AVO Syncro Short Robusto - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 101 mm (4”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,5 € (EU) | USD: 5 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican R., PeruMedium to full strength. The intensity is good and the aromatic bouquet shows a decentcomplexity. Fulfilling and suitable for a quick smoke.The aromatic palette is made of spices, wood and cocoa, which 87/100get develops on a sweet base. The second half turns to walnut andleather. The wood gets richer, becoming slowly the main aroma.Flor de Selva Egoista 20th Aniversario - HondurasSize: cepo 56 x 90 mm (3,5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 7,5 € (EU) | USD: 8 $Wrapper: Habano Jamastrán | Binder: Olancho / Azacualpa | Filler: HondurasSlightly over the medium strength. The smoke is elegant and with a nice balance to it. Theharmony is the main feature of this cigar. The aromatic palette is decent.It delivers fine wood, together with citrus and black pepper in the 87/100aftertaste. The second half turns to wet earth and rich roastednotes of coffee.La Estancia Short Robusto - HondurasSize: cepo 50 x 110 mm (4,3”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 6,5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Nicaragua & CubaMedium plus strength. The smoke is fresh, delicate and with a great harmony. Thebalance is fine in the first half, but on the edge in the second one. Fulfilling and intense.The aromatic bouquet is made of vegetal and floral notes, with 87/100some tea and mint. In the second hald it delivers spices and lea-ther. The base is a bit sour.Machetero Short Robusto - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 95 mm (3,7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 1,5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. The smoke is rich and intense, but in some puff it is even toosharp. The persistence is long and the aromatic palette is wide.The smoke has no big changes during the length. The cigar brings 87/100to the palate coffee, spices, walnut and earth. In the second half,light peppery notes are added.CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 50
iBnluspeiprriinngt bolfenand For Macanudo Inspirado our Master Blenders used tobaccos from Honduras, Nicaragua and Dominican Republic and is held together by a binder from the Jamastran Valley in Honduras. Wrapped in an oily and rich Rosada leaf from San Agustin, Honduras, you will surely get inspired with great ideas while enjoying Macanudo Inspirado. BLENDING IS IN OUR DNA51 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
BLIND TASTING Robusto The most requested and appreciated size, as well as the most commercialized one. Maybe it is because if its dimensions, not too small neither excessive, maybe for its smoke time, being around one hour. The Robusto size is dominating by over a decade, since it became preferred to the other main vitola at that time: the Petit Corona. In this blind tasting there are many news which just got to the market. These exhibited very qua- lity smokes, reaching the top positions of the list. All this is a proof about the great attention these new products receive, making them being prefer- red even to big and solid smoke already available in the past years. This result underlines the increasing attention to the details in the cigar world, which is definitely not a surprise. What cough us off guards was the timing of all this: because of the new FDA regula- tions, many producers have been pushing a lot of new products on the market, anticipating the rele- ase dates. Despite this, considering the work that has been brought on in parallel, the new products we tested seems to not have been touched by this all, like they have been crafted under a glass bell. Knowing all this, the result of the new entries sorts even a bigger effect. Among the first 5 places, there are news like the a new size of “La Sobremese” and the “Anastasia Kartel” of Caldwell. Very close there are the Wunder Lust made by RomaCraft and the lastest new of Joya de Nicaragua: Joya Black. Despite this all, the scepter of the winner is held by a cigar belonging to the “old guard”, a product made by Arturo Fuente: the Opus X. CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 52
BLIND TASTINGArturo Fuente Opus X Robusto - Dominican R.Size: cepo 50 x 133 mm (5,2”) - EUR: 28 € (IT) - 21 € (EU) | USD: 22 $Wrapper: Dominican R. | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium to full strength. Creamy and satisfying, It develops a huge intensity and comple-xity. The puffs are rich and meaty, the persistence is long and the aromatic palette deep.It exhibits notes of earth, wood and ripe fruit, together with a lot of 93/100spices: first pink pepper and later black pepper. In the second half,walnut, coffee and leather are added to the bouquet.La Sobremesa Short Churchill - NicaraguaSize: cepo 48 x 133 mm (5,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 11 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Mexico | Filler: Nicaragua & USAFull strength. Intense and creamy, this is a very satisfying cigar. The persistence is remar-kable and the aromatic palette is well structured. Good the complexity.It develops notes of incense, black pepper, hot spices and balsamic 92/100herbs. Later on, the smoke get sweet and the cigar brings to thepalate almond and cocoa aromas.Eiroa Robusto - HondurasSize: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Honduras | Filler: HondurasMedium to full strength. Balanced and with a great harmony, this Robusto develops ahuge intensity. The persistence is remarkable and the evolution perceivable.The aromatic palette shows cedar wood, coffee and spices, follo- 92/100wed by balsamic and piquant notes. The second half alternatesearth, coffee and spices. In the finale the balsamic herbs get back.Señorial Maduro Robusto Dingo - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 140 mm (5,5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 8,5 $Wrapper: Mexico | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium to full strength. The cigar performs well under every parameter. The evolutionis remarkable, the aromatic palette wide and it is well balanced and harmonious aswell.It develops notes of earth, leather, wood and spices. In the second a 91/100nutty aroma is added and in the final third are perceivable roastednote of coffee and ripe fruit, together with cocoa and pink pepper.53 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Caldwell Anastasia Kartel - Dominican R.Size: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,8 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Brazil | Binder: Indonesia | Filler: SecretMedium strength. Balanced and with a good complexity, this cigar is elegant and refined.The aromatic palette is well defined and wide.It exhibits aromas of cedar wood, ripe fruit and spices, with some 91/100honey. Later on, rich black pepper developes, together with walnutnotes. The finale completes the bouquet with citrus notes.RomaCraft Wunderlust - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,8 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Brazil | Binder: Indonesia | Filler: SecretMedium to full strength. Despite de intense finale, this Romacraft is way more “docile”than what expected. Harmonious, intense and balanced.The aromatic bouquet is made of fine wood, leather and coffee, 90/100followed by earthy hints. In the second half, citrus notes and blackpepper get developed.Brun del Re 1638 LE - Costa RicaSize: cepo 58 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,9 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Habano 2000 (Dominican R.) | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Light to medium strength. Both evolution and complexity are not the best qualities ofthis cigar, but the balance and the harmony are great. The smoke is very enjoyable andcreamy; the persistence is long.The aromatic palette develops hay, spices, cappuccino and roasted 90/100notes of coffee, that alternate for the whole length of this Robusto.Joya de Nicaragua Joya Black Robusto - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 133 mm (5,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 7 € (EU) | USD: 7 $Wrapper: San Andres (Mexico) | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium plus strength. Balanced and with an aromatic palette that easily remind to theNicaragua terroir. The smoke is intense, harmonious and with a long persistence.It exhibits notes of cocoa and balsamic herbs, with balck pepper 89/100in the aftertaste. In the second half, earthy notes get developed,together with piquant spicy peaks.CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 54
BLIND TASTINGCasa Turrent Robusto - MexicoSize: cepo 48 x 108 mm (4,25”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 8,95 $Wrapper: Mexico | Binder: Mexico | Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua & MexicoMedium strength. A balanced and intense Robusto. The complexity is remarkable andthe aromatic palette deep and well structured. The persistence is long. Satisfying.It develops ripe fruit and fine spices on a sweet base. In the second 89/100half the spices get more intense and the cigar delivers citrus notes.In some puff is perceivable a black tea aroma.Davidoff Nica. Box Pressed Robusto - Dominican R.Size: cepo 48 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 14 € (EU) | USD: 15 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaSlightly over the medium strength. The balance is great and the aromatic palette of thisbox pressed Robusto is wide. The complexity is good.At first it delivers notes of aged wood, earth and spices (black pep- 89/100per). In the middle third the spices get less intense but they go backin the finale, culminating with piquant peaks.Dunhill Heritage Robusto - HondurasSize: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,6 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Honduras & NicaraguaMedium to full strength. A cigar with a great intensity and persistence. Balanced, richand satisfying, with a wide and deep aromatic palette.It develops aromas of leather, cocoa and earth, together with spi- 89/100ces. Roasted notes of coffee are perceivable and in the second halfthe cigar turns to undergrowth and black pepper notes.Belmore Maduro Robusto - Dominican R.Size: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - -5,9 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. A cigar with a great intensity and a good complexity. The persi-stence is long and the aromtic palette is wide. Satisfying.The aormatic bouquet opens up with earth, cocoa and black pep- 88/100per. Going on, aged wood, liquorice and almond are added. Thefinale alternates cocoa and earth.55 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill - CubaSize: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: 12,2 € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium to full strength. Well balanced, it develops an intense smoke, with a nice persi-stence. The evolution is limited but the cigar is creamy and harmonious.The aromatic bouquet opens up with vegetal and cedar wood aro- 88/100mas, together with walnut notes. Later on, it brings to the palateearth and peppery notes. The second half is slightly savory.Flor de Claro Robusto - NicaraguaSize: cepo 54 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - - € (EU) | USD: 15 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaLight strength. The evolution is linear and this Robusto doesn’t show a lot of flavorschange. Despite this, it is well balanced, harmonious and creamy.The aromatic palette is made of cedar and oak wood, together 87/100with spices (black pepper). In the second half the spices get a lotmore intense.Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 - CubaSize: cepo 50 x 124 mm (4,9”) - EUR: 12,5 € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaSlightly over the medium strength. Very harmonious and balanced, with a remarkablepersistence. The aromatic palette is wide.It exhibits notes of cedar wood, developed on a sweet base. In the 87/100aftertaste are perceivable rich notes of black pepper, together withpiquant spices. Later on, cocoa and earth aromas get devered.Gurkha Ghost Shadow - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,2 € (EU) | USD: 7,5 $Wrapper: Brazil | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: BrazilMedium strength. It shows a nice intensity and harmony. The evolution is not too wide,but still perceivable. The aromatic bouquet is uncommon, making it particularly enjoyable.Cocoa, leather and coffee notes get delivered on a slightly sweet 87/100base. Later on, spices and smoked wood make a noteworthy unionthat characterize this cigar.CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 56
BLIND TASTINGLa Rica Maduro Robusto - NicaraguaSize: cepo 55 x 124 mm (4,9”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Brazil | Binder: Sumatra | Filler: NicaraguaLight to medium strength. Balanced Robusto, with a decent persistence. The complexityand the evolution are not its best spots, being very limited.The aromatic palette delivers aromas of cocoa, walnut and wood. 87/100The base is slightly sweet in the first third. In some puff get develo-ped black tea notes.Vegas Robaina Famosos - CubaSize: cepo 50 x 124 mm (4,9”) - EUR: 10,3 € (IT) - 10 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. The evolution is lacking in this cigar and also the harmony is not a gofor regard. However, the persistence is remarkable and the aromatic palette deep.It delivers notes of hazelnut, spices and balsamic hebrs. The latter 87/100get richer in the second hal of the smoke. In the final third earthynotes get to the palate aswell.Camacho Barrel Aged Robusto - Dominican R.Size: cepo 50 x 124 mm (4,9”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 13 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Conn. Broadleaf | Binder: Conn. Broadleaf | Filler: Honduras & USAMedium to full strength. Balanced and with a great intensity, this Robusto shows a wideand deep aromatic profile, but the evolution is not on the same level.It exhibits cocoa and earth aromas, that alternate for the whole 86/100smoke. In the second half, an enjoyable bitter hint is added, givingsomething more to the aromatic bouquet.Kristoff Kristania - Dominican R.Size: cepo 50 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 5,5 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium strength. The balance is on the edge in some puff. The aromatic intensity isgood. The persistence is medium.The aromatic bouquet deliver cocoa and earth notes, which 85/100alternate for the whole smoke. From the second half, the cigarsdevelops a acidulous and enjoyable vein.57 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
PiramidesA size that was more appreciated in the past, then many well performing products, from many diffe-it is today. However, there are many products rent terroir. Among these, a couple of Dominicans,deserving attention in this blind tasting: Cuba has the new Yamasà by Davidoff and the La Galera bytwo cigars in the top 5 positions: Vegas Robaina Jochy Blanco, and one Nicaraguan, the winner:Unico and Sancho Panza Belicoso. In the list are My Father Le Bijou. CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 58
BLIND TASTINGMy Father Le Bijou Torpedo - NicaraguaSize: cepo 52 x 156 mm (6,1”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: 12 $Wrapper: Habano Oscuro | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. Great balance, from the first to the last puff. Very rich andintense, with a deep aromatic palette. The persistence is long. Very fulfilling.The aromatic bouquet opens up with walnut and black pepper, 93/100soon accompanied by balsamic herbs, earth and wood resin. Thefinale is roasted (coffee) and earthy.Vegas Robaina Unicos - CubaSize: cepo 52 x 156 mm (6,1”) - EUR: 13,4 € (IT) - 13,5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaSlightly over the medium strength. Intense and savory, it develops a complex and sati-sfying smoke. The evolution is not too wide but the bouquet is wide.It delivers tree nuts (mainly nuts) notes, together with balsamic 92/100herbs. The base is lightly sweet. In some puff, roasted notes ofcoffee are perceivable and in the part gets very earthy.Davidoff Yamasa - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 165 mm (6,5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 24 € (EU) | USD: 24 $Wrapper: Yamasà | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R. & NicaraguaMedium. Great intensity and harmony. Elegant and refined it develops a wide and deeparomatic palette. Fulfilling and creamy.It delivers fine wood, black pepper and light vanilla. In the second 91/100half the cigar turns into piquant spices, coffee notes, leather andbalsamic herbs.La Galera Habano Cortador - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 158 mm (6,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 8,5 € (EU) | USD: 7,5 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium to full strength. Well balanced and harmonius, very satisfying and with a widearomatic palette. The persistence is long.It brings to the palate cocoa, earth and leather notes. Going on, 91/100black pepper, spices and coffee are added. In some puff are per-ceivable tree nuts aromas.59 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Sancho Panza Belicoso - CubaSize: cepo 52 x 156 mm (6,1”) - EUR: 12 € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaSlightly under the medium strength. Rustic smoke, easy but straight and close to theSancho Panza aromatic profile. It develops a nice evolution. Good intensity.At the beginning is nutty and woody, with some vegetal and piquant 90/100notes to it. Later on, earthy notes get delivered, together with agedwood and aromatic herbs.Drew Estate Undercrown Shade - NicaraguaSize: cepo 52 x 152 mm (6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 9 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Sumatra | Filler: Dominican R. & NicaraguaMedium strength. Great balance and harmony. The evolution is well perceivable and thearomatic palette is wide and complex. It delivers a huge amount of smoke.It exhibits fine wood, white pepper and balsamic herbs, with hints of 89/100cinnamon. In the second half the spices get richer. Later on earthyad coffee notes come to the palate. The finale is leathery.Caldwell The King is Dead - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 152 mm (6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: 11 $Wrapper: Dominican R. | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Light to medium strength. Balanced and harmonious, with a decent persistence. Theevolution and the complexity are less remarkable. Refined and cramy.The aromatic palette is made of cedar wood, cocoa and spices 89/100(pink pepper), that alternate each other for the whole smoke. Thespices get richer in the last third.Royal Danish Sangre Azul - Costa RicaSize: cepo 52 x 127 mm (5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 6 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Panama, Costa Rica, NicaraguaMedium to full strength. Well balanced and intense smoke. The evolution is well percei-vable. Satisfying and with a good intensity to it.Walnut, black pepper and piquant spices get develops in the first 88/100part. Then it turns into woody, earthy and nutty aromas. The spicesare very rich. The finale is earthy and peppery.CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 60
BLIND TASTINGCAO Colombia Magdalena - NicaraguaSize: cepo 54 x 158 mm (6,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 7 € (EU) | USD: 7,8 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Cameroon | Filler: Brazil, ColombiaMedium strength. It develops a structured aromatic palette, with a good complexity. Theintensity is good and the persistence long. Satisfying.It delivers walnut, aged wood and mineral notes. The second half 88/100adds spices and piquant notes, together with balsamic herbs. Inthe finale the mineral notes become the main aroma.L’Atelier La Mission - NicaraguaSize: cepo 52 x 152 mm (6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - - € (EU) | USD: 8,5 $Wrapper: Mexico | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. The intensity is remarkable and the aromas are well defined.Balanced but with one defect: a too linear evolution. Despite this, the smoke is creamyand satisfying.It exhibits cocoa and earthy notes, accompanied by roasted and 88/100citrus aromas. In the second half, the black pepper kicks in.Maria Mancini Torpedo - HondurasSize: cepo 54 x 152 mm (6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 5,5 € (EU) | USD: 5 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Honduras | Filler: HondurasMedium to full strength. Very fulfilling smoke, with a nice complexity to it. The intensity isgreat and the persistence very long. The evolution is perceivable.The aromatic palette is made of earth, cocoa, fine wood and citrus. 88/100In some puff are recognizable spicy notes. The finale alternatescocoa and earth.Cuenca y Blanco Torpedo Especial - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 160 mm (6,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Nicaragua, PeruMedium strength. Harmonious and intense smoke. The evolution is lacking, as the com-plexity. The smoke is, however, easy to enjoy.The main aroma is the aged wood (oak), well present during the 87/100whole smoke. It is accompanied by leather and vanilla, that developon a light savory base.61 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Quesada Oktoberfest 2016 Das Boot - Dominican R.Size: cepo 52 x 152 mm (6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 8 $Wrapper: Dominican R. | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Light strength. Well balanced and harmonius. The aromatic palette is decent aswell asthe persistence. The intensity is good.The cigar delivers floral notes, togher with cocoa and cedar wood 86/100aromas. In the second half are recognizable light roasted coffeenotes and nuts.Diplomaticos No.2 - CubaSize: cepo 52 x 156 mm (6.1”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. Despite the length, the aromatic palette shows little changed duringthe smoke. The intensity is good and the persistence decent.The aromatic bouquet brings to the palate rich woody and vanilla 85/100notes, with white pepper in the background. In some puff are per-ceivable roasted aromas.Alec Bradley Connecticut - HondurasSize: cepo 60 x 160 mm (6,2”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 7,5 € (EU) | USD: 7 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Honduras | Filler: Honduras & NicaraguaLight to medium strength. The intensity and the evolution are decent. Well balanced andharmonious. It lacks on complexity and persistence.Id delivers peanuts notes, which are the main flavor for the whole 85/100length of the smoke. In the back ground are perceivable pepperynotes, coffee and hay.Zino Platinum Rocket - Dominican R.Size: cepo 60 x 156 mm (6,1”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 29 € (EU) | USD: 34 $Wrapper: Ecuado | Binder: USA | Filler: Dominican R., PeruMedium strength. Easy smoke, with a linear evolution to it. The persistence and thecomplexity are limited.The aromatic palette is made of wood, roasted notes and spices, 85/100that alternates for the whole smoke. In the last part get developsa slightly bitter vein.CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 62
EVENTSIntertabacTHE EUROPEAN MAIN EVENTby Michel ArliaLike every year the world of tobacco gathers, in Romacraft, just to name a small part of the newsmid September, in Dortmund, Germany, at the big- that were presented.gest tobacco fair in Europe: the Intertabac. You could not miss the recurrent personalitiesWith around 450 exhibitors, from 60 different from the cigar world, like Jorge Padron, Carlitocountries, and an impressive number of 11’700 Fuente, Jonathan Drew, A.J Fernandez, Petevisitors, the Intertabac continues to be the most Johnson and many many more. Many of theimportant fair of this sector. stands presented also a new look, which reflects the will to be present and move forward in Europe.The cigar world has seen a continuation of lastyears trend, meaning that the new releases pre- The most noticeable fact of this year are the manysented were many, this year as well. brands (big or small in the States) present, with their own stand or part of a stand, for the firstThe new tubos from Padron, the 20 anniversary of time: Caldwell Cigars, Quesada Cigars, Oscarthe Opus X of Arturo Fuente, The Davidoff Yamasa, Valladares, Jas Sum Kral, Roma Craft, Cavalierthe Andalusian Bull of La Flor Dominicana, the de Geneve, Fratello Cigars, Dumbarton TobaccoPresse of Flor de Selva, the WunderLust of & Trust (Steve Saka), etc.63 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Antonio & Litto Gomez What can be said with certainty is that the European Aficionado has a positively interestingThe increase of interest in respect of the European future ahead of him.Market can be speculated to be due to the newFDA regulation going on in the States.Liana & Carlos Jr Fuente Xikar Volta: 5,4 x 10,1 cm. CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 64
EVENTS Jorge Padrón and son, Cesar Gadea Jonathan Drew65 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
Tatuaje Skinny Monsters Didier HouvenaghelSteve Saka Juan Martínez CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016 66
INFOVocabulary MEANING OF THE TERMINOLOGIES USED Anilla: paper band on the cigar, which is used to identify the brand. Calibre (cepo or ring gauge): diameter of the cigar. Capa (wrapper): the leaves used to wrap the Tripa and the Capote. Capote (binder): the leaves used to wrap the Tripa. Catadores: from the factory assigned employees, which try the cigars on a daily bases, to verify the quality. Cepo: ring gauge. Claro: tonality of the light brown color of the wrapper. Colorado: tonality of the chestnut brown color of the wrapper. Colorado claro: tonality of the light brown color of the wrapper. Colorado maduro: tonality of the dark brown color of the wrapper. Figurado: a cigar which presents a pointed end. Fortaleza: the sensation of the strength, which the smoke provokes in the throat of the smoker with every puff. Galera: a place where the cigars are prepared. I.S.: International Shape. Largo: length of the cigar. Liga: the mixture of the leaves used, which characterizes the cigar. Ligero: leaves that are harvested in the higher part of the tobacco plants and that give the strength to the cigar. Maduro: tonality of the mahogany-dark brown color of the wrapper. Medio tempo: leaves that are harvested in the top part of the tobacco plants. Puro: a cigar, which is exclusively prepared with leaves from the resulting country. Seco: leaves that are harvested in the interim part of the tobacco plants and give aroma to the cigar. SLD: short for Slide Lid Box. Tercio: ball of untreated tobacco. Thirds (first, second and third): parts in which the cigar gets divided. Torcedore: employee who rolls the cigars. Tripa (filler): leaves which compose the filling of the cigar. Tripa corta: a filling which is composed of the cuts, pieces and damaged leaves. Tripa larga: a filling with whole leaves. Vitola: module or format of the cigar with an established diameter and length. Vitola de galera: unique name which is attributed to distinguish the different formats, inde- pendent of the name which is will be given to the cigar (Marevas, Prominentes, etc…). Vitola de salida: name attributed to the commercial end and changes from each brand (Siglo VI, Serie D no. 4, etc...). Volado: leaves which are harvested at the bottom part of the tobacco plant. Fundamental for the com- bustion of the cigar.67 CigarsLoverMagazine | Autumn 2016
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