Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest. With 81 entries I tore up 81 pieces of paper each of which was individually numbered into a baseball cap. I folded the hat and shook as if I was making a martini for James Bond (shaken not stirred). With my eyes closes I reached into the [...]
Archive for August, 2008
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Review: La Riqueza
Posted by Barry on August 6th, 2008
With my blog growing in popularity I want to extend a thank you to all my faithful readers and those who have just come aboard. Without you, the pleasure I take in sharing our love of the leaf would go unnoticed. As my blog grows, my friends who share a same passion have taken in [...]
Tags: Cigar Familiy Charitable Auction
Posted by Barry on August 5th, 2008
In 2001, the Fuente and Newman families and their Cigar Family members established CFCF. The foundation has created a 23-acre project, which is home to primary and high schools that educate 490 students, a medical and dental clinic, a community center, sports and recreation facilities, and an organic farm and fishery. Because the Fuente and [...]
Review: Camacho Liberty 2008
Posted by Barry on August 3rd, 2008
My local B&M ordered these at the trade show in Las Vegas and in the blink of an eye they were sold out. I managed to get my hands on 3 of them and after smoking 2 of them I decided to review it. The first one I smoked at a BBQ with a couple [...]
Cigar News and Lottery!
Posted by Barry on August 2nd, 2008
As my regular readers know a few weeks back I was invited into the Altadis VIP program which has a few perks. These include merchandise, swag, and a newsletter… One of the things listed in the newsletter was the addition of new cigars to the Altadis family. These cigars include: Mi Dominicana by Jose Seijas: [...]
Review: Viaje Oro Delicado
Posted by Barry on August 1st, 2008
Last week the owner of my local b&m pointed out to me a cigar in Smoke Magazine for today’s review. He was contemplating bringing them into the store for retail sale. The reviewers for the cigar gave it high marks, but it failed to be very descriptive in terms of flavor. When I informed the [...]
