Monthly Archives: October 2012

Lunch with an old friend!

My office is now located in downtown Winter Park Florida, which is very cigar friendly. It is almost impossible to not be tempted by a good cigar after having lunch across from one of my favorite spots..”Cigarz on the Avenue”. It has the perfect setup for a nice cigar experience during the day. There’s seating out front for people watching, comfortable seats inside with a great mix of conversation with the regulars, and outback in the courtyard for a more quiet setting. There’s also a great restaurant next door for coffees, wine, beer and food @ Palmano’s.

Well, today I found myself in a familiar spot sitting inside Cigarz..having one of my favorite regular smokes. The Padron 5000.

padron 5000

The Padron line of cigars are extremely consistent and never let me down. The 5000 is one of the more reasonably priced versions. It has   the same type of great taste and strength as its more expensive relatives (Such as the 1964 Anniversary,  The 1926, and Family Reserve) This comes from its Nicaraguan tobacco…  and the quality of the brand. I’m a HUGE fan of Padron and you will consistently see my recommendations for their different lines of cigars. This one is always going to please the palates of the more experienced smoker. It is definitely strong and has the spiciness associated with Padrons. I would not recommend it to a novice, but it is definitely one of my “most purchased”.

padron 5000

 

Conclusion: JK always recommends all Padrons!


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The new stronger smoke by Monte Cristo…

The first question I usually have when I go into any of my local cigar shops is … “whats new and is it worth trying”. I recently stopped into two places and was recommended the new Monte Cristo EPIC.

Monte Cristo Epic

Most people are very familiar with the Monte name, because of the famous Cuban version. The non-cubans are still a relatively good smoke by most people’s standards, but not high on my preferred list. I was interested in this new one based on the good feedback it was receiving. I’ll tell you, I was not disappointed. As with most smoking experiences. I had a partner come along so I could get a second opinion. He was also pleasantly surprised by the Epic.

Monte Cristo Epic

Monte Cristo EPIC..cut and ready to smoke!

As with most monte cristo’s, the cigar was very well made and had a great appearance. The wrapper was a little darker than the other varieties they offer.. which usually is a good sign in my book. The initial taste was very familiar to other monte cristos (non-cuban) that I’ve had in the past, expect with an additional  punch. You can tell that the company is trying to appeal to smokers with a preference for stronger smokes. The burn was slow and even and a very good experience overall. I’d buy another and recommend it to my fellow cigar smokers. It’s a good change of pace from your regular smokes… worth a try!

Monte Cristo Epic

Nice even burn

…..Conclusion: JK recommends!


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