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Savinelli’s 145, their 145th anniversary blend, has been re-released. It is a crumble cake blend of St. James Perique, Bright and Red Virginia, and double fermented Dark Fired Kentucky from the Tuscan Tiber Valley region in Italy. The cake breaks apart easily and rubs out to broken ribbon and lights easily. You can watch my…
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Liz has had some unforeseen circumstances that prevent her from attending our event with Noble cigars this Saturday, November 23rd at Twins, and therefore we are not able do the interview as planned. The next time she is in town we will do it. Thanks for understanding!
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3 Leaf is a new boutique brand owned by Erik Wentworth and James Ferreira. The cigars are made at an undisclosed factory in the Dominican Republic. Erik made a name for himself in the cigar world as the VP of Hammer + Sickle cigars. It is good to see him back in the game. The…
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Oscuro Sungrown Available exclusively at TAA retailers for now, the wrapper is rumored to be the same Sungrown used on the Ashton VSG. The dark chocolate brown wrapper is slightly toothy, providing a very nice draw. Initial flavors include cocoa, cream, and coffee. As you smoke, you’ll notice smooth, creamy, semi-sweet…
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J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned for “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” is celebrated for his intricate world-building and rich storytelling, influenced by his Catholic faith. His love for pipe smoking emerged as a meditative practice, symbolizing comfort and reflection. These elements shaped his characters and narratives, creating profound connections with readers.
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Gawith Hoggarth & Co.’s Kendal Dark Classic Cut is a fine shag cut blend of Malawi Dark-Fired and Indian air-cured Virginias. Kendal Dark is also available in several other formats including a ribbon cut (dubbed Vintage Cut), a flake, and a plug. Upon lighting up, you will soon discover that the blend is rich, bold,…
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Aladino has been a favorite brand of mine since its inception in 2015. Company founders Julio Eiroa and his son Justo Eiroa have made the brand one of the most popular Honduran brands in the market, and are best known for their use of authentic Corojo tobacco grown on their farms. The Aladino Fuma Noche…
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The next episode of Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron will be recorded live on November 23rd in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH following the Perfect Pairings Series event with Liz Santos and Jon Gjebrea, co-owners of Noble Cigars and James Saunders the owner of New England Barrel Company.…
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Noble is a relatively new boutique brand that was founded in 2022 by Eddy and Elizabeth Santos (aka @remarkable_liz on Instagram) and Jon Gjebrea. Currently, their entire line consists of 3 blends all available in a single 6 x 52 Toro size. The Noble Act 2 features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, along with Dominican…
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Father’s, Friend’s & Fire Batch 002 Virginia Perique is a flake cut blend manufactured by Jeremey Reeves at Cornell & Diehl for Erik Stokkebye for Erik’s 4th Generation Tobacconist brand. comprised of Red Virginia, Burley, Black Cavendish, and St. James Perique. It has a nice sweet slightly fruity tin note. The taste is sweet and…
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