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MONTECRISTO RELIEF ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO JOPLIN TORNADO VICTIMS

In response to the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri this week causing catastrophic damage, human suffering and loss of life, the Montecristo Relief Organization is immediately donating $25,000 to provide vital aid to victims and to recovery assistance.

Additionally, the Montecristo Relief Organization will match, dollar for dollar, the first $75,000 in contributions made by Altadis U.S.A. and CBI employees, customers, consumers and vendors. If you would like to contribute and have your donation matched by the Montecristo Relief Organization, please send your check made payable to the Montecristo Relief Organization/Joplin fund to:

Montecristo Relief Organization
Joplin Tornado Relief
c/o Altadis U.S.A.
PO Box 407179
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33340-7166

Help and support is needed immediately, so time is of the essence. The Montecristo Relief Organization will match donations made by June 15, 2011. Funds will be distributed to both the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army designated for specific aid to the Joplin disaster. We thank everyone in advance for joining us in this vital relief effort.

The Montecristo Relief Organization was established in 1999 by Altadis U.S.A. after devastating hurricanes swept through the Caribbean killing thousands of people, injuring millions, and causing unimaginable suffering. Since its inception, the Organization has donated millions of dollars to build homes, schools, medical facilities and provide scholarships and economic opportunities to disaster victims in the Caribbean and the United States.

For more information, please contact Janelle Rosenfeld at (954) 938-7837 or jrosenfeld@altadisusa.com.

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Cuban Crafters Cabinet Selection Habano – (Toro 6 x 52)

· Wrapper – Habano (Ecuador)

· Binder – Habano 2000 (Ecuador)

· Filler – Habano long filler (Ecuador)

My First Impression:

Surprise I bet you haven’t had one of these before? Well neither did I until “The Bear” dropped one in my lap – and said “smoke this”. At first glance you may think what is this Cuban Crafters business – kinda sounds like a cigar company trying to capitalize on the long outstanding BS embargo. Well we can all conclude that the makers of this cigar are not all that creative when it comes to naming their cigar company but what they lack in creativity they make up in quality! This cigar has a nice smooth and oily Habano wrapper that smells wonderful and is tightly wrapped. The initial draw was easy but not too easy. The cigar lit up fantastic and held its burn for about 1 ½ hours. I was studying when I smoked this cigar and didn’t rush it. The ash was a little strange, lose and flakey but never requiring a re-light. The taste of the cigar did change as we got lower on the stick – a bit more harsh and maybe even earthy. All in all looks like a diamond in the ruff!

· Where I smoked? Back porch

· What I drank? Chardonnay

Recommendation:

This funny named cigar my look like a cheapo knock off – but beware it isn’t. These cigars can be bought straight from the manufacture as well as a variety of online distributors. The best price I have seen thus far is about $85 bucks a box (of 20) which puts us in the $4 dollar a stick range. This is a premium cigar that you will enjoy so buy a box and share them with your friends and see if they can look past the (lack of) name recognition and discover the quality.

The Pro’s Comments:

FOR THE TRUE CIGAR AFICIONADO -Cabinet Selection Toro Cigars are skillfully hand made by experienced Torcedores for the cigar aficionado. It has a Long Filler that is a sun-grown Cuban Seed Habano. The Binder is a superior quality Habano 2000. The cigar is draped in a dark and flawless Habano Wrapper leaf from Ecuador. It has a large ring size of 52 and is 6” long. They are delicately finished with a curly head and a pressed cigar tail typical of the Cigars originally made in Cuba many years ago. As the rest of Cuban Crafters Cigars, it is TOTALMENTE HECHO A MANO, which means that from start to finish each cigar is completely made by hand. This is a handmade cigar for the real aficionado. The Toro cigar reminds you of the times when a cigar from the Island of Cuba were the best. Each cigar is meticulously handcrafted by skilled master rollers. The cigars are impeccably box-pressed, silky and finished the way they used to be. The Cap has a long curly head and the foot has a typical Cuban tail. In the traditions of the past, each tobacco leaf is hand picked and selected on its ability to improve the taste and fine qualities of the cigars. The perfect leaves are then cured and aged through an extensive labor-intensive process. After three years and five fermentations, the leaves evolve into a fine cigar at the hands of these skilled artisans. Smoking one is an experience not to be missed. The draw is effortless and firm. It burns evenly, with a long white ash. The exceptional complex taste of these classic style Cuban cigars is intensely flavorful and full in body. It is what a true cigar lover remembers fine cigars to be. FULL-BODIED. The notably stout taste is richly flavorful with well-balanced and complex floral and leather undertones. There are hints of spices and nuts and it finishes with bold notes of coffee and chocolate.

Montecristo Red by Mendez y Garcia Connecticut Shade – (Churchill 7 x 50)

· Wrapper – Connecticut (Dominican Republic)

· Binder – (Dominican Republic)

· Filler – (Dominican Republic)

My First Impression:

WOW this cigar is a beautiful, thanks to "The Bear" its like Christmas in May! The binder is silky and smooth, construction is grade A tight without a single blemish. The initial draw was a little difficult but we are talking about a 7 inch cigar here. When I set out to smoke this baby I decided not to rush it and pair it with the best Cognac I had in the house. She lit up perfect and held a perfect ash and burn for almost 2 hours! The cigar was mild and sweet throughout the burn. The smoke put off a very pleasant and distinct (classic) cigar odor. This cigar was a super delight and in the Ultra Premium class.

· Where I smoked? Back porch

· What I drank? XO Hines Cognac

Recommendation:

She was an outstanding smoke! Now it may surprise you that this cigar is rather a new treat from the Montecristo family. Unlike many of the other huge cigar companies that I feel make hit or miss producti (living off of their Cuban heritage) thiis cigar was top notch. I found that mikescigars.com are currently selling this cigar in a box of 20 with cutter and a few other add on’s for $190 so that is about $9 bucks a stick. In my opinion it is a great deal for such an awesome cigar. You will not find this cigar online in a bundle or per stick offers – so your best bet is your local cigar retailer. If you local shop isn’t carrying this cigar they need to!

The Pro’s Comments:

The new Montecristo Red is the best Montecristo ever made at the Menendez y Garcia cigar factory in La Romana, makers of all Montecristo cigars, as well as Romeo y Julieta and H. Upmann. This cigar is extra rich, smooth and savory. The delicate golden Connecticut wrapper is married exquisitely with an impeccable blend yielding complex and creamy flavors. The cigar comes in 5 sizes and each box contains 20 cigars

Camacho Liberty 2007 Barber Pole Maduro & Corojo Shade – (Figurado 6 x 56)

· Wrapper – Corojo/Broadleaf Barber Pole (Honduras)

· Binder – (Honduras)

· Filler – (Honduras – Cuban Pre Embago Tobacco)

My First Impression:

Well this guy looks interesting the question is how does it smoke? First things first, construction – as nice as the wrapper looks the roll seems to be pretty loose and not nearly as impressive as she looks. The pre lit draw is what you would expect from a not so tightly rolled cigar (easy). The cigar lit fine and stayed lit the entire time it was on fire, even burn throughout the smoke. Honestly I don’t have allot to say about this cigar it was just ok. The flavor of the cigar to me was mild and the Maduro really didn’t add any punch. For a cigar that is clamming to have 40 year old Cuban filer – it either has less than one once of it per cigar or the tobacco was not all that good in the first place. I think I would trade 40 year old Cuban tobacco for 5 year Nicaraguan at this point.

· Where I smoked? Back porch

· What I drank? Chardonnay

Recommendation:

This cigar was just ok and I will be more than likely not smoking more of these unless “The Bear” gives me more. This cigar was given to be by the Cigar Godfather who will go by the name of “The Bear” thanks for the smoke. This cigar is hard to find as it was produced in 2007 – however Camacho is currently selling them in a travel bag with 20 different cigars for about $190. When this cigar was released its retail price was about $13 a stick really putting it in a premium class. I opinion is that while this cigar is very interesting and my make a great gift there are much better cigars that will earn your $13 per stick price tag.

The Pro’s Comments:

Camacho is clamming that the filler is 40 year aged pre embargo Cuban tobacco, which has been of much debate regarding the accuracy. It has also been reported that only 40,000 of these cigars were produced each numbered. The first 1/3 of the cigar has a slight peppery task as well as chocolate and caramel taste (medium to full body).

Nestor Miranda Special Selection by Pepin Garcia Rosando – (Gordito 4 x 58)

· Wrapper – Rosando (Nicaragua)

· Binder – (Nicaragua)

· Filler – Long (Nicaragua, Honduran, Dominican)

My First Impression:

Well well well another beauty from Nicaragua. At first sight this cigars stands out 4 inch shortie and a bulbous 58 ring gage (reminds me of a NUB). The aroma of the cigar prior to lighting is enticing and distinct. When lit the cigar also puts off a very pleasing smell and taste. The roll and construction of the cigar is premier (no soft spots, no stems, not to dry or course – just right). Now it is reported that liegro tobacco is used in the filler which may have lead to the occasional re lighting. At first I thought that I needed to check my humidor but this was not the culprit. This looks like another cigar that will need a little dry boxing prior to smoking (maybe 1 day). Being mesmerized by the cigars good looks and smell slightly compensated for its stubbornness to hold a flam. All in all it was a good smoke!

· Where I smoked? Back porch – studying

· What I drank? Beer – Corona

Recommendation:

This cigar sure is a looker! Online retailer are selling this short fat guy for about $7 bucks a stick and I haven’t found them by the box, local retailers are at about $8 to $9! Honestly this cigar doesn’t live up to this price tag. In comparison a NUB at $5 full retail is a better buy. Good cigar and don’t refuse one if someone gives it to you – but I recommend that you hold off on buying these until the price is in the range of $5 per stick.

The Pro’s Comments:

Nestor Miranda Special Selection is a tasty handmade named after its creator - that’s Nestor Miranda for those of you not paying attention, maker of Don Lino cigars. Carefully crafted by hand in Nicaragua, the Special Selection is available in two choice varieties: a silky Rosado wrapper or a dark Nicaraguan-grown oscuro. The long-filler mixture of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican tobaccos is extensively aged, and promises an eventful medium to full-bodied bouquet of flavor. The smoke is rich and woody, with a delightful coffee component and a unique touch of sweetness on the finish.

Nestor Miranda Special Selection received a healthy 90-point rating, which noted:
"Skillfully rolled with a dark, oily wrapper and a neat cap. The draw, while a bit loose, produces beefy,

Joya De Nicaragua Antano Dark Coroja by Alejandro Martinez Cuenca – (Toro 5.5 x 54)

· Wrapper – Coroja (Nicaragua)

· Binder – (Nicaragua)

· Filler – (Nicaragua)

My First Impression:

I had such high hopes for this cigar. First off I must confess I absolutely love the Joya De Nicaragua Antano 1970 and anyone who knows me has had their ear talked off about this fact. I believe here lies the issue this cigars is not in the same category by any means. At first glance you will notice the dark Coroja wrapper, but the wrapper seems very course, thick and a bit stemy. I also didn’t think that the wrapper has the oils that have made the 1970 into my top five category. None the less the cigar started out very strong but not a pleasant strength but more a dog fight. This in and of itself would describe the experience in a nut shell “dog fight” as I fought to keep her light. I never felt at any time during the smoke that she was maturing in taste of form – it was just a strong rude cigar. Now I am not sure if the 80% ligero tobacco or the 10 mph wind caused this cigar to go out 5 plus times, but it really started to piss me off. For those of you who may thing it is my humidor was the problem WRONG it is in perfect condition and this guy was stored at 70% humidity at 70 degrees. I will dry out the next one (2 days off of the humidor) and see if this changes her behavior. But all in all this cigar is no Antano 1970. I hope this is not a sign of things to come from Drew Estate taking over distribution.

· Where I smoked? Citadel Beach House porch 80 degrees 10 mph wind from the south

· What I drank? Water

Recommendation:

Well I guess I can say I am disappointed. I will smoke a few more sticks to ensure my opinion isn’t tainted but I am very curious to get y’all take. This cigar isn’t cheap about $8 to $9 per stick or a box of 20 at $120 through online retailers. Surprisingly enough this cigar received a 90 rating which I would strongly disagree with. In the end this cigar needs to go back to the drawing board.

This cigar is awesome and I will be smoking many more of these. Cigar International is now distributing as well as Cigarnow.com – both retailers have these guys on sale for under $70 a box (25 to a box). At three dollars a stick you can afford to give one to your father-in-law, even if he doesn’t smoke he will like this. To me the experience was elegant and brought back the yesteryear of cigars – when men wore suits and sipped Remy Martin XO Cognac.

The Pro’s Comments:

Created 10 years after the launch of the landmark Joya de Nicaragua Antaño blend, the new Dark Corojo puts a unique and welcomed spin on Nicaragua’s Classic handmade. Created with 3-year aged Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos and a special Corojo leaf wrapper that’s dark, oily and loaded with flavor. Naturally robust but impressively smooth, JdN Dark Corojo exudes a rich series of earth, cedar, pepper, cocoa and a slightly sweet finish. Complete, refined and worthy of the Joya de Nicaragua name.