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[ 12 Jul 2009 | 7 Comments ]
Some cross-border cigar shopping

I thought I’d throw up some pics of my recent purchases over the last month or two.  Since getting a new humidor, I’ve made an effort to find good deals to get the thing (at least partially) filled.  In total, I’ve made 2 purchases from Taboo (LR sampler, Twist sampler, 2 Oliva Series V lancero, 2 Taboo maduros), 1 purchase from Atlantic (10 pack of J Fuego Gran Reserve Corojo #1 toro, 5-er of RP Vintage 1990 toro and another 5-er of robustos), and 1 purchase from CigarPlace (too much …

[ 8 Jul 2009 | 3 Comments ]
J. Fuego Gran Reserva Corojo #1 Toro

Making cigars for 5 generations, the Fuego family were pioneers in the Cuban cigar business.  Now Jesus Fuego has partnered with Honduras’ Nestor Placencia to develop a series of cigars with sun grown Corojo wrappers and full-bodied flavour.  After spending some time as Rocky Patel’s go-to guy, Jesus Fuego went out on his own a few years back, and the cigars he is producing have met very positive reviews.  Like all of his offerings, the Gran Reserva Corojo #1 is made with aged leaf; if that’s not enough, after construction …