I have heard great things about this cigar so I thought I would pick one up and give it a light. It is surprisingly mild given that it created by Don Pepin Garica for Pete Johnson. The Cabaiguan is a blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos, the binder is Nicaraguan and the wrapper is a Connecticut Seed shade-grown Ecuadoran leaf, and results in a medium-bodied cigar. This cigar was released in 2004 and is available in four vitolas. The particular size I am smoking is the ‘El Guapo’ size which is about the size of a toro but seems to be just slightly larger in ring size. It lit very nicely, however even with a deeper cut that I would normally use, this cigar had a very difficult draw. It is very mellow and smooth with coffee and almond notes here in there. I will try this one again, but for now I am very unimpressed.
CIGARS: Cabaiguan El Guapo Sunday, Jan 13 2008
Cabaiguan cigars and Cigars reviews 11:26 pm
CIGARS: Review Sunday, Jan 13 2008
cigar reviews and don carlos and fuente 8:08 pm
I finally had the chance to fire up the Don Carlos 30th Anniversary edition cigar by Arturo Fuente the other night. It was a very good smoke, however, I did find that it was over rated. I would pay no more than 20 bucks for this stick, not the hefty 50 bucks that this stick boasts. I had the robusto size which, in comparison to this cigars cousin the Fuente Fuente Opus X, this stick burned unbelievabley fast. In comparison to the Opus X, this cigar burned at least 30 minutes shorter. Granted the little Power Ranger Opus X robusto burns longer than most, but for 50 bucks, I hope to get a similar experience. I was unimpressed with the burn in that it was inconsistent and threatened to canoe at some points. This may have been due to their slight dryness; I noticed that the wrapper was a little on the dry side. It was a complex smoke in that it started very strong and really tingled the palate and woke up the sinuses. It changed from almost over overbearingly strong and then mellowed out very nicely for the duration of the stick. I gathered strong spice, good amounts of ceder and wood, and some very pleasant sporadic notes of coffee grounds, hazelnut and almonds. Overall a pleasant smoke, but a little on the pricey side.
KIVA – World Lending Program Monday, Dec 31 2007
Uncategorized 10:22 pm
Just found this great site and figured I’d blog about it. My boss gave me a $25 gift certificate, a donation to send to a small business owner in a 3rd world country to help them grow thier business. It is a small loan that they will repay once they have completed thier loan period. $25 is nothing in terms of a small business loan in the US, but to these people it is the world, the boost to that will help them create a business and feed their families. I implore you to be a humanitarian and give back, make a difference and join kiva.org.
My lending page
Join the PayPerPost Revolution! Sunday, Dec 2 2007
Uncategorized 8:13 pm
Join the PayPerPost Revolution! PayPerPost is one of the best blogging communities in that it allows you, the blogger, to get paid for what you love to write about! That’s right! So in my case, I love music, cigars, food, and sports and these are the things that Publish PostI love to write about and share with my friends, now I can get paid for them. Yes sir, not a bad gig. I only wish I knew how to make a little extra spending money this way back in college, then I wouldn’t have had to live on Ramen Noodles and Orange Tang! Now PayPerPost is going to pay for my cigars so that I have new subjects to write about!
I first got into the whole blogging and blog marketing when I was working with my last marketing agency and I haven’t looked back. I have learned about other topics of interest by reading others’ blogs and have met some pretty interesting people just by replying to their blogs. Matter of fact, one of the ways I use my blogs is to communicate what new cigars are on the market and what I think of them by writing reviews. I also read what other enthusiasts are saying by their blogs as well. I’m telling you, it a great community to be apart of!
Be a part and get paid!
How to Smoke a Cigar Video Sunday, Dec 2 2007
cigars and communication 8:07 pm
Here is an ultra simplistic overview on how to smoke and enjoy a good cigar. Not completely detailed, but great for the average novice. Enjoy
Coach Wrong Ball! Sunday, Dec 2 2007
SPORTS: fake play football 7:44 pm
Im a big fan of sports, but nothing, I mean nothing is as entertaining as the legendary trick plays that are in all sports especially football and baseball. The ‘Chicken Little Flea Flicker’ and the ‘Annexation of Puerto Rico’ got nothing on this one! Check it out!
Im a big fan of sports, but nothing, I mean nothing is as entertaining as the legendary trick plays that are in all sports especially football and baseball. The ‘Chicken Little Flea Flicker’ and the ‘Annexation of Puerto Rico’ got nothing on this one! Check it out!Are you scared of Ronald McDonald? Sunday, Dec 2 2007
Uncategorized 7:08 pm
< Now that I will be handling the McDonald’s account for the Central Florida area, Ive taken a larger interest in whats going on with the branding and interesting tidbits of what is going on in the community concerning the golden arches. Here is a very abstract video that some guy in Japan created, a little propaganda-esque but pretty cool and freaky. > OIC
Top Ten Uses of Duct Tape Sunday, Dec 2 2007
Uncategorized 7:01 pm
MacGyver creates life from Duct tape and a pack of matches. Tim Allen in his sit-com persona of Tim “The Tool man” Taylor says “if you can’t fix it, ‘duck’ it!” The handy man’s secret is no longer a secret. It is commonly said “duct tape is like The Force– it has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together”.
CIGARS: Reviews, Bucanero Texas Star & Cañon Sunday, Nov 25 2007
Uncategorized Boutique Cigars, cigars, Reviews 2:03 am
Very recently, with a somewhat pleasant Bucanero Cigars experience, I decided to purchase two sticks of my own to try hoping that the rest of the Bucanero line was as good as the ‘Z’ and that I would have good words to report on this small boutique cigar. I purchased the Bucanero Cañon and the Bucanero Texas Star, both of which left me severely disappointed. Both cigars did have a semi-clean draw and decent burn but the taste on these two cigars was almost unbearable. Seriously. I had to put both of them out. I make it almost a rule of thumb to smoke at least an inch of the cigar to discover what the stick is all about. I did so with the Cañon, this was a little more bearable, but only got about a half inch into the Texas Star (sad to admit this since I was very excited to see the word TEXAS on a smoke stick given my heritage). The Texas Star was almost metallic in taste, in fact I would compare this to a copper penny in it’s bitter metallic taste. The Cañon, a beefy 60 gauge, is impressive to have hanging off your lip, it produces a nice puff of smoke, but the quality of smoke that I would like to report. It was very organic, but not like wood, cedar, or leather; these are all tastes that are very pleasant to me. This particular cigar unfortunately reminded me of packaging twine with its dry, almost hemp-like flavor or lack there off. The Bucanero Z is a decent smoke, however it’s cousins the Cañon and the Texas Star failed to measure up to my expectations. Good luck should you try these two depressing smokes.
CIGARS: Graycliff Cheteau Grand Cru Friday, Nov 16 2007
Uncategorized cigars, Reviews 7:44 pm
When talking about a ‘complex’ smoke, one is referencing what makes a cigar interesting. One is referencing the noticeable changes in a cigar that take place from its initial lighting down to the stub that is left in the hand. Some of these changes include mostly changes in flavor, intensity of flavor, the strength or body of the cigar, and whether it spicy, mellow, sharp or smooth. The Graycliff Cheteau Grand Cru encompasses every one of these changes. It is, without a shadow of doubt the most complex cigar that I have ever encountered. Initially it is overwhelmingly full bodied and spicy but varies later in the smoke to almost a mild mellow personality and then back again. It changes from spicy to smooth and back again. It Dont be surprised if your taste buds get confused, this cigar has notes of coffee, spice, some cedar and wood, even roasted almond notes can be found in this delicious smoke stick. Its by far, in my opinion, the most complex smoke on the market. Yes all Graycliff Cigars command a higher price point that most cigars at an average $25 price point however they are well worth the dollar. All are handmade at the Graycliff 5 star resort in Nassau, Bahamas and are all rolled by only 9 Cuban master rollers. This particular cigar is composed of tobaccos from Mezzo-America including some Peruvian tobacco. It is evident that the boys at Graycliff know their stuff and have taken their time and all necessary efforts to make this cigar great. Smoke this one and you wont be sorry, I guarantee it or the smoke is on me.
