Cigar Quote of the Week

"Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar."

Mark Twain

Where the hell's Ed?

I have been a horrible Blogger and I haven't posted in over two months. I have had five cigars in that period of time (see list below) and I havn't had enough patience to post my rating for each cigar. However, I am determined to keep the Blog updated from here forward.

I look forward to dazzling you with my vivacious, verbose vernacular for Victor Sinclar Vintage; and my lavish lexicon of lingua franca for the La Aurora Leoninos. My words of wisdom on the art of cigar smoking will ensare the soul and befuddle the mind.

List of recent cigars:
Rocky Patel - Olde World Reserve
Esteban Carrera - 1961 Reserva Limitada
Gurkha - Super Fuerte X
Hoyo De Monterrey - Dark Sumatra
CAO - Brazilia

CAO Italia - Ed

Cigar: CAO Italia
Size: 5 x 56
Wrapper: Honduran Habano seed
Rating: 8

The Italia has gained my confidence! On my birthday in 2005, I smoked my first CAO Italia and was not very happy. That cigar was dry and didn't burn very well. The one I smoked this weekend was in direct contrast to that one. This cigar was rich and smooth that started and finished with a sweet, spicy touch to the palate.

When I smoke CAOs I am always astonished at how consistent the taste and smoke is; again, this cigar was different. The Italia was complex and changed taste a couple times, each time getting better.

Thanks to Damian for insisting that I give this cigar another chance!

Cigar Quote of the Week

"There's peace in Larranaga, there's calm in Henry Clay, and a woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke."

Rudyard Kipling

Fuente Opus X - Ed

Cigar: Fuente Opus X

Size: 5 5/8 x 46

Wrapper: Cameroon

Rating: 8

Journey with me to Chateau de la Fuente, or to Damian's back yard...they both have the same cigars. This was a special night; Damian, Ed, Larry and Sturge were ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in only the way we know how. With Fuente cigars and great beer. When I say Fuente cigars, I don't just mean any Fuente cigars. We had 2 Fuente Fuente Opus X, 1 Between the Lines Hemingway and 1 Grand Reserve. The aroma from the back yard would satisfy any aficionado.

This Opus has been in my box since November 2004 and I have been dying to light it up. This legendary cigar didn't let me down. It was spicy and creamy, all in the same puff and it only got better as I smoked. The rating of 8 reflects a common problem that I have had with the Opus the last 2 time I have smoked. Halfway throught the cigar is unceremoniously goes out. That always frustrates me and I have to reflect that in my rating.

I have one other Opux in my box and it has been in there 6 months longer than this one. It is one of the Tributes to Arturo Sandoval and I will post when I smoke it.

See some picutures below from the party.

Cigar Quote of the Week

"Given the choice between a woman and a cigar, I will always choose the cigar."

Groucho Marx

Gurkha Nepalese Warrior - Ed

Cigar: Gurkha Nepalese Warrior
Size: 6 x 52
Wrapper: Cameroon
Rating: 8

This is one of those cigars that is a guaranteed great smoke. I haven't had one in just about a year and it has only gotten better with time. It is a rich, leathery cigar that is medium to strong and finishes with a roasted coffee flavor. I am going to echo a previous BLOG by saying one of the more satisfying features of this cigar is the perfect burn, drawl and ash. Having those 3 factors always working well helps you to fully enjoy the taste and aroma.