Monday, April 6, 2009

Nestor Miranda Special Selection


Being in business for 20 years calls for a celebration and Miami Cigar & Co. has commissioned a special cigar for the occasion.

A limited-edition 20th Anniversary blend is being added to the two-shape Nestor Miranda Special Selection and will begin shipping to 100 selected tobacconists in the U.S. on April 1. Made by the Tabacalera Cubana in Esteli, Nicaragua, the blend was concocted by Miranda himself in cooperation with Pepin Garcia.

The major difference between the standard Special Selection blend, introduced in 2007, and the 20th Anniversary cigars will be the wrapper, which will be available in two shapes: Rosado and Oscuro. The Habano Rosado creates a medium-bodied smoke with a distinct mellow nature, while the Habano Oscuro wrapper yields a more aromatic and full-bodied cigar with elements of pepper and spice. All of the tobaccos selected for these cigars are between 3-4 years of age and were selected more than nine months ago for this specific project.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Oliva Serie V

Serie V is a complex blend of Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos. Blended with specially fermented Jalapa Valley ligero, and finished with a high priming Habano Sun Grown Wrapper.

Blending Notes: This cigar is blended to deliver full body taste while maintaining an unparalleled smoothness. This flavorful blend exhibits complex tobacco with rich coffee and dark chocolate tones. 

A subtle and well balanced spice is present throughout.

Rolled with specially selected ligero leaf, all top quality, Serie "V" packs a punch due to its full body; however, its strength does not dominate the experience. Specially aged and fermented tobaccos make for a complex flavor, adding layers of enticing notes of pepper, leather and earthy undertones. This line represents the strongest and richest cigar Oliva has to offer.


To be an authorized Serie "V" dealer, tobacconists must undergo special training from Oliva representatives aimed at providing insight to the sheer power of the blend. This cigar only contains ligero leaf (the strongest variety of tobacco), but is blended so the initial taste is not overwhelming with "in your face" power. In other words, Serie "V" is very strong but can still be enjoyed by individuals who prefer medium-bodied cigars. 

Upon lighting, many may believe Serie "V" is medium in body, but as Jose Oliva himself has explained, if you cycle the smoke through the nose you will realize the true strength of Serie "V." Potent, powerful, yet smooth with a long finish, this blend is must try for all enthusiasts, let alone fans of the Oliva brand. 

Ambos Mundos by Tatuaje


This is a great cigar for the price...I have purchased a box to age in my humidor.  The Sumatra has a sweetness about it and sure is a pleasure to smoke.  They are $5.75 a stick for the Toro.
Ambos Mundos, meaning Both Worlds, was created to give cigar smokers a more economical long filler cigar. Pete Johnson used B and C grade tobacco to create another cigar for his well made line of smokes. The grades of tobacco have nothing to do with the flavor of the cigar, but only refer to minor blemishes on the leaf itself.

In creating this new line, Pete used two different wrappers; Ecuadorian Sumatra and Habanos. In each of the wrappers, Pete utilizes two vitollas to show off his new line. A Toro and a robusto.  If you enjoy Tatuaje and Blue Label Pepin Garcia...you will enjoy this cigar!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Montesino


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , MADURO , MEDIUM-FULL , MILD , NATURAL

Hailing from the Dominican Republics most coveted cigar factory, the Montesino is a mild cigar from the makers of Fuente with a modest everyday low price.


Since the 1980’s their family’s cigars have been the most demanded and hardest to find in the world, making such big names as OpusX and Ashton. Today, they are considered the Mont Blanc of cigars.

Montesino was one of the fist cigars produced at the Fuente factory, debuting in 1991. The mild blend of Dominican tobaccos and the very reasonable price tag has made this cigar a best seller and very popular worldwide. Typically, a cigar maker will change the blend over the course of a brands history, tweaking the strength and aromas to suit the trend of the day. This is not true of the Fuente family and the Montesino brand. The cigars that are being produced today consist of the same blend that made them so popular over a quarter century ago. Also, today they remain a favorite of aficionados everywhere. Montesino is mild bodied cigar with obvious notes of wood and nuts on the palate and a short sweet finish.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Diamond Crown Maximus


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC , MADURO , MEDIUM-FULL

Very rare and often difficult to find, the Diamond Crown Maximus is a full-bodied blend put forth by JC Newman following the success of the original Diamond Crown line.


Here is something rare! The original Diamond Crown line was released in the early 1990’s to mark the 100th anniversary of JC Newman cigars. Since their inception, they have been a staple of quality and construction, raising the bar for all other cigar makers in the Dominican Republic. Ten years later, as fuller-bodied cigars were becoming more popular, Stanford Newman approached Carlos Fuente with a new idea for his treasured Diamond Crown line, a full-bodied version. After three years of perfecting the blend and finding just the right tobaccos, the rare Diamond Crown Maximus was born. 

The Diamond Crown Maximus is made in extremely limited quantities and is only available to a handful of suppliers throughout the US. The secret to this fuller-bodied blend is its El Bajo Sun Grown wrapper that packs a robust flavor. This wrapper is grown in Ecuador by the Famous Oliva tobacco family, growers of the worlds finest tobacco. This leaf in conjunction with the expert rollers at the Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic have turned the Diamond Crown Maximus into a legend. 

Friday, March 20, 2009

601 Oscuro


FULL , MADURO , NICARAGUA

A full bodied powerhouse from the experts at EO brands in conjunction with master blender Jose “Pepin” Garcia, 601 Oscuro is not for just any cigar enthusiast.

When it comes to full body and full flavor, EO brands is always leading the pack will rich and complex blends. While they were known at first for their work with brands like REO and Vibe, two brands that are still very popular today, their newest innovations are being made in conjunction with world renowned cigar maker, Pepin Garcia and are sold under the 601 flag.

The 601 Green Oscuro is considered by some to be the best blend made at Pepin’s Esteli factory. Sporting a dark and oily Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, the Green Oscuro is made with a hearty bunch of Nicraguan long fillers that are specially fermented by Pepin. The resulting cigar is a full bodied masterpiece that exudes rich espresso, leather and chocolate flavors with a pleasant and toasty finish.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Rocky Patel to Release Decade Emperor


Rocky Patel has expanded his highly rated Decade line to include a new, thick 6 inch by 60 ring gauge cigar called The Emperor. Unlike the rest of the Decade line, which is box pressed, The Emperor is a completely round parejo style cigar.

According to Patel, 60 ring gauge cigars are a big seller among his brands—six of his lines now have cigars that measure 6 by 60.

This brand was created by Patel to commemorate his 10-year anniversary in the cigar business. The Rocky Patel Decade Torpedo was one of Cigar Aficionado magazine's Top 25 Cigars of 2008.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Jam session

Hanging out at The Outlaw on a Friday night is cool once they close...they start jamming out! Kendell jams out with his friends on the electric guitar.

It is a night of solid rock! They are great and a ton of fun. Smoking a Rocky Patel ITC just adds to the good time.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Don Pepin Blue Label



FULL , MEDIUM-FULL , NICARAGUA , USA

This cigar is one of the first blends made by legendary master blender Don (Jose) Pepin Garcia. Full bodied with a rich spicy flavor, Pepin is credited with making some of the highest rated brands on the market.

The El Rey de Los Habanos factory in the Little Havana section of Miami has been the hottest factory in recent years, producing such big names as Tatuaje and Padilla Miami. After years of anticipation, the master blender and owner of the factory has finally debuted a brand worthy of his prestigious name. 

The Don Pepin Garcia is a full-bodied robust cigar that combines premium Nicaraguan long fillers with a rich corojo wrapper. This combination of premium tobaccos gives the cigar a spicy and peaty aroma that is very reminiscent of the best cigars made in Cuba today. Rolled in the US in limited quantities, each cigar is made under the watchful eye of Don Pepin himself, ensuring that each cigar that bears his name will have an excellent burn from the moment you light it up to the instant you put it down.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Cigar Cutter Display



The next time you stop by The Outlaw, you can put your hands on some of my handy work.  I made these cigar cutter holders for The Outlaw out of Sapele and Wenge. The cutters shown are the ones that are on display at the store.  You will find these great cutters displayed on this beautiful hardwood next to the registers the next time you purchase your favorite smoke!  It was a fun project.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Partagas Spanish Rosado


In developing the Partagas Spanish Rosado, Daniel Nunez searched for a rich taste that is not currently found in any other premium cigar. The search led Daniel to the San Agustin Valley in Honduras. The Honduran wrapper on the Partagas Spanish Rosado is grown exclusively for General Cigar and offers a unique taste that he desires. The name Spanish Rosado is direct reference to this wrapper tobacco. Spanish describes the country of Spain's influence in Honduran history as well as the homeland of the Partagas founder, Jaime Partagas. Rosado describes the reddish-brown color on this rich, oily wrapper.


Because of the uniqueness of the soil in the San Agustin Valley, the wrapper provides a spicy taste with hints of cinnamon that burns white, leaving a beautiful ash. A Connecticut Broadleaf binder with a blend of Dominican, Honduran and Mexican tobaccos combine to make this medium to full-bodied cigar a must-have for serious cigar smokers.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial


La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial is a wonderful new cigar manufactured in Nicaragua by Jose "Pepin" Garcia. Handcrafted in small batch fashion by a select group of master rollers, this is a cigar for the connoisseur with a seasoned palate. The flavors within this cigar are tremendously complex.

Beautiful, seamless, pumpkin-colored wrappers embrace an enchanting Cubanesque blend of rich, well-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos. These wrappers are cultivated in Ecuador under direct sunlight from Cuban seeds. The flavors are medium to full-bodied, rich and zesty. Hearty notes of earth and cedar are accompanied by lighter notes of leather and cinnamon.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Rocky Patel Decade


According to CIGAR AFICIONADO the Rocky Patel Decade is one of the most impressive tastings ever and definitely one of the best cigars for 2008. Each size scored at least 91 points, being the Torpedo- with an incredible score of 95- a new classic.


The Rocky Patel Decade line was created to celebrate Rocky Patel's 10th year anniversary in the cigar business. These cigars are dark, box-pressed and flavorful, with plenty of ligero filler to create a super-spicy smoke with hearty notes of toasted wood. Try them before they are gone, cause the Rocky Patel Decade is sure to become one of your favorites.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Corona Nicaraguan Selection


Corona Nicaraguan Selection cigars are hand-made in one of the most efficient, clean and modern factories in Central America. Gilberto Oliva, who is a fifth generation Cuban master cigar blender, oversees the entire production of our cigars, ensuring quality and consistency that is second to none. The aged long-filler tobaccos are a blend of Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. The dark Maduro wrapper is grown in . The dark Maduro wrapper is grown in Panama and the mild natural wrappers are Sumatra-seed grown in and the mild natural wrappers are Sumatra-seed grown in Indonesia. The result of this tobacco blend is a flavor that is mild to medium in strength and packed with flavor - very similar to the taste of a Padron.