Cigar Makers, Customers, Meet and Eat
over Good Smokes
Plus cigar tips, cigar reviews and more!
(Posted July 6, 2005) NEXT ISSUE: Wednesday, August 3
*** IN THIS ISSUE ***
1. Feature Story: Cigar Makers, Customers, Meet and Eat over Good Smokes
2. Survey Says: When buying cigars from a catalog or website, besides price, what is the single most important selling feature to you?
3. Smoker's Ed (Cigar Terms & Tips): Traveling with your cigars? Travel well and correctly
4. Rating Lunatic: Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto; Sauza Tres Generacions by Drew Estate Don Javier; Davidoff Millennium Petit Corona
5. Website Improvements: Quick Search for Cigar Humidors and Accessories
6. Cigars in the News: 10 great cigars and why I smoked them
7. Eyes on the Prize: Celebrity and Customer Cigar Sightings *** FEATURE STORY *** Cigar Makers and Customers Meet and Eat over Good Smokes
by Gary Korb
On Saturday, June 25th, over 200 Famous Smoke Shop customers had the opportunity to meet their makers. Their cigar makers, that is. At 12:00 noon, the 2nd Annual Famous Smoke Shop Clambake & Herf officially commenced as a throng of hungry cigar smokers descended on our tent-lined premises.
I was consigned to handing out cigars from the makers who supplied some fine samples, but could not personally attend the event. These included Ashton, Avo, Bahia, CAO, Fonseca, Havana Honeys, Juan Lopez, Padilla, Padron and Plasencia. As I punched each customer's sample card, I asked them where they were from and was impressed that so many had come not only from the tri-state area, but from as far away as California. Moreover, it was good to hear so many sincere compliments on our catalog, website and customer service. What impressed me even more was how many lady cigar smokers were in attendance. I really like the idea of couples being able to enjoy a good cigar together, when more often cigars tend to be a divisive issue in a relationship.
The menu de jour offered soft-shell clams, lobster, chicken, sausages, corn on the cob and dessert, plus Yuengling beer, soft drinks and wine samplings by Blue Mountain Vineyards, located here in the Lehigh Valley. In the background, DJ Frank Pulli spun hit songs, which helped everyone forget about the 93-degree heat.
While all this was going on, Leo Peraza (a.k.a. "Pope Leo the 1st") , a master torcedor from the El Credito factory in Miami where La Gloria Cubana cigars are made, was center stage under the cigar tent holding a classes on cigar rolling for anyone who wanted to try their hand at making a La Gloria Cubana Wavell. (If you were one of the participants, send me a line on how your cigar compared to the factory-rolled version.)
Now what's a big cigar event without some great prizes to give away, right? All day long raffles were held on door prizes provided by most of the manufacturers. These included everything from Camacho cigars and ashtrays, to a box of CAO Brazilia Anaconda cigars, to Havana Honeys T-shirts and hats, a box of Toraño Signature cigars (including a signed poster), to humidors from Perdomo, Acid, Don Salvatore, Avo Legacy, plus more cigars from Ashton, Puros Indios, Oliva Master Blend, La Aurora, Indian Tabac, Bahia, and even a rare, Excalibur cigars Knight in shining armor, complete with Excalibur sword.
All-in-all, it was a great time, and except for the belated food service, everyone seemed pleased and remained patient despite their hunger and the heat. (Talk about Hell's Kitchen!) As I looked around at everyone having a good time and enjoying their cigars, I was gladdened by the vibe of kinship that emanated throughout the day. We're the "one-percenters," and it's events like this that provide a place where we can bond and share a love for cigars, regardless of our origins, background or politics. To further illustrate this point, here's an email we recently received from one of the participants:
Hi Guys (and Lisa too),
I just wanted to drop a line and thank you for a great time at this years Clam Bake!!! I flew in from Arkansas just for your Clam Bake (No Joke!!) My brother, uncle and cousin all live in New York and when I got your email the day that the tickets went on sale I called my brother and told him we had to go. So my brother called and bought the first two tickets!! My Uncle and cousin had to convince their wives into going before buying tickets. You guys really put on a class act Clam Bake!! I had a great time and I am looking forward to next year. My wife said next year I can't go without her.
I tell all of my friends that I went to PA and smoked cigars with FAMOUS people ; )
Thanks again for a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John S. Ciaravino
To all of you who were fortunate enough to be there, including all of the vendors who took time out from their busy schedules to show up, and all the Famous Smoke Shop employees who helped out, thanks for coming. If you missed it, don't worry. We'll be doing it all again next summer, and our 2006 event promises to be even bigger and better. ¶
Live from New Orleans, it's the RTDA!
Next month, look for our annual Famous Smoke Shop RTDA report. This year, instead of re-capping the event after the fact, as I've done in the past, I'll be reporting from the show this year on a daily basis. (For the August issue of Shop Talk, I'll also try to include any pre-event news I can get my hands on.) Check in daily on the website from August 6th through August 10th to read about and see the new cigars coming this Fall plus all the other big cigar news and interviews. ¶
*** SURVEY SAYS DEPT. ***
Last time you said...
If you were made aware of one of the following during the order process, which would most likely cause you to add more items to your cart?
June survey comments: (Do the cigar ratings in Cigar Aficionado influence your decision when buying cigars?) I'm sure the editors at Cigar Aficionado will be pleased with the results of last month's survey on how much weight their ratings actually carry. With 787 votes in (at this writing) 59% of you confirmed the zine does play a role in the decision-making process. But many in the survey didn't go by the Aficionado ratings alone. Most of the comments also took into account what other cigar magazines had to say, including other cigar zines, web sites and cigar community message boards, not to mention the influence of a good friend. There were so many great comments on this one, I wish I could print them all, but here are 10 of the more pithy (and not so pithy) comments that came in.
"The ratings do not make me buy a certain cigar, but do lead me to try new brands that I was not aware of. " - Peter M.
"I don't put too much stock in "ratings" as just about every cigar rated seems to get the same high marks. I have purchased boxes which carried 90+ ratings that smoked like cat turds. I have also bought truly excellent smokes which were not rated at all. People all have different tastes, and the best way I have found to "rate" a cigar is a 3 or 5-pack. Buy 'em, burn 'em, and "rate" them yourself. Forget about the numbers, as there are really only two ratings that matter; you either like them or you don't. " - F. Darr
"I gave up on CA several years ago. My personal tastes are more important to what I spend my hard-earned dollars on than what CA thinks I "should" like. Besides, many of the highest rated cigars are made with "unobtainium" (Cuban tobacco)." - Steve
"I find their ratings favor the cigars that advertise in the magazine but then again they usually are the most important cigars anyway. I find size can make a big difference in a brands rating. a 90 in one shape may only be an 84 in another shape and yet be the same blend. " - J. Moro
"If you enjoy reading about hints of nutmeg and coconut, go ahead and base your buys on CA. Me, I'd rather hear someone say they liked it or hated it. The best advice about cigars come from people who have actually smoked the damn thing, not from the dingbats at CA who must spend a lot of time eating hickory and birch bark. I read their reviews for laughs only. They don't have a clue about cigars as far as I'm concerned." - Michael L.
"I consider the ratings when I am considering trying a new cigar for which I have little experience with the brand or the blend." - A. Starck
"I subscribe to CA, and I read their reviews. However, it thrills me even more to find that a cigar that I have bought and smoked without prior knowledge [of a rating], makes their ratings. It tells me that "I done good," and gives me hope as I strive to become a better cigar aficionado." - Jeff
"I will try a new cigar based on the rating of Cigar Aficionado or any other cigar mag, just like I would try one recommended by a friend." - Dave B.
"I consider the Cigar Aficionado ratings nothing more than educated opinions, not gospel. I have been disappointed more than once by cigars they rated 90+. " - Richard
"Not just CA and Cigar Insider, but the user ratings at FamousSmoke.com and Top 25 Cigar. Any such input helps to make decisions about buying previously un-tasted cigars." - Dave
Cigar Terms & Tips(Collect and trade em'!) Cubatabaco - Formerly the worldwide distribution company for Cuban cigars; now called Habanos S.A.
Traveling with your cigars? Travel well and correctly A couple of years ago I wrote a piece on cigar travel cases. Now that we're in the dead center of summer, when many of you will be traveling with your cigars, I thought it was a good time to review what's best for keeping your prized primos safe and fresh. This time - thanks to some good advice from Michael Chunko at Csonka Worldwide - I've included some things that will make you think before deciding which case is right for you.
Some cigar smokers can't leave home without taking some of their precious smokes with them. But before you board that plane, train or automobile, you'll need a portable storage case that will keep your precious cargo out of harm's way. Whether it's an elaborate attaché case humidor or a simple "two-fingered" leather case, the case MUST do at least two things: 1) protect your cigars and 2) keep them fresh. Just as important is selecting a case that will properly hold the cigar size you smoke. Pocket cases: Telescoping "finger" cases are good for long cigars and many are designed to hold a wide range of ring sizes. When selecting a finger case, be sure the size is right for the cigar you smoke and that the inside is smooth, especially if you're looking at leather cases, which can not only add a leathery taste to your smokes, but may even dry them out (see "Some things to consider" below). You may want to opt for a wooden or metal tube style case, but the trade-off is they can be heavier, which doesn't make them very practical as true "pocket" cases. Some pocket cases include humidifiers, but if you're returning home the same day, for safety's sake, make sure you put any un-smoked cigars back in your humidor right away. Carrying cases: Carrying cases are made in a variety of sizes, materials, features and price ranges. The better cases come with a humidification device and are lined with cedar and foam insulation to 1) maintain a home humidor environment, and 2) protect the cigars from damage. These are great for longer trips. Some manufacturers also sell accessory kits for customizing your travel humidor. Many cases come with pre-formed slots to hold the cigars firmly in-place, but others do not, which may cause your cigars to roll around if they get jostled.
Some things to consider before making your purchase:
1. Travel cases that use the green "wet oasis" foam are not really a good idea. Humidity elements in travel cases tend to fluctuate, and when dry, the foam tends to break up. Note also that the material has an MSDS rating, which means any dust produced is really not healthy.
2. The good old-fashioned, two/three/four-finger leather cases (by themselves) pull humidity out of cigars. Leather is very dry (below 10% humidity), and those cases (that are/had been popular) actually do a "reverse job" as a humidor. In effect, they do more harm to cigars than good. [A cello-wrapped cigar may be a better way to go here.]
3. Current research on plastics (like Ziploc bags, et. Al.) reports that leaching of gasses occurs all the time. There are now (very recently in the news) warnings about keeping/heating/etc food in plastics. They are carcinogenic. Thus, keeping cigars in them is not a good idea (and so many people do.)
So, before you decide which case is right for your particular travel needs, kick the tires; inspect the case for size, quality of materials and functionality. The rule of "caveat emptor" greatly applies here. You've invested your hard-earned money in your cigars. Protect them properly and they'll love you back. Happy trails! - G.K.
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*** RATING LUNATIC DEPT.***
Recent cigar reviews from Famous Smoke Shop customers. (Reviews are selected at random and may be edited for length, grammar, spelling, etc., not content.)
Plasencia Reserva Organica Robusto (Nicaragua)
Size/Strength: : 5" x 50 / Medium
Wrapper/Filler/Binder: 100% organically-grown and cured Nicaraguan
Just smoked two of the robustos and they knocked my socks off. I'm in a land where I can get (and occasionally afford) Communist-made cigars, and with the exception of one of them (Hoyo Coronation Tubo) these cigars were the best I've had. Lately I've had some (Dominican) Trinidads and Montecristos, as well as the old standard Fuente 858s. Good cigars all, but these Plasencias just blew them, and me, away. - LDS from Korea
Sauza Tres Generacions by Drew Estate Don Javier (Nicaragua)
Size/Strength: 5" x 48 / Mild-medium
Wrapper: Adobe Cameroon
Fillers: Nicaraguan
ALL I CAN SAY IS YES. FINALLY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Tequila & A GREAT CIGAR ALL IN ONE PACKAGE. EXCELLENT DREW ESTATES. BRAVO! - BJ Hernandez, Moore, OK
Davidoff Millennium Petit Corona (Dominican Republic)
Size/Strength: 4½" x 41 / Full
Wrapper: Sun-grown Ecuadorian
Fillers: Dominican Ligero
Great little stick! This cigar might be a 4½ x 41 but it's packed with flavor. Never got hot or soft, excellent burn. The only problem is, the price is a bit high for a petit corona. - Gus Mancilla, Atlanta, GA
AGREE/DISAGREE? Your opinion may be similar or completely different and is also appreciated, so don't be shy. Rate the cigars you smoke on our web site and write a review. You might even get your quote re-printed in our monthly mailorder catalog! What you say can help others make a more informed decision, even you!
*** FAMOUS-SMOKE.COM HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS *** Quick Search for Cigar Humidors and Accessories
Recently added to Famous-Smoke.com is a new feature that allows you to perform faster searches for cigar humidors and accessories. The former "Item Search" feature, which we found was confusing to the customers, has now been removed from the Humidor and Accessories pages. When browsing these pages, you'll find links titled "Humidor Quick Search" and Accessory Quick Search, respectively, at the top, right-hand corner of the page.
To use this new feature, simply enter what type of item you're looking for. For example, if you're on the Humidors page and type "50 cigars" in the Humidor Quick Search, then click the Find button, a page will display with all cigar humidors that hold 50 cigars or more. On the Accessories page, if you were to type "Csonka" in the Accessory Quick Search, all Csonka accessories will be displayed. Nice!
*** CIGARS IN THE NEWS *** You don't have to be a conservative to appreciate this article, just a cigar smoker.
Thanks to TownHall.com columnist, Mike S. Adams, for his permission to re-print it.
10 great cigars and why I smoked them
By Mike S. Adams (Originally published on June 13, 2005)
For years, communism has been preventing me from enjoying a lot of good cigars. That used to bother me, until I found a way around the problem. As many of my readers know, there are more communists teaching on the average American campus than there are teaching in all of Cuba. And, of course, these communist professors do a lot of stupid things, most of which violate the United States Constitution.
I have learned that fighting American communist professors is fun, largely because they are so easy to beat when challenged. That's why I smoke a cigar every time one of them goes down in flames. I also smoke one every time there is a victory for free speech on an American campus. Here of some of my favorite smokes, which have followed some of my favorite free speech victories:
The Hemingway Classic by Arturo Fuente. This is probably the first "fingernail burner" I ever encountered as a cigar smoker. In other words, it tastes too good to put down until it actually starts to burn your fingers. Although it burns slow at first, this 7-inch, 48-ring cigar is one of those that smells almost as good as it tastes. Second-hand smoke does have its advantages, you know.
I lit up my first Hemingway the night I found out that a convicted pedophile had been fired from the Office of Student Life at UNC-Greensboro. The story of the pedophile's convictions had been broken by a conservative student newspaper I helped to start with a $2000 contribution the year before. I made the $2000 from the UNCG Office of Student Life during a speech I gave on their campus. Ironically, the speech criticized the university for hiring a porn star to lecture on the topic of "safe sodomy" and the pedophile was involved in the decision to hire the porn star. The money I made from the speech was used to get him fired. Justice and the free press prevailed that time, didn't it?
Ashton "Aged Maduro" #50. This mild maduro is a little pricey. Nonetheless, this well-constructed cigar is good for the novice smoker, especially one trying a maduro for the first time. I don't know whether I was hooked by the Connecticut wrapper or the excellent blend of aged fillers. I don't really care. I just love this cigar.
I smoked my first #50 when Alpha Iota Omega won an injunction in federal court against James Moeser, President of UNC-Chapel Hill. Moeser was trying to force the Christian club to admit non-Christians and even allow them to run the club as officers. A federal judge put on hold the school's decision to punish the students for exercising their First Amendment rights to free association. A few hours later, I lit up an Ashton.
Trinidad Robusto 5 x 50. This is one powerful cigar. It isn't for the novice smoker. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful and well-constructed robusto. I occasionally buy cigars (and occasionally rifles and shotguns) based solely on the fact that they are pretty.
I smoked my first Trinidad the day I got a call from Dean Michael Kelly at Northeastern Illinois University. I called NEIU after they had banned the College Republicans from holding a cookie bake sale protesting affirmative action (by charging whites a dollar for cookies and blacks only 75 cents).
The problem was that NEIU feminists were previously allowed to hold a similar sale protesting differential pay based on sex. Their sale simply made the point by charging different rates by sex. After my phone calls to the president and to Dean Kelly, the school reversed its decision and allowed the CR protest. The victory was made possible, as usual, only by the hard work of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (www.thefire.org). I FIRED up that robusto in honor of the FIRE.
La Aroma de Cuba Corona. I don't often smoke coronas but this one really packs a punch. At just under four dollars, this leathery cigar is a real bargain, too.
I lit up my first La Aroma de Cuba the day that Indian River Community College decided to allow a Christian group to show The Passion of the Christ on campus. Previously, the school had falsely claimed to have a policy prohibiting R-rated movies. In fact, they had allowed other R-rated movies to be shown on campus without any objections. When I lit up this corona, I thought of several hundred of my readers who called the school to complain.
They virtually shut the IRCC Office of the President down for the better part of a week. The school probably decided it would be easier to just show The Passion.
CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto. Some people don't like boxed-pressed cigars. But, then again, some people think Anna Kournikova is ugly. Sane people recognize that the easy draw and sweet, cedar notes of this cigar make it very hard to beat.
I smoked my first CAO Cameroon the week that the FIRE defeated speech codes at two American campuses on two consecutive days. Where do these guys get all their energy?
Rocky Patel 1990 Vintage Robusto. I've smoked a few Rocky Patels and some are a bit too oily. But this toasty 5.5-inch by 50-ring robusto is perfect.
It is the best tasting cigar I have ever smoked. Period.
I recently smoked a 1990 Patel, when a newly-elected chair of the sociology department at Brooklyn College stepped down before assuming office. He had characterized religious persons as "moral retards." His demise was the result of a campaign led by Students for Academic Freedom. They correctly took the position that the professor should have a right to voice his anti-religious opinions, but that the school would be better off if he did not serve as an administrator in charge of hiring, handling grade disputes, and so on.
Padron 6000 Maduro. To those who have already smoked an Ashton, this Padron is a very different maduro. It is strong, yet elegant. It is both better and less expensive than the Ashton, in my opinion.
I smoked my first Padron 6000 after the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights concluded that Elyse Crystall had violated the civil rights of a student at UNC-Chapel Hill. Crystall had chastised a Christian as "heterosexist" in an email to her entire class after the student merely expressed reasoned disproval of homosexual conduct. His speech was dubbed by Crystall as a form of "violence" and "hate speech" not protected by the First Amendment. The Feds found that, in reality, the Christian student was being targeted due to his religious beliefs.
H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Belicoso. This cigar tastes like a shorter, fatter version of the Hemingway Classic. It is rich and full of cedar flavor. It is also a bargain at $6.00.
I smoked my first Upmann Belicoso last year, when the faculty senate at the University of Alabama passed an Orwellian speech code designed to restrict "any behavior that demeans or reduces an individual based on group affiliation or personal traits, or which promotes hate or discrimination."
The student government at Bama then chastised the professors, accusing them of trying to "silence dissenting speech, not merely so-called 'hate speech', and to persecute those with unpopular opinions..." They also subtly threatened to sue the school if the hate speech resolution passed. It was a thing of beauty to be celebrated with a great cigar.
Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Madrid. This is a well-constructed medium-bodied beauty. It is also one of the best bargains on this list at about $4.25. I like to smoke this one when I'm reading Don Quixote.
I smoked my first Madrid after a professor at Monmouth College tried to portray me as a racist. Fortunately, during one of her diatribes, the Pakistani professor called me a "Little Milkey." Imagine what would have happened if I called her a "Little Brownie." I just laughed and lit up a Sancho. Dumb professor. Great cigar.
Padron Magnum Maduro. This nine-inch, 50-ring cigar is sweet and full of flavor. It is really more like a cup of cappuccino than a cigar. A good choice when you plan to sit down and watch Gone With the Wind, or some other movie requiring an intermission.
I smoked my first Magnum when I realized that the College Republicans were growing in size after the close 2004 election. They usually fade away after an election year. I guess this means there will be more frustrated leftists on campus doing stupid things in the year to come.
There are so many fascists and great cigars, and there is so little time. Does anyone have a lighter?
Mike S. Adams once wrote a letter to George W. Bush asking him to invade Cuba just for the cigars. Although he insisted that Churchill would have done it, he never heard back from the President.¶
Menendez Embarks On National Tour For Partagas
New York, NY-In the name of General Cigar's venerable Partagas® brand, Benji Menendez is satisfying the burning desires of knowledge-seeking cigar lovers nationwide. The renowned cigar expert is touring the country, giving consumers a rarefied glimpse into how a cigar's taste is achieved and how to best enjoy the flavor of a premium cigar.
Dubbed the "Partagas Quality Tour," the cross-country trek takes veteran cigar master Benji Menendez to 50 leading cigar retailers for the remainder of 2005.
At each of the "Partagas Quality" events, Benji utilizes handcrafted Piloto Cubano fumas (small cigars made of only one grade of Piloto Cubano filler tobacco), to give consumers an intimate, guided tutorial on properly smoking a cigar.
At the beginning of each event, consumers receive three handcrafted fumas, which Benji uses to illustrate the difference in strength and taste between filler tobaccos. Consumers receive a ligero fuma (full-flavored leaf from the top of the tobacco plant); a seco fuma (medium-strength leaf from the center of the plant) and a volado fuma (lighter-bodied leaf from the bottom of the plant). By test smoking each fuma, and learning from Benji about the effect that each fuma has on the palette, consumers learn how the blending of the filler, binder and wrapper in perfect proportions results in a distinctive flavor and a balanced taste.
After the fuma demonstration, consumers are given a free Partagas cigar and are encouraged to utilize their newfound knowledge to truly appreciate the quality of a Partagas cigar.
Bill Chilian, director of marketing for Partagas cigars notes, “During his 52 year tenure in the cigar business, Benji has learned a thing or two about the importance of blending tobacco to achieve a cigar with a balanced taste. This retail tour allows Benji to do what he does best: to share his knowledge and teach consumers how to maximize their enjoyment of premium, handcrafted cigars.”
*** GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR DEPT.***
If you live in or near the verdant Lehigh Valley of PA, stop by our retail store at 1100 Conroy Place in Easton, PA for one of our cigar tasting events. For details and more information call 610-559-8800.
Saturday, July 23rd - Meet the Macanudo Ambassador!
A representative from Macanudo Cigars will be stopping by the store to talk about America's best-selling cigar. Come on by to share some samples and learn more about this popular premium.
Thursday, August 4th - The Best Cigar Event on Wheels!
You'll get a rare opportunity to board the Macanudo “American Passion Tour” bus when it rolls into our parking lot on Thursday, August 4th. You'll also receive compimentary Macs, win some instant prizes, and enter a sweepstakes to win a Macanudo Cigar Fantasy Trip! Don't miss this one, and don't forget to bring your friends.
It’s Like eBay® for Cigar Lovers!
Now you can get the cigars YOU want at the prices you want to pay by logging on to CigarAuctioneer.com. It's FUN, it's FAST and the ACTION is great! You'll not only find RARE cigars, closeouts, and discontinued cigar brands, but now you can bid on humidors, cigar lighters and more! (“eBay” is the registered trademark of eBay, Inc. Famous Smoke Shop-PA, Inc. is not associated or affiliated with eBay in any manner.) *** EYES ON THE PRIZE DEPT.*** Cigar Sightings
Carlito Fuente and Famous Smoke Shop
customer, Bill Settemio, pose at Cigar
Aficionado's "Big Smoke" at the Borgata
Hotel and Casino Atlantic City in May.
Other Famous Cigar Smokers Caught “Infumare Delecto”
I really can't get enough cigars!!!!!
- Ken Johnson, Craig, Colorado
WANTED! Cigar-smoking photos of you and your friends Have You Made A Cigar Sighting Recently? It can be from a movie, TV show or a celebrity you've seen elsewhere or in-person puffing a primo. If you can name the brand of the cigar, even better! Or send in a herfing photo of you and your friends to me at and please put "Cigar Sightings" in the subject line. Limit: 1 sighting or photo (preferably, a .JPG) per email.
That's all folks. Until our next issue on Wednesday, August 3, Happy Smokes!
Gary
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