I want to start by apologizing for not keeping up with the blog more frequently. Both the Aficionado, and the Newbie, have had some major job changes that don't allow either of us to spend as much time writing as we used to. The good news is we are still able to enjoy our cigars, and I have bombed the Aficionado with lots of different cigars to try. I have been to several events since my last writing and gotten together with other BOTL, compared notes, shared information, and opinions about cigars.
The My Father's event at the
Corona Cigar Company was a typical sales event with a unique feature. I was able to meet Don Pepin the head of the My Father Cigar company. You were allowed to purchase 20 cigars and be treated with the same extra's as if you bought a box. For me this was great, because I was able to get lots of different cigars in their line to try out. I of course took the opportunity to add several of the high end My Fathers, and le Bijou 1922's to my stock. In keeping with my staying under $10 per stick, I needed to fill in with some lower priced cigars. The Pepin's have a good selection of cigars available in the lower price levels. My personal favorite is the La Reloba selection Mexican. They are also available in Sumatra, and Habano.
My Father's Cigars has released a new cigar this year, La Flor de Antilles. Since it was a new cigar I got 5 of them to try out and evaluate. Typical of a My Father's cigar the Antilles starts out with a bang of pepper that continues for the first 3-5 puffs. The Antilles is a nicely made cigar with a medium brown wrapper. The burn was even and consistent. The first third of the cigar moved from the pepper to smooth sweet tobacco flavor. The second third was very nice with a caramel smooth flavor that continued right up to the last third. This is where the cigar fails the final third starts out going toward the leathery flavors but turns bitter almost right away. I really like The Pepin cigars so I gave this cigar 5 tries before I wrote this. I will not be buying any more of these cigars especially at the $7-8 price range. There are so many good cigars at that price range that to not enjoy the whole cigar it's just not worth it. I will continue to enjoy The My Father's cigars The Le Bijou 1922 is so good.
Are you looking for a good $7-8 cigar? Which one is your favorite?
The Newbie
