A day after a Dodgers loss! To be honest, I am not surprised. I always say that when the Cardinals get in the playoffs, look out. They are an organization that thrives in the playoffs and I don’t care what their regular seasons stats or wins are. Congrats to the Cardinals, they are the better team this year. Well, better than the Dodgers, I am not sure if the Cardinals will make it all the way but, it wouldn’t surprise me if they do. Now, I am excited to see how the Dodgers will work during the off season to be ready for next year. Will be interesting to say the least. At least now I can concentrate on Football. My Packers are looking okay at best, not great. They still need to win more games before, I can believe they will make the playoffs this year. So, while I am contemplating about my favorite sports teams I am smoking the J. Fuego Connoisseur Original (5×44), cigar. This cigar consists of half Nicaraguan Corojo, half Honduran Corojo filler, Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder and wrapped by an Ecuadorian Sumatra. An excellent little, full bodied smoke. I highly recommend this cigar. I have had other Jesues Fuego cigars and they have been excellent in my humble opinion.
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This time, to celebrate the Dodgers victory from last night’s game, I decided to smoke another cigar from the Ortega Cigar’s Wild Bunch collection and I grabbed me the Warrior Joe. For some reason, I keep calling it GI Joe. Anyway, just like the other cigars of the Wild Bunch collection only 500 boxes were released back in October of 2013. So far, the Crazy Jack is my favorite now from the Wild Bunch collection and I have to say the GI… er, the Warrior Joe is a close second. The cigar consists of a Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa binder/filler, and topped off with a Ecuador Dark Sumatra Wrapper. Warrior Joe is an amazing medium bodied cigar. The dimensions are a lethal 6-1/2 inches in length with a 50 ring gauge. Since, I mentioned it is my second favorite of the bunch, yes, I do recommend it. Also, the Warrior Joe cigar gave off a dark, gray smoke while the ash was is a dark gray as well. Just as the other Wild Bunch cigars that I have smoked. I forgot to mention but, you can see in the picture that the Warrior Joe was lit with my trusty Dodger Zippo. I happy with the win; however, I know if we face St. Louis in the playoffs, it is over for the Dodgers. The Cardinals always seem to kick the Dodgers out of the hunt for the World Series. But, for now Light’em Up Dodger Fans. -
YAY! Dodgers Win! Dodgers Win! I don’t know if my Dodgers will make it to the World Series but, right now, I am celebrating with a PDR Cigar that was lit up with my trusty Dodger Zippo lighter. The PDR 1878 cigar I smoked is the Capa Oscura Reserva Dominicana Toro, 6.5×52. It is a delightful, medium bodied smoke. The cigar is made with a Dominican Republic (Corojo, Habano, Criollo 98) fillter, Dominican Republic Habano binder and wrapped with Dominican Republic Habano Oscuro. I highly recommend this cigar, especially if you want something to light up after your favorite team wins a game. In the meantime, Light’em Up! -
T.G.I.F!!! I am still hurting from the beat down the Packers received Thursday night by the Seahawks. If the Packers keep playing like that for the rest of the Season, there is no way they will make it to the playoffs. In the meantime, I am backhere at The Barn yet again and this time I wanted to continue with trying out the various cigars that are part of Ortega’s Cigars, The Wild Bunch collection. I decided to give the Big Bad John a try. Ortega Cigars released 500 boxes back on January 2013 The cigar consists of a Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa binder/filler, and topped off with a Nicaraguan Wrapper. I must say I really enjoyed this cigar. Did it beat out my Crazy Jack? Close, but no cigar. See how I did that? Anyway, it is a really good full bodied cigar. The dimensions are a bad ass 6-7/8 inches in length with a 60 ring gauge. Again, just like with all of the Wild Bunch cigars, I took note that Big Bad John gave off a dark, gray smoke and the ash is a dark gray as well and the ash didn’t hold on for very long. It broke off right away at about a 1/4″ or so. Until next time… Light’em Up! -
Working at the Barn tonight and every time I work the storefront I just have to light up a cigar but, the problem is with the all the different cigars we carry I have a difficult time deciding which to enjoy. Knowing that the Henry Clay cigar never disappoints and is one of my favorites, take a Brevas Finas (48X6.5) stick, cut off the cap and light it up. This cigar is hand made in the Dominican Republic with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper and Dominican binder and filler. The cigar itself doesn’t look very impressive; however, it has an awesome smooth, full bodied smoke that helps make the time go by quickly here at work. The ash of the Henry Clay cigars doesn’t cling on like other cigars, it tends to break off the stick. Anyway, a dumb think I always notice with cigars that I smoke, how long can I keep the ash on. I highly recommend this cigar.Until next time, Light’em up!
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I was given this cigar, Romeo y Julieta No 2, earlier today. The source is very reliable so, I am pretty sure it is a true Cuban cigar. Usually, I get “Cuban” cigars from people, I am always skeptical. Too many fakes and I really don’t care to investigate further to find out if it is a true Cuban or not. Nor, do I really care. Here in the Good Old USA, when I tell people I work at a cigar shop, someone always has a question, “Do you have any Cubans?” I always have to tell them no, due to the fact there is an embargo and has been in effect since the 1960’s. You would be surprised how people are not aware that there is a trade embargo. I have had Cuban cigars in my lifetime and they are great; however, I don’t get all jazzed up over them. In my humble opinion, I think cigars from Nicaragua are just as good. Maybe not better but, I love my Nicaraguan cigars. The Romeo y Julieta No. 2, Petite Corona (5×42), has a nice nutty, woody flavor. Nice consistent draw. I enjoyed the cigar and would recommend it. Is it a GREAT cigar? No, if you get your hands on one or more, don’t get your hopes up thinking because, it is Cuban it will be a great smoke. It is average at best. If you have smoked this cigar, let me know your opinion, I am always interested in hearing what others think. In the meantime, light’em up! -
Today is Saturday!!! I am covering The Barn yet again. This time isn’t as busy as it was on Thursday night so, I am going to a little Crazy with Jack this time. Crazy Jack is another stick that is part of Ortega Cigar’s The Wild Bunch Collection and again they only released 500 boxes back in December of 2013. Remember when I said I really liked Tony the Boss? Well, Crazy Jack is my favorite now from the Wild Bunch collection. The cigar consists of a Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa binder/filler, and topped off with a Nicaraguan Esteli Habano Wrapper. Crazy Jack is an awesome full bodied cigar. The dimensions are a hefty 7 inches in length with a 58 ring gauge. All my customers are asking me about this cigar due to its girth. Naturally, I recommend it. One thing I have noticed about the three different Wild Bunch cigars, (Tony The Boss, Dandy McCoy and Crazy Jack), is the fact that the cigars give off a dark, gray smoke and the ash is a dark gray as well but, the ash doesn’t hold on for very long. It breaks off right away at about a 1/4″ or so. Not that this all matters… Something I noticed. Until next time… Light’em Up! -
Its Thursday night and it is extremely busy here at The Barn. Yes, yours truly is covering the night shift again. I love it when it is busy, makes the time go by faster. Tonight’s smoke of choice is the Dandy McCoy, part of the Ortega Cigar’s The Wild Bunch collection. Only 500 boxes were released back in May of 2013 and I noticed we are down to only three sticks so, I just had to cut it and light it up. Dandy McCoy cigar consists of a gorgeous brown, smooth Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper that surrounds a Nicaraguan Esteli, Jalapa binder and filler. The dimensions of this cigar is 6″ in length with a 54 ring gauge. It is a nice, smooth medium cigar. I liked Tony the Boss more than the McCoy but, don’t get me wrong… The McCoy is still a great smoke. I recommend giving this cigar a try before they are no longer available. In the meantime, Light’em Up!!! -
While working at the Barn tonight, I developed a strange craving for a good stogie. If you have never been to the Barn, the entire store is a walk in humidor and for some reason, I kept hearing Tony The Boas ordering me to pick him up, cut and light it. Always willing to obey orders that is exactly what I did. Tony The Boss is lengthy 7-1/2 inches with a 49 ring gauge. Consists of Nicaraguan tobaccos topped off with a lovely, smooth brown Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Wrapper. Tony is part of the Ortega Cigars Wild Bunch Collection that was released back in April of 2013, took me long enough to try this cigar and a good thing too because, there were only two of them available at the Barn and Ortega Cigars released only 500 boxes. After first taste it has a nice full flavor; however, once I got to about half way the flavor mellows out slightly. I consider this cigar more of a medium than a full. Do I recommend this cigar? Hell Yeah!!! Will I smoke it again? Being limited probably not but, if I do get my hands on some, Hell Yeah!!! I am definitively going to try the rest of the Wild Bunch.Smoke’em if you gottem!
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Cruising around Facebook and I saw the link to this cool Packers Truck and for some reason that I can’t explain, I started feeling nostalgic. Memories of my Dad’s old 1958 Ford Panel Truck that was fondly named “The Mule” came to mind. Actually, “The Mule” belonged to my Uncle Jerry who then, sold it to my Uncle Earl who aptly named the old truck “The Mule” and for some reason, don’t recall how or why but, my Dad ended up with The Mule. I remember my Dad created by hand a wooden bench seat to place in the back of the truck that could be folded down into a bed. We were planning on using it as a camper; however, he never completed the project. The bench seating was built, never installed into the truck. The Mule wasn’t as pretty or
nice as that Packers Truck; however, The Mule was gorgeous in my eyes. Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder. I don’t remember much about what size engine The Mule had, I do remember it used to be a column shift (stick) and my Uncle Earl converted it to a stick on the floor. The Mule was the first vehicle I learned how to drive and out of all the cars my family had at the time, The Mule was the car I wanted to take out cruising on a Friday or Saturday night. My Dad always wanted to refurbish it but, like all good things, it had to come to an end. The Mule eventually ended up in our back field rusting in peace and eventually, it was hauled away to a junk yard. The Mule was ugly but, I remember every time I took her out for a drive people were excited to see her. Rust in Peace Mule. You are sorely missed.Light’em Up!!!
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