This time around, Ed and I review the Por Larranaga Cuban Grade. We also took some questions submitted by a few great fans. As always, this video is featured on The Stogie Review.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Food!
Before you light up that full bodied smoke, you may want to fill up on some real Thai food. If you are even remotely in the area, you owe it to yourself to visit the BKK Thai Restaurant. This place is the real deal, and has Ed's, and my stamp of approval. Click HERE for more info.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Alec Bradley MAXX video review by Jeremiah
Don't forget to check out Jeremiah's review of the Alec Bradley MAXX over at The Stogie Review.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Next Video Review - Update!
It's time for another video cigar review with Ed and Tom. We are set to film this Saturday, and hopefully have the video released some time next week.
Next up is the Por Larranaga. Ed will be smoking the Maduro version of this cigar, and I will be smoking the Connecticut shade wrapper version.
Stay tuned to The Stogie Review, and here, for more info.
Next up is the Por Larranaga. Ed will be smoking the Maduro version of this cigar, and I will be smoking the Connecticut shade wrapper version.
Stay tuned to The Stogie Review, and here, for more info.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I Have Arrived!
For whatever reason, I've always coveted hate mail/comments on my blog, or from any where really. I've fallen short of this goal here at TomsCigars. Recently, I became very excited by a post on The Stogie Review.
Joe wrote:
"The sound for me was fine but the video feed was awful. So distracting I lost interest in the entire video. Sorry to be so harsh, but the new guy from his porch has the same problem. All the rest of the critiques are so much better. I always look forward to a new one."
The first three sentences were quite a thrill to me. It had the hater elements I've been looking for. But then I was thrown off by the last two nicer comments, as well as the apology for being "Harsh." I was also thrown off by the fact that the video was fine, but the audio was horrible. He got me with the ol reverse gimmick. I bow to you.
At the end of the day, I realized this post was really not the hating I've been waiting for. It pales in comparison to the hating Brian was subjected to awhile back. The other Stogie Review guys have been subjected to similar levels of hate as well. Let's not forget Stew, who had one of the best haters visit his blog. But none of it has filtered to my little blog. I guess I haven't really arrived... O well.
Joe wrote:
"The sound for me was fine but the video feed was awful. So distracting I lost interest in the entire video. Sorry to be so harsh, but the new guy from his porch has the same problem. All the rest of the critiques are so much better. I always look forward to a new one."
The first three sentences were quite a thrill to me. It had the hater elements I've been looking for. But then I was thrown off by the last two nicer comments, as well as the apology for being "Harsh." I was also thrown off by the fact that the video was fine, but the audio was horrible. He got me with the ol reverse gimmick. I bow to you.
At the end of the day, I realized this post was really not the hating I've been waiting for. It pales in comparison to the hating Brian was subjected to awhile back. The other Stogie Review guys have been subjected to similar levels of hate as well. Let's not forget Stew, who had one of the best haters visit his blog. But none of it has filtered to my little blog. I guess I haven't really arrived... O well.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Your Questions, Ed's Answers?
Thanks to all who have emailed me questions, and left comments here. Every now and then, I'll bump this post to the top. Keep the question's coming!
OK, so we aren't starting a new Q&A show. The Stogie Review already does that, and they do a great job. If you haven't been there, leave here immediately, then re-visit my blog at another time!
I hang out with Ed all the time, but many of you aren't as fortunate as me. So...
If any of you have any question's you'd like Ed (or even me) to answer, feel free to leave them in a comment here, or email me at cigarblog@tomscigars.com. Ed has a wealth of cigar knowledge to offer.
We will address the questions during a review or reply directly to you.
OK, so we aren't starting a new Q&A show. The Stogie Review already does that, and they do a great job. If you haven't been there, leave here immediately, then re-visit my blog at another time!
I hang out with Ed all the time, but many of you aren't as fortunate as me. So...
If any of you have any question's you'd like Ed (or even me) to answer, feel free to leave them in a comment here, or email me at cigarblog@tomscigars.com. Ed has a wealth of cigar knowledge to offer.
We will address the questions during a review or reply directly to you.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
CAO Brazilia Cariocas
In my quest for a good, fairly cheap, and smaller cigar, I gave the CAO Brazilia Cariocas a try. They come in a tin of 5, and cost around $8.00 - $10.00 a tin. I tried the Victor Sinclair Buddha, and it was decent. But I'm looking for something a little more fuller bodied.
Due to the small size and short smoke time of 30-45 minutes, I'm reviewing the cigar in halves, instead of the usual 3rds.
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 4X38
First Half-
Things started off well within the medium body range. The smoke was plentiful for such a small cigar. My only complaint so far is the burn was wavy and required a few touch ups. The flavors consisted of a nice, smooth pepper and earthy taste. As always, I had trouble pinning down all the flavors. But I'd say towards the end of this half, a slight chocolate or mocha notes crept in. Very enjoyable.
Second Half-
The smooth pepper continued, and the earthy taste faded a little. The chocolaty/mocha flavor increased a little, and a nice coffee-ish flavor crept in. The body crept up to the upper medium to full body range, and the burn problems went away.
Conclusion:
I smoked this down until it started to burn my fingers. For such a small cigar, I enjoyed it a lot. As far as flavor and body, it can hold it's own against it's larger counter parts. I will definitely be getting more of these. They fit the bill for a good, quick, and somewhat cheap cigar.
As always, on to the amazing picture slide show.
Due to the small size and short smoke time of 30-45 minutes, I'm reviewing the cigar in halves, instead of the usual 3rds.
Wrapper: Brazil
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 4X38
First Half-
Things started off well within the medium body range. The smoke was plentiful for such a small cigar. My only complaint so far is the burn was wavy and required a few touch ups. The flavors consisted of a nice, smooth pepper and earthy taste. As always, I had trouble pinning down all the flavors. But I'd say towards the end of this half, a slight chocolate or mocha notes crept in. Very enjoyable.
Second Half-
The smooth pepper continued, and the earthy taste faded a little. The chocolaty/mocha flavor increased a little, and a nice coffee-ish flavor crept in. The body crept up to the upper medium to full body range, and the burn problems went away.
Conclusion:
I smoked this down until it started to burn my fingers. For such a small cigar, I enjoyed it a lot. As far as flavor and body, it can hold it's own against it's larger counter parts. I will definitely be getting more of these. They fit the bill for a good, quick, and somewhat cheap cigar.
As always, on to the amazing picture slide show.
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