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Camacho Connecticut Monarca
July 6, 2009 – 5:42 am | No Comment
Camacho Connecticut Monarca

Wrapper: Connecticut (Ecuador)
Filler: Honduras, Dominican
Size: Monarca (Robusto) (5 x 50)
Strength: Mild
A Stroll in Flavor Country
Every once in a while its  nice to take the path less traveled, and branch out into uncharted waters.  Camacho is …

G.A.R. Vanguard
July 2, 2009 – 12:36 am | No Comment
G.A.R. Vanguard

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: Rico Grande (Torpedo) (6 x 54)
Strength: Medium
In the world of cigars there is always a passion and love for tradition. Heritage and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of a strong line. When it …

G.A.R. LUX
June 30, 2009 – 5:37 am | One Comment
G.A.R. LUX

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: Robusto Grande (5 x 52)
Strength: Medium

Construction: The G.A.R. LUX has a “milk chocolate” colored wrapper that I like to call the “Supermodel of wrappers“.  This beauty had no flaws, no major veins …

Oliva Connecticut Reserve
June 26, 2009 – 5:35 am | No Comment
Oliva Connecticut Reserve

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: Robusto (5 x 50)
Strength: Mild-Medium

Ashton Cabinet No.6
June 24, 2009 – 12:50 pm | 2 Comments
Ashton Cabinet No.6

Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade
Filler: Dominican Republic
Size: No. 6 (5.5×52)
Strength: Mild-Medium
In my long history of smoking cigars I will never forget my first Ashton Cabinet. It was my first foray into a higher priced stick, …

Ortsac 1962
June 17, 2009 – 5:41 am | One Comment
Ortsac 1962

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Size: Toro (6 x 54)
Strength: Medium

Construction: Ortsac 1962 was really well constructed, didn’t have any major veins protruding and had the typical corojo colored wrapper. I’m not sure if …