12th May2011

Casa Fernandez Lancero

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: Nicaraguan, 2006 Sun Grown Corojo

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Size: 71/2 x 40

Factory: Honduras, Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L.

Arsenio Ramos, one of the most highly regarded blenders from the Cuban cigar era, has been come out with a new blend in the Casa Fernandez line. Casa Fernandez has brought back the traditional lancero size of 71/2 x 40 instead of the more recently used 71/2 x 38. Right off the bat you notice the beautiful wrapper on this cigar. You will also notice an ever so inviting aroma that causes you to forget all other cigars. On the initial light up there was a very nice amount of smoke with notes of pepper, cedar, as well a slight chocolaty taste. The burn on this cigar was slow and stayed extremely sharp, I did not have to fix this cigar once in the hour and a half it took to smoke it. Once I got into the halfway mark i began to pick up on a strong note of hickory while the chocolate began to become more prominent as well. These flavors stayed consistent throughout the rest of the cigar which left me extremely pleased with the overall cigar. This is one of those cigars you just can not only have just one, if you see these in your local cigar shop make sure to pick at least one up, I know I will be having another one soon.

Category : Casa Fernandez
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19th Apr2011

Viaje Exclusivo Tower Cigars 45th Anniversary

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Country: Nicaragua

Tower Cigars is a cigar shop out of Sacremento, CA and this year, along with the help of Viaje, created a special edition exclusivo box press to celebrate their 45th anniversary. While these have become only available in California, I was able to get my hands on one single stick recently. Obviously I was jumping for joy at the sight of another exclusive Viaje, so when I lit up this beautiful box press I was more than pleased.

Right off the bat I noticed a very nice nut on the aromatics along with a slight hint of cedar, on the first draw I noticed a nearly perfect spice as well as a slight bit of creaminess. The spice continued to develop on the long finish, there was also a slight bitterness that i have come to love when i smoke a Viaje. As the cigar developed it continuously became better and better. As i entered the second third i noticed that it became smoother and smoother with a rich tobacco, as well as earthiness flavors.  This smooth, earthy flavor profile continued throughout the finish of the cigar leaving me sad when i had to put it away. The burn on the cigar was absolutely razor sharp with out even a hint that i might need to adjust it.

If you ever have the opportunity to have one, make sure you pick one up. This stick has left me even more anxious for the Viaje event this saturday at Burn Premium Cigars. The release of the “Zombie” as well as another line that Andre is releasing that is being kept secret have caused me to be quite excited. Info about the event and how to get your hands on a new Viaje cigar in the article below:

—> Viaje at Burn Premium Cigar Specialists

Category : viaje
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29th Mar2011

Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra

Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan

Binder: Connecticut

Country: Dominican Republic

The Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros is an excellent cigar for being a somewhat bargain smoke. It has an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper, a Connecticut binder and Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran fillers.The thick veins contributed to the rugged look of this medium-bodied smoke. It also had a good firm pack that didn’t inhibit the draw at all. The initial draw was creamy with a raisin sweetness and a cedar spice that complimented it without overpowering the flavor and a cedar aroma was present as well. When going through the first third the flavor experience was a subtle cedar spice with a chocolate sweetness that was milk to dark chocolate and a note of walnut that was in the background. Continuing down the second third of the cigar there was more of a nutty flavor with the cocoa sweetness subsiding but, not gone and a balance of cedar spice was pronounced. The finish was earthy with the nutty flavor becoming more prominent and the cedar spice still remained consistent and not overwhelming. The sweetness went away and there was no harshness until the very end. The ash was firm and white and as for the burn it was pretty much perfect with maybe one touch up needed. Overall the Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros was a pleasing smoke that had a great price that did not disappoint.

 

Category : Hoyo De Monterrey
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18th Mar2011

Macanudo Crü Royale

by GoodFellasCigars

Wrapper: Ecuadoran Habano

Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan and Dominican Viso longfiller

Binder: La Vega Especiale (Dominican Republic)

Country: Dominican Republic

To start off this was a well priced and excellent cigar all the way through, most likely due to the fact it was crafted by the legendary Benji Menedez. The same man who created the Limited Partagas Benji Master Series. This smoke uses an Ecuadorian wrapper that encloses a Dominican binder, Brazilian, Nicaraguan, and Dominican filler that makes an enjoyable medium-bodied smoke.  The Crü had thick veins and a soft pack that produced a lot of smoke. The initial draw was smooth and had thick creamy, nutty smoke with flavors of rich earth. The first third had a caramelized, creamy, sweet tobacco flavor with a perfect mix of earth and mixed nuts. The ash was white but, not to firm and the burn was slightly jagged that needed touch ups. The second third was for the most part was the same as the first third staying creamy and enjoyable with the burn getting a little better. As for the finish the burn evened out and the flavors weren’t overwhelming as in harsh until the absolute end. The caramelization went away and the earth toned down a bit with the nutty flavor remaining. This is a fairly new smoke by Macanudo that didn’t disappoint and stayed very consistent even though the burn was a bit jagged but, don’t let that turn you away this smoke is very recommended.

 

 

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