First Impressions: Nick’s Sticks
The other night Brian and I went to our local Tinderbox to pick up a few sticks and watch the U.S. Open. There were quite a few new cigars in the humidor, but one of the sticks that rally caught our eye was the latest offering from Perdomo, the Nick’s Sticks. Not only did these cigars look good but they also came in at under $4 for a robusto. I did a quick google search to find some infomation on these sticks and found out that Nick Perdomo produced Nick’s Sticks in his early years and only sold them in small part of Florida. The Nick’s Sticks are available with 3 differnt wrappers (Maduro, Sun Grown and Connecticut Shade) and 4 vitolas (Robusto, Toro, Torpedo and Chuchill). After we left the shop we decided to record this video and give you our first impression of this revived brand.
Rocky Patel Battle: Edge Sumatra vs Renaissance
Rocky Patel discontinued the ever popular Edge Sumatra shortly after its inital release. In 2008, Rocky Patel cigars released the Renaissance. The Renaissance was supposed to be a rebranding of the Edge Sumatra as a new dedicated line. Many people said the cigar was nothing like the old Edge Sumatra. So, to try to settle the debate, I smoked both back to back. What’s the verdict? Watch the video and find out.
First Impressions: La Escepcion Edicion Limitada 2009
I just spent most of the weekend doing some remodel work on the kitchen. With that said I wasn’t able to put together a full blown review, but I did get a chance to smoke the La Escepcion Edicion Limitada 2009 and write down a few notes for you. Since I’ve only had two of these cigars I figured a “First Impressions” review would be most appropriate.
Name: La Escepcion Edicion Limitada 2009
Company: General Cigar Co.
Made in: Honduras
Wrapper: Habano Talango
Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe
Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe
Price: $5.50
Vitola: Excepcionales (5 1/2 x 50)
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Davidoff Millennium Blend
So lately I’ve been trying to think of different cigars to review that we haven’t covered yet on the site. It seems like we’ve reviewed some brands multiple times while completely ignoring others. So today I’m firing up the Millennium Blend to mark our first Davidoff review.
Name: Millennium Blend
Company: Davidoff
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun-grown
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Price: $10-12
Comes in: Box of 25
Vitola: Petit Corona (4 1/2 x 41)
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1998 Cuban Punch Corona
This week, I’m back to do another review on a Cuban cigar. Its been awhile for me, but when I get on a Cuban kick, I stay on it awhile. This week I’m reviewing a well aged cigar, a Punch corona from 1998. This cigar is 5.5 x 42. How does the cigar smoke? Check the video and find out. Also in the video, I announce the winner for the LGC AdT five pack!
Press Release: MACANUDO CONTEST OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN $2,000,000
Richmond, VA—What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, unless you win the $2,000,000 prize in the second annual Macanudo® Millionaire contest.
Macanudo®, America’s number-one-selling premium cigar brand is once again teaming up with Playboy to award two lucky consumers and their guests with the grand prize in the Macanudo Millionaire promotion, an all-expense paid, three-day, two night trip to the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. While in Sin City, they will be treated to a VIP evening at the Playboy Club, where they will be accompanied by three Playboy Playmates who will stand in for Lady Luck when the contestants and their guests are dealt a hand of poker. If either the contestants or their guests receive a straight flush, they will win the $2,000,000 prize.
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Perdomo ESV 1991 Epicure
Happy Monday folks! Today I have a Perdomo Estate Selccion Vintage (ESV) 1991 Epicure for you. Nick Perdomo Sr. secured this tobacco in 1995. The fillers are a mix of tobaccos grown in Esteli, Nicaragua and harvested it 1991. The wrapper is a Connecticut Broadleaf. Todays size is a 6″ x 54 ring Epicure that as far as I can tell is limited to some online retailers. This particular cigar has been in my humidor since late 2008 and I have gradually smoked these since that time. Lets see how these things have done over a bit of time…
Perdomo ESV 1991 Epicure from Nice Tight Ash on Vimeo.
Cortez
Today I’m smoking a cigar from Cortez Cigars. Cortez Cigars is a small company that has a family history in both growing and rolling tobacco. Until a few weeks ago I had never heard of this company, but since my local Tinder Box was selling them for $5.00 a piece I figured it was worth a try.
Name: Cortez
Company: Cortez Cigars
Wrapper: Brazilian Olor Maduro
Binder: Unknown
Filler: Dominican Criollo 98
Price: ~$5
Comes in: Box of 25
Vitola: Robusto (5 x 50)
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Contest – Win a box of La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Tabaqueros 650 and Punch Grilling Tools!
Hey NTA Nation! Well, we have another great monthly contest for all our loyal viewers. This time we have a several really cool gifts to give away thanks to the great folks at General Cigar. First up is our grand prize. A box of La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Tabaqueros 650:
Also, with the box, the winner will get a set of grilling tools from Punch in conjunction with their Punch and Char-Broil promotion!
We have three sets of these so that means we will also have a 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
Grand Prize: 1 box of La Gloria Cubana 650 + 1 set of Punch grilling tools
2nd Place prize: 1 set of Punch Grilling tools + a five pack of cigars
3rd Place prize: 1 set of Punch Grilling tools
So, how do you win? Well, we are going to do the a similar drawing like I’m doing for the AdT belicoso that I’m doing now. We will go to random.org and generate 2 numbers. The first number is the number of the review and the second number is the number of the comment on that review. For instance, if we get 8 and 5, the 5th comment on the 8th review wins! Simple right? So, the more you comment, the higher your chance of winning. The contest starts June 1 and runs to the last day of June. Good luck!
PS – Thanks Victoria!
Guest Review: Arganese Connecticut Presidente by Matt of ReviewingCigars.blogspot.com
This week NTA has a great guest review from Matt of ReviewCigars on a cigar I sent him as part of the prize package from they Limerick contest on St. Paddy’s day. Its a great read. Check it out!
– Ben
This is Matt from ReviewCigars –
Arganese – Connecticut Presidente – I’ve never smoked an Arganese cigar, so this particular cigar is my introduction to the brand. I haven’t heard much about the brand or this particular series.I can’t find a lot of information on this cigar but it is bound and filled with a mixture of Dominican tobaccos. The wrapper on the other hand, is an Ecuadorian grown Connecticut shade. I have no doubts this will be a milder cigar than I prefer, but I could use a change of pace and this thing has been resting in my humidor for quite some time.
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