Bahia Blu B500 Robusto
The Bahia Blu got a lot of talk on Twitter with the BOTLs, so I decided to try a bundle. A couple of clicks and I had one ordered from CigarsInternational.com. The Bahia Blu is a medium bodied cigar that is a Nicaraguan puro made by Tony Borhani. The wrapper is a 3 year aged corojo wrapper with 5 year aged long fillers from 3 Nicaraguan provinces: Jalapa, Esteli and Leon. The cigars are then aged for 180 days in cedar to let the three distinct tobaccos merge flavors.
Springtime Smoking
Well spring is officially here, and I could not be happier. Â I’ve packed away the space heaters in my garage; I’ve boxed up my coat and knit cap; and I’ll only be wearing flip-flops for the next 6-7 months. Â But what does this mean for cigar enthusiasts? Â Naturally springtime seems like a great thing for those of us who have been banished to the outdoors, but there are a few things we all must consider before a long afternoon or evening of quality outdoor herfing.
Sunday Fiver – April 5, 2009
A fiver of cigar stories from around the web.
Reviews
Lee from Cigar Inspector put up a great review of the (1)Â Tatuaje El Cohete. Â Can you ever go wrong with a Tatuaje?
Barry from A Cigar’s Smoker’s Journal reviewed the (2) AVO Companero 2009 Limited Edition.  This stick comes with a hefty price tag, but sounds well worth it.Â
Walt from Stogie Review reviewed the (3) Alec Bradley Tempus, in fine Short Ashes format. Â
Jerry from Stogie Review put together a nice review of the (4)Â Padilla Habano Burberry Perfecto. Â If this cigars flavors are as interesting as the wrapper, we’re in for a serious treat. Â
The folks over at Cigar Weekly, put together another great blind review. Â This time they featured the (5)Â Vegas de Santiago Don Luis Secretos del Maestro Churchill.Â
Cuvee No. 151
The Cuvee line of cigars is a premium line that comes from Cusano. The 151 sports a Brazilian Maduro wrapper and a Dominican Sun Grown Wrapper leaf in the filler.
Company:Â Cuvee
Made in: Dominican Republic
Made by: Cusano
Size:Â 5″ x 50Â Robusto
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Filler: Contains a Dominican Sun Grown wrapper leaf
Binder: Unknown
MSRP:Â $6.95 each/$166.80 box of 24
Cupido Criollo Revolucion
Cupido cigars first hit the market and gained popularity during the cigar boom of the 1990’s. Â However, in 2002 production was stopped. Â In December 2007 they were reintroduced to the market, with much anticipation from experienced cigar smokers. Â Still produced by Don Kiki, and now distributed by Cuban Crafters, the Cupido line of cigars is available to a whole new generation of cigar enthusiasts. Â Today’s cigar comes to you courtesy of Duque Cigars. Â
Kristoff Corojo Torpedo
I recent heard about Kristoff Cigars while participating in a box pass on Cigar Weekly. A couple of people expressed dismay that it went early in the pass and didn’t get their hands on it. Well, that just peaked my interest. So, an order went out for a couple of corojos and a couple of maduros. Kristoff makes 4 vitolas:
- Torpedo – 6 1/8†x 52
- Robusto – 5 ½†x 54
- Matador – 6 ½†x 56
- Churchill – 7 x 48
This review is of the corojo version. Let’s see how it tastes.
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Saint Luis Rey Serie G
The Saint Luis Rey Serie G Maduro, made by Altadis USA, is a stout cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and binder. This is a cigar that I have some history with so it felt like a good fit for my first solo video review.
Cruzado Dominecos
We’ve got another guest review lined up for you, this time it’s Ben Lee, a.k.a. Bulldogrifleman. Chris and I have known Ben for awhile now from all 3 of us being long time members of the Cigar Weekly Forums.
Cruzado is a new line by Dion Giolito, maker of Illusione cigars, which was introduced this year in Las Vegas at IPCPR. The cigar has a wrapper of Nicaraguan criollo with a Nicaraguan and Honduran filler blend. This cigar comes in six sizes:
- Dominecos (corona gorda, 5 5/8″ x 46)
- Elites (corona, 6″ x 44)
- Dantes (robust, 5″ x 48)
- Avalitos (petit corona, 4″ x 46)
- Marios (Churchill, 7″ x 47)
- Marelas (figurado, 5 5/8″ x 46)
Update: Puros Indios Viejo
Two months ago I wrote an unfavorable review of the Puros Indios Viejo. Â Well this past week I decided to reach deep into the humidor and smoke another one these to see if my experience would change. Â I decided to fire up the stick on my way home from work, and was so amazed at the difference in my experience that I decided to smoke another this past Sunday so I could take some notes and write an update. Â For this update I’ve thrown out the traditional review format for a more free form account my my smoking experience.
Meet the Ash-holes: Chris
My Cigar History
Growing up I can remember my Dad smoking cigars and I guess that is what sparked my interest early on.  So in June 2000, while on my senior trip in the the Bahamas, I decided to try a cigar for myself.  I don’t remember the particulars, but I can tell you it was a H. Upmann.  Over that week I probably smoked a handful of cigars and remember feeling like I had really discovered something.  When I returned to the states I had to wait a month and a half before I could purchase cigars legally; so, as soon as I turned 18 I started frequenting a local Tinder Box.  Early on I smoked a lot of  Romeo y Julieta, Partagas Black, La Gloria Cubana Serie R and Sancho Panza.  As my interest grew so did my tastes.  I began picking up new and different cigars and began a journey of self discovery; a journey that continues today.
