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Crowned Heads Broadway, Tatuaje Corojo T110 and AJ Fernandez Decenio Cigars

I had occasion on Wednesday to hang out at the Wooden Indian in Havertown, so, of course, I bought some more cigars to smoke.  I don’t smoke a lot of Crowned Heads cigars, I like Miguel there a lot, and do actually like a lot of their cigars.  Jon has always been cordial to me, but one time he blew me off at a trade show left a bad taste in my mouth. … Continue reading »

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A Panacea Farmers Blend Habano and Foundation Charter Oak Especiales

Thursday I felt like crap for some reason that I haven’t figured out yet.  I came home from work, went to bed until it was time for the Flyers Game, watched the game and went back to bed.  I usually start my blog post smoking Thursday evenings, so this put me behind a little.  I felt fine Friday, so when I got home I decided to tackle the formidable 6″ x 70 Panacea Farmers Blend.  I was sure I had smoked this before and liked it, although, looking back through my notes, I smoked a 7″ x 60 version. … Continue reading »

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Bariay 1492 Red and Black Cigars

I had the opportunity this week to sample the Bariay 1492 cigar range, which, for not, I assume, consists of the Red Habano and the Black Maduro.   I tried the Robusto and Toro sizes, which are 5¼” x 54 and 6″ x 52.  These cigars are made in the company’s own factory in Nicaragua.  Their website mentions that the cigars are chemical free, something which I questioned. … Continue reading »

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A Few Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Cigars That Were New To Me

I know, I’m behind on some of the new releases, it’s been a weird year.  Last month Harrisburg Beer and Cigars/BL Luxuries released a shop exclusive by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, the Kahn Alam.  I didn’t want to spring for a box, and probably would have been too late anyway.  I’m a  cheap bastid, Saka knows this.  There was a sampler available from BL Luxuries which included one of the Kahn Alam, and it also had a Sobremesa Solita Red, and a Red Meat Lovers Fritanga, which were on my list of new cigars to try. … Continue reading »

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A Couple Wooden Indian Exclusives and a Stolen Throne Cigar

This week I’m featuring some exclusive cigars that aren’t widely available.  The first two are available via Wooden Indian‘s website, or in the store, and this post is only sponsored by the store in so much as they provided me with samples. I have a history with the Wooden Indian going back to my first visit in 2009 in their old location, where I met Marvin Samel at an event and smoked my first Liga Privada No.9. This is interesting,… Continue reading »

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