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Jun 19

La Finca Joyas Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

La Finca Joyas Cigar Review

This cheap $1.50 or so 6×50 smoke features a spongy brown wrapper with a dry slightly toothy feel, some imperfections and uneven seams here and there, sloppy double cap and manure aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 18

Guy Stuff – Hot & Sour Seafood Soup

Posted on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Guy Stuff

20130609hss0001-EditAnother great combo vid, taking a cue from my favorite Japanese restaurants, this is a fresh and light fish soup with a refreshing zing. Very flavorful yet thin and light it keeps all the different flavors and textures of the ingredients separate, giving each spoon full it’s own mix. Easy to make and rather inexpensive you can add other seasonings as you see fit but I like it as-is!

To make this you’ll need: (more…)

Jun 15

Answering Viewer Questions Transcription

Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Informational

Untitled-1A big thank you to Mike Boucher for being the first to respond and get in the transcription job! Enjoy your sampler buddy! For those that just want the nitty gritty an don’t want to watch the videos here is the meat and bones (the vids contain more info as I go off on other topics here and there). And please remember – these answers are all my OPINION. You are free to disagree with everything but please don’t start an argument:

Transcription of Video #1.

1. Does the color of the wrapper dictate how strong a cigar is?

- There is no direct correlation between the color of the wrapper and the strength of a cigar. You can have a Maduro (dark wrapper) wrapped cigar be extremely Mild in strength or a Connecticut (light wrapper) wrapped cigar be a knock you on your butt Full strength cigar. There is more to a cigar than just the wrapper. The filler and binder play a huge part in dictating whether or not a cigar has strength or certain flavors.

2. What are the different kinds of humidification?

- There are two types of humidification devices, Active and Passive. The active are usually electronic which are actively misting water into the air, usually these are used for huge walk in humidors. An example of this is the Oasis electronic humidifier, they can be found all over the place online. Passive humidification (one or two way) is what you’ll normally find in smaller desktop humidors. One way passive humidification only gives off humidity and two way will give off humidity as well as take in humidity if the humidity rises too high. An example of a one way humidification device are water pillows, these are literally small pillows of gel that soak up water and emit humidification right around 70% these are good to throw into a zip lock baggy if you ship cigars. An example of a two way humidification device which is what I use and (more…)

Jun 11

American Eagles Robusto Cigar Review

Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

American Eagles Robusto Cigar Review

This 5×50 stick features a unique camouflage wrapper using 4 different shade leafs, with a firm even pack, dry soft feel, no traditional seams or cap and a rich hay and tobacco aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 9

Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva #49 Cigar Review

Posted on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva #49 Cigar Review

This 7 5/8×49 tick features a large cedar wrap, a thick, oily slightly toothed dark chocolate mottled wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, an even firm pack, double cap and sweet pepper aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 7

Inception 518 Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Inception 518 Cigar Review

This 6.5×46 stick features a dark chocolate firmly packed satin finished wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, large double cap and rich hay and chocolate aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 5

Cult Ometepe Grande Robusto Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Cult Ometepe Grande Robusto Cigar Review

This 5.5×54 stick features a dark tan dry soft wrapper with an even firm pack, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and rich hay aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 3

Oliva Serie G Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review

Posted on Monday, June 3, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Oliva Serie G Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review

This 6.5×52 stick features a box pressed dark brown very oily silky finished wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a light firm pack and mild cocoa and tobacco aroma. First light reveals (more…)

Jun 1

Island Cigar Factory Guama Dual Wrap Cigar Review

Posted on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Island Cigar Factory Guama Dual Wrap Cigar Review

This unique soybean shaped 5×42-48 stick features dual barberpole wrappers with a very light pack, smooth oily feel, small veins, tight seams, double cap and light hay aroma. First light reveals (more…)

May 30

Flor De Oliva Gold Robusto Cigar Review

Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Flor De Oliva Gold Robusto Cigar Review

This 5×50 light tan stick features a dry soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals (more…)

May 28

Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 Torpedo Cigar Review

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 Torpedo Cigar Review

This 6×52 stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with a very firm pack, oily slightly toothy feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and rich sweet cocoa and hay aroma. First light reveals (more…)

May 28

Guy Stuff – Beef Stew

Posted on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Guy Stuff

20130503bstew0001-EditGuy Stuff – Beef Stew

This is like a super amped up crock pot meal! You get the delicious browning for more flavors and it’s still super easy to make! There is quite a bit of prep time but obviously it scales well to feed a huge group or just a meal for four. It uses cheap beef that is cooked slow for maximum value, and proves to be a hearty chunky manly meal! (more…)

May 26

Chinnock Cellars Terroir Toro Cigar Review

Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Chinnock Cellars Terroir Toro Cigar Review

This 6×52 stick features a dry, butter soft tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even firm pack triple cap and mild peppery cedar aroma. First light reveals (more…)

May 24

La Aurora 1495 Series Corona Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, May 24, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

La Aurora 1495 Series Corona Cigar Review

This 5.2×43 stick features a slightly red dark brown wrapper with a firm pack, dry slight tooth, minimal veins, bit ragged seams, double cap and rich musty wood aroma. First light reveals (more…)

May 22

Chamuco Platinum Belicoso Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Cigar Reviews

Chamuco Platinum Belicoso Cigar Review

This 6×54 stick features a dark brown lightly packed wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, dry fine tooth and very pungent sweet heavy wood aroma, like sawdust. First light reveals (more…)