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Greetings from the Humidor
Happy Holidays to everyone! We’re pleasedyou can take part of our holiday shipment and look forward to afantastic year of good times and great smokes.
The most expensive component of a cigar ismore often than not the wrapper. The quality of the wrapper must be ofthe highest standard and imperfections are rarely accepted. It’s nowonder that more than half of a cigar’s flavor comes from thewrapper as opposed to the filler. The Flamenco cigar makers have beenone of the original advocates of the acclaimed Habana2000 wrapper. Inthis month’s first feature, the
FlamencoRobusto Habano
, they have gone to great lengths to protectand preserve this wrapper. Upon unraveling the white tissue, you’llfind a beautiful cigar that longs to be smoked. Its flavor is nearlytrademarked by its wrapper, offering a combination of full-bodiedCuban character and the smoothness of Connecticut shade wrappedcigars. The Flamenco Robusto Habano is a real treat for theaficionado.
Our 2
nd
feature of the month is arevival of an ancient Cuban brand that dates from 1903, muchappreciated until it disappeared in 1960. It was in 1996 that aNicaraguan version of the Flor de Farach brand was recreated. The 88rated
Flor de Farach Lonsdale
isour pick for the perfect outdoor smoke. It’s got that extra bit offlavor when you’re on the go, and a price tag that won’t break thebank.
The Hoyo de Monterrey Presidente is indeedone of the biggest cigars we’ve ever seen. They obviously took thesize Double Corona very seriously. More importantly, the first puff ofthis cigar will tell you that they took a lot more pride in itsquality. For those of you seeking out the $30 Cuban Hoyo de MonterreyDouble Corona or the Cuban Punch Double Corona, the Honduran
Hoyode Monterrey Presidente
is an even match. Only an ancientbrand such as Hoyo de Monterrey could produce something so grand. Withits beginnings in Cuba, Hoyo de Monterrey made its first move toHonduras in 1969 touting a blend of tobaccos from four nations,including the Cuban-seed Honduran binder and wrappers from Ecuador.Today, Hoyo de Monterrey continues to deliver exceptionally satisfyingcigars in a large variety of sizes. This month’s Presidente isnothing less than dreamy!
Looking for a Y2K compliant cigar? Well theLa Flor Dominicana 2000 series have had a year of testing and have2000 written all over them. While we brace ourselves for thefour-digit rotation, our 4
th
feature of the month isguaranteed to save the day with its exceptionally smooth character.From the world famous La Flor Dominicana factory, we bring you the 88rated
La Flor Dominicana 2000 No. 1
Lonsdale. The husband and wife team has spared no expense in theproduction of their cigars at their state-of-the-art facility inTamboril, outside Santiago, the capital of cigar manufacturing in theDominican Republic. Producing more than 3 million cigars a year whileseated in ergonomically designed chairs, the 43 rollers are treatedlike "friends" and "artists," and are handsomelycompensated for their exquisite work. Formerly known as the LosLiberatadores brand, the La Flor Dominicana 2000 offers the finestCuban-seed tobaccos from the Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republicwrapped in a handsome Cameroon wrapper.
At Nick's Cigar Company, under the strictguidance of Nick Perdomo and Master Roller Alvaro Alonso, smokingperfection is achieved cigar after cigar at their facility in Miami,Florida. Their cigars are for the true connoisseur who appreciatesunparalleled construction and exceptional tobacco flavor. Dedication,ingenuity, and scrupulous attention to the cigar making process haveput Nick’s cigars in a class of their own. Well known for their LaTradition Cabinet Series and Dos Rios line of cigars, Nick’s CigarCompany has blessed us with a new creation that will knock your socksoff. The 89 rated
Perdomo Squared Rhombus
sportsa flat "rectangular" press, a silky wrapper, and acomplexity that resides in it’s cool, easy-going flavor. Enjoy!
Happy Smoking!
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