La imperiosa Corona Gorda - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 146 mm (5,75”) - EUR: - € (IT) - - € (EU) | USD: 8,5 $Wrapper: Connecticut | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. The cigar develops great intensity and balance. The persistenceis incredibly long and the evolution is good. Really satisfying.1/3: black pepper, roasted notes, earth, leather and ripe fruit. 90/1002/3: spices, earth and leather.3/3: earth, roasted notes, leather and black pepper.Partagas Añejados Corona Gorda - CubaSize: cepo 46 x 143 mm (5,6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 15 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium to full strength. Intense smoke, with a long persistence to it. Great aromaticbouquet and evolution. Satisfying and creamy.1/3: earth, wood, hazelnut, leather and black pepper. 90/1002/3: black pepper, vegetal and roasted notes.3/3: earth, piquant spices and black pepper.Punch Punch - CubaSize: cepo 46 x 143 mm (5,6”) - EUR: 13,1 € (IT) - 11,5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. The harmony and the balance are good. The smoke is really creamyand elegant. Decent evolution. A simple but enjoyable cigar.1/3: white pepper, wood and hints of vanilla. Slightly sweet base. 90/1002/3: wood, white pepper, earth and coffee. Sweet base.3/3: white pepper, wood, earth and balsamic notes.CLE Corojo Corona Gorda - HondurasSize: cepo 46 x 145 mm (5,7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 6,5 € (EU) | USD: 5,5 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Honduras | Filler: HondurasFull strength. It developes a satisfyng smoke. The persistence is long, the aromatic paletteis wide and the evolution is decent.1/3: wet earth, horseradish and mineral peaks. 89/1002/3: wood, hay, coffee and tree nut.3/3: wood, hay, cocoa and tree nut. CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 50
blind tastingH. Upmann Magnum 46 - CubaSize: cepo 46 x 143 mm (5,6”) - EUR: 12,4 € (IT) - 11 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. Creamy and balanced smoke. Wide aromatic palette and good evolu-tion. Great aromatic intensity. The harmony is excellent.1/3: wood, walnut and cocoa. 89/1002/3: wood, white pepper, spices and cocoa.3/3: coffee, walnut, wood and spices.Plasencia 1898 Corona - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 146 mm (5,75”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 6 € (EU) | USD: 6 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Honduras & NicaraguaMedium strength. It develops a great intensity. The evolution is decent. The aromaticpalette is wide. Balanced and satisfying.1/3: earth, cocoa, black pepper and spices. 89/1002/3: earth, cocoa, black pepper and spices. Slightly sweet base.3/3: earth, aromatic herbs, cocoa and hints of honey.CAO Traviata - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 143 mm (5,6”) - EUR: 5,8 € (IT) - 6,5 € (EU) | USD: 6 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Cameroon | Filler: Dominican R. & NicaraguaMedium to full strength. The intensity is remarkable, aswell as the persistence. Both thecomplexity and the harmony are great. Creamy.1/3: tree nut, black pepper and spices. 88/1002/3: coffee, almond, earth and black pepper.3/3: black pepper, earth and almond.Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 134 mm (5,25”) - EUR: 6,5 € (IT) - 8 € (EU) | USD: 5 $Wrapper: Ecuador & Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Nicaragua & HondurasLight to medium strength. Well balanced and incredibly creamy cigar. It develops a refi-ned smoke, with a nice harmony. Decent evolution.1/3: fine wood, walnut and cocoa. 88/1002/3: fine wood, hazelnut and white pepper.3/3: roasted notes, coffee and spices.51 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 - CubaSize: cepo 46 x 143 mm (5,6”) - EUR: 11,5 € (IT) - 10 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. An easy smoke, with a great harmony to it. The persistence is longand the aromatic intensity is great. Really creamy.1/3: white pepper, wood and vegetal notes. 88/1002/3: cedar wood, cinnamon and spices.3/3: spices, black pepper, roaster notes and hints of cinnamon.La Flor de Isabela Corona - PhilippinesSize: cepo 44 x 140 mm (5,5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 5 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Java (Indonesia) | Binder: Philippines | Filler: Philippines & BrazilMedium strength. It develops a nice intensity. Well balanced and with a good evolutionto it. Excellent harmony.1/3: hazelnut and piquant spices. 88/1002/3: wood, honey and piquant peaks. Sweet base.3/3: earth, honey, almond and piquant peaks. Sweet base.Liga Unico Ratzilla - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 158 mm (6,25”) - EUR: - € (IT) - - € (EU) | USD: 15 $Wrapper: Connecticut | Binder: Mata Final (Brazil) | Filler: Nicaragua & HondurasMedium to full strength. This cigar has a nice complexity and a wide aromatic palette.The evolution is decent. Well balanced and with a nice harmony.1/3: spices, incense, hazelnut. 88/1002/3: incense, spices and hearth.3/3: incense, aromatic herbs, earth and undergrowth.Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 142 mm (5,5”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 9 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. Great aromatic intensity, aswell as the harmony. The evolutionis limited but the persistence is remarkable.1/3: cocoa, leather, earth and walnut. 88/1002/3: cocoa and wood.3/3: cocoa and wood. CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 52
blind tastingCamacho Corojo Corona - HondurasSize: cepo 44 x 140 mm (5,5”) - EUR: 7,9 € (IT) - 6,5 € (EU) | USD: 6,5 $Wrapper: Honduras | Binder: Honduras | Filler: HondurasMedium strength. The cigar shows a nice persistence and intensity. The evolution islimited but the harmony is great.1/3: cocoa, earth and cinnamon. Slightly sweet base. 87/1002/3: cocoa, earth and aromatic herbs.3/3: woods, aromatic herbs, tree nut and piquant peaks.Cuenca y Blanco Corona Real - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 140 mm (5,5”) - EUR: 6,5 € (IT) - 8 € (EU) | USD: 5 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Nicaragua & PeruMedium to full strength. It shows a good complexity. The balance is great aswell as theharmony. The aromatic palette is good, the evolution decent. Creamy.1/3: carob, spices and aromatic herbs. 87/1002/3: roasted notes, spices and aromatic herbs.3/3: roasted notes, spices and aromatic herbs.San Lotano Oval Corona - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 140 mm (5,5”) - EUR: 6,5 € (IT) - 8 € (EU) | USD: 5 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Nicaragua & HondurasMedium to full strength. Great aromatic intensity, good balance and good harmony. Thearomatic palette is nice and the evolution decent. Creamy.1/3: cocoa, spices, black pepper and coffee. 87/1002/3: cocoa and black pepper.3/3: cocoa, earth, leather and roasted notes.Warped La Hacienda - NicaraguaSize: cepo 46 x 142 mm (5,6”) - EUR: - € (IT) - - € (EU) | USD: 7 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. The intensity is great but the evolution and the aromatic paletteare limited. Good Harmony.1/3: cedar wood and spices. Slightly sweet base. 87/1002/3: cedar wood, spices and black pepper. Slightly sweet base.3/3: cedar wood, spices and black pepper. Slightly sweet base.53 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
NUOVO DAVIDOFF ESCURIOUNA NOTTE A RIO ISPIRA UN VIAGGIO NEL GUSTONOSTRI MASTRI HANNO RAFFINATO LE FOCOSE FOGLIE DI CRIOLLOCUBANO PER POI ACCOSTARLE A UNA MATA FINA BRASILIANA, CHEPULSA AL CENTRO DI QUESTA MISCELA ORIGINALE I TABACCHIDOMINICANI E LA CAPA ECUADORIANA CREANO UN EQUILIBRIOPERFETTO UN CONNUBIO FRA DOLCE E SPEZIATO COME RIOAL CALARE DELLA NOTTE, VIAGGIO TRA SENSAZIONI INASPETTATERI TMO INTRIGO ORIGINALITÀSCOPRI DOVE PUÒ CONDURTI ESCURIO davidoff.comNuoce gravemente alla salute 54 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
For Don Tomás Nicaragua, Master Blender Leader Per la linea Macanudo Inspirado iAgustín Garcia worked closely with the blending nostri Master Blender utilizzano ta-team in Estelí, Nicaragua and with tobacco grower bacco proveniente da Honduras,Pedro Gurdian, who specializes in growing tobaccowithin the virgin soils of the Nicaraguan regions AwrraalnNappaiipcr.JaeacraVrafmair,eogBamnursaeaJtzariaull&aantpinlaidRzV. zceaoaplvlteeuarybeudb(nlwHicaiotahncadaDuspohromaatdesien)-.digcLeraolaw-- nJalapa, Condega Pueblo and Estelí. Filler tobaccos DocnaTpoamáès uNnic’oalreagousaa sfhoogwlicaasSesana Angicue,stsipni,cyfrom these regions are blended with Dominican aannsmbddiycsenauunpltrttrtyaryoemnvfloevaetenivnsoigterae,onnpddiznarahiesraepthesdironaiwnictMiidtehlduayarscdewaeggefinenrnuateandnd.eobscSsyoI,lanoiwrrdsseopetoaieed-nyd,Piloto Cubano, held together by a binder from verryalditotl.e, thin veins. It has significant body and features fantastic construction which leads to the perfect smoking experience.55 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
Blind tasting ChurchillsThe Churchill size is an historical one, linked to noto-rius smokers; to mention just a couple of them,Winston Churchill and Georges Clemenceau,rispectively the english and french First Ministers.This smoking time of this size last as long as theRobusto Extra, that nowadays is getting more andmore popular; this because despite the shorterlength, the Robusto Extra has a bigger ring gauge.The Churchill size has still a lot to say and to giveto the aficionado, and it’s one of the most propor-tioned cigar size ever made. CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 56
blind tastingCumpay Churchill - NicaraguaSize: cepo 48 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: 7,2 € (IT) - 7 € (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium strength. A cigar in continuous evolution: after a “slow” start, the aromaticpalette gets wide and elegant. The balance is excellent and the smoke creamy.1/3: wood, spices, white pepper and piquant peaks. 92/1002/3: fine wood, hazelnut, white pepper and mineral notes.3/3: ripe fruit and spices. Sweet base.Padron 1964 Diplomatico Maduro - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 148 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € 18 (EU) | USD: 13,8 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium strength. Well balanced smoke, with a great intesity to it. The persistence isremarkable and the aromatic bouquet is wide and complex.1/3: cocoa, almond, spices and white pepper. 92/1002/3: earth, black pepper, ripe fruit and piquant peaks.3/3: earth, spices and piquant peaks.Ashton VSG Sorcerer - Dominican R.Size: ccepo 49 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € 12,5(IT) € 9,10 (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium to full strength. Well balanced and satisfying cigar. The aromatic palette is wideand harmonious. The smoke is creamy and the evolution is perceivable in every third.1/3: aged wood, black pepper, vegetal and sugary notes. 91/1002/3: cocoa and fine spices, on a sweet base.3/3: earth and balsamic herbs.H.Upmann Sir Winston - CubaSize: cepo 47 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: 21.4€ (IT) € 20 (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strengrth. This cigar shows an excellent balance. The evolution is remarkableand the aromatic bouquet is elegant. Good harmony and complexity.1/3: spices, aromatic herbs and vanilla. Slightly sweet base. 91/1002/3: aromatic herbs, vanilla, tree nut and spices. Sweet base.3/3: vanilla, honey, tree nut and vegetal notes. Sweet base.57 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
Villiger Sandoro Colorado - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) 16.5 € (EU) | USD: 15 $Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano | Binder: Ecuador Habano | Filler: Nicaragua HabanoMedium strength. This cigar develops a great intensity and an excellent balance. It is aeasy smoke, with a wide aromatic palette and a nice evolution.1/3: cocoa, black pepper, spices and vegetal notes. 90/1002/3: black pepper, spices, wood and balsamic herbs.3/3: spices, black pepper, wood resin, walnut and aromatic herbs.God of Fire Carlito Churchill – Dominican R.Size: cepo 48 x 178 mm (”) - EUR: - € (IT) 23 € (EU) | USD: 23 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Medium strength. Creamy and satisfying cigar, with a very long persistence. The com-plexity is great.1:vegetal notes, leather, wood, white pepper and ripe fruit. 89/1002/3: white pepper, hazelnut, leather and honey.3/3: black pepper, wood, leather and honey.La aroma de Cuba Edicion Esp. Churchill - NicaraguaSize: cepo 47 x 175 mm (6.9”) - EUR: - € (IT) 9 € (EU) | USD: 7 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium to full strength. Satisfying cigar. It develops an excellent intensity and a niceevolution. The persistence is long. Good the balance.1/3: spices, honey, cocoa and wood. Slightly sweet base. 89/1002/3: cocoa, spices, hazelnut and wood. Sweet base.3/3: peppery notes, wood, cocoa and hazelnut. Sweet base.Brun del Re Churchill Gold - CostaricaSize: cepo 48 x 175 mm (6.9”) - EUR: : - € (IT) 10 € (EU) | USD: 10 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Indonesia | Filler: Costarica/ NicaraguaMedium to full strength. Well balanced cigar, with a great intensity to it. The evolution iswell defined in the thirds and the persistence is nice. Good complexity.1/3: spices, honey, wood and cocoa. 89/1002/3: cocoa, spices, hazelnut and wood. Sweet base.3/3: spicy notes, wood, cocoa and hazelnut. Sweet base.CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 58
blind tastingCaldwell Eastern Stand. Cream Crush - Dominican R.Size: cepo 48 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 11 $Wrapper: Connecticut | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R., NicaraguaMedium strength. It develops a creamy smoke. Balance and intensity are great. Thearomatic palette is not too wide but the aromas are well defined.1/3: citrus, black pepper and wood. 89/1002/3: wood, black pepper and hazelnut. Sweet base.3/3: spices, wood and hazelnut. Sweet base.Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill - NicaraguaSize: cepo 48 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 15 $Wrapper: San Andres (Mexico) | Binder: Honduras | Filler: NicaraguaMedium strength. It develops a huge quantity of smoke. Well harmonious and with a nicearomatic intensity. Easy smoke but enjoyable.1/3: coffee, earth and spicy notes. 89/1002/3: coffee, earth and spices. Slightly sweet base.3/3: black pepper, earth and roasted notes.Tatuaje Monster Hyde - NicaraguaSize: cepo 47 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 13 $Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaMedium strength. Rustic and masculine smoke but at the same time well balanced andcreamy. The intensity and the harmony are great. The evolution is good.1/3: white pepper, leather, earth, wood and roasted notes. 89/1002/3: white pepper, hazelnut, wood, coffee and leather.3/3: earth, black pepper, leather, wood, earth and coffee.Winston Churchill The Aristocrats - Dominican R.Size: cepo 47 x 175 mm (6.9”) - EUR: 21 € (IT) 19,20 € (EU) | USD: 17 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Mexico | Filler: Dominican R., NicaraguaSlightly over the medium strength. Well balanced smoke. The evolution is decent and thearomatic bouquet good, aswell as the intensity. Great harmony.1/3: vegetal notes, cedar wood and hazelnut. 89/1002/3: vegetal notes and cedar wood. Slightly sweet base.3/3: earth, nutmeg, spices and vegetal notes.59 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
Casa Magna Colorado - Dominican R.Size: cepo 49 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - 6,5 € (EU) | USD: 6,5 $Wrapper: Corojo, Dominican R. | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R.Slightly over the medium strength. Creamy smoke, with a great intensity to it. The balanceis good and the evolution perceivable.1/3: cocoa, spices and tree nut. 88/1002/3: herbs, cocoa and coffee.3/3: wood and roasted notes.Montecristo Anejados - CubaSize: cepo 47 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: 20.4€ (IT) € 19 (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. It develops a balanced smoke. The evolution is limited aswell as thepersistence. Good the intensity.1/3: cedar wood and spices. 88/1002/3: earth, spices and cedar wood.3/3: earth, cedar wood and balsamic herbs.Plasencia Reserva 1898 - NicaraguaSize: cepo 50 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: € (IT) 16.5 € 6,5(EU) | USD: 00 $Wrapper: Nicaragua | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Honduras/NicaraguaSlightly over the medium strength. The intensity is the main characteristic of this cigar.The aromatic palette is wide and the evolution decent. Balanced.1/3: coffee, wood, aromatic herbs, mineral notes and cocoa. 87/1002/3: cocoa, coffee, hazelnut, vegetal and mineral notes.3/3: cocoa, coffee, spices and mineral notes.Cohiba Esplendidos - CubaSize: cepo 47 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: 33.6€ (IT) € 32 (EU) | USD: - $Wrapper: Cuba | Binder: Cuba | Filler: CubaMedium strength. The cigar is balanced and develops a good intensity. Harmonious butwith a limited evolution, aswell as the persistence.1/3: wood, citrus, walnut and vegetal notes. 86/1002/3: walnut, wood, white pepper and vegetal notes.3/3: walnut, wood and balsamic herbs. CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 60
blind tastingMacanudo Estate Reserve - Dominican R.Size: ccepo 50 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 10,5 $Wrapper: Connecticut | Binder: Dominican R. | Filler: Dominican R. /JamaicaMedium to full strength. Great aromatic intensity and good balance. The evolution islimited and the persistence is on the average.1/3: black pepper, wood and earth. 86/1002/3: spices, wood and leather.3/3: earth, leather and black pepper.Room 101 Connecticut 615C - HondurasSize: cepo 47 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) - (EU) | USD: 13 $Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: NicaraguaLight to medium strength. The aromatic palette and the evolution are limited. The com-plexity and the intensity are decent. In the second hald it is perceivable a bitter vein.1/3: aromatic herbs, citrus and wood. 86/1002/3: white pepper, aromatic herbs and wood.3/3: white pepper, leather and wood.Graycliff Espresso Presidente - BahamasSize: cepo 48 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 22 $Wrapper: Costa Rica | Binder: Cameroon | Filler: Ecuador, Nicaragua & PhilippinesMedium to full strength. It develops a complex smoke, with a good intensity to it. In thelast third the balance is on the edge: the strength overwhelms the aromatic palette.1/3: liquorice and earth. 84/1002/3: earth, fine spices and vegetal notes. Slightly bitter.3/3: green pepper, earth, spices and piquant peaks.Toraño Casa Toraño - HondurasSize: cepo 48 x 178 mm (7”) - EUR: - € (IT) - € (EU) | USD: 6 $Wrapper: Ecuador | Binder: Nicaragua | Filler: Honduras, NicaraguaLight to medium strength. The intensity is limited aswell as the aromatic profile. Theevolution is decent. Balanced.1/3: herbs and light spices. 82/1002/3: earth and roasted notes.3/3: roasted notes, bread and spices.61 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
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eventsby Luca Cominelli mm in length). The Humidors are both very limited. The piecesThe XVIII Festival del Habano was held from produced are 1966 for the Majestuoso and onlyfebruary 29 to march 4. The program of the event 50 for the Gold. The second Humidor, is decora-didn’t have any huge modifications in respect to ted with real tobacco leaves covered with 24-karatthe last years: from the Welcoming to the Gala gold (pictures on the following page).Dinner, the events in-between were practicallythe same as in 2015 (trips to plantations, pairingwith the Italian wines from Chianti, factory tours,Habanosommelier contest and a night dedicatedto the Rollers).However, the fulcrum of attention was the anni-versary of the most prestigious cuban brand thatturned 50: Cohiba.Three news was created: one product entersthe regular production, the Cohiba Medio Siglo,and two products in limited quantities, the GoldHumidor and the Majestuosos 1966 Humidor.Let’s start with the two Humidors. The cigars pro- duced for the occasion are the Majestuoso 1966 (ring gauge of 58 x 150mm in length) and the Cohiba 50 Aniversario (ring gauge of 60 x 17865 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
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eventsLet’s turn to the Medio Siglo. This is a hybrid going to be released in 20 count boxes. The lastbetween the Siglo I and the Siglo VI: the cigar pre- vitola involves the Cuaba brand, that turns 20. Itsents the length of the Siglo I (102mm) and the is celebrated with a Humidor with 50 Cuaba 20ring gauge of the Cañonazo from Cohiba (52). Aniversario (56 x 170 mm) in it, made especiallyThe vitola is therefore located between the “Short for the occasion.Robustos“, or “Corto“ as one might say. Taking a closer look at all the new releases, it doe-Also entering at the regular production list is the sn’t go unnoticed how Habanos S.A. is increasinglyMagnum 54, that places next to the Magnum 46 offering more products that follow the demandsand the Magnum 50 (as well as the Magnum 56, of todays market, such as quick smokes with aa 2015 limited edition) in the H. Upmann brand. generous ring gauge, or cigars with prominentThere will be three limited editions that are going dimensions. There are currently no certainties onto be release during the year: the Montecristo the release dates of this news. Keep in mind thatDantés (48 x 167 mm) in 10 count boxes, the the Gran Reserva edition of 2015 (the Romeo yRomeo y Julieta Capuletos (53 x 153 mm) in 25 Julieta Wide Churchill) until these days are still notcount boxes and the Trinidad Topes (54 x 110 on the market and this is probably going to con-mm) in 12 count boxes. The Reserve edition is siderably push back the release of the Hoyo dethe Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 that is Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Reserva.67 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
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eventsProcigar Festival 2016the 9° main event in dominican republicby Michel ArliaThe 9th ProCigar Festival started on February lessons, a beach day at the Gansevoort Hotel,21st and was held at the Westin Punta Cana Long Ash Contest, among others.Resort & Club, in the Dominican Republic. Over350 visitors from 20 different countries were pre- The traditional Welcome Dinner was held at thesent, including suppliers, retailer and consumers. Gardens of “Teatro del Cibao” on Wednesday, where new, limited or special cigars made forOn Tuesday morning, February 23rd, the visitors the occasion, were presented to all the guests:had the chance to visit the Tabacalera de Garcia Tabacalera de García – Henry Clay Stalk Cut, Defactory, where also lunch was held. Los Reyes – The Saga Short Tales: High Priming, Quesada – Quesada Privat, La Aurora - AuroraIn the afternoon the attendees headed to Santiago Preferido Ecuador, Tabacos Quisqueyanos, S.A.for three days, where they could choose between – Juan Clemente Robusto Oscuro, Tabacaleramany factory and farm tours, visiting for example La Flor Dominicana – La Flor DominicanaQuesada, La Aurora, General Cigar, Tabacalera Edición Procigar, General Cigar – Blend M-01,La Palma, Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, De Tabacalera La Alianza – E.P.Carrillo SelecciónLos Reyes Cigars, Tabacalera La Alianza, La Flor No.6, Tabacalera Palma – La Galera Habano L.Dominicana and Davidoff, or other activities inclu- E. Bonchero, Tabadom Holding – Davidoff Misteryding the 6th annual Procigar Poker Tournament Cigar and Tabacalera Fuente – Don Arturowith proceeds goes to local Charity, merengue Destino al Siglo de Pasión.69 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
A Welcome White Attire Dinner was held at Carlito FuenteSantiago’s Monumento a Los Heroes de la Henke KelnerRastauracion on Thursday. Avo UvezianThe Closing Ceremony was celebrated at a privateSpanish Club in Santiago, called Centro Español,where guest experienced delicious food and livemusic. The week- long event was concluded withthe famous Gala Dinner, where a record breaking$201,000 were raised. All the proceed will benefitThe Voluntariado de Jesus con los Niños (a non-profit organization for ill children), The SociedadSan Vicente de Paul (a retirement home for lowincome elderly) and The Monumento a los Heroesde la Restauración. CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12 70
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eventsIl 5° Puro Saborthe biggest event in nicaraguaby Giovanni BolzonellaThe fifth Puro Sabor Festival was held during the Padron, Plasencia, Nicaraguan American Cigarsthird week of January 2016, in Nicaragua. S.A, Tabacalera Oliva de Nicaragua S.A., were just a few of them.The estimated numbers of the participants wassurpassed, with more than 200 attendees from The forth day also featured a new segment calledover 27 countries. Conversatorio Puro Sabor. This Panel of experts consisted of Dr. AlejandroThe festival started off with a visit to Mombacho’s Martínez Cuenca (Joya de Nicaragua), JorgeCasa Favilli in Granada. The Welcoming Cocktail Padrón, Jonathan Drew, Gustavo Cura (OlivaParty on the first day, was followed the next day Tobacco), Nestor Andrés Plasencia, José Pepínby tastings of cigars, rums (with a visit to La Flor García, Pete Johnson, Christian Eiroa (CLE Cigarde Caña, and coffees produced in the country. The Co.) and Nicholas Melillo (Foundation Cigar Co.),day was capped off by a cocktail party. that discussed the present and future of the Nicaragua Tobacco Industry.On the third day the attendees traveled to thetobacco capital of Nicaragua, Esteli. There the The evening program of the respective days wasmost important factories opened their doors the White Party, with poetry and music, on day 3to the guests for the following two days. Just to and the Gala Dinner, with esclusive show and angive you an idea, Joya de Nicaragua, My Father, auction in benefit of the population of Esteli.73 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.12
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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.77 CigarsLoverMagazine | No.10
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