Chris
Somewhat confusingly, Oktoberfest in Germany starts on September 20th. This year the stars have aligned and we have already received this years Quesada Oktoberfest! This limited edition cigar comes in one of three sizes including the Bavarian (a 5 1/2×50 robusto), the Uber (a monster 6×65), and the Canadian-exclusive Munich (a 5×50 short perfecto). These cigars have been blended to pair the best with a Marzen-style beer, although they do go well with bourbon or a nice single-malt. We are also doing an event celebrating these cigars on September 20th during the afternoon, so sign up for a seat while they are still available.
On the pipe side of things, we are making great progress replacing all of the bulk tobaccos dropped by STG. We have had to reformulate some of our more popular blends in order to keep the flavour as close as possible to the original. Come on in and try the new October Twilight, Valhalla, Montego Bay, Roanoke Island, & The Silk Road. You should notice little difference and hopefully like them even more.
Smoke and Enjoy!
Aaron
We have been enjoying a rather warm and pleasant end to August and the beginning of September. This sort of weather calls for a cigar like the CAO Brazilia Gordo. This beefy cigar is medium in body and has a wonderful rich spicy & sweet flavour thanks to the Brazilian tobaccos within.
This season is also when Aaron really enjoys a bowl of the C&D Autumn Evening in his Burlington 30th Anniversary pipe. While we still have the tobacco in all of it’s rich maple sweetness, we have long sold out of the pipes, although we do have some of the pipes that inspired it in the Savinelli Clarks Favorite Brownblast. These are some amazing Italian-made pipes that smoke both cool & smooth.
Stephen
As he transitions reluctantly into the fall, Stephen enjoys smoking Nirvana pipe tobacco. This soft, slightly fruity burley-cavendish blend is flavourful and always puts Stephen in a reflective mood. It’s no wonder why this blend has been a mainstay at Burlington’s for a long time!
The My Father La Opulencia Toro (6 x 54) is a wonderful blend of two Nicaraguan fillers and a premium Mexican San Andres wrapper. When Stephen smokes one of these beauties he detects notes of chocolate and cocoa. While it is considered a medium-bodied smoke, the cigar does gain intensity a little at a time as it is smoked. If you haven’t tried one of these cigars from this very fine cigar maker, you really should.
Anna
Happy September to you!
I love this time of year! We have the opportunity to savour the last days of Summer and often start to organize and establish some new routines and schedules for the season to come. The occasion calls to sit outside with a cup of your favourite brew, your most treasured pipe, and a bowl of Longbottom Leaf. One of our much-adored House Blends, this complex blend of Cavendish, Burley and Virginia tobaccos has a smooth, rich, earthy body, balanced with a light, fresh, hint of sweet licorice .
For the RYO crowd, our selection of tobacco blends has never been better. Choices include organic, grown in Canada options, and additive free, premium tobacco blends that are blended in-house, and sold by weight. We also have rolling tools and accessories, including a variety of new cigarette cases to protect your just-rolled beauties from getting squished:)
And last, but definitely not least, for the cigar smoker, I recommend a Burlington XXX. With rich, dark, hint-of-sweetness San Andreas Maduro tobacco, and a hint of smoky spice, this is a flavourful, balanced, Toro-sized smoke that is a premium experience at a non-premium price.
Cody
Honestly, I don’t enjoy flavoured cigars very often but when I do I like to delve into the sophisticated taste of CAO Flavours. Premium tobacco is paired with nuanced novelty experiences ranging from rich Madagascar vanilla to sprightly peach to bold cherry to silky Irish cream. Available in a half corona size the Bella Vanilla, Moontrance, Cherry Bomb, and Eileen’s Dream will delight anyone with a taste for the sweeter things. Plus you can feel good about this kind of dessert, it’s got no calories!
North America’s most popular tobacco was called Executive Blend. Alas, all good things must come to an end, and Executive is no longer with us. At least for now. If you were one of the many fans of this medium-bodied, sweet vanilla legend I would encourage you to step up to the big chair and sit down with a comforting bowl of CEO. No tobacco has ever come closer to matching the subtlety of the iconic blend and that is absolutely by design. Do not go gentle, put this blend to work for you and take charge of your future. Soon you’ll be creating your own legacy – one puff at a time.