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Spotlight Brand: Diesel Heart of Darkness

July 3, 2016 |

A trend-setter of a brand; a taste-maker of a blend.

A best-selling brand that's always pushing the envelope, Diesel delivers in every way. And with their limited-production premium Heart of Darkness, Diesel has done it again!

Hailing from AJ Fernandez's world-famous cigar factory in Estelí, Diesel Heart of Darkness is draped by a dark, oily Ecuador Habano Oscuro wrapper. This leaf is quite rare in the industry, due to the time it takes to properly ferment. But as it usually goes with all things tobacco, it's well worth the wait.

The first impression is favorable, as you'll find AJ's signature quality construction from head to foot. Next, note how heavy in the hand Heart of Darkness is. Packed plump with thick, lush Ligero long-leaf, these girthy gordos seem to have more mass than other, similarly sized cigars. A statement-maker in both size and substance. once you begin the burn all the richness of the Nicaraguan earth these were born from come full force in flavors like espresso, cashew, and a touch of brown sugar. So starts a most pleasant of experiences, undeniably intense at times, but still a cigar that you can — and likely will — revisit time and time again. Either AJ Fernandez has his rolling fingers firmly on the pulse of present day taste trends, or he simply is the one setting them. Get a few Diesel Heart of Darkness cigars, and get your blood pumping!

Q & A: Why do some of my cigars burn unevenly?

Q.
Why do some of my cigars burn unevenly?

7/01/16 | by KW of Eagle, ID

A.
​​A cigar may produce an inadequate burn for a number of different reasons. The main way to prevent this is by ensuring the cigar is lit properly. The entire foot of the cigar should be lit evenly throughout. If the cigar is still burning unevenly despite a proper light the reason may be due to the cigar's construction or the humidity level. If the wrapper is too wet, especially if the leaf is a thicker varietal, it may be impossible to keep an even burn or stay lit. In this case you’ll want to lower your humidity in your humidor. Another big culprit is soft spots or areas throughout the cigars core that are under-filled or bunched improperly. The good news is that most uneven burns can be easily corrected by lightly touching up the area of the wrapper that isn’t burning with your lighter and lightly blowing on the area to accelerate the burn even further. There’s nothing wrong with a few touch ups now and then and it will ensure that the cigar burns and tastes exactly how the blender intended.  

by Dave

Review:

Dave Camacho Powerband
After enjoying Camacho American Barrel-Aged, I was very eager to try this latest release within the Master Build Series. In typical Camacho fashion, Powerband caters to their core base of full-bodied fanatics. What sets this one apart though is a propriety bunching process which helps to maximize airflow without sacrificing the amount of tobaccos used. The very smooth and easy draw once lit was just the beginning of the excitement. A rich, complex flavor profile of dark roasted coffee, leather, and a slight spice combine to create a full-bodied cigar with all the strength and power you could ever want while remaining incredibly smooth draw after draw. The burn and construction is also top-notch from head to foot. Camacho Powerband is the perfect cigar for those who are looking for a full-bodied experience without any harsh or bitter qualities.
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