Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Antique Romeo y Julieta Cuban Humidor
So I was searching for cigar memorabilia online and happened to come across this unique ornate antique 1900 humidor from Romeo y Julieta on Ebay. This Cuban humidor is a really nice piece that stands about 20" tall with two curved wooden exterior doors, and one large curved glass interior door. I believe the price to be very reasonable at $3500 considering I've seen small mid- 20th century desktop humidors from Romeo y Julieta (pre-revolution and before the company moved to La Romana, D.R.) in similar condition priced around $500. So, if you are looking for that unique "Father's Day" gift for a special someone who enjoys cigars, antiques, and history, then may I suggest this item.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Padron 2000 Maduro
Let me start my first review with the Padron 2000 Maduro Robusto. A Nicaraguan both in origin and wrapping, this dark cigar with several veins has a simple band leading to a decent cap allowing for a clean cut. Looking at the foot, it could have been packed a bit better, but it didn't affect its performance. The aroma was earthy and I paired it with a Woodchuck Cider.
When I lit it up, I received a good amount of smoke easily with my first few draws although it was an uneven burn at the beginning. I compensated and the cigar burned evenly the rest of the night. My initial tastes were a little spice and woodiness with coffee notes. My retrohale had a bit of a sting, but was only for a moment and was able to get more coffee from the cigar. As I was leaving the 1st third, my cigar with about 3/4" of ash fell. It continued to fall at that length rather consistently throughout the entire cigar.
As I entered into the 2nd third of the cigar, it made my palette a little dry which made the coffee and pepper more pronounced with a hint of cocoa. It became more bold, but not overpowering. The burn remained steady, as did the smoke.
The final third of the cigar and the finish was merely a continuation of the 2nd third, although it did get more dry at the end. Consider it a period at the end of a statement. You are finished. By this time, it has been about an hour and a half since I first lit.
In conclusion, I feel this is a solid cigar in taste, aroma, and time -despite the initial lighting problem. It has flavor I enjoyed (especially for people such as my wife and brother who love their coffee) and nice aroma. The cigar burns continually without needing a new light halfway through, and it's mildness makes it something that you can enjoy anytime of the day. Couple the cigar's attributes with it's price point and you have a cigar that does quite well. I give it an 88.
When I lit it up, I received a good amount of smoke easily with my first few draws although it was an uneven burn at the beginning. I compensated and the cigar burned evenly the rest of the night. My initial tastes were a little spice and woodiness with coffee notes. My retrohale had a bit of a sting, but was only for a moment and was able to get more coffee from the cigar. As I was leaving the 1st third, my cigar with about 3/4" of ash fell. It continued to fall at that length rather consistently throughout the entire cigar.
As I entered into the 2nd third of the cigar, it made my palette a little dry which made the coffee and pepper more pronounced with a hint of cocoa. It became more bold, but not overpowering. The burn remained steady, as did the smoke.
The final third of the cigar and the finish was merely a continuation of the 2nd third, although it did get more dry at the end. Consider it a period at the end of a statement. You are finished. By this time, it has been about an hour and a half since I first lit.
In conclusion, I feel this is a solid cigar in taste, aroma, and time -despite the initial lighting problem. It has flavor I enjoyed (especially for people such as my wife and brother who love their coffee) and nice aroma. The cigar burns continually without needing a new light halfway through, and it's mildness makes it something that you can enjoy anytime of the day. Couple the cigar's attributes with it's price point and you have a cigar that does quite well. I give it an 88.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
First post!
So here is the first post of my new cigar blogspot. The purpose behind this blog is to review cigars and cigar related items. I have been fortunate to travel all over and experience life abroad. Now that I have slowed down in my travels, I have decided to focus on something that gives me pleasure and share this experience with others who may find it educational.
The name of the blog is "The Asheville Smoking Room". The name is a pun on the word "ash", but because of my family ties to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC and the smoking room therein, I thought the name fitting.
I thank you for visiting my blog. Please feel free to comment. If you would like to contact me, then please email me :
ashevillecigar @ gmail.com
The name of the blog is "The Asheville Smoking Room". The name is a pun on the word "ash", but because of my family ties to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC and the smoking room therein, I thought the name fitting.
I thank you for visiting my blog. Please feel free to comment. If you would like to contact me, then please email me :
ashevillecigar @ gmail.com
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