Cigar
of the Month Club
January
2010
Rocky
Patel Vintage 1990 Toro Tubo (6 1/2 x 52)
Strength:
Medium
Origin:
Nicaragua
Wrapper:
Honduran Broadleaf
Filler:
Dominican/Nicaraguan
Binder:
Mexican
The Rocky Patel Vintage
1990 Toro Tubo is 6 1/2 inches long and 52 ring gauge. This
toro is glistening with oil and is the only cigar in the line
that is not a box press. A medium bodied smoke, the Rocky
Patel Vintage 1990 Toro Tubo has a floral flavor that is reminiscent
of jasmine as well as a strong characteristic of wood, some
spice, and hints of cocoa beans. The Honduran broadleaf maduro
wrapper is aged for 12 years and it finishes off the construction
of Mexican binder, Dominican fillers and Nicaraguan fillers.
This multi - country blend providese complexity and flavor.
If you like a smooth floral smoke that is not too strong the
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro Tubo is a great choice.
Epernay
Le Ferme (5 1/4 x 48)
Strength:
Medium
Origin:
Nicaragua
Wrapper:
Rosado
Corojo
Filler:
Nicaragua
Binder:
Nicaragua
Illusione cigars, the makers
of the delicious ECCJ cigar, have come out with a new release
called the Epernay. Known as Le Ferme, this robusto
is 5 1/4 inches long and 48 ring gauge. The rosado Corojo
wrapper completes this Nicaraguan puro for a smoke that is
highly complex but somewhat lighter in body than the regular
Illusione line. The Epernay Le Ferme has a caramel sweetness
that is highlighted by fruit and floral notes. As the smoke
progresses it builds up to a fuller body and wood and nuts
join the flavor party. This elegant cigar is reminiscent of
Cuban blends and some say even has the "twang" one finds in
cigars from the island south of Miami. The Epernay Le Ferme
was released in April 2009 and is one of Dion Giolito's best
creations yet.
CAO
Gold Vintage Cremant (6 x 52)
Strength:
Mild
Origin:
Nicaragua
Wrapper:
Ecuadorian
Connecticutt
Filler:
Nicaragua/Honduras
Binder:
Nicaragua
The CAO Gold Vintage line is
the latest addition to their already stellar lineup. This
mild bodied blend is made in Esteli, Nicaragua and is available
in two shapes, the Bouchon and Cremant. The CAO Gold Vintage
line is made with a five year old Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper,
a Nicaraguan binder, and Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers.
The cigar is smooth with hints of vanilla surrounding a core
flavor of cream and spice. The CAO Gold Vintage was introduced
at the 2009 IPCPR in New Orleans.
Don
Pepin Blue Label Imperiale (6
1/8 x 52)
Strength:
Full
Origin:
Nicaragua
Wrapper:
Corojo
Filler:
Nicaragua
Binder:
Nicaragua
The Don Pepin Garcia Blue Label
line is blended by Jose Pepin Garcia and are some of the best
cigars made. Jose is also known for making Tatuaje cigars
as well as numerous others. The Blue Label (Vegas Cubanas)
Imperiales got a rating over 90 in Cigar Aficionado in 2008
and these cigars are simply delicious. These cigars are best
described as medium - bodied but full of flavor. They have
a rich, spicy taste with Nicaraguan Criollo and Corojo Tobacco
fillers and wrappers. The entire Don Pepin Blue line of cigars
burns evenly and give off a great aroma. The Don Pepin Imperiales
is one of the best Torpedo cigars produced today!
