I am thankful for all those that have sacrficed all so that I may enjoy my freedom. I have been enjoying the day off and the warm weather. Part of that includes getting to enjoy a great beer and cigar.

Today I am enjoying a Cain by from the makers of Nub and Oliva. This is a powerful smoke that is very complex and a little spicier than I normally go for. The taste linger on the back of my throat....so I reach for my Boulevard Dry Stout! The sweetness of the stout almost is a ying and yang to the cigar. I am enjoying the battle for my taste buds!

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic

Out on the patio tonight taking a much earned break with my old friend Garcia. It has been too long since I have last enjoyed the Cuban Classic...why? This is a great smoke that affords tons of puffs of great smoke. This is also no tame mild smoke...it is about as full as they come. I am enjoying this with a pint (or 3) of Boulevard's 6th Glass beer. They are a great pair. If you haven't tried either...shame on you.

This smoke was a 5x50 Robusto that will run you about 6 bucks...pretty affordable for a complex cigar from the great Garcia.

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Oliva Connecticut

The Oliva Connecticut Lancero was what I enjoyed while out on the patio this morning. I have always trended towards the fuller bodied smoke and this cigar was recommended by the Oliva rep. at the last cigar party I went to. He was right in that this cigar is mild and yet flavorful. I can taste hints of vanilla and carmel. This is a cigar you could enjoy after a light meal...or no meal at all. This cigar has a its place...just probably won't become a regular as I tend to not puff away in the am. If you are going to enjoy this one...enjoy it early in the day as it will certainly be boring after smoking anything more powerful.