I know, I just mentioned smoking a Camacho Corojo Candela Monarca last week, but it’s St. Patty’s Day! This box of cigars has been very consistent. The draw is very loose, so I started out piercing the cap with a Cigar Spike, then gave it a traditional cut after the hole started to tar up. The same full flavor, with that tinge of chlorophyll from the emerald green w
rapper. Very heavy, yet refreshing at the same time. Sadly, I’m down to my last 5 or 6 of these.
There was a very good article on Cigar Aficionado‘s website from back in 2003 about candela cigars. It’s worth a read: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Archives/CA_Show_Article/0,2322,1251,00.html
I’ve been nursing a cold for the past few days, but it’s subsided a bit, at least enough to enjoy a cigar. I
got to thinking that I’ve never really celebrated St. Patty’s day. I’m not particularly religious, and I’m not particularly Irish, but, as a huge snake hater, I have a great deal of respect for anyone who can clear an entire country of snakes. I like that.
One last thing: I’m still waiting to hear from this month’s contest winner, Sebastian. If I don’t hear from him by March 31, I’ll have to award the prize to the runner-up. Sebastian, please e-mail me your address! There’s a fine 5 pack of JdN Antaños courtesy of Drew Estate on the line!
That’s it for now, until the next cigar,
CigarCraig
Go, Sebatstian: go go Sebastian!
I’ve been meaning to try the candela! This looks very good.