31st Jul2011

San Cristobal

by GoodFellasCigars

San Cristobal are boutique handcrafted cigars made by the Garcia family in Nicaragua and also made in part with Ashton. They were based off their Cuban counterpart San Cristobal de la Habana which were launched in Havana on November 20, 1999. The name is derived from the original name of Havana which which dates back to the 16th century. There was however a brand of San Cristobol before the revolution but, this one has nothing to do with the newer brands. The Nicaraguan blend is comprised of aged Nicaraguan tobaccos that are full-bodied, traditional Cuban triple-cap, and are available in 8 sizes currently. They are also packed in cedar chests of 21 and 22.

 

List of San Cristobal cigars

28th May2011

Oliva Serie G Double Robusto

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: African Cameroon

Binder: Cuban-seed Habano

Filler: Nicaraguan Habano

Shape: Robusto

Size: 5 x 54

Country: Nicaragua

The look of the Oliva Serie G Double Robusto is brown- gray. This cigar has bold flavors of nuts, coffee, leather, and cedar with tones of spice. The construction is superb and gives a great draw. The burn was also great, it didn’t need a single correction and was nearly uniform around the whole circumference. The level of body was a medium to full. As the cigar progressed it transitioned into a full bodied smoke. The first third of the cigar was straight medium bodied and was particularly nutty and leathery with a slight hint of spice.  The second Third of the Serie G brought on an addition of coffee and cigar flavors. The final third progressed into a full bodied territory and kept all the flavors that built up throughout the cigar. Stop below where the band would be. Over all this is great cigar that you should not pass up.

 

 

23rd Apr2011

Cigar News for the Week of 4/17/2011 – 4/22/2011

by GoodFellasCigars

Three Sizes of Cuban Cristobals Cut

Regularly a number of Habanos S.A.’s portfolio of sizes are discontinued. This year, three San Cristóbal de la Habana sizes the Muralla, Mercaderes and Oficios will cease to be in production.

Each size was exclusive inside the Habanos line of cigars. The Muralla or Rodolfo measured 7 1/8 x 54 in was the biggest commonly manufactured torpedo in Cuba. The Mercaderes or Hermosos No. 1 is 6 5/8 x  48. The Oficios or Dalias Cortas is 5 3/8 x 43.

This cut will bring the San Cristóbal de la Habana done its original size profile.

 

Viaje event at BURN Premium Cigar Specialists

The Viaje Oro Reserva No. 5 was the number 2 cigar of the year for 2010. Since the award everyone in the country wants him but he choose BURN Premium Cigar Specialist. Whose him you say? That man you wondering about is Andre Farkas along with Paul Palmer from Tabacalera Tropical, the factory where Viaje is rolled in Nicaragua, along with Arsenio Ramos who is the Master Blender behind all the Viaje cigars. So set aside Saturday April 23rd from 4pm to 8pm for this once in a lifetime event. During this event Andre from Viaje will be unveiling a double ended triple capped ‘Zombie’ during the instore meet and greet at BURN Premium Cigars Specialist along with special pricing in store only. Also he will be releasing a very special cigar that will be released nationwide from BURN.  If you come to the store in person for the event you can be entered in a very special Grand Prize. There will be more details next week to come! Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime event come and enjoy a great Saturday night April 23rd 4pm to 8pm at BURN Premium Cigar Specialist!

13th Apr2011

Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Edition

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: Honduran

Binder: Costa Rican

Filler: Honduran, Costa Rican, and Mexican

Country: Honduras

If your looking for a great everyday medium-bodied smoke look no farther because the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Edition is what you will want. These cigars were name after the Exodus of Cuban families the Toranos were a part of in 1959 during Castro’s Regime. The wrapper was dark and oily with very low amounts of veins with great construction. The draw was smooth and the initials flavors were of nutty tones, earth, and kinda grassy. The burn was even all the way through this stick. The ash was gray and somewhat loose with this one. This cigar had a complex flavor profile that never got harsh. The flavors most prominent throughout were the nuts and rich tobacco. Other notes that were present during the smoke were a spice and sweet blend of pepper, cocoa, and coffee. Overall this is a recommend smoke if your looking for something thats a great everyday smoke thats not overwhelming.

 

 

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