PLUS: Boxtoberfest: a toast to savings, up to 35% off premium boxes |
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Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua Oct 2020 Avg rating: 5 Stars |
Eric in FL: "Wow! Unexpected power, bold, complex flavor!"
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Camacho American Barrel Aged Oct 2020 Avg rating: 4.5 Stars |
Mark in IL: "Absolutely wonderful tastes throughout the entire stick...and of course because it is a Camacho the construction and burn are perfect." |
Oliva Inferno Flashpoint Oct 2020 Avg rating: 5 Stars |
Jacob in AR: "This really hit the spot. Smooth till the end. Will be buying more soon."
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Macanudo Café Oct 2020 Avg rating: 4.75 Stars |
Eric in VA: "Great cigar for anytime of the day. After breakfast, lunch, dinner or with your favorite drink." |
Odyssey Sweet Tip Oct 2020 Avg rating: 3.5 Stars |
Whiskey in San Antonio: "Easily your go to morning smoke. I'm smoking one with my coffee. Perfect mix. Light, nice smooth draw, smidge of spice, and you WON'T be disappointed."
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Trump Administration: NO to Cuban Cigars, Rum, and Hotels |
The President: "As part of our continuing fight against communist oppression," he said at the end of last month, the U.S. government "will prohibit U.S. travelers from staying at properties owned by the Cuban government...We're also further restricting the importation of alcohol and Cuban tobacco." The new sanctions come out of the Department of the Treasury, banning Americans from staying at hotels and other properties owned by Cuba's Communist government. |
Slam it in Reverse & Hit the Gas |
It wasn't that long ago – 2014, actually - that if you were travelling abroad, you were able to bring back a limited quantity of Cuban cigars and rum. And that rule was relaxed again in 2016, when the cap was lifted altogether. |
The current administration started unwinding this outreach to Cuba by reimposing restrictions in 2017; now, they've completely reversed course - prohibiting you from importing any amount of Cuban goods, or staying at a state-owned property during your trip (which has become harder to plan, too). |
Explore more of the Cuba-America cigar connection at our Cuban news hub. |
ICYMI: Desert Rose Famous Exclusivo has Arrived |
Southern Draw drops 250 boxes of one-and-done Toro in special release |
The Famous Smoke Shop Exclusivo Series has expanded: Southern Draw Cigars has added a new 6 ½"x 52 Toro size to their Rose of Sharon Desert Rose line. "It's a size I personally consider one of the best smoking experiences of the blend," says SDC's Sharon Holt. |
Normally a box-pressed cigar, this Desert Rose limited edition is rolled in a fan-friendly Toro size. Only 250 boxes have been made, just 2500 cigars in total. And while the longtime cigar vets have already told us they like it, this new edition of the Rose is just as comfortable giving newer cigar smokers the chance to taste more flavorful tobaccos, without overwhelming their palates. |
The Stats: Southern Draw Desert Rose Famous Exclusivo
Origin: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez/Esteli, Nicaragua Size: Toro (6 ½" x 52) Presentation: Box of 10 cigars Wrapper: Ecuador Cloud Grown Claro Binder: Nicaragua Habano Filler: Honduras Corojo '99 and Dominican Piloto Cubano |
Trick or Treat - Cigars and Sweets |
Halloween is a less than a week away – and depending on what's happening in your neighborhood, you might end up with some leftovers in the trick-or-treat bowl. That's good news for you: Gary has proof that pairing a tasty snack with your cigar can make your smoking experience more pleasurable, and he's highlighted his top treats to snack on with a smoke. Watch now to see these spooky-good food pairings: |
Extra must-smoke cigar recommendations from October's CA Reports |
It's long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If that holds true, then your choice of breakfast cigar can hold sway over your day, too. That's why we assembled a list of picks to start your morning – and your mood - off on the right foot. These eye-openers aren't all lightweights, either: along with the sizzlin' plateful of picks that Jared put together for this month's guide, he could have easily included...
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Southern Draw Rose of Sharon
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With a bolder approach to a Connecticut, Southern Draw Rose of Sharon smokes smooth and sweet like the cream in a coffee. Add in some medium-bodied spice, and an excellent burn, and you'll see why it's on our must-smoke breakfast cigar list.
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You love cigars. You love music. Put 'em together, and you've got the Advisors' Playlist. Here's another sneak peek at one of our newest smoke-and-song combos... |
Track 59: "You Will Leave a Mark" - A Silent Film |
Cigar Smoked While Listening: Charter Oak Habano |
Why They Pair Well: When the band abruptly kicks in after a few seconds of piano, it's like the Habano's first hits of pepper – enough to wake you up – but not so much that you'll turn the station. In fact, it's my favorite moment of the song (and the cigar, too). And the rest of the record... READ MORE |
Download our entire Playlist now: Cigar Advisor on Spotify |
In Our Glass: Pinhook Vertical Series 2020 Bourbon
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Last week, we had an advance tasting of Pinhook's Bourbon War Vertical Series. Aged 5 years and landing at 104 proof, this expression is the second of a 9-year arc to see how the bourbon changes with each year of age.
Cinnamon lands right on the tip of your tongue, with the rye adding plenty of spicy to the mix. Once the dry burn passes, you'll taste dark n' sweet fruit, along with caramel. The finish is toasty and sweet – which is a great balance to the wood and spice of a Nicaraguan cigar.
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Smoke This With It: Siboney Reserve Toro by Aganorsa Leaf
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The profile is cedar-rich; there's a streak of pepper and leather lying underneath the surface, along with a pinch of salt. Lots of smoke, too. Aganorsa's all-Nicaraguan tobacco recipe is medium in body, and there are times when you're smoking this cigar that it gets a little creamy and sweet - which is a nice surprise.
Put them together, and the Siboney's cedar and spice were a magnet for the Pinhook's cinnamon; the occasional creaminess in the smoke jives neatly with the bourbon's sweet, toasty finish.
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