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Jun 1

Daily Deals: Tue, June 1st 2010

Posted on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Daily Deals

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20 Drew Estate 2nds Maduro Churchill $29.99

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New deals all day

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6-Cigar Premium Taster Collection $15.95

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10 Don Pepin Series JJ Maduro Belicoso $60.00

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20 Perdomo Slow-Aged Glorioso $39.95

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50 Alta Gracia $24.95

May 8

Daily Deals: Sat, May 8th 2010

Posted on Saturday, May 8, 2010 in Daily Deals

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18 Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne Epicure $49.99

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6-Cigar Premium Taster Collection
2 5 Vegas Gold
2 Macanudo
2 Romeo y Julieta Viejo
$15.95

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- (4) Graycliff 1666 Pirate (torpedo) (6″ x 52)
- (4) Padilla Obsidian Belicoso (6″ x 54)
- (4) Cuba Libre Unico (torpedo) (6.25″ x 54)
- (4) 5 Vegas Classic Torpedo (6″ x 54)
- (4) Rocky Patel Sun Grown Torpedo (6.1″ x 52)
$69.99

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10 Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Cigars – No. 4 $44.00

May 3

Daily Deals: Mon, May 3rd 2010

Posted on Monday, May 3, 2010 in Daily Deals

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5 Camacho Corojo Limited 08/22 $24.99

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New deals all day

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Premium 12-Cigar Collection
You’ll receive the following 12 cigars, two each of:
5 Vegas Gold Robusto (5″x50)
Gurkha Regent Toro (6″x50)
CAO Black Bengal (6″x50)
Padilla Miami Robusto (5″x50)
Padilla Series ’68 Toro (6″x50)
Padilla Achilles Toro (6.5″x52)
$22.95

Apr 3

Welcome and Thank You, Gotham Cigars!

Posted on Saturday, April 3, 2010 in World of CO

Gotham Cigars is the latest vendor to sign on with the site. They provide excellent service and selection on your favorite premium sticks and have an excellent special running right now! Checkout the banners on the right and give them a look! Welcome, guys!

Mar 30

Thank You Site Sponsors!

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in World of CO

This is a shout out to all my site sponsors! Thank you all very much for being supporters of this site! With your help I can provide all the viewers with a richer, more rewarding experience!

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Mar 23

Daily Deals: Mon, Mar 23rd 2010

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20 Perdomo Slow-Aged Glorioso $37.50

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5 Gispert Maduro Robusto $14.75

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Super Premium Selection Pack $49.95

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25 La Aurora Leoninos $39.99

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3 EL REY MUNDO CORONACION GLASS TUBE $9.95

Feb 15

Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.’s Cabinetta Serie Release

Posted on Monday, February 15, 2010 in Informational

Esteli, Nicaragua – Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. (JdN), the makers of the respected JOYA DE NICARAGUA® brand of premium handmade cigars, announced today that they will continue to slowly expand their release of their Cabinetta Serie® line to select retailers. Well known for their powerhouse Antaño® line, the Cabinetta Serie is an unexpected departure from their classic full-bodied style of blends. This new blend is a marriage of a creamy, milder filler recipe of tobaccos complemented by the spicy taste sensation of its unique double-wrapped, Habano-Seed leaf head.

It was due to this dramatic difference from any other Joya de Nicaragua cigar that it was initially decided to release the product on a store-by-store basis. “We believe it is important to not only explain this cigar and its blend to each retailer, but to share this smoke directly with cigar consumers. It is an exceptional smoke, but the customer who is expecting Antaño may not be satisfied, while connoisseurs who might not typically select a Joya de Nicaragua given their notoriety for strength may avoid even trying it out. This would be a terrible shame as it is an exceptional cigar of mild-medium body,” explains Michael Cellucci, Vice President of Drew Estate. Drew Estate is the exclusive importer and distributor of the Joya de Nicaragua brand in the United States. He adds, “We believe educating everyone about this cigar is critical, so we decided to not adopt the typical, nation-wide release approach with this product. Although launched during the late spring of 2009, we did not display it at the IPCPR, nor have we offered it for general sale. To date, it is only available at seventy-five Class A tobacconists, but almost all are experiencing brisk sales of this new cigar. We believe this type of release is in everyone’s best interest and we intend to continue the practice of slowly expanding its availability during 2010.”

At first glance, you will notice the Cabinetta Serie features two wrappers, a top-grade Equadorian Shade which covers its entire length with the head then finished in a second cover leaf of rich, Nicaraguan Criollo. Aptly named by the factory as “Dos Capas”, this technique allows the smoke itself to be creamy and smooth, yet provide a spicy flavor for the consumer without making the smoke itself to strong. “Unlike the common, double-wrapped ‘barber pole’ cigars, which is primarily for appearance sake, this Dos Capas-style actually offers the cigar smoker a different and unique flavor and aroma,” states Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, JdN’s owner and master blender.

The Cabinetta Serie is cello-sleeved and is available in 24-ct, sliding lid boxes in four sizes:
Frontmark Size MSRP
Cabinetta Serie No. 2 Belicoso 6 x 54 $6.55 p/cigar
Cabinetta Serie No. 4 Robusto 5 x 52 $5.55 p/cigar
Cabinetta Serie No. 7 Toro 6 x 50 $6.05 p/cigar
Cabinetta Serie No. 11 Corona Gorda 5 ¼ x 46 $5.05 p/cigar

Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca continues, “We at Joya de Nicaragua have always been known for creating full flavored, full bodied cigars in our Antaño line. I found that there was a demand for a cigar that the consumer could smoke at any time of day. Because of that, we’ve created the Cabinetta Serie; this cigar was exactly what we were looking for, something that’s not too strong, but still has that distinct Nicaraguan flavor profile. This cigar is almost always my first of every day. As for Drew Estate’s decision to continue introducing it slowly into the marketplace, I am confident that it is the right decision for this particularly unique cigar and will afford it the opportunity to be sampled and enjoyed by all.”

For additional information or inquiries regarding the Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie, please contact Drew Estate via phone at 888-224-6376.

About JOYA DE NICARAGUA S.A.
JOYA DE NICARAGUA, S.A., is a family owned, Nicaragua-based cigar factory that handcrafts traditional cigars for the premium luxury cigar market. First opened in 1968, it is Nicaragua’s eldest factory in operation and home to the legendary JOYA DE NICARAGUA® brand of cigars. JdN is regarded by many as the patriarch crafter of robust, unique puro blends of locally grown black tobaccos. For more info, please visit www.joyadenicaragua.com.ni.

About Drew Estate, Inc.
Established in 1996, Drew Estate Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of innovative and classic premium handmade cigars for today’s cigar smoker. Drew Estate Inc. is also the exclusive distributor of all Joya de Nicaragua handmade cigars in the United States. Regarded as the pioneer and leader in the infused cigar® market, Drew Estate handcrafts in its Esteli, Nicaragua factory ACID by Drew Estate®, Natural®, Java by Drew Estate®, and other unique cigars along with its traditional Chateau Real®, La Vieja Habana® and Liga Privada® marks. For more information, please visit: www.drewestate.com.

Jan 15

Xerez Corona Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

Xerez Corona Cigar Review

This 5.5×44 bundle stick offers a medium chocolate wrapper with a soft spongy feel and many blemishes. Definitely not a premium stick but an average looking $1.xx cheap stick. Burn was very fast, the cherry moving quickly with each draw and the whole smoke lasting just 40 min. Smoke output was exceptional proving tons of rich flavor and volume from the perfect easy draw from the very first puff. Unlike most cheap sticks this one is on the medium-full side of the spectrum both in body and strength. Flavors were consistent showing a peppery tobacco and touch of zesty leather with a short peppery finish and bit of oil on the lips. This is a mixed filler cigar and the ash held for about 3/4″ at a time. Thank you very much to Berger & Argenti for donating this for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Dec 29

Cigar Obsession YouTube Video Contest – Free Cigars & Swag

Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in World of CO

EDIT – CLOSED

OK boys & girls, we have a new giveaway contest for the New Year! Up for grabs is over $100 in cigars, at least 10 premium smokes plus some swag!

How to win this treasure trove you ask? Easy! It’s a 2 step contest for this haul:

Step 1: Make a video somehow involving CigarObsession.com. It can be anything you like, but for your sake it better be popular! Think out of the box, think viral. Funny, Serious, Parody – it’s all good as long as it relates to the site. Get it made and get it up on YouTube. After it’s live post the link here and I’ll add it in this thread.

Step 2: This is how you win! Whoever gets the most YouTube comments (one per person counted) on their video takes home the stash! It will be up to you to get your vid noticed and get people to comment (tip – use your video content). On March 1st 2010 I will tally the numbers and announce the winner. Now for those thinking of cheating don’t bother. Whoever puts that kind of effort in to getting real results will blow away any cheater by 10x. Keep it fair guys!

NOTE: This contest is open to those 19 or older in the US and Canada only.

Good luck!

Dec 2

Sir Vin Cigars Premium Royale Silver Lance Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

Sir Vin Cigars Premium Royale Silver Lance Cigar Review

This 6×50 box press double maduro stick offers a butter smooth dark chocolate wrapper with a very firm press and double cap. Total burn time to the nub was 1:20 with a perfect draw and almost razor sharp line. Flavors were fairly consistent, holding a core of creamy prominent leather and a long earthy, peppery finish to the last third where a nutty flavor joined in. Smoke was exceptionally rich and smooth, with plenty of maduro oils coating the mouth. Body and strength were medium-full and the leather was especially bright just after the draw. Thank you very much to Sir Vin Cigars for generously donating this stick for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Sep 25

Berger & Argenti Entubar Robusto Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

Berger & Argenti Entubar Robusto Cigar Review

This 5 1/4 x 54 stick offered a very consistent flavor profile of deep rich tobacco flavor with touches of leather in the first 1/2 and a bit of barnyard appearing through the second. The finish was very long with a mild pepper flavor and tingle on the tongue. The draw was on the loose side with the perfect amount of resistance for a smooth burn all the way down. The ash was remarkable for holding on to about 4″ before falling off in one large column. Total smoke time was 1 1/2 hours to the nub with 1″ remaining, also fairly remarkable in the fact that it stayed consistent in flavor and temperature all the way to that nub. Thank you very much to Berger & Argenti for generously donating this stick for review, it is greatly appreciated! Photography by BG Pictures.

ENTUBAR PRESSFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Albert J. Argenti
September 25, 2009 (305) 644-2114

BERGER & ARGENTI ENTUBAR® A HIT AT IPCPR NEW ORLEANS

MIAMI – Berger & Argenti Premium Cigars announced that the widely anticipated release of ENTUBAR® at the 77th Annual IPCPR Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans, LA was a sensational success and enthusiastically received by retailers and consumers alike.

ENTUBAR® is a full-bodied, super-premium cigar brand that merges ‘Old World’ cigar making with ‘New World’ innovation. ENTUBAR® is a revolutionary creation that pays tribute to the time-honored Cuban cigar making technique known as ‘entubar’ while also establishing an innovative patent-pending process of cigar manufacturing not seen in the premium cigar industry before.

Each deeply aged Nicaraguan filler leaf is carefully rolled into itself creating delicate ‘scrolls’ of rich, flavorful tobacco. This age-old method ensures open chambers of air flow from the foot to the head of the cigar, creating a superior draw. What makes this new brand truly stand out from all others is the unprecedented process and appearance of the ENTUBAR® cigar. The ligero tobacco leaves that lend the cigar its unique full body is bunched ‘entubar’ independently from the rest of the blend before it’s ‘re-bunched’ directly into the center of the remaining ‘entubar’ rolled filler blend. This ligero ‘channel’ ranges the full length of the cigar and extends ¼” beyond the finished trimmed foot, creating a startlingly unique ‘fuse like’ appearance that virtually assures a perfect, conical burn with a long white ash.

Due to the meticulous small batch production of ENTUBAR®, only 150 of the finest tobacconists will be authorized as ENTUBAR® merchants in the United States. Shipment of the new brand will commence in mid-October. Comprised of all Cuban seed Nicaraguan filler and binder tobaccos, ENTUBAR® is graced with an Ecuadorian ‘Desflorado’ Connecticut-seed wrapper which lends its characteristically long, sweet finish.

ENTUBAR® is available in four (4) unique vitolas characterized by sumptuously large ring gauges: Robusto (5” x 54); Double Corona (7 ½” x 54); Torpedo (6 ¾” x 56) and Gran Toro (6 ½” x 64) Available in rustic Spanish cedar boxes of 20 cigars, the suggested retail price of each cigar ranges from $8.99 to $11.99.

Manuel Medina, Berger & Argenti’s production supervisor and Grade Seven master tabaquero whose industry experience spans over 60 years including supervising production at Havana’s famed Partagas cigar factory, says he was ‘astounded’ when Michael Argenti first brought his plans for ENTUBAR® to him. “What Michael Argenti has done with the creation of this cigar is nothing I have seen or even dreamed of. I am very proud to help produce ENTUBAR® because it marries the ‘Cuban way’ of making cigars with new philosophies of making a perfect cigar smoking experience. It’s a revolutionary new concept I’m proud to be associated with.”

Berger & Argenti Premium Cigars is a privately-held company headquartered in Miami, Florida with agricultural and production facilities in Esteli, Nicaragua. The company serves as the exclusive manufacturer, importer and distributor of world-class, super-premium cigar brands including ENTUBAR®, CLASICO®, EXILE®, EXILE® Wired and Rodrigo de Xerez®. For more information, please call toll-free (800) 815-1155.