Although the weather didn't quite cooperate all the time, this was a fantastic summer filled with get togethers, friends and cigars. We had several different Smokeouts here at Fine Wine & Cigars, enjoying fine tobacco from Torano Family, Kristoff, Alec Bradley, Xikar and Augusto Reyes. For the first time ever we also took our show on the road to Delille Cellars and the spectacular Seattle Cigar Expo. Thank you to all our friends who were a part of each event-it would not have been the same without you!
Here's a few cigars that really caught my attention over the last couple of months:
Casa Torano Natural- The best mild cigar I've had in some time with flavor, depth and complexity that is unusual for a Connecticut wrapper.
Xikar Criollo- Criollo wrapper AND binder with a Nicaraguan/Honduran filler-very balanced and medium bodied-my favorite Criollo!
Frank Llaneza 1961-This was released a few years ago to honor one of the great patriarchs of the industry who recently passed. A medium 3/4-full bodied smoke with profound ground coffee and earth flavors.
Padilla La Terraza-A new release from Padilla that retails for around $6 a stick. Your palate is awashed in nut and roasted pepper tones. Very aromatic with great construction.
Perdomo Petit Corona Limited Edition-Just released 2 months ago this is a one size only stick that has a Cameroon wrapper. Although Cameroon is generally known for the medium bodied sweetness it brings to a blend, this little number is spicy and rich.
Berger & Argenti Entubar-What a satisfying blend of Nicaraguan binder and filler wrapped with an Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf! Medium bodied, cafe con leche and rich earth tones-a real winner.
As the holidays creep closer stay in touch as there are alot of new and exciting things on the horizon for the humidor! See you soon.
