There was an Army Apache helicopter landing at the store.
Here is Pepin rolling cigars last Saturday at the Outlaw Pepin Party. It was a great event and we got to smoke some great cigars. I tried the Vegas Cubanas from Pepin and really enjoyed it. There was a buy some get some free deal going on. The freebies were hand rolled for the event and very tastey as well.
6 1/4 x 52 Honduras $7.00
It started out with a little pepper taste that mellowed quick. It is a medium bodied smoke that is very smooth. You get tons of creamy smoke with this Rocky. This cigar has earthy tones with a kick of coffees. The burn is very even. This has the 5 year-old Ecuadorian sun grown wrapper that makes it a bit sweet.
Nub 464t Connecticut 4 x 64 $4.00
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua
After smoking the Camaroon and being a little disappointed I didn't have high expectations on the Connecticut. I was wrong to think that way. This is a creamy smoke that has a mild to medium body. The binder and filler are Nicaraguan and very tasty. I normally don't get too excited about a milder smoke, but this little guy is a nice change of pace. After lunch I enjoyed this cigar and will probably enjoy another again given the opportunity.
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Belicoso Finos 5 1/2 inch by 52 $9.00
Nicaraguan with Ecuadoran-grown Connecticut Shade wrapper
Cabaiguan is a release from master cigar blender Pepin Garcia, the maker of the famous Tatuaje line of cigars. Named after his hometown in Cuba, Cabaiguan, pronounced (kah-bei-gwahn), is another example of Pepin Garcia’s talent as a cigar blender. Blended with a Connecticut shade Ecuadorian grown wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler, the Cabaiguan is a medium to full-bodied cigar, slightly milder than the Tatuaje but equal in flavor and complexity. The cigar is earthy and spicy, with a creamy quality. Pepin Garcia blends with the flavor of his homeland in mind and has reproduced that flavor so well that while smoking Cabaiguan you can close your eyes and feel like your smoking a Pre-Castro Cuban.
You have to try this cigar!
Don Pepin Garcia will be at the Outlaw on August 23rd. The event is going to be huge and I have planned to enjoy the day out there smoking my favorites smokes. If you don't have anything planned for the 23rd--You should be at the Outlaw! www.outlawcigar.com
The Bourbon is the best I've had yet. The boys over at Blanton's have been doing it right for years. They produce single barrel bourbon...meaning there just isn't any mixing of the barrels like you find from 99% of the other guys. This is top shelf Kentucky bourbon.
Maestro (5.5" x 54) Dominican Republic $4.00
I first smoked Ramon Allones in St. Martin while on a cruise. They were Cubans and extremely tasty. This is the Dominican version of that smoke. This has a rich, full flavored taste that is legendary to the brand. The price is very affordable and it has the quality of a smoke triple the price. This a wonderful cigar that has some unusual flavors. It has a nutty taste that is almost meaty. I enjoyed this smoke almost as much as the Cuban. I don't think you would be disappointed!
4" x 66 Box-Press Torpedo $5.50
Wrapper: Cameroon Filler: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua
After hearing all the hype on this cigar AND having been such a huge Oliva fan...I thought that this cigar would be awesome. Rather than wait for a cigar to develop and evolve, which typically occurs an inch to two inches in, the idea behind Nub was to specifically blend it to hit its sweet spot right off the bat and remain at its peak right through to the end. Each size is short and stout in stature.
This cigar does get to the point pretty quick. Normally it does take about 15 minutes for me to really start to enjoy a cigar. They tend to start out a little bitter and then calm out quickly. The thought. I was honestly a little disappointed in the Cameroon. It was a little dull for my taste. I did purchase a sampler pack and will try the Habano and Connecticut.
Cameroon - dark and leathery to the touch. A sweet, cedary smoke with an intriguing spice. The aftertaste is dry and toasty. A medium to full-bodied cigar that's smooth. I guess I expected more from the Nub...
On 4 May 1964, the U.S. Congress recognized Bourbon Whiskey as a “distinctive product of the United States," creating the Federal Standards of Identity for Bourbon. Federal regulations now stipulate that Bourbon must meet these requirements:
Bourbon must be made of a grain mixture that is at least 51% corn.
Bourbon must be distilled to no more than 160 (U.S.) proof.
Bourbon must be 100% natural (nothing other than water added to the mixture).
Bourbon must be aged in new, American, charred oak barrels.
Bourbon which meets the above requirements and has been aged for a minimum of two years, may (but is not required to) be called Straight Bourbon.
Bourbon aged for a period less than four years must be labelled with the duration of its aging
They have a 300 sq. ft walk-in humidor that showcases some nice smokes. They have a great selection of Fuente...even the Short Story! They have some nice top end smokes like OpusX, Padrón '26 and '64, Diamond Crown, Rocky Patel Decade and of course Davidoff. They say they are the biggest retailer of Davidoff in the south. I enjoyed a Rocky Patel Old World Reserve.
If you are looking for a great shave they have tons of old time shaving products. Didn't realize you could spend $100.00 on a shaving soap dish and brush combo...the ones like the barber uses only a tad bit nicer.
They also have a bar where you enjoy your favorite spirit with your smoke. It is in the Old City area. There some pubs and restaurants close by. The next time you are down Knoxville way...check it out.
Update:5/28/08 I have visited Knox Cigar a couple times since I have been down here....they have a great bar as well where you can enjoy a nice bourbon with your cigar.
KNOXVILLE CIGAR CO.
118 S Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-673-8556
888-676-3549
This is a smoke I received in a sampler pack that I smoked this afternoon. I have had a few Camacho smokes and this one reminded me of the old school of cigars. The aroma is damp and earthy, delivering a smooth full flavor in a medium body. What separates this cigar from most other Honduran cigars on the market is the price. This cigar sells for almost half of some of the best known names in Honduran cigars like Punch and Hoyo de Monterrey, while maintaining an unparalleled quality. Brands bearing the Camacho name are a diamond in the rough.
As I am writing this I am enjoying a Tatuaje Red and realized I had the opportunity to enjoy 4 smokes this weekend....not bad work if you can get it.
The 601 Black is handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua by Pepin Garcia. It comprises an exquisite blend of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos topped of with a beautiful rich and oily Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapper.
Don't Let the Connecticut wrapper fool you, being that the blend is all Nicaraguan, this cigar is not what you would normally expect from a Connecticut wrapped cigar. Somehow I expected this to be a more mild smoke. This one, if not the strongest Connecticut cigar in the market, is medium to full bodied. This cigar is a powerhouse that should almost come with a warning label. I cannot wait to light the next one...
6 x 50 Clemenceaus en Tubo
