Chris
Last month I suggested you try the Knuckle Sandwich from Espinosa. If you liked it as much as I did, check out the rest of the Espinosa line including the Crema and Laranja. The Laranja Escuro Toro is an interesting one if you like extra notes of pepper in your cigar.
For pipe smokers, instead of a recommendation, I have a request. We are down to the short strokes for getting our supply situation resolved. As many of you may know, Scandinavian Tobacco Group bought the facility that produced almost all our pipe tobacco, closed it down and stopped supplying third parties, such as ourselves. Our distributor is making valiant attempts to get new supplies but for the next few months we may be out of a few of our house-blend tobaccos. Please be patient, we are doing everything we can to minimize any inconvenience.
Smoke and Enjoy!
Aaron
This time of year is perfect to sit on your patio or somewhere comfortable outside and enjoy a wonderful cigar like one of our house-blend Project X. Available in a half-corona (the Little X), robusto, or the 30th Anniversary Toro (xXx), these are some great treats that use the craftsmanship & expertise from Casa Turrent combined with just the right amount of Latakia to provide a hint of smoke & peat. These cigars are also very easy on the wallet.
It is also a great time to enjoy a delectable bowl of Heavy Crude. This is a blend of cavendish tobaccos along with cigar leaf that has been soaked in brandy. While it can be tricky to get lit, this blend is rich & powerful but smokes extremely smoothly. Every pipe smoker should try it at least once.
Stephen
Soft, mellow, with a hint of raspberry…Stephen recommends Fireside which is a delightful Cavendish pipe tobacco blend that will definitely put you in the mood for some camping or backyard relaxation.
Getting out to the golf course? Stephen suggests picking up a few cigars from our ‘Value-dor’ humidor. Quorums and Azans can work well for this. These are relatively mild, but tasty Nicaraguan treats and they won’t break the bank. You might even be left with enough cash to buy a second drink at the 19th hole!
Anna
Happy June friends!
A big shout-out to all the great Dads, Step-dads, and father figures out there. You all are appreciated more than you can ever know!
For the cigar smokers, this month Anna recommends you try one of the Hiram & Soloman Traveling Man Lancero. This boutique Dominican cigar is both medium in body & strength and uses an Indonesian Sumatra wrapper, Indonesian binder, & a unique filler blend that includes Arapiraca, Habano Jalapa, Habano Ometepe, & Dominican tobaccos. Hints of coffee, spice, cocoa, & leather abound along with a smooth, rich & creamy-sweet finish. It should be no surprise that it has received ratings from 94 to 97 points and won many awards & medals!
For an interesting, complex, and flavourful pipe tobacco, give a few bowls of Montego Bay a try. This Virginia-dominant blend is earthy, herbal fresh, and very balanced with just a hint of sweet.
Cody
Choose your own adventure this June with the Crowned Heads line. Whether it’s new journeys with Limited Editions like the Juarez Bulldozer or Moose Kick or familiar paths with old standbys like the Mil Diaz you’re sure to find a road that will tickle your fancy!
The pipes are calling and as you traipse from glen to glen do so with a scintillating bowl of Bree Bramble. This light and sweet blend is redolent with the delightful flavour of blackberry that is the perfect pairing with a summertime stroll.
Squeeze every drop of these fleeting days with sumptuous smoke that augments your luminosity!