Posts under ‘Smokes’

I had two cigars as a result of Twitter activity in the last week or so.
First up, CAO Cigars sent me an LX2 after I participated in a simple contest via Twitpic. LX2 is shorthand for “ligero times two,” making it a full-bodied smoke. Talk about truth in advertising! I enjoyed this one, but I [...]

It’s getting chilly as I sit outside smoking a Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve, but I have no desire to put it out.
I tried the robusto from my Habana Reserve sampler pack a few weeks ago, and this time opted for the torpedo. I’ve been puffing on it for over an hour now, and I’m [...]

Saturday was a good day.
The weather warmed up again, so the rugrats and I headed outside. I rolled Eve out of the garage and fired her up, then made sure all the signals, the brakes, and so on were in working order. I even conned the rugrats into sweeping up the garage for me.
I also [...]

It wasn’t quite warm enough for a cigar, but I went ahead and took a robusto out for a quick one anyway.
Tonight’s smoke of choice: the Romeo y Julieta Habana Reserve. I stumbled across a sampler offer in a magazine a few months ago, ordered it, and then forgot about them. I was quite pleased [...]

Avo & Me
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.
Friends & Family Day at the karate dojo went well today. Now we’ve got a quiet weekend evening with no real plans, giving me some much-needed time to play catchup and get some writing done.
That’s why I’m out front with an Avo #3 and the MacBook Pro. I’m looking at [...]

It’s been quite some time since I blogged a cigar, but as good as the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real may be, there’s only so much that can be said about them. Now that I’ve finished that box this summer, I felt it was time for the next great smoke.
Normally the Avo line is out [...]

The Only Way to Write
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.
I’ve often thought about taking a laptop out with me when I smoke, but the battery in my old Dell laptop is down to about 10 minutes of juice and I’ve gotten out of the habit. Yesterday it dawned on me I’ve got a shiny new MacBook Pro [...]

I’d never heard of La Gloria Cubana before I received this robusto in a set, but I’m always willing to try something new. This particular cigar had a rich, brown wrapper and a sturdy feel. A hint of spice came off the cap when I lit up. My first impression was good.
That didn’t last long. [...]

Cigars with a Cameroon wrapper are very popular, but I tend to find their taste a little harsh, especially in the finish. I’ve been told maybe I just had bad luck with cigars or brands, or perhaps I just don’t like the blends certain brands use. I much prefer the Connecticut shade wrappers like my [...]

Despite the chill winds Wednesday evening I grabbed a short Macanudo Maduro from the humidor and sat outside to smoke while I read a friend’s manuscript to offer him advice. Maduros are not always my first choice, but I do enjoy a good one from time to time and I could tell from the taste [...]