NOVEMBER 1997

Clean maduro wrapper with some tooth. Firm construction. Firm draw. Even burn. Nice gray ash that holds well. Rich flavors of sweet chocolate and nuts with a spicy wood finish. A true dessert cigar. Very tasty.

Luscious chocolate brown wrapper. Supple construction. Good draw. White ash. Even burn. Straightforward creamy leather and spice flavors.

Attractive oily, natural brown wrapper. Well constructed. Easy drawing. Even burning. White ash. Sweet cedar and orange peel flavors consistent throughout.

Greetings from the Humidor

As the cold weather sets in on some of us, we’re thankful that we don’t have to travel to find some good smokes. Our early winter line up captures some of the biggest names in the industry whose unique blends will not only tantilize each of our tastebuds in a special way, but also cure any daylight savings depression. For all of you who are seemingly unaffected by the change of season; please invite us for a vacation.

Regardless of whether your local meteorologist is predicting sunny skies or a continuing cold front, we’ve got yet another sizzling line up. Our first selection, the Casa Blanca corona, which means "White House" in English offers a delightfully mild, but savory flavor. This Connecticut wrapped beauty from the Dominican Republic not only gets an 89 rating from Cigar Aficionado, but also receives high ranks in the value category.

From Honduras we bring you the El Incomparable corona. This brand was first introduced in 1996, and has since gained tremendous popularity for it’s unique processing by which the tobacco is imbued with 25-year-old Springbank Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. It’s unique packaging will strike you first, but its flavor will make you understand why no other cigar can compare.

Next up, from the ancient brand which originated in Cuba, we bring you the Hoyo de Monterrey No. 55 corona also manufactured in Honduras. This is a true dessert cigar offering a rich and delicious flavor. This 88 rated cigar also provides an outstanding value on the flavor to price scale.

If you’re looking for absolutely exquisite quality to celebrate a most glorious occasion, then choose none other than the La Gloria Cubana. An all time favorite of The Cigar Renaisance crew, "LGC’s" always deliver solid flavor. Enjoy this month’s off beat size from Villa Gonzales, Dominican Republic: the La Gloria Cubana Panetela Deluxe Maduro.

At last, we’ve got some PUNCH! From the world famous Punch brand handmade in Honduras since 1969, we bring you the Punch Pita. This Toro size combines Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, and renders supreme smoking pleasure.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time to start your torches. Smoke away!