tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79284089648232068202023-11-16T02:43:36.360-05:00World of CigarsEverything CigarsScott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-53901546386497156112019-03-07T08:01:00.001-05:002019-03-07T08:02:21.262-05:00
INTRODUCING THE AVO IMPROVISATION SERIES LE19
Pinellas Park, FL – Wednesday, March 6, 2019 – AVO Cigars, the global premium cigar
brand, is proud to announce the seventh installment of the prized AVO Limited Edition
Improvisations Series, a limited series based on unexpected music and cigar inspirations
that create rich noteworthy experiences for all to celebrate: The AVO Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-20235925946866955472019-02-15T15:26:00.000-05:002019-02-15T15:27:49.748-05:00<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-34211640923527021512019-02-13T08:47:00.003-05:002019-02-13T08:47:30.468-05:00Coming soon!Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-37752618224794868442015-12-18T12:32:00.000-05:002015-12-18T12:34:28.541-05:00LA AURORA EARNS TWO AWARDS AT THE DOMINICAN CIGAR AWARDS
Master blender Manuel Inoa comes
away with the “Cigar Personality of the Year” award.
 Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-62114846118548081752014-06-13T07:45:00.001-04:002014-06-13T07:45:17.683-04:00
BMC Premium Collection "The Beest" - 5 X 54. Wrapper -
Nicaraguan Habano, Binder - Nicaragua, Filler - Nicaragua (Triple Ligero). Full
bodied.
Initial taste - Hot pepper & cedar.
First third - Peppery spice, cedar & Earthiness.
Second third - Pepper, a sweetness emerges, Earth and now the cedar flavor
begins to fade into the background. An underlying ligero taste is Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-91670915594157727462014-06-06T06:47:00.000-04:002014-06-06T06:48:14.818-04:00Berger & Argenti Fatso "Dipper" Review
Berger & Argenti Fatso "Dipper" - 4 X 62. Wrapper - Nicaraguan Madurl,
Binder - Ecuadorian Sumatra, Filler - Nicaragua. Medium - full bodied.
First third - Starts off with pepper, Earth and a oak wood.
Second third - Pepper spice continues followed by a sweet Earthiness and oak
wood. Nice smooth flavors.
Last third - Pepper, sweet Earthiness and oak wood. Wonderfully long Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-57740104709396650752013-10-24T06:54:00.001-04:002013-10-24T06:54:16.025-04:00La Hoja De Flores Autentico Maduro Toro Review
La Hoja De Flores Autentico Maduro Toro - 6.25 X 52. Wrapper -
Dominican Republic 2006 Corojo Maduro, Binder - Dominican Republic, Filler -
Dominican Republic. Full bodied.Initial taste - Dry cedar &
spice.First third - Spice, citrus earth, wood & cedar
woodiness.Second third - Spice continues but now the citrus noted in the
first third is now more of an orange peel, along with Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-73830052903303200132013-09-30T06:44:00.000-04:002013-09-30T06:44:02.484-04:00Aging Room Maduro "Rondo" Robusto Review
Aging Room Maduro "Rondo" Robusto - 5 X 50. Wrapper - Nicaraguan Maduro,
Binder - Dominican Havano - Nicaragua, Filler - Dominican Havano. Full
bodied.
Initial taste - Peppery spice & Oak wood.
First third - Spice, citrus earthiness, wood & some sweet notes.
Second third - Spice continues along with a tangy cirrus, caramel sweetness,
earth and woody notes.
Last third - Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-52750628505914663672013-08-06T06:03:00.004-04:002013-08-06T06:03:54.960-04:00Canimao Coloquiales Review
Canimao Coloquiales Review - 6 1/2 X 56. Wrapper -
Ecuadorian Habano, Binder - Ecuadorian Habano, Filler - Nicaragua. Medium - full
bodied.
Initial taste - Spice, cedar and some earthiness.
First third - Increasing spice, fruitiness, earth and cedar.
Second third - Strong spice, fruitiness, a citrus flavor emerges, earthiness
and mineral notes. Cedar wood flavor fades out in this Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-8748733371626755242013-06-22T06:38:00.004-04:002013-06-22T06:41:33.493-04:00Leccia Tobacco White Robusto Review
Leccia Tobacco White Robusto
- 5 X 52. Wrapper - African Sun Grown, Binder - Habano Ecuador, Filler
- Nicaragua Ligero, Dominican Republic, Pennsylvania. Medium - full bodied.
Initial taste - Toasted cedar.
First third - Cedar, some spice, coffee and mineral notes.
Second third - Coffee now takes over as the main flavor followed by spice and
Earthy mineral notes.
Last Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-11708739932701478872012-12-09T18:58:00.000-05:002012-12-19T06:10:20.902-05:00Hoja De Flores Robusto Review
Hoja De Flores Robusto - 5 X 52. Wrapper - Criollo '98 Cuban seed, Binder -
Dominican Republic Criollo, Filler - Dominican Republic Criollo. Medium to full
bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Cedar and spice.
First third - Spice, citrus, orange peel and leather.
Second third - A nice zesty spiciness, tangy citrus, orange peel and
leather.
Last third - Spice continues along Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-64290079406024955772012-11-25T20:55:00.003-05:002012-11-25T20:55:43.276-05:00E.P. Carrillo Series "Cardinal 54" Natural Review
E.P. Carrillo Series "Cardinal 54" Natural - 6 X 54. Wrapper - Ecuadorian
Sumatra, Binder - Nicaragua and filler - Nicaragua. Medium to full bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Cedar wood, spice and a touch of leather.
First third - A tasty blend of spice, citrus, leather and nuts.
Second third - Spicy citrus, leather and nuts. Very nice balance and
smoothness.
Last third - Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-48074989378774949412012-11-20T18:45:00.001-05:002012-11-20T18:45:17.283-05:00Gurkha Ghost "Asura" Review
Gurkha Ghost "Asura" - 6 X 54. Wrapper - Brazilian Arapiraca
Maduro, Binder - Dominican Criollo '98, Filler - Dominican Republic &
Nicaragua. Medium - full bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Cedar and spice.
First third - Spice, Earthiness, cedar with emerging notes of cinnamon and
citrus.
Second third - Spiciness continues along with the sweet Earth, citrus and
cinnamon.
Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-67578798949071981672012-09-09T08:09:00.002-04:002012-09-09T08:09:59.871-04:00
Flor De Gonzalez 90 Miles 1980 Robusto - 5 X
52. Wrapper - San Andreas Mexican, Binder - Ecuadorian Broadleaf, Filler -
Nicaragua and Dominican Republic. Medium - full bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Dense woodiness and
spice.
First third - Strong spice followed by a rich Earthiness, wood
and orange peel.
Second third - Spice continues along with a tangy citrus,
Earth andScott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-15275682264004324402012-08-25T08:08:00.002-04:002012-08-25T09:43:42.576-04:00Fernando Leon Family Reserve Corona Gorda Review
Fernando Leon Family Reserve Corona Gorda - 6 X 47. Wrapper
- Dominican Republic Corojo, Binder - Dominican Republic Corojo, Filler - Peru,
Dominican Republic, Brazil. Medium bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Pepper and a dry woodiness.
First third - Spice followed by a floral breadiness and wood.
Second third - Spice, creamy sweet breadiness, floral and wood notes. Nice
balance.
Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-6496177493697535402012-08-14T20:32:00.002-04:002012-08-14T20:32:56.021-04:00La Flor Dominicana Oro Tubo No. 6 Natural Review
La Flor Dominicana Oro Tubo No. 6 Natural - 6 X 54. Wrapper - Nicaraguan Habano, Binder - Dominican Republic, Filler - Dominican Republic. Full bodied.
Initial lighting taste - A dry woodiness and pepper.
First third - A wonderful chewy leather taste with citrus fruit followed closely by spice.
Second third - Chewy leather, tangy citrus fruit and spice. Flavors are very smooth.
Last Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-34980472638440823892012-08-14T20:22:00.004-04:002012-08-14T20:23:35.358-04:00Xikar HC Habano2 (Squared) Robusto Review
Xikar HC Habano2 (Squared) Robusto - 5 X 50. Wrapper
- Ecuador (Habano 2000), Binder - Sumatra, Filler - Honduras
& Nicaragua. Medium bodied.
Initial lighting taste - A woody mineral taste with spice.
First third - The spice picks up a bit to a peppery spice with leather, wood
and mineral notes.
Second third - Pepper, leather, wood and mineral notes. Nice smooth
balance.
Last thirdScott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-41350204850386832572012-07-20T16:54:00.003-04:002012-07-20T16:54:45.411-04:00INCH Series by E.P. Carrillo No. 64 Natural Review
INCH Series by E.P. Carrillo No. 64 Natural -
6 1/8 X 64. Wrapper - Ecuadorian Sumatra, Binder - Nicaragua, Filler - 3 leaves
from Dominican Republic (a mix of Dominican Piloto Cubano, Corojo and Criollo
'98 and some Nicaraguan viso. The inspiration for the name and the antique
ruler styled band comes from the 64 ring gauge which measures one inch in
diameter. Full bodied.
Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-15866365217539716872012-07-18T21:33:00.002-04:002012-07-19T05:53:07.554-04:00Aging Room Havao Connecticut "Impromptu" Robusto Review
Aging Room Havao Connecticut "Impromptu"
Robusto - 5 X 48. Wrapper - Ecuadorian Connecticut, Binder - Dominican
Havano Criollo, Filler -Dominican Havano Criollo. Between mild and medium
bodied.
Initial taste - Cedar and pepper.
First third - A nice breadiness with cedar and a peppery spice. A tangy citrus begins
to emerge.
Second third - Citrus is now the dominant flavor followedScott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-90189432260363979102012-07-13T16:29:00.003-04:002012-07-13T16:29:59.981-04:00Torano Master Habano Maduro Robusto Review
Torano Master Habano Maduro Robusto - Wrapper - Nicaraguan
Habano Maduro, Binder - Ecuadorian Habano, Filler - Nicaragua and Dominican
Republic. Full bodied.
Initial taste - Peppery spice and cedar.
First third - Pepper, Earth some leather and cedar with some sweetness
emerging toward the end of the first third.
Second third - The pepper settles down to a steady spice followedScott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-40624752292654607922012-07-10T17:56:00.000-04:002012-07-10T17:56:54.483-04:00Alec Bradley American Sun Grown Blend Robusto Review
Alec Bradley American Sun Grown Blend Robusto - Wrapper -
Nicaragua Habano (Jalapa), Binder - Nicaragua (Jalapa), Filler - Nicaragua
(Esteli & Condega). Medium bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Cedar and spice.
First third - Spice followed by cedar, leather and a slight bitter, mineral
taste.
Second third - In this third of the cigar, the flavors settle down and smooth
out - spice,Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-29115731340316207442012-07-05T20:34:00.005-04:002012-07-05T20:34:43.784-04:00East India Trading Company to release "Red Witch"
The
East India Trading Company, a subsidiary of the Gurkha
Cigar Group, Inc are proud to announce the upcoming launch of the
‘Red Witch’, which will ‘set sail’ at this year’s IPCPR trade
show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on August
2-6th.
Red
Witch is the second cigar release under the East India Trading Company, with the
first being the enormously successful ‘Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-22319518728920862132012-06-25T18:44:00.002-04:002012-06-25T18:44:07.826-04:00Martin Family of Cigars Maduro Torpedo Review
Martin Family of Cigars Maduro Torpedo - 6.25 X 52. Wrapper - Mexican Maduro,
Binder - Nicaraguan Maduro, Filler - Corojo. Medium bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Earth and wood.
First third - Spice, Earth with a sweet floral taste and cedar notes.
Second third - Spice continues along with a sweet floral Earthiness and cedar
notes.
Last third - Spice, sweet floral and a rich Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-57607194836608737422012-06-21T22:02:00.003-04:002012-06-21T22:04:13.970-04:00Alec Bradley to Release "American Sun Grown Blend" Selection
New
addition to “American Classic Blend” offers a fuller-bodied smoke at an
attractive price
DANIA, FL – June 15XX, 2012 – Little more than a year after Alec Bradley
Cigars debuted their “American Classic Blend,” the critically-acclaimed company
has extended the Classic selection with the release of their “American Sungrown
Blend.” Scheduled to arrive at retail cigar stores on or about Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928408964823206820.post-8400524209067764232012-05-14T21:25:00.004-04:002012-05-14T21:25:52.992-04:00Gurkha Assassin Robusto Review
Gurkha Assassin Robusto - 4.75 X 50. Wrapper -
Brazilian Mata Fina, Binder - Dominican Republic, Filler - Peru and Nicaragua.
Full Bodied.
Initial lighting taste - Leather and wood.
First third - Spice followed by leather and cocoa
notes.
Second third - Spice, chewy leather, cocoa and some citrus
notes.
Last third - Continuation of the spice, chewy leather, cocoa
and Scott Smythhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13248693290286443906noreply@blogger.com0