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Cigars for Your Summer

Monday, July 12th, 2010

1006185_cigarFor those looking for the same qualities but who prefer a smaller cigar, the Cusano C-10 Crown Corona is there for a pick up. Another limited edition is proudly brought to you by the Cusano Cigar Company, which set this off in celebration of 10 successful and wonderful years in the cigar industry. This elegant work of art includes tobaccos from 5 different countries and has leaves that are wrapper-quality to give a more rounded out blend.
These are not the only ones you should try out. Other really good summer cigar favorites include the following. For those martini or tequila lovers, the Nicaraguan JUAN LOPEZ Titanias has a full body texture and would be very tasty after a full blast meal. One of the best aspects of this cigar is the steadiness of the flavor from beginning to end–draw and burn always consistent. For those that like a bit of spicy food, the BAHIA MADURO Vintage 1994 Pancho would do the trick. Another all rounder Nicaraguan, this one leaves a real nice buzz and is best with Kahlua or an evening coffee and a heavy one inch porterhouse. The last featured would be the MACANUDO GOLD LABEL Tudor. This is one of the best, if not the best cigars to offer a new smoker. Very mellow and versatile, both the new and the old will appreciate this alone or with a glass of red wine.
So, summer smokes, here we come!

Summer Smokes

Monday, July 12th, 2010

1290197_white_flowers_against_blue_skySummer in the Middle East is nothing to look forward to. Unbelievable heat, sweat everywhere and possible nosebleeds; not the best of experiences. For everyone else elsewhere, summer is the blessing of the sun–no more death freeze winters, no more shoveling out snow and you can actually see your spit reach the ground before the air freezes it out; such a buzz kill. So, for most people, summer would be the best time to bring out the grill, go for a swim and last but not least, bring out cigars. There can be no other possible time of year to enjoy the best cigars that fit the season.
These are some of the cigars that a lot of people think are best to smoke during summer. One of the most popular favorites, if not the most popular is the Honduran Rocky Patel SunGrown Toro. This cigar would take you to paradise. Full-bodied and simply perfection, this is one cigar that would make summer incomplete if not smoked. A very close second would be the widely acclaimed Habano–the Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion Limitada 2004. This maduro-wrapped masterpiece comes from the very exquisite line of Cuban Edicion Limitada. For the third place, many folks could not choose between the following. The Alo LE 05 from Davidoff of Geneva is a limited edition cigar brining a very nice spicy blend that adds to the richness of the cigar. This Dominican made cigar is composed of criollo tobacco and a Cuban seed in the filler blend.