develop in both situations can be somewhat alleviated by purging you cigar as you smoke it. When you smoke your cigar most of the essential oils that provide so much of the flavor will burn up while a small amount builds up in the filler leaf creating bitter flavors. To purge your cigar start by knocking off any ash, put the cigar in your mouth like you are going to puff and instead blow gently back through the cigar. If your cigar is still lit, continue to blow gently through the… Read More

Daily Cigar Log

Posted on February 11, 2008May 19, 2015 by admin

This blog has been put to rest long enough,, time to get started back up, so without further delay new daily installments. 4/18/10 8:20am - Cabaiguan Petite a favorite quick smoke in the morning. 11:34am - Tatuaje Petite , see above reference to favorite quick smoke etc. Read More

Glossary

Posted on February 11, 2008November 24, 2015 by admin

8-9-8 - Cigars in a standard box with eight cigars on top, nine in the middle, and eight on the bottom. Accordion bunch - A bunching technique where the edges of the leaf are folded inward, then the folded leaves are stacked one on top of the other before rolling up the bunch and securing it with a binder leaf. The folds allow for more air flow through the cigar. Acidic - A ph of less than 7. Acidic tobacco will have a slightly sour taste, Cigarette tobacco is considered acidic. Active humidifier - A… Read More

Construction

Posted on January 17, 2008May 19, 2015 by admin

After the filler leaves are selected and gathered into a bunch. The bunch is tightly covered with a binder leaf. This basic filler is then placed in molds and the molds put into presses.The bunches are released from the presses and rotated in the molds to keep from forming seams on the bunch. When finally released from the molds the roller applies a wrapper leaf. Starting… Read More

Vitola

Posted on January 14, 2008May 19, 2015 by admin

The cigar industry has a culture and vocabulary all its own. We will discuss the processes and terminology to help increase your knowledge and enjoyment of the leaf. Vitola - A factory term referring to the size and shape of cigars.Below is a list of standard vitola sizes and ring gauge. Most sizes have a variance in length and ring gauge. NAMELENGTHRING GAUGE cigarillo 4"-6 7/8" 26-32 slim panatela 4"-7" 30-34 short panatela 3 7/8"-5 3/8" 35-39 panatela 5 1/2"-6 7/8" 35-39 long panatela 7"-7 1/2" 35-39 petite corona 4"-5 1/8" 40-44 corona 5 1/4"-5… Read More

Grand Oriental Blends

Posted on December 13, 2007May 19, 2015 by admin

New blends created to feature classic oriental varieties not available for decades to pipe smokers. The new Grand Orientals from McClelland are made from the finest oriental varietal tobaccos from their native regional homes. Six new blends to try; Yenidje Supreme and Yenidje Highlander- Both made with Yenidje from Western Thrace just north of Xanthi. The unavailability of this tobacco brought an end to the Balkan Sobranie White blend. Known as 'The Queen of Tobaccos'.Supreme comes without Latakia, Highlander is an homage to Balkan Sobranie and contains both Cyprian and Syrian Latakia. Yenice Agonya- Turkish… Read More