Yesterday was my birthday and thought I would bring out a special smoke. This cigar was purchased in the Caribbean ... it has been resting for 5 years. It is super mellow and a real treat. If you get the opportunity ... don't ever pass up one of these!
While visiting Asheville NC...stopped in at this cigar company. They have their own label ... same name. Pretty tasty cigar. I had a medium bodied smoke.
Just kicking back enjoying a wonder of a cigar on the beach in Destin Florida! This is just about a picture perfect day!
Enjoying an awesome cigar by Mr. Johnson ... this is a special release that came in one of the coolest boxes. The box is a wooden book. There are two different smokes inside. 2012 will be a great year!
Enjoying this one on the beach at Destin Florida!
It has been too long since I posted. I have been enjoying some cigars...and a new address down south. We are calling Chattanooga, TN home now. The weather is mild and we are really liking it here.
Tonight I am enjoying Montecristo that I purchased in St. Thomas in 2007 on a cruise. It is a wonderful cigar with a light clean taste. Almost has an almond flavor with hints of vanilla. It is mellow and smooth.
If you ever make it to Cuba...this is one worth trying!
This is an awesome smoke. I like the taste of a habano wrap. It has a dry, sweet peppery and nurture taste. This is a nicely constructed cigar that has that aged leather look. The tobacco is burning so evan in this cigar. CA rated it an 89 and I am happy with this. If you haven't tried Fernandez's cigars...you should. They are reasonable in price at $8 bucks a stick.
Tonight I am enjoying a smoke by AJ Fernandez. This is a massive cigar. At least a 60 ringer. The oval shape is a new one to me. I do like the initial hints of spicy cedar and black pepper. This is a good cigar to enjoy after a long day paired with a nice bourbon.
I have really enjoyed smokes by Fernandez in the past. This has a sweetness and richness I like. The draw is smooth and you get chimneys of smoke. If you like 'em a little on the full side...this is right of a medium bodied smoke. This is a monster worth attempting to wrestle!
Enjoying a new smoke today. The WTF by The Outlaw Cigar Company is a treat. This is made by the guys that run the cigar store I frequent. While the name leaves something to be desired, it does have you asking it.
This has a tobacco that is flavorful with hints of spice, vanilla and almost a touch of rum. It tastes really good and is not too powerful. It has a sweetness to it. It has an uneven burn and a super easy draw...almost smokes like a short leaf cigar. Worth trying, especially at the end of a WTF kinda day!
Here is a humidor that I made for myself. It is out if curly soft maple. The curl is amazing on this box.
This box should hold around 100 smokes. I have chosen to go with Xikar for humidification and monitoring.
I dyed the maple a golden brown...almost a dark honey. My favorite wood is Hawaiian koa ... but it is way too expensive for me. This gives me the look if that wood with about a third of the cost. The maple is gorgeous and will do a fantastic job of securing my cigars.
This was a fun project that I will be enjoying for some time.
This is a wonderful night to be on the patio and enjoying a cigar. The one I went for tonight is a oldie but a goody. Anything Pepin is involved with is gold ... this beauty has aged wonderfully for a couple years.
On another note. I am so thankful for my freedoms and that I live in a country that respects them. Always remember those who have sacrificed it all for that freedom. It does not come free! Remember 9/11/01!
The weather in KC has been so hot (108 on Tuesday) and we are on the patio enjoying this 86 degree night. MI AMOR style.
