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		<title>Four Kicks &#8211; Cigar Review &amp; Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you use social media, or read cigar blogs chances are you already heard about Four Kicks by Crowned Heads. If you haven't then you must not be a true cigar geek like me and my fellow twitter-holics. In case you fit this bill, Four Kicks is by Crowned Heads a company started by former employees of CAO. The company which features Jon Huber former marketing genius for CAO follows many of the same promotional ideas used in the past. Before the brand was launched there was T-Shirts, Stickers, and Baseball Caps. In fact, you can win one of those caps by leaving a comment at the end of this review.

The cigar is made in the Dominican Republic for Crowned Heads under the watchful eye of EPC Cigars at Tabacalera LaAlianza. Ernesto Perez Carrillo has seen a lot of success, fast since he began he own label after a similar buyout but the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. One can say this was a match made in heaven as both have a similar past. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you use social media, or read cigar blogs chances are you already heard about Four Kicks by Crowned Heads. If you haven&#8217;t then you must not be a true cigar geek like me and my fellow twitter-holics. In case you fit this bill, Four Kicks is by Crowned Heads a company started by former employees of CAO. The company which features Jon Huber former marketing genius for CAO follows many of the same promotional ideas used in the past. Before the brand was launched there was T-Shirts, Stickers, and Baseball Caps. In fact, you can win one of those caps by leaving a comment at the end of this review.</p>
<p>The cigar is made in the Dominican Republic for Crowned Heads under the watchful eye of EPC Cigars at Tabacalera LaAlianza. Ernesto Perez Carrillo has seen a lot of success, fast since he began he own label after a similar buyout but the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. One can say this was a match made in heaven as both have a similar past.</p>
<p>The cigar is available in four sizes, Corona Gorda (5 5/8” x 46); Robusto (5” x 50); Sublime (6” x 54); and Piramide (6 1/8” x 52). The suggested retail before local taxes is $6.95 to $8.65 per cigar.</p>
<p><strong>Cigar: </strong>Four Kicks<br />
<strong>Size</strong>: 5 x 50<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Habano Ecuador<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength:</strong> Medium-Full<br />
<strong>Cigars Smoked For Review:</strong> 3</p>
<div id="attachment_7719" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7719" title="Four Kicks by Crowned Heads" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-300x58.jpg" alt="Four Kicks by Crowned Heads" width="300" height="58" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Four Kicks by Crowned Heads</p></div>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper on the Four Kicks feels a bit coarse with a few veins present although none of them stand out too much. There are some oils present and the roll of the cigar is perfect right down to the cap. The foot is well packed, with a nice dark tobacco bunching which is dead center. There is a nice weight to the stick with no soft spots. The band uses red and gold and it reminds me a lot of the Saint Luis Rey band is tapered on one end which makes it real easy to remove when the time comes.</p>
<div id="attachment_7725" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7725 " title="Four Kicks Foot" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Foot-300x342.jpg" alt="Four Kicks Foot" width="180" height="205" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Four Kicks Foot</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes: </strong>Once I clipped the cigar I took a cold draw from the Four Kicks by Crowned Heads and was treated to notes of earth and nuts. The foot of the cigar had a wonderful sweet molasses to the nose. A classic pre-light experience if you ask me. Once the cigar was lit, there was some subtle spices, citrus bordering on lemon extract, and a wonderful sweetness. As we progressed into the first third there was a nice citrus note that was dominant for the first inch or so before submitting to notes of wood, and molasses.  As I smoked the second third of the cigar I noticed the pepper slightly more than in the first third especially through the nose. The wood notes became the focal point with a sweet finish that continued to remind me of molasses. The last third of the cigar gets a bit heavier in body and turns it up a notch in strength. The wood notes become a well defined oak, some leather notes come into the mix but the finish of the cigar holds on to the sweetness that was the dominant note throughout the cigar.</p>
<div id="attachment_7721" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-First-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7721" title="Four Kicks First 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-First-3rd-300x56.jpg" alt="Four Kicks First 3rd" width="300" height="56" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Four Kicks First 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> Does it get any better than the construction of cigars coming out of Tabacalera LaAlianza? The cigar had a perfect draw with a slight resistance the way it should be. The cigar also had a perfect burn. This doesn&#8217;t mean it was always razor-sharp but it always self corrected when it got slightly off-center. The solid ash was light in color and held for half the cigar. The aroma of the smoke complimented the notes which helped make this an easy cigar to dissect. .</p>
<div id="attachment_7724" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Second-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7724" title="Four Kicks Second 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Second-3rd-300x64.jpg" alt="Four Kicks Second 3rd" width="300" height="64" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Four Kicks Second 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> One can&#8217;t help but compare cigars. It is human nature, to see how they compare to another. I happily state this cigar stands on its own. There is no hint of CAO and there is no hint of EPC. The cigar has it&#8217;s own identity and that is of a cigar that is simply incredible. It easily falls into my top 5 of the year and I will smoke it again when it is time to figure out Cigar of the Year. The cigar which is limited to 30,000 in the first release is only <a href="http://crownedheads.com/crowned-heads-retailers/" target="_blank">available at 66 retailers</a>, and that makes tracking them down a bit difficult. I managed to get mine from <a href="http://www.askthecigarguys.com/" target="_blank">Buckhead Cigars</a>. The effort is worthwhile, because this cigar definitely lives up to the hype.</p>
<div id="attachment_7723" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Last-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7723" title="Four Kicks Last 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Four-Kicks-Last-3rd-300x143.jpg" alt="Four Kicks Last 3rd" width="300" height="143" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Four Kicks Last 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 95<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$7.50 (Approximate)</p>
<div id="attachment_7718" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Crowned-Heads-Cap.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7718" title="Enter To Win!" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Crowned-Heads-Cap-300x385.jpg" alt="Enter To Win!" width="300" height="385" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Leave a comment below to win a baseball cap of the Crowned Heads logo. Deadline to enter is 1 pm Eastern Time Thanksgiving Day. Winner to be announced on Black Friday.</p></div>
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		<title>Torano Loyal &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Charlie Torano, "Our new brand Loyal is dedicated to my father’s long standing commitment to provide exceptional quality cigars without breaking the bank. To him cigars were never a far reaching luxury, but one of life’s simple pleasures". These pleasures could go away if we do not get involved in stopping the FDA.

The cigars will come in 21 count boxes in a 5 x 56 Robusto, 6 1/8 x 52 Torpedo, 7 x 47 Churchill and a 6 x 60 referred to as the BFC. MSRP on all sizes is between $4.95 and $5.50. The sticks feature an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>According to Charlie Torano, <em>&#8220;Our new brand Loyal is dedicated to my father’s long standing commitment to provide exceptional quality cigars without breaking the bank. To him cigars were never a far reaching luxury, but one of life’s simple pleasures&#8221;. </em>These pleasures could go away if we do not get involved in <a title="FDA Involvement Must Be Stopped!" href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/08/22/fda-involment-must-be-stopped/" target="_blank">stopping the FDA</a>.</p>
<p>The cigars will come in 21 count boxes in a 5 x 56 Robusto, 6 1/8 x 52 Torpedo, 7 x 47 Churchill and a 6 x 60 referred to as the BFC. MSRP on all sizes is between $4.95 and $5.50. The sticks feature an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong> Loyal<br />
<strong>Size:</strong> 5 x 56 (Robusto)<br />
<strong>Wrapper:</strong> Ecuadorian Sumatra<br />
<strong>Binder: </strong>Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler:</strong> Nicaragua, Dominican Republic<br />
<strong>Strength:</strong> Medium<br />
<strong>Cigars Smoked For Review:</strong> 3</p>
<div id="attachment_7200" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7200" title="Torano Loyal" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-300x62.jpg" alt="Torano Loyal" width="300" height="62" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torano Loyal</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> While not a fan of a 60 ring cigar, the 56 ring over-sized Robusto might turn out to be ok. The Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper has a nice amount of oils and tooth while not having any major veins. The cigar is as firm as they come and finding a soft spot in impossible. Finding flaws in the roll is very possible. The roll is porous in spots, and the cap is poorly  applied, but thankfully 9 times out of 10 these turn out to be purely aesthetic. I assume this is more common in cigars that are less expensive due to the lower level rollers used to make them. The band denotes Loyal in silver over burgundy, while Torano is in silver over black.</p>
<div id="attachment_7203" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7203 " title="Torano Loyal - Foot" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Foot-300x276.jpg" alt="Torano Loyal - Foot" width="180" height="166" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torano Loyal - Foot</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes:</strong> The foot of the cigar offers a delicious mix of cedar, mocha and earth which is simply outstanding.  The cold draw serves up some earthy notes over a base of oats. Once the cigar is lit there are some initial notes of spice, and earth. As we continue into the first third of the cigar, the Nicaraguan spice begins to shine through as the cigar takes on some sweet notes in the background. The second third of the cigar becomes ultra smooth and the spice mellows considerably. The notes on the second third are a mix of leather, and wood with a hint of mocha on the finish. The last third the cedar remains constant, as some nuts join the mix with a slightly leather-like finish.</p>
<div id="attachment_7202" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-First-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7202" title="Torano Loyal - First Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-First-Third-300x72.jpg" alt="Torano Loyal - First Third" width="300" height="72" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torano Loyal - First Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> The Carlos Torano Loyal is a slow burning cigar with a solid burn line. The medium gray ash held on strong for about a third of the cigar at a time. The draw was perfect, and the rich voluptuous  smoke-filled the room with a nice aroma. The imperfections of the roll of the cigar had no bearing on the enjoyment of the cigar.</p>
<div id="attachment_7205" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Second-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7205" title="Torano Loyal - Second Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Second-Third-300x74.jpg" alt="Torano Loyal - Second Third" width="300" height="74" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torano Loyal - Second Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> I look at the cigars in a humidor as two schools of though. There are your traditional cigars that cater to the old school smokers, while the others cater to the new school cigar connoisseurs. The Loyal reward those in the traditional camp with a cigar that is well-rounded, flavorful, and enjoyable from first light to last puff. Even if you are a new school tobacco lover, the Loyal is a nice example a classic cigar.</p>
<div id="attachment_7204" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Last-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7204" title="Torano Loyal - Last Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Torano-Loyal-Last-Third-300x120.jpg" alt="Torano Loyal - Last Third" width="300" height="120" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Torano Loyal - Last Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 90<br />
<strong>Price:</strong> <a href="http://www.atlanticcigar.com/cigars/Carlos-Torano-Loyal.asp?aff=5130" target="_blank">$92.95 a box/ $4.46 each @ Atlantic Cigars</a></p>
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		<title>San Cristobal Elegancia &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was talking to a friend who owns a retail establishment and he believes the days of the ultra strong cigar are behind us. Now, while I can appreciate a full strength cigar this would be music to my ears. Lately, the cigar companies have released one nicotine bomb after the other and the body of the cigar has suffered tremendously. I know many will disagree with me, but it feels like the art of cigar making is becoming a lost art.

Made in Nicaragua by My Father Cigars for Ashton Distributors, the San Cristobal has begun to ship to stores after it's debut at IPCPR in Las Vegas last month. The cigar comes in 5 sizes and will retail for under $7.00 before local taxes. The cigar is being released as a Churchill (7 x 50 / $6.85); Corona (5.5 x 46 / $5.95; Imperial (6 x 52 / $6.75); Pyramid (6.25 x 52 / $6.90) and Robust (5 x 50 / $6.40).

Read More to see our review...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was talking to a friend who owns a retail establishment and he believes the days of the ultra strong cigar are behind us. Now, while I can appreciate a full strength cigar this would be music to my ears. Lately, the cigar companies have released one nicotine bomb after the other and the body of the cigar has suffered tremendously. I know many will disagree with me, but it feels like the art of cigar making is becoming a lost art.</p>
<p>Made in Nicaragua by My Father Cigars for Ashton Distributors, the San Cristobal has begun to ship to stores after it&#8217;s debut at IPCPR in Las Vegas last month. The cigar comes in 5 sizes and will retail for under $7.00 before local taxes. The cigar is being released as a Churchill (7 x 50 / $6.85); Corona (5.5 x 46 / $5.95; Imperial (6 x 52 / $6.75); Pyramid (6.25 x 52 / $6.90) and Robust (5 x 50 / $6.40).</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong> San Cristobal Elegancia<br />
<strong>Size</strong>:6 x 52 (Imperial)<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Ecuadorian Connecticut<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength:</strong> Mild/Medium<br />
<strong>Cigars Smoked For Review: </strong>3</p>
<div id="attachment_6997" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6997" title="San Cristobal Elegacia" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-300x54.jpg" alt="San Cristobal Elegacia" width="300" height="54" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Cristobal Elegacia</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The San Cristobal Elegancia features a gorgeous looking Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that is as flawless as they come. There is a fair amount of oils visible to the eye on the wrapper that feels like velvet to the fingers. There are no soft spots under the fingers and the foot has a slight sponginess to it. One knock could be that the Connecticut wrapper seems to be ultra thin and a little bit brittle and will have to be watched closely while burning. There is a dual band system in place. The first is a variation on the San Cristobal parrot on shades of green. The second band states the name, Elegancia.</p>
<div id="attachment_7001" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 220px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7001 " title="San Cristobal Elegacia Foot" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-Foot-300x266.jpg" alt="San Cristobal Elegacia Foot" width="210" height="186" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Cristobal Elegacia Foot</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes:</strong> The foot of the cigar reminds of the clean salt air at the ocean which is mixed with some Nicaraguan spices. The cold draw of the cigar reminds me of cashews and grass/hay thrown into the mix as well. Before the cigar is lit you can tell this is going to be milder then the regular line as if you had doubts from the wrapper. We carefully toasted the foot of the cigar so as not to burn the delicate wrapper which is important on a Connecticut smoke. Once the cigar is lit there is some spices which is to be expected from My Father, but they are definitely less than what we have come to expect from them. The first note is a slight vanilla oak as we work our way into the first 1/4 inch of the smoke. As the first third of the cigar is smoked, notes of earth, cedar and a slight nuttiness. The retrohale (through the nose) had a nice pepper to it that complimented the smoke. The second third of the cigar is as smooth as they come and becomes very creamy. For a minute I picked up some vegetal notes, but the focal her is a subtle wood and nuts. The last third of the cigar is more medium then the mild of the first two-thirds and the notes remain creamy, with some earth, nuts, and a slight spice especially through the nose.</p>
<div id="attachment_6998" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-1st-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6998" title="San Cristobal Elegacia 1st Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-1st-Third-300x59.jpg" alt="San Cristobal Elegacia 1st Third" width="300" height="59" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Cristobal Elegacia 1st Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics: </strong>The Elegancia had a nice burn with a solid white ash that held on for a quarter of the time, but when it dropped, it dropped hot so watch those shirts when smoking them. I think I own more shirts with little burn holes then not in my wardrobe. Ah, the tell-tale sign of a clumsy cigar smoker such as my self. The draw was perfect, and the wrapper held up well except for in the last 1.5&#8243; or so when it began to split some. There was a nice woodsy aroma that compliment the smoke.</p>
<div id="attachment_6999" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-2nd-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6999" title="San Cristobal Elegacia 2nd Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-2nd-Third-300x75.jpg" alt="San Cristobal Elegacia 2nd Third" width="300" height="75" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Cristobal Elegacia 2nd Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> There have been a few great Connecticut releases this year, and sadly while a good cigar this one does not compare. In a way the Elgancia has fallen victim to a really high bar set by a few other companies. The cigar was enjoyable, and it is a good morning smoke or for when the mood strikes and you don&#8217;t want to be overwhelmed with complexity. Sadly, though there isn&#8217;t much to make this one memorable.</p>
<div id="attachment_7002" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-Last-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7002" title="San Cristobal Elegacia Last Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/San-Cristobal-Elengacia-Last-Third-300x91.jpg" alt="San Cristobal Elegacia Last Third" width="300" height="91" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">San Cristobal Elegacia Last Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 87<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$6.75 each</p>
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		<title>El Primer Mundo Epifania &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
		<link>http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/07/23/el-primer-mundo-epifania-cigar-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sean Williams the owner of El Primer Mundo is one of the nicest guys you can meet in the industry. While his cigars are relatively new they have slowly begun to expand into many cigar shops around the nation. Last year we were pleasantly surprised with the Primer Mundo Liga Miami so when we got some samples of the Epifania we were eagerly awaiting smoking them.

The Epifania translates to Epiphany in Italian and was made in Calle Ocho, Miami, Florida at El Titan de Bronze which has become a hotbed of exquisite smokes. The question is does this cigar fit that trend, or has the famed factory hit a speed bump in the road of success. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sean Williams the owner of El Primer Mundo is one of the nicest guys you can meet in the industry. While his cigars are relatively new they have slowly begun to expand into many cigar shops around the nation. Last year we were pleasantly surprised with the <a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2010/09/29/cigar-review-primer-mundo-liga-miami/" target="_blank">Primer Mundo Liga Miami</a> so when we got some samples of the Epifania we were eagerly awaiting smoking them.</p>
<p>The Epifania translates to Epiphany in Italian and was made in Calle Ocho, Miami, Florida at El Titan de Bronze which has become a hotbed of exquisite smokes. The question is does this cigar fit that trend, or has the famed factory hit a speed bump in the road of success.</p>
<p title="Behike"><strong>Cigar:</strong> El Primer Mundo Epifania<br />
<strong>Size</strong>: 6 x 52<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Ecuador<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Dominican Republic, Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength:</strong> Medium/Full<br />
<strong>Body: </strong>Medium<br />
<strong>Cigars Smoked For Review: </strong>2</p>
<div id="attachment_6796" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6796" title="El Primer Mundo Epifania" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-300x67.jpg" alt="El Primer Mundo Epifania" width="300" height="67" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">El Primer Mundo Epifania</p></div>
<p title="Behike Foot"><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The Primer Mundo Epifania sports a rich looking wrapper from Ecuador that has a nice amount of oils visible. The cigar is well rolled with an exquisite triple cap. The veins are minimal, the stick is well packed and has no soft spots. The band of the cigar has elements of purple, and a secondary band denotes Epifania. If there is one knock on the appearance it is the font of the word Epifania which makes it difficult to read.</p>
<div id="attachment_6799" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6799 " title="El Primer Mundo Epifania Foot" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Foot-300x365.jpg" alt="El Primer Mundo Epifania Foot" width="180" height="219" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">El Primer Mundo Epifania Foot</p></div>
<p title="Behike 1st Third"><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes:</strong> With the cap clipped the prelight draw is both earthy and smokey with a foot that has notes of tobacco. Once the cigar is lit a nice amount of spice is present that melds well with some wood notes. As we approach the second third of the cigar there is a rich syrup like note and the wood notes take on a maple like similarity. In the last third of the cigar the wood notes continue and the cigar has a nice mocha like presence developing with a spicy finish.</p>
<div id="attachment_6797" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-1st-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6797" title="El Primer Mundo Epifania 1st Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-1st-Third-300x67.jpg" alt="El Primer Mundo Epifania 1st Third" width="300" height="67" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">El Primer Mundo Epifania 1st Third</p></div>
<p title="Behike 2nd Third"><strong>Smoking Characteristics: </strong>The roll of the cigar is perfect and it shows in the burn. The carbon line is ultra thin and razor-sharp. The salt and pepper ash held strong for half the stick at a time. There is a nice amount of smoke, and it has a wonderful aroma.</p>
<div id="attachment_6801" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Second-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6801" title="El Primer Mundo Epifania Second 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Second-3rd-300x65.jpg" alt="El Primer Mundo Epifania Second 3rd" width="300" height="65" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">El Primer Mundo Epifania Second 3rd</p></div>
<p title="Santos de Miami Last Third"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> El Primer Mundo is one of those cigars that deserve to be in more cigar shops then they are. Wonderful consistency with a nice flavor profile the Epifania is a cigar deserving space in your humidor.</p>
<div id="attachment_6800" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Last-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6800" title="El Primer Mundo Epifania Last 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/El-Primer-Mundo-Epifania-Last-3rd-300x87.jpg" alt="El Primer Mundo Epifania Last 3rd" width="300" height="87" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">El Primer Mundo Epifania Last 3rd</p></div>
<p title="Santos de Miami Last Third"><strong>Rating:</strong> 90<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$10.00</p>
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		<title>Sublimes &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
		<link>http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/07/06/sublimes-cigar-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:02:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I went into Tobacco Plaza the other day one of the owners that I needed something new to smoke, and he pointed me to today's cigar. The Sublimes is a stick I never heard of but one of the customers there went on and on about how great of a cigar it is. So I picked up a couple and let them sit in my humidor for a couple of weeks.

According the website, "Having been sold mostly in South Florida since 2004, our decision to go national was the only natural retort to the years of mounting local demand and popularity. Skillfully hand-crafted in Little Havana, Miami, the end result is a cigar boasting a complex array of flavors that come together to produce an excellent medium to full bodied smoke. Sublimes cigars are truly the epitome of taste and excellence."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I went into Tobacco Plaza which is quickly becoming one of my favorite shops above the rest i told one of the owners that I needed something new to smoke, and he pointed me to today&#8217;s cigar. The Sublimes is a stick I never heard of but one of the customers there went on and on about how great of a cigar it is. So I picked up a couple and let one of them sit in my humidor as I tended to some other reviews. Search for Sublimes gets you a lot of returns, and it took me a bit to track down this cigar.</p>
<p>According the <a href="http://sublimescigars.com/" target="_blank">website</a>,</p>
<blockquote><p>Having been sold mostly in South Florida since 2004, our decision to go  national was the only natural retort to the years of mounting local  demand and popularity.</p>
<p>Skillfully hand-crafted in Little Havana, Miami,  the end result is a cigar boasting a complex array of flavors that come  together to produce an excellent medium to full bodied smoke.  Sublimes cigars are truly the epitome of taste and excellence.</p></blockquote>
<p>The cigars come in 5 sizes: Robusto: (4¾ &#8211; 50); Robusto Extra: (5¼ &#8211; 52); Double Robusto: (5¾ &#8211; 54); Grande: (6¾ &#8211; 56) and Magnum: (6¼ &#8211; 58).</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong> Sublimes<strong><br />
Size</strong>: 6.75 x 56 (Grande)<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Habano Ecuador Rosado<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Habano Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Habano Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength: </strong>Medium/Full<br />
<strong> </strong><strong>Number Smoked:</strong> 2</p>
<div id="attachment_6610" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6610" title="Sublimes" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-300x48.jpg" alt="Sublimes" width="300" height="48" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sublimes</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The Sublimes is really a sight to behold. The amount of oils on this stick is amazing, and the sheen gives it a gorgeous mouthwatering appearance. There are some veins present, on the reddish brown wrapper that feels silky smooth under the fingers. The stick has a nice weight to it, with no soft spots and a well packed foot. The roll is as good as they come on this cigar. The simple white and gold band has more of a wedding invitation feel to it then that of a cigar band but if that is our only knock for this section.</p>
<div id="attachment_6612" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-First-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6612" title="Sublimes First Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-First-Third-300x48.jpg" alt="Sublimes First Third" width="300" height="48" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sublimes First Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavors &amp; Notes: </strong>The nose of the cigar from the foot is slightly citric with some light earthy notes to the nose as well. The cold draw has some similar citric notes as well, reminding me a lot of orange rind. The pre light draw and foot is definitely different then most cigars I&#8217;ve smoked. But one thing I have learned is the pre-light rarely matching the smoke. Once the cigar is lit there is slight pepper before the cigar becomes floral. As we continue the smoke the 1st third the notes remain floral with some slightly roasted nuts. In the second third the focal point of the notes changes to a roasted nut that borders on cashews, with some earthy components in the background. The final third the floral notes return for a bit before the cigar finishes off with some notes nuts and cedar.</p>
<div id="attachment_6615" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Second-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6615" title="Sublimes Second Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Second-Third-300x53.jpg" alt="Sublimes Second Third" width="300" height="53" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sublimes Second Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> The Sublimes is a nice slow smoking cigar with a nice solid ash that easily held on for 1.5&#8243; or more at a time. The burn was a little jagged oand the carbon line fairly large but it didn&#8217;t really effect the enjoyment of the cigar. My humidor was a little bit high at 71% humidity so that could of played into it. The draw was ideal and there was a wonderful volume of smoke with a really nice cedar/floral aroma.</p>
<div id="attachment_6613" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Last-Third.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6613" title="Sublimes Last Third" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Last-Third-300x70.jpg" alt="Sublimes Last Third" width="300" height="70" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sublimes Last Third</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>I love it when I come across something new that I would smoke on an everyday basis and this cigar fits that bill. This cigar isn&#8217;t going to go down as one of the best ever made but it is very good and has an interesting profile to keep me interested long term. As it grows in distribution this cigar definitely has the chance to be around for a very long time.</p>
<div id="attachment_6614" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Nub.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6614" title="Sublimes - It was that good!" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Sublimes-Nub-300x114.jpg" alt="Sublimes - It was that good!" width="300" height="114" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Sublimes - It was that good!</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 90<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$9.00 MSRP</p>
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		<title>First Look: Tatuaje Wolfman</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If I wasn't sitting in a cigar shop last night on Long Island, I probably wouldn't have posted this but since it was a topic of conversation I figured I would write about it. Today on Twitter, Pete Johnson who is the mastermind behind the Tatuaje brand shared some info about the upcoming release in the Monster Series line. First thing was a picture of the Wolfman (see below). He also answered the question that was the topic of conversation last night and the answer was these will be available in both dress and non dress boxes.

The Wolfman will be a 7 1/2 x 52 Box-pressed torpedo, with a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador. The band will be brown with red writing which Pete describes as "Ugly". Production is set to be at the same number as last year, 666 numbered dress boxes and 1300 plain boxes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I wasn&#8217;t sitting in a cigar shop last night on Long Island, I probably wouldn&#8217;t have posted this but since it was a topic of conversation I figured I would write about it. Today on Twitter, Pete Johnson who is the mastermind behind the Tatuaje brand shared some info about the upcoming release in the Monster Series line. First thing was a picture of the Wolfman (see below). He also answered the question that was the topic of conversation last night and the answer was these will be available in both dress and non dress boxes.</p>
<p>The Wolfman will be a 7 1/2 x 52 Box-pressed torpedo, with a Sumatra wrapper grown in Ecuador. The band will be  brown with red writing which Pete describes as &#8220;Ugly&#8221;. Production is set to be at the same number as last year, 666 numbered dress boxes and 1300 plain boxes.</p>
<p>I also forgot if Pete posted this, tweeted this or if I got it from someone else but the cigar is allegedly based on the <a title="Cigar Review: Tatuaje Gran Cojonu" href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2009/12/11/cigar-review-tatuaje-gran-cojonu/" target="_blank">Gran Cojonu</a>.</p>
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		<title>Tatuaje M80 &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
		<link>http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/06/17/tatuaje-m80-cigar-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[About a week ago I was on the phone with a friend telling him that I was going to order some M80's while I was riding the elevator in my building. What happened was almost comical as an older woman overheard me, and began yelling at me about fireworks being illegal. I tried to explain to her it was the name of the cigar but the woman didn't want to hear it. This new tenant made my life hell over the next couple of days as she called the new landlord to tell him I was selling fireworks. As I was driving to work I got a call from the offices of my landlord telling me that if I am selling fireworks I would be evicted and reported to the police. I told the office this was the name of a cigar, and the woman made something out of nothing because she only heard part of a personal phone call. Over and done with right? Wrong!. The next day one of the partners that own the building called me saying he never heard of the cigar and he was a cigar smoker. Well after convincing him to call Two Guys Smoke Shop to ask about the M80 he relented and I haven't heard from him since. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About a week ago I was on the phone with a friend telling him that I was going to order some M80&#8242;s while I was riding the elevator in my building. What happened was almost comical as an older woman overheard me, and began yelling at me about fireworks being illegal. I tried to explain to her it was the name of the cigar but the woman didn&#8217;t want to hear it. This new tenant made my life hell over the next couple of days as she called the new landlord to tell him I was selling fireworks. As I was driving to work I got a call from the offices of my landlord telling me that if I am selling fireworks I would be evicted and reported to the police. I told the office this was the name of a cigar, and the woman made something out of nothing because she only heard part of a personal phone call. Over and done with right? Wrong!. The next day one of the partners that own the building called me saying he never heard of the cigar and he was a cigar smoker. Well after convincing him to call Two Guys Smoke Shop to ask about the M80 he relented and I haven&#8217;t heard from him since.</p>
<p>The M80 is a limited edition cigar made for <a href="http://www.2guyssmokeshop.com/" target="_blank">2 Guys Smoke Shop</a> in New Hampshire. Rumor has it the blend of the cigar is based to the T110 which is popular among Tatuaje collectors.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Band.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6349" title="Tatuaje M80 Band" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Band-300x399.jpg" alt="" width="96" height="128" /></a>Cigar:</strong> Tatuaje M80<br />
<strong>Size</strong>: 4 x 58<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Ecuador Habano Maduro<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength: </strong>Full<br />
<strong> </strong><strong>Number Smoked:</strong> 3</p>
<div id="attachment_6354" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6354 " title="Tatuaje M80" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-300x80.jpg" alt="Tatuaje M80" width="300" height="80" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tatuaje M80</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> Part of the Exclusive Series, the Tatuaje M80 sports the Rocky Balboa championship belt with M80 in the center. The Ecuadorian wrapper has a nice amount of oils with a nice firm roll that is flawless. The cigar is topped off with a long fuse like cap that runs under the band and for shits and giggles I&#8217;ve smoked part of the fuse until the band had to come off. The foot is well packed, and for a small cigar there is a nice weight to the stick.</p>
<div id="attachment_6351" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6351 " title="Tatuaje M80 Foot" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Foot.jpg" alt="Tatuaje M80 Foot" width="180" height="190" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tatuaje M80 Foot</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavors &amp; Notes: </strong>Once I clipped the cap there were notes of red pepper, and a faint chocolate sweetness in the background on the cold draw and the foot. Once the cigar is lit you are greeted by some in your face notes of pepper that fade some after a 1/4 of an inch. As we work into the first third notes become a subtle chocolate and an abundance of leather. As we enter the second third of the smoke some notes of wood develop, with pepper notes overtaking the leather of the first third. The final third becomes a bit more complex as the notes of wood are joined by some licorice, leather and some chocolate</p>
<div id="attachment_6350" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-First-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6350" title="Tatuaje M80 First 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-First-3rd-300x77.jpg" alt="Tatuaje M80 First 3rd" width="300" height="77" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tatuaje M80 First 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> Of the 3 samples I smoked to date they all had one thing in common, I had to touch it up a bit in the last third, right where the band was as they all had a piece of fuse stuck to the cigar where the &#8220;glue&#8221; is used to hold the band in place. Other than that, the cigar had a nice ash, although slightly flaky. The draw was excellent and the stick produced a nice volume of smoke.</p>
<div id="attachment_6353" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Second-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6353" title="Tatuaje M80 Second 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Second-3rd-300x67.jpg" alt="Tatuaje M80 Second 3rd" width="300" height="67" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tatuaje M80 Second 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An M80 is a quarter of a stick of dynamite, and is maybe a little smaller than this cigar. They create a big bang, and do not wow onlookers with an explosion of colors. The same can be said for this cigar, as it has a nice strength, and a bit of a nicotine kick. However it fails to impress when compared to so many other cigars that Tatuaje has on the market. If you like full strength  smokes, this one should be right in your wheelhouse.</p>
<div id="attachment_6352" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Last-3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6352" title="Tatuaje M80 Last 3rd" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Tatuaje-M80-Last-3rd-300x119.jpg" alt="Tatuaje M80 Last 3rd" width="300" height="119" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Tatuaje M80 Last 3rd</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 87<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$7.99</p>
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		<title>Graycliff Crystal (White Label) &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
		<link>http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/06/02/graycliff-crystal-white-label-cigar-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently with Graycliff Cigars being in the news and Torano taking over their US Distribution the cigar has stepped back into the limelight with me. Ad to the fact that they recently became a part of the twitter community and it will tell you a lot about my smoking habits. Our of sight, out of mind. A lot of times I will reach for a cigar because of a conversation I had earlier in the day.

When I was the manager...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently with Graycliff Cigars being <a title="Graycliff Cigar Company Appoints Torano as US Distributor" href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/05/25/graycliff-cigar-company-appoints-torano-as-us-distributor/" target="_blank">in the news</a> and Torano taking over their US Distribution the cigar has stepped back into the limelight with me. Ad to the fact that they recently became a part of the twitter community and it will tell you a lot about my smoking habits. Out of sight, out of mind. A lot of times I will reach for a cigar because of a conversation I had earlier in the day.</p>
<p>When I was the manager of The Humidor in Brooklyn, NY I smoked Graycliff on a regular basis. The original, crystal and professionale. Part of the reason was the discount (I didn&#8217;t have to pay for my cigars), and if I had to I would have still smoked Graycliff, but only on special occasions. A lot of people wonder why the cigars are so expensive and it has to do with the excise tax of tobacco in the Bahamas.</p>
<p>The Graycliff Crystal is describe at the official website as, &#8220;A line of cigars is for the true  aficionado. It comes in four sizes  and is made from some of our oldest tobacco  dating back to 1995. The  Crystal cigar is full bodied, bold and well balanced  and redefines the  full rich tobacco flavor that connoisseurs from around the  world demand  in a great smoke.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong> Graycliff Crystal<br />
<strong>Size</strong>: 6 x 52 (Pirate/Torpedo)<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Ecuador<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Greece<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Nicaragua, Hundreds<br />
<strong>Strength: </strong>Medium<br />
<strong> </strong><strong>Number Smoked:</strong> 5+</p>
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<div id="attachment_6192" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6192" title="Graycliff Crystal Pirate" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal-300x58.jpg" alt="Graycliff Crystal Pirate" width="300" height="58" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Graycliff Crystal Pirate</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The band of the cigar says elegance utilizing colors of white and gold. While the cigar has a few veins, the light brown wrapper glistens with oils. In the hand it feels nice with a decent weight. Under the fingers the cigar is firm, with no soft spots. The roll is perfect appearing almost seamless. Well constructed and pleasing to the eye.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6195" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6195 " title="Foot of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Foot-300x321.jpg" alt="Foot of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" width="180" height="193" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Foot of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavors &amp; Notes: </strong>The cold draw of the Graycliff Crystal is earthy, reminding me of fresh cut grass. The foot of the cigar reminds me of the ocean air, crisp and clean. There isn&#8217;t much to note here, but it does satisfy as well. Once lit the cigar offers up a variety of notes. There is some spice  present, and a honey like sweetness as well and a touch of nuts. As we  enter the second third of the cigar the honey becomes more of a vanilla  note, with the nuts becoming more defined especially on the finish. The last third of the cigar has some continuing spice and nuts with a long leather finish.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6194" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_First3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6194" title="First third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_First3rd-300x55.jpg" alt="First third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" width="300" height="55" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">First third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> My biggest complaint with Graycliff is how fast the cigar smokes. I am a slow smoker, and I finish these in an hour or less. Considering I make most corona cigars last 90+ mins this is fast for me. The draw of the cigar was perfect and the burn was close enough to perfection, after the first inch to satisfy me. There was an ample volume of smoke and the cigar stood lit to the end, needing no touch ups. Despite the pictures the ash held on well and the aroma of the cigar was nice. Even til the last puff it remained cool to the touch.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6197" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Second3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6197" title="The second third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Second3rd-300x72.jpg" alt="The second third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate" width="300" height="72" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The second third of the Graycliff Crystal Pirate</p></div>
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<p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Back in the day I would call Graycliff the greatest cigar in existence, but over time my palate changed and while I no longer consider the cigar to be epic, it is still a very good cigar. The price prevents me from smoking them on a regular basis, but I still reach for one on average of once a month. These are definitely special occasion cigars to say the least. On a side note, Graycliff labels these full bodied, but I say they are on the higher side of medium.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6196" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Last3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6196" title="Graycliff Crystal Pirate: Yes, it was that good. " src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GraycliffCrystal_Last3rd-300x132.jpg" alt="Graycliff Crystal Pirate: Yes, it was that good. " width="300" height="132" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Graycliff Crystal Pirate: Yes, it was that good. </p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 91<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$22.00</p>
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		<title>God of Fire 2006 by Don Carlos &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
		<link>http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2011/05/26/god-of-fire-2006-by-don-carlos-cigar-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 22:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>acigarsmoker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was in Cigar Inn the other day in NYC looking for some cigars to review. It's gotten tough lately in NYC, and as I tend to support my local brick &#038; mortars the unsmoked cigars are beginning to run dry. It's at the point where I might have to begin to catalog shop to get me through until new releases come out. Today's cigar is the God of Fire by Don Carlos.

According to Brent Butterworth, "Carlos Fuente, Sr. (aka Don Carlos) and his son, Carlito Fuente, blended the God of Fire cigars. God of Fire by Don Carlos uses an Ecuadorian wrapper while God of Fire by Carlito has a Cameroon wrapper. Don Carlos and Carlito Fuente have adjusted their blends to suit each size and shape of cigar offered. All God of Fire cigars can be considered medium-bodied, and all deliver a smooth, refined character and a satisfying, full flavor. Beyond those common traits, though, no further generalizations can be made. One must sample all of the God of Fire cigars to experience the wealth of flavors this line offers."

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was in Cigar Inn the other day in NYC looking for some cigars to review. It&#8217;s gotten tough lately in NYC, and as I tend to support my local brick &amp; mortars the un-smoked cigars are beginning to run dry. It&#8217;s at the point where I might have to begin to catalog shop to get me through until new releases come out. Today&#8217;s cigar is the God of Fire by Don Carlos.</p>
<p>According to Brent Butterworth, &#8220;Carlos Fuente, Sr. (aka Don Carlos) and his son, Carlito Fuente,  blended the God of Fire cigars. God of Fire by Don Carlos uses an  Ecuadorian wrapper while God of Fire by Carlito has a Cameroon wrapper.  Don Carlos and Carlito Fuente have adjusted their blends to suit each  size and shape of cigar offered. All God of Fire cigars can be considered medium-bodied, and all  deliver a smooth, refined character and a satisfying, full flavor.  Beyond those common traits, though, no further generalizations can be  made. One must sample all the God of Fire cigars to experience the  wealth of flavors this line offers.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong> God of Fire by Don Carlos<br />
<strong>Size</strong>: 5 x 50 (Robusto)<br />
<strong>Wrapper: </strong>Ecuador<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Dominican Republic<br />
<strong>Filler: </strong>Dominican Republic<br />
<strong>Strength: </strong>Medium<br />
<strong> </strong><strong>Number Smoked:</strong> 2</p>
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<div id="attachment_6137" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-tubo.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6137" title="God of Fire 06 Tubo by Don Carlos" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-tubo-300x99.jpg" alt="God of Fire 06 Tubo by Don Carlos" width="300" height="99" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">God of Fire 06 Tubo by Don Carlos</p></div>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The God of Fire by Don Carlos is releases yearly using a specific vintage of tobacco. This edition uses tobacco from 2006 and hit the shelves about 2 years ago. The tobacco is now 5 years old, and I was lucky enough to find this on the shelves at Cigar Inn on 2nd Ave in NYC. The robusto comes in a red tubo which features Prometheus on it being killed by an eagle. This was his punishment for stealing fire and delivering it to the mortals. The cigar itself features and oily looking wrapper with some veins that are noticeable. There is a nice weight to the cigar, and is rolled well. The cigar utilizes a two band system. The first has the God of Fire band, and the second denotes the year and whose blend.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6135" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6135" title="God of Fire 06 Foot by Don Carlos" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-foot-300x292.jpg" alt="God of Fire 06 Foot by Don Carlos" width="300" height="292" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">God of Fire 06 Foot by Don Carlos</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes:</strong> Despite the tubo not being lined with cedar the cigar has some strong cedar notes on the foot, wrapper and cold draw of the cigar. On the cold draw however there is a subtle sweetness present as well that reminds me of the ocean air on a day where the air is clean and crisp. Once the cigar is lit, the notes of cedar continue but there is also some fruitiness present like dried fruit candy jells. The cigar really takes a change when you exhale through the nose. The cigar becomes slightly more complex and the flavors explode. In the second third really making sure to exhale through the nose the cigar reminded me of my morning cherrios with notes of oats and some cinnamon thrown in for good measure. The final third remains heavy on cedar with some leather notes, but through the nose the cigar has some oats remaining. The finish of the smoke is short but tasty.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6133" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-1st.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6133" title="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-1st-300x51.jpg" alt="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" width="300" height="51" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos</p></div>
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<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> The cigar had an exquisite draw with a tight light color ash that held on well. The burn line was crisp and straight despite a slight diagonal burn as noted by the picture below. There was a nice aroma from the God of Fire that produced a nice thick lustrous volume of smoke.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6134" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-2nd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6134" title="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-2nd-300x51.jpg" alt="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" width="300" height="51" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos</p></div>
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<p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Was it worth $22.00 no, would I buy it again, yes. How is that for a contradiction. The cigar was very tasty, and I found myself enjoying it immensely, but in a time where many cigars are coming out for less and less, the God of fire doesn&#8217;t stand above those. It does however smoke like a 12-14.00 stick and if they came in at that price I would smoking them often. But for now, at $22.00 I will keep some on hand for a special occasion.</p>
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<div id="attachment_6136" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-Last3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6136" title="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/GOF06-Last3rd-300x67.jpg" alt="God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos" width="300" height="67" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">God of Fire 06 by Don Carlos</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 92<br />
<strong>Price: </strong>$22.00</p>
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		<title>Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco &#8211; Cigar Review</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[About 5 weeks ago Steve Valle from Smoking Stogie hit me up with some limited release cigars and when I saw today's stick in the package I knew it would be the review for Cinco De Mayo. Normally I do not like to review a cigar based on one stick, but I had it in my mind I would use this cigar today and I followed through. Also, I doubt I will ever come across another so getting more for review wasn't realistic.

The Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco is a limited release of 100 boxes made for a shop in Fresno, CA named Cigar Mas Fino. The cigar which is based upon the Havana VI Noble has a subtle change to it which Pete Johnson describes as making a huge difference. He went on to add that the cigar is "an age worthy smoke". At this point I am having second thoughts about lighting up my only stick. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About 5 weeks ago Steve Valle from <a href="http://www.smokingstogie.com/" target="_blank">Smoking Stogie</a> hit me up with some limited release cigars and when I saw today&#8217;s stick in the package I knew it would be the review for Cinco De Mayo. Normally I do not like to review a cigar based on one stick, but I had it in my mind I would use this cigar today and I followed through. Also, I doubt I will ever come across another so getting more for review wasn&#8217;t realistic.</p>
<p>The Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco is a limited release of 100 boxes made for a shop in Fresno, CA named Cigar Mas Fino. The cigar which is based upon the Havana VI Noble has a subtle change to it which Pete Johnson describes as making a huge difference. He went on to add that the cigar is &#8220;an age worthy smoke&#8221;. At this point I am having second thoughts about lighting up my only stick.</p>
<p><strong>Cigar:</strong>Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco<br />
<strong>Size: </strong>5 x 50<br />
<strong>Wrapper:</strong> Ecuador (Habano)<br />
<strong>Binder:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Filler:</strong> Nicaragua<br />
<strong>Strength:</strong> Medium/Full<br />
<strong>Cigars Smoked For Review:</strong> 1</p>
<p><strong>Appearance and Construction:</strong> The Celebracion De Cinco has a dark Habano wrapper which could be from a higher priming then normally used on the Havana VI. The amount of oils that glisten on the cigar is amazing and it feels like silk under the fingers. There are some veins but none of which detract from how good this looks. The foot of the stick is closed which I happen to love and the cap is perfection on the exquisitely rolled cigar. There is a dual band in use here which reminds of me of the Verocu series and takes me down memory lane to when I smoked my first Tatuaje, the <a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2008/07/13/review-tatuaje-exclusivo-lado-occidental/" target="_blank">Exclusivo Lado Occidental</a> aka Verocu No. 1. It was here that the seeds were planted for my love of Tatuaje.</p>
<div id="attachment_5891" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Foot.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5891 " title="Foot of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Foot-300x292.jpg" alt="Foot of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" width="180" height="175" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Foot of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco</p></div>
<p><strong>Flavor &amp; Notes:</strong> The closed foot of the cigar reveals a nice strong note of chocolate/mocha to the nose while the cold draw has a sweetness to it with an earthy edge if that makes sense to anyone but me. One the cigar is lit there is some of that spice that is to me a trademark of the My Father factory. As I progress into the first third of the smoke there is notes of leather with some mocha and spice thrown in for good measure. The second third continues down the leather path, with some coffee notes in the mix as well. As we work further into the center part of the Celebracion De Cinco there is meatiness to it that has me craving a T-Bone steak. I actually wonder how this cigar would pair with that a nice glass of wine. The final third of the cigar picks up in strength and there is some nicotine noticeable as well. The cigar continues with leather though it is muted at this point. The dominant notes are spice and a dark chocolate with a long espresso finish.</p>
<div id="attachment_5890" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_First3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5890" title="The first third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_First3rd-300x55.jpg" alt="The first third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" width="300" height="55" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The first third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco</p></div>
<p><strong>Smoking Characteristics:</strong> The higher priming wrapper seemed to be thicker then most and as a result it burned very slow. The robusto lasted me just under 2 hours which was a nice way to end my evening. As a result of what seemed to be a thicker wrapper it did burn a little uneven, and while at times I was tempted to touch it up I never had to. There was an ample amount of smoke with a nice spicy aroma. The ash was marble like and held on strong despite some flake and the appearance it might fall at any moment.</p>
<div id="attachment_5893" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Second3rd.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5893" title="The second third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Second3rd-300x56.jpg" alt="The second third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" width="300" height="56" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The second third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco</p></div>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> I would liken the cigar to a Havana VI on steroids. While I enjoyed the cigar I found myself wondering if it was better than the traditional release. While I enjoyed it I would not go crazy to get another. However, if I did I would sit on it for at least a year to see what the aging potential of the cigar is and I have a feeling it would become an exceptional smoke instead of a very good one.</p>
<div id="attachment_5894" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Last3rd1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5894" title="The final third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" src="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/tatuajeCDC_Last3rd1-300x84.jpg" alt="The final third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco" width="300" height="84" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The final third of the Tatuaje Celebracion De Cinco</p></div>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> 90<br />
<strong>Price:</strong> $10.00</p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> The cigar was gifted to me by Steve Valle of Smoking Stogie.</p>
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