Velvet Cigars “The Bowery”
Late Saturday night Ben and I got together via Skype to review a cigar that was sent to us from Matthias Clock of Velvet Cigars. The cigar is The Bowery and it features a Ecuadorian grown Habano wrapper and a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. Instead of trying to summarize both of our comments I’ll just let the video do the talking.
Guest Review: Omar Ortez Short Torpedo Maduro
Editor: Today we have a great written review from someone you’ve seen on several of my review videos with me, Shawn (@thebayratt). Thanks Shawn!
Omar Ortez Original
Short Torpedo Maduro
- Size: 5×48
- Blend: Nicaraguan Puro
- Paired with: Samuel Adams Summer Ale
- Price: $2.75 (by box) & about $4-6 at a B&M
- Sizes available: Toro, Robusto, Short Torpedo, Robusto Grande, Robusto, Belicoso
Blue Mountain Cigars “El Threesome”
I recently received a package from Blue Mountain Cigars with a selection of their various offerings. The three different wrappers on this particular cigar caught my eye immediately. Then I realized that it was named El Threesome and I enjoyed a good juvenile laugh. The opportunity to try an El Threesome doesn’t come around every day, so I gave this cigar a few days to rest in the the humidor and then lit it up for this first impressions review.
Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces Release of EO Brands 601 Connecticut and 601 LaBomba
July 1, 2011 (Bonita Springs, Florida) The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of two new premium cigar lines from EO Brands – 601 Connecticut and 601 La Bomba.
“We are very proud of the 601 brand,†said EO Brands President Eddie Ortega. “The 601 Red, Green and Blue offer distinct, different styles of full bodied cigars, and we wanted to round out the 601 product portfolio with a milder cigar – but still offer something with a little kick. The 601 Connecticut has a nice, spicy start and finishes smooth and creamy. The consumer that wants 601 quality in a milder cigar is going to love 601 Connecticut.â€
The 601 Connecticut comes with a beautiful Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and Binder/Filler from Cuban seed from Estelà and Jalapa regions of Nicaragua.
The Connecticut comes in four shapes: Robusto – 5×50, Toro – 6×50, Torpedo – 6 1/8×52 and Churchill – 7×48. These cigars are currently available at retail, and they cost between $7.50 and $8.00.
“With the introduction of 601 La Bomba, we wanted to deliver a cigar that had an extreme level of flavor and taste for the fans of 601,†added Ortega. “We’ve worked on this blend for over a year, and we’re very happy with the explosive power that La Bomba delivers.â€
La Bomba comes in four shapes: Atom-5 1/2×46, Napalm 5×52, Nuclear   6×50 and Atomic-6×60. These cigars will be available at retail on July 1st, and they cost between $8.00 and $9.00, and they come in boxes of 10.
In other EO Brands news, EO is launching a new shape in their very popular Murcielago brand. The new Toro Grande is 6 ½ x54, and can be found where ever the Murcielago brand is sold.
Located in Bonita Springs, Florida, the Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company began producing high quality premium cigars in 1995, based on Rocky’s passion for cigars, and his desire to share his unique cigar blends with cigar connoisseurs around the world. Rocky is also very active in raising money for underprivileged children in Honduras, with his RP Foundation. Current Rocky Patel cigar brands include: Decade, 1961, Olde World Reserve, Edge, 15th Anniversary and the Vintage Series. For more information visit their Website at www.RockyPatel.com. For more information on EO Brands, visit their website at www.EOBrands.com .
Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces Release of Java Mint
July 1, 2011 (Bonita Springs, Florida) The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of Java Mint, an extension to the wildly popular line of Java cigars. Java Mint features the same chocolately/mocha flavor of Java, but is slightly infused with a lively mint flavor as well as mocha and vanilla essence, creating a mint-chocolate smoking experience loaded with flavor and aromas.
“We’ve been very pleased with the success of the Java cigar line,†said Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Executive Vice President Nish Patel. “Since launching Java, we’ve had numerous requests for a Mint-Chocolate version of Java – and after over a year of product development, we truly believe we’ve got a cigar that delivers the flavorful/aromatic premium cigar smoking experience at a great value that you’d expect from Rocky Patel.â€
Java Mint features a Brazilian maduro wrapper, and will come in five box-pressed shapes: Corona – 5×42, Robusto – 5 ½x50, Toro – 6×50, The 58 – 5×58 and Petite Corona – 4 1/2×38. The cigars will be priced between $5.50 and $8.00 at retail, and comes in a box of 24.
Java was originally introduced in 2006 with a rich maduro wrapper, infused with the decadent flavors of Chocolate, Coffee and Vanilla. In 2007, Java Latte added to the Java line. Java Latte features the same popular blend and aroma of the original Java, and but has a beautiful Connecticut wrapper, adding a rich, creamy flavor to the cigar.
Located in Bonita Springs, Florida, the Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company began producing high quality premium cigars in 1995, based on Rocky’s passion for cigars, and his desire to share his unique cigar blends with cigar connoisseurs around the world. Rocky is also very active in raising money for underprivileged children in Honduras, with his RP Foundation. Current Rocky Patel cigar brands include: Decade, 1961, Olde World Reserve, Edge, 15th Anniversary and the Vintage Series. For more information visit their Website at www.RockyPatel.com.
E.P Carrillo Elencos Series
Today I’m firing up the Elencos Series from E.P. Carrillo. I first smoked this cigar about one and a half months ago, and since then I’ve smoked well over ten of these cigars. Because of local availability I’m smoking the Don Rubino for this review, which is a slightly elongated robusto. This cigar is available in two other sizes and I’ve listed them below.
The cigar features a three country blend of tobacco and was rolled in the Tabacalera La Alianza S.A., Dominican Republic.
Name: Elencos Series
Company: E.P. Carrillo
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Nicaragua
Price: $9.50/stick
Comes in: Box of 20
Vitola: Don Rubino (5 1/4″ x 50)
Unfortunately it’s been a hectic week so I wasn’t able to put together my usual write-up. So if you want my complete review of the Elencos Series you’ll have to watch the video. I will however to you that I highly recommend this full-bodied flavor bomb. It’s one of the best cigars I’ve smoked so far this year.
Tatuaje 7th Capa Especial
Last year, Tatuaje Cigars introduced two new cigars to their Brown label called the 7th and 7th Reserva. Both were of the grand corona/corona gorda size (my fav) but different wrappers. The 7th uses the standard Habano Ecuador wrapper and the 7th Reserva uses the Connecticut Broadleaf. The Capa Especial uses a Sumatra wrapper like the Boris. The Boris was good out of the box to many, but aged really well and became even more spectacular. So, how did the 7th Capa Especial fare? Watch the video and find out.
Press Release: Scarface Special Limited Edition Blu-ray to be released with Limited Edition Scarface Humidor by Daniel Marshall
SCARFACE
Special Limited Edition Blu-Ray TM Kicks-Off with a National Fan Art Contest & Will Feature Collectible Packaging, New Bonus Content and Digital Copy
Plus the Ultimate Fan Gift: A Limited-Run Scarface-Themed Humidor Specially Crafted by the Renowned Daniel Marshall
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Sublimes
Today I’m smoking a cigar that until recently wasn’t sold outside of South Florida. The Sublimes has been in production since 2004, and only recently is in national distribution. These cigars are rolled in Little Havana, FL and feature a blend of Nicaraguan and Ecuadorian tobacco. For this review I smoked the Double Robusto, but this cigar is available in four other sizes:
Name: Sublimes
Company: Sublimes Cigars
Wrapper: Habano Ecuadorian Rosado
Binder: Habano Nicaraguan
Filler: Habano Nicaraguan
Price: $7.60/stick
Comes in: Box of 30
Vitola: Double Robusto (5 3/4″ x 54)
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Macanudo Cru Royale Toro
Last year, during IPCPR in New Orleans, General Cigars released a new line in the Macanudo house. Named Cru Royale (Royal Vintage), it was blended by the famous master blender Benji Menendez. Its a departure from the traditional Macanudo lines much like the 1968. Its a medium bodied smoke with rich, full flavor. I had a few while at the show, but my palate was decimated from all the cigars I smoked at the show, I wasn’t really able to dissect it much. I remembered it was good, but not much else. Luckily, I was sent samples from General Cigars to review. I’m not a fan of the Macanudo line except the 1968, so I was still a bit skeptical about the cigar. Helping me review again is my friend, Shawn (thebayratt) to give you another view of the cigar. So how did the new Macanudo fair? Watch the video and find out.
PS – There is a contest in the review to win a fiver of these cigars.
