Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Cain Straight Ligero Maduro 92.3425


Nice Maduro cigar made in Nicaragua.  Did lose a little flavor toward the end of the cigar, but overall a nice smoke.  Wanting to try my second one to check for consistency.  Here is one of the comments online I found that seems to be pretty appropriate for this cigar:
These are outstanding cigars! Yes, they are powerful but very enjoyable. They are not meant for afficionados who enjoy light to medium puros as they will prove to be too powerful. These are for us who enjoy really full bodied cigars. They are not as powerful as La Flor Dominicana ligero or double ligeros but they are right up there! I work in a cigar shop and these new sticks are selling like hotcakes!!! Get your hands on some and enjoy!!!!

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

OLIVA Conneticut Double Toro 92.595

Just finished it, very mild smoke, good draw.  I do not know why I picked this one up, I never prefer the 6 x 60 size of this cigar.  I much prefer a robusto or regular toro, even Churchill size.
But still a resonable smoke if you have an extra 45 minutes or so.  Stogie Review had this to say also:
When it was all said and done, I was very happy with this cigar. I think that it delivers alot of flavor with a pairing of body that I enjoy earlier on in the day. Looking back at what I had heard about this blend, I expected it to be much lighter than it turned out to be.
I can’t help but think that this cigar may be a bit too full flavored for that mild cigar smoker that I portray in my mind and may be perceived as something heavier. For someone such as myself, I think the body is inline with what I am looking for in this type of cigar.
I think it is tough to try and compare this to something such as Ashton and Davidoff because those cigars have different makeups and core flavors. Both the Ashton and Davidoff, if memory serves me right, lack the zing of Nicaraguan tobacco and may be viewed as a smoother smoke. I think that those that are regular smokers of the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999, Connecticut, and Edge Lite, may find this cigar right up their alley.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Cynthia Fuente at Kremers Smoke Shoppe

Had a great time at Kremer's Smoke Shoppe for Fuente night.
Picked up a box(autographed by Cynthia) and a couple Opus X, plus my free tee shirt.   Everyone had a great time and she if a very nice lady and represents the Fuente family very well.

Saturday, June 04, 2011

CAIN Daytona and Straight Ligero




I was at my usual Cigar night at Joe's in Rocky hill and tried Cain cigars.




The maduro 650 Daytona is a smooth beautiful smoke with a nice light grey ash, almost 1.5 inches long until I de-ashed it. Very even burn with an even draw. I bought a few and smoked a Cain Straight Ligero which is the Full bodied cigar with a ton of flavor. These cigars are made in the Oliva factory in Nicaragua. I would rate these very high, 89-90. I am buying more of these next trip to the shop.


Also tied NUB 354 with Connecticut wrapper. Another smooth cigar that starts off with flavor all the way to its short little end.


Of course with the weather being beautiful here in Connecticut, sitting on the deck and smoking and drinking makes this tough winter a little easier. this is also capped off with moving the oldest child out th her own apartment in North Adams, Mass. for her job. Now I have my man cave back, and can look forward to staring blankly at the T.V. on those days that I have worked my butt off and relax for a few minutes in the big boy chair!!!!