AUGUST 1997

Good firm construction. This smooth attractive colorado maduro Indonesian wrapper adds quite a bit of character to a generally mild puro Nicaraguan cigar. Medium bodied earthy notes with a nutty character and hints of sweet cocoa were noted. Nice floral aroma.

Moderately firm construction. Good. Nice smooth colorado wrapper. A full draw with an even burn. Rich and creamy earth and spice flavors up-front with a robust woody finish. Nice spicy wood aroma with a light floral character. Highly recommended in SMOKE Magazine.

Moderately firm construction with a rich looking Sumatran wrapper. Good draw. Holds its ash well. Full bodied rustic woody notes warm up to a creamy wood flavor with hints of nutmeg, cedar, and a complex array of sweet spices. Quite the elegant smoke.

A smooth brown Indonesian wrapper with a box press type construction. A good draw and even burn. Sweet nut charcter with mild sweet spices. Rated 87 in Cigar Aficionado.

Superb construction. Gorgeous smooth and silky colorado claro wrapper. Perfect burn. Beautiful white ash. Firm draw. Smooth mellow woody flavor with good spice and nuts noted. Very pleasant woody, floral aroma. Very consistent. Rated 87 in Cigar Aficionado. Highly recommended in SMOKE Magazine.

Greetings from the Humidor

After smokin’ a ton of new cigars at the RTDA, we have included a couple of new favorites for you to sample. The absolute standout comes from NextGeneration Cigars, a company owned by Jeffrey Avo Uvezian, the son of the famed Avo Uvezian. While the elder Uvezian has nothing to do with the making of this cigar, it is quite apparent that Jeffrey took pretty detailed notes while growing up. Of all the various sizes and shades the one that really set itself apart was the Sumantran Churchill. This cigar is a must for any humidor and believe me, if this cigar were a horse, I know where I’d be placing my bets.

Next up is the Big Butt Don Gordo. Normally, logic will tell you that if a cigar has a catchy name than it must be a bad smoke. However, this cigar has certainly proven that theory incorrect. Boasting a very healthy 54 ring guage, Nicaraguan binder and filler, and Indonesian wrapper, this cigar is perfect after a big, fat, juicy steak on a Friday night.

Both the Moran Princess and the Troya No.27 received a sparkling review in Smoke Magazine. Simply put, these cigars are a perfect match with any food, any drink, and any occasion: morning, day, or night.

Finally, we were fortunate enough to get our hands on some of the rarest Royal Jamaicas around. Although the RJ Double Corona is categorized as an "Odd" size, it’s not odd that these cigars are in short supply. Cigar Aficionado magazine panelists loved it. We bet you will too.

Look out for next month when we feature the famed Dominican Montecristo! Don’t miss out.