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Spotlight Brand: La Perla Habana 1515

May 29, 2015 |

In celebration of the 500th Anniversary of Cuba.

One of the most trusted brands in the business, La Perla Habana has earned high ratings on a number of premiums blends as well as offers more affordable, long-filler blends for everyday enthusiasts. Their latest release, La Perla Habana 1515 was created to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the founding of Havana, Cuba.

This time, in search of a highly Cuban-esque blend worthy of such a tribute, La Perla Habana works with the Cuban-born master cigar blender AJ Fernandez to create an exceptional cigar. This “double Ecuador” blend features a dark, Ecuadorian Habano wrapper as well as an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Inside, you’ll find hearty Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers from Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa. The result is a classic Cuban taste profile and strength. La Perla Habano 1515 is a true connoisseur’s blend. Full-bodied with notes of pepper, cedar, and spice with a smooth creamy finish that brings it all home. Sit back and have a taste of old Cuba.

​Get your La Perla Habana 1515 Cigars today!

Q & A: Water Pillows?

Q.
How long can I use a water pillow for humidification?

5/31/15 | by HN of Montclair, NJ

A.
To start, water pillows are small devices used to regulate humidity. They usually come in the form small pouches and once soaked in distilled water, create and release 70% humidity through diffusion. They also absorb extra moisture as well. For this reason, water pillows are a common form of humidification used widely across the cigar industry. To be specific, the inside has polysodium acrylate, which is a super absorbent compound that comes in the form of a powder. When soaked in water, the compound turns into a gel-like substance and expands, forming a "pillow." 

by Sean G

Review: Gurkha Black Ops Rubicon

Sean G Perfect end-of-the-day blend

Look, I’ll admit it. I totally got sucked into the packaging of this beauty. An ammo can? A sleek beanie? Shiny foil?! Ok, none of that means anything when it comes down to the cigar itself but I still like to be romanced from time to time.

So what is the blend like? Rubicon is made in Nicaragua with Dominican tobaccos and finished with Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro. The blend starts off with a wallop of spice that wasn’t very welcome but it settled in quite nicely after that. The smoke is heavy and thick and just hung on palate with an incredibly long finish. Notes of cedar, espresso, and dark chocolate stay with you long after the cigar is finished. I wouldn’t start my day with a Rubicon but it’ll definitely be my go-to cigar after a long summer day.

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