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Spotlight Brand: Sobremesa

January 24, 2016 |

An artfully complex blend.

Without a literal English translation, Sobremesa is best described as the leisurely time spent at the table after a meal conversing, drinking, and enjoying a quality, premium handmade cigar. A creation from the critically acclaimed Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, Sobremesa is a celebration of life’s simple pleasures, and embracing good times wherever you may find them.

Crafted at the legendary Joya de Nicaragua factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Sobremesa starts off with a dark Ecuador Rosado wrapper. A peek beneath reveals a Matacapan Mexican binder around a blend of Nicaragua and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Ligeros. Medium to full-bodied, expect to be met with a host of refined, rewarding flavors including dark cocoa, nougat, cedar, and espresso roast with a pleasant evolution to the profile from start to finish. Give Sobremesa a try, and witness cigar blending as an art form.

Q & A: Wet-Packed Cigars?

Q.
I've seen the term “wet-packed” cigars recently, can you explain what that means?

1/24/16 | by SG of Cherry Hill, NJ

A.
​This is a packaging technique I’d like to see used more often. For most cigars, its standard practice to place them in an aging or “drying” room for at least 3-4 weeks (sometimes even 6-12 months or the rarely even longer timeframe). This process allows the tobaccos to further age, marry, and blend together. The excess moisture from the tobaccos evaporates, thus ensuring an even burn and easy draw. 

by Tim

Review: Hammer + Sickle Hermitage

Sean G ...the best of Hammer & Sickle
Hammer & Sickle has always been a brand that’s been on my radar but one that I never tried. So when we got a large shipment in recently, I was pumped to go through the line and see what all the fuss was about. And after burning through a few sticks, I have to admit I was a little disappointed. They weren’t bad but I didn’t think they were worth the lofty rating that one of blends recently received. Then I fired up their Hermitage line…

At first, I was just happy I found one I really enjoyed. Nothing too spectacular but a good cigar nonetheless. The next day, I found myself craving another one. The second cigar seemed even better. Robust notes of espresso and toffee made for an incredibly rich cigar that finished smooth with hints of vanilla. After that, I was hooked. I went from enjoying a couple of samples to buying a box myself. Sure, Hammer & Sickle has a higher rated blend out there, but for my money Hermitage is by far the best of the bunch.
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