Saturday, March 21, 2009

Well after some winter hibernation, Spring beckons with nicer weather and new segars to try out. I can't say the winter months have been good for my habit, but I did manage to bare the elements and enjoy a couple of old favorites. {With the weather being as bad as it was, it was not time to be adventurous. If I was going to risk hypothermia, I needed to make sure I did it with some tried and true smokes. So Nubs, Rockey Patels, Cohibas, and some Cuban ones as well. Don't worry, I have dual citizenship so I am free to enjoy cuban delights.) However, I did manage to sneak away to better weather in the islands. Below are some pics of notable smokes.
I also am trying to discover how to pair cigars with spirits. Comment if you have suggestions. In Hawaii, I tried a local Hawaiian cigar, it is grown in Kauai, but fermented and wrapped in Nicaragua. I could not say the smoke was great...okay it was absolutely terrible. Plus the price tag of 20 bucks for a corona size. No aloha with that!
But my best discovery is the 5 Vegas series 5 Miama Knuckle. Wow!!! In the cold you want a short smoke so that you and your cigar does not become an popcicle. These Knuckles are the best. A Nicaraguan gem. It is a puro from the same country (wrapper, filler, ligero, etc.). 4.5 inches, 60 ring guage, and smokes for about an hour, 45 minutes for me. It begins with a powerful kick that most beginners cannot bounce back from, but once you get over the pepper and spice beginning, the rest of the cigar rewards the few brave enough to stick it out. I must say this cigar is turning out to be one of my all time favorites. Try it and let me know.