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Cain Daytona Cigars available at My Discount Cigar

Cain Daytona cigars have recently been released as a new brand for the Studio Tobac project. Cain Daytona have a very smooth complexity that varies from all other Cain cigar blends. The Oliva cigar family has earned an impressive reputation in the world of premium cigars over the last 5 years. As one of the cigar world's most notable cigar manufacturers, their impressively high rated cigars are generally only found at the most premium of cigar retailers world wide. In 2007, Oliva Cigars received an incredible  '94' rating from Cigar Aficionado for their Oliva Serie ‘V' line of cigars. They have also put out a series of  highly acclaimed blends with Cain, Cain 'F,' and Nub. Cain Daytona cigars come from Nicaragua. The filler is an impressive blend of long filler full-bodied ligero leaves from the Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua, but the cigar is wrapped with a milder Habano wrapper for a mellow, medium-bodied smoking experience. If you've tried the other Cain blends within their lineup and have found that it's a bit too strong or overwhelming - then the Cain Daytona Cigars are the blend you should try.

Cain Daytona Cigar Review by A Cigar Smoker's Journal:

Cigar: Cain Daytona 646
Size: 6 x 46 (Corona)
Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano
Binder: Nicaragua Habano
Filler: Nicaragua (100% Jalapa Valley)
Strength: Medium
Cigars Smoked For Review: 3

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Appearance and Construction: I really dig the shade of orange used on the band, which is on the foot of the Cain Daytona. I’ve said it before, so I’ll say it again. I think some of the Studio Tobac colors and designs would look sweet as a NASCAR sponsor and I am not a fan of the sport. Once the first few laps pass, and there are no major wrecks I lose interest. I’m not looking for anyone to get hurt, but there are only so many left hand turns you can watch. As for the cigar itself there are a few veins present on the Cain Daytona some of which run vertical which I don’t see to often. The cigar is rolled well, though the foot seems to be a little bit loose.

Flavor & Notes: The foot of the Cain Daytona cigar is a little bit musky to the nose but there is also a slight berry like existence present as well. The draw from this cigar serves up notes of earth with a classic barnyard edge to it and an underlying sweetness. Once lit there is some spice present and a red pepper through the nose, but it doesn’t wreck you. As I smoke the first third of the Cain Daytona, notes of espresso are dominant and are compliment with some nuts and some caramel sweetness. As we approach the second third the nuts begin to take center stage with some spices and a continued sweetness.  The final third has some floral notes especially through the nose. Also present in the Cain Daytona are some caramel and nuts with a slightly earthy finish.

Smoking Characteristics: The Cain Daytona Corona 646 had a perfect draw that produced a nice volume of thick smoke that had a toasty aroma to the nose. The cigar produced a mostly light color ash with some salt & pepper effects to it that held on very well for a corona. The burn was crisp, but the carbon line stood out some, perhaps suggesting the cigars were a little young and could use some more aging.

Conclusion: The Cain Daytona is the perfect answer for those who felt the Cain was too strong and was all about strength, not flavor. This medium bodied smoke has a nice subtle complexity and is extremely smooth. I forsee a box purchase for myself in the near future and it left me anticipating future releases from Studio Tobac.

Rating: 91

Thanks for the Cain Daytona cigar review Barry!

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EP Carillo Cigars at My Discount Cigar

E.P. Carrillo cigars is the inaugural launch of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's new venture, EPC Cigar Co. After over thirty years in the cigar business and selling his first venture (the world famous brand La Gloria Cubana) to Swedish Match, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo started E.P. Carillo Cigar Co. with his son, Ernie, and daughter, Lissette, to form a unique boutique cigar brand that is distinguished by its distinctive flavors and aromas, and superb construction.

The E.P. Carrillo Edición Inaugural 2009 blend of cigars consists of rare tobaccos aged 2-5 years including an Ecuadorian wrapper that was grown in extremely limited quantities. E.P. Carillo Cigar Co. has ownership of all of the inventory of this wrapper, and maintains exclusive rights to all future production of this sought after tobacco. Due to the extreme scarcity of this wrapper, E.P. Carrillo Edición Inaugural 2009 will be produced in limited quantities.

Cigar Aficionado names the EP Carillo Cigar #8 Cigar of the Year!

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has been making cigars for a very, very long time. He learned his world renowned cigar craft from his father, working in Little Havana, Miami at their tiny factory called El Credito Cigars, the birthplace of the non-Cuban La Gloria Cubana. That cigar quickly became one of the first genuine hits of the cigar boom, and exploded into something much more popular. Later Ernesto Perez-Carrillo sold his cigar venture to Swedish Match AB, and in March 2009 he left the company to create a new cigar business with his son and daughter: EPC Cigar Co. He has come out with four cigars since 2009: the E.P. Carrillo Short Run, his so-called “core” line, and two limited editions, one each year. The E.P. Carrillo Elencos Limited Edition is his newest, andsome say his best, a mellow and leathery cigar that blends flavors of sweetness  and coffee. The only real problem with this cigar is its rarity—the E.P. Carrillo  is only producing 1,000 boxes, each containing 10 cigars. Perez-Carrillo is back and has already made a bold statement that he is a legend both of the past and of today.

E.P. Carillo Cigar Review by our friends at ToastedFoot

The E.P. Carrillo “Core” line was released this year at IPCPR in New Orleans and features a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos wrapped up in an Ecaudorian wrapper. This line of the E.P. Carrillo is meant to be the regular production cigar for E.P. Carrillo Cigar Company and is priced between six and nine dollars per stick, depending on which of the various sizes you choose: Churchill Especial, Club 52, Encantos, Golosos, Predilectos Torpedos, and Regalias Real are the sizes available in this line of cigars. We have reviewed two other E.P. Carrillo cigars on Toasted Foot. The Short Run, which can be viewed here, and the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Inaugural 2009,  viewed here.

Now, on to the toast...

Pre-light, 1.8:
Picking up the E.P. Carrillo Encantos, the first thing I notice is how well constructed this cigar is. The brown wrapper is in great shape with just a hint of tooth in between the fingers. The cigar is well packed with no soft spots and on top of the head is a cap that is constructed extremely well. The pre-light aroma is of light tobacco but as I move towards the foot, the notes turn to a  more mature tobacco with a hint of light spice.

Burn, 1.9:
Cut, toasted, and lit, the E.P. Carrillo Encantos has a fantastic draw that produces plenty of smoke. The ash layers nicely and holds well past an inch, which is where I usually let them go in the tray as opposed to my shirt. The cigars required no touch up or re-lights and the smoke temperature was excellent throughout.  This is one of the most well constructed cigars I have smoked in a long time.

Flavor, 2.8:
The first puff on the EP Carillo Encantos produces a base of solid tobacco that is somewhat creamy, with just a hint of light spice. Into the second third the notes firm up a bit and the tobacco seems to take on a woody profile, with the spice staying in the background. Into the second third, the spice is more present and there are a variety of notes competing for attention. I cannot identify them all, but it was a nice blend of cedar, dried fruits, and lively tobacco.  The last third finds a bit more spice introduced into the mix, but the cigar is still well balanced and I hate to see this one end.

Overall, 2.8:
This is yet another solid offering from E.P. Carrillo cigars and family. The cigar leans more toward medium body to me, but is full of flavor. The finish is solid throughout and the cigar is consistent from start to finish. I recommend this smoke and you will probably be seeing it in a 2010 Top 10 list here and there.

(Total: 9.3)

Thank you ToastedFoot!

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La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial cigars is a small batch blend put together by master cigar blenders, which offers a medium to full body that is full with notes of earth and leather.

Without a doubt, Ashton cigars produces some of the most amazing cigars available. The Ashton name has always been associated with top notch quality, and with good merit. With the help of the Fuente family, Ashton has access to the most desired tobaccos around , which is why their blends are some of the most sought after in the industry.

La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial cigars are hand crafted by Don Pepin Garcia, Edicion Especial contains a robust blend of Cuban-seed, Nicaraguan tobaccos all grown  in Ecuador. These filler tobaccos are then bound by an oily and beautiful Cuban-seed wrapper, which offers a coffee notes. La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial has flavors of cedar and leather blended with a slight note of cinnamon and spice. The La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial cigars  blend is highly smokeable, but rich  and comes recommended for more advanced enthusiasts and experienced cigar smokers.

La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial cigars are available at My Discount Cigar.

Independent Cigar Review by Barry at ACigarSmoker.com:

La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial Cigars

Today’s cigar was one of the new sticks that came in and I picked up a few most of which were for myself, and some to give my BOTLs over at cigarlive.com. So on a typical fall morning, with overcast skies, and the sea a color of steel I dove right into this one straight from the store - the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial.

Cigar: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial
Origin: Nicaragua
Size: 5.5 x 52 (No. 5)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

This cigar was rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado!

Pre-Smoke: The La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial is blended by Jose Pepin Garcia and is handcrafted in small batch fashion by a group of master rollers. The wrapper of this cigar has a beautiful color to it although it has some veins that stand out. The wrapper appears a little brittle, but it has a nice amount of oils showing as well. The scent of the wrapper was cedar and the foot offered notes of spices and wood. The pre-light draw was perfect and it too was woody.  I was pretty stoked because this did not seem like a typical Pepin smoke.

Smoke: Upon lighting the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial up, I was happy to see this cigar did not have the signature pepper blast that Pepin cigars seem to have. To be honest I am getting rather tired of a lot of the Pepin blends being similar. The first third of the cigar offered heavy wood with some cinnamon notes that became stronger as I reached the 2nd third. In the final third, the wood which remained dominant throughout was joined by some earth and leather.

Overall: This medium to full bodied smoke was totally different then the regular La Aroma De Cuba which was very welcomed by this reviewer in fact the only thing similar was the band. The finish was woody with some spices that lasted long after the smoke that left me very content. It also managed to rekindle my interest in Pepin cigars. If you see the La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial on the shelf I suggest you pick up a handful, as you will not be disappointed.

Rating: 92

Thanks Barry!!

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La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars, by Ashton cigars are made under the watchful eye of Don Pepin Garcia in Nicaragua. La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is an amazing cigar, blended to create a complex smoke that is bold yet subtle.

La Aroma de Cuba is an old and well known brand with a unique and dedicated fan base . The cigar blends under this line of cigars all maintain light complexities while remaining medium-bodied to create a balanced cigar that rides the line between strength and flavor. La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars are now made in Nicaragua at Don Pepin Garcia's new factory, the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor brand is consistent from beginning to end  and holds some of the finest tobaccos money can buy.

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars are simply an excellent addition to the La Aroma de Cuba line. The blend brings a full-flavored yet medium-bodied maduro to the lineup and creates a bold finish. Outside, you'll find a dark Cuban-seed Mexican maduro wrapper that holds a powerhouse blend of Nicaraguan long filler from Nicaragua's top growing regions. As the blend burns, you'll find espresso, coffee and leather flavors throughout, all complimented by earthy undertones and notes of black pepper. With a smooth, creamy smoke and long-lasting finish, expect La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars to increase in strength from beginning to end while still producing a well-balanced finish.

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars are available for purchase at MyDiscountCigar.com here.

The Following Review by Stogie Review.com

The release of the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor cigars (or “My Love”) last year was the next logical step for Ashton’s now Pepin-conquered La Aroma De Cuba line of cigars. One of it’s more interesting attributes is that it features wrapper leaf from Mexico, a country that until recently wasn’t well known for producing tobacco appropriate for such critical cigar component. Rumor has it, it’s the San Andreas tobacco that has been seen an explosion of popularity over the past couple of years, but nobody I contacted at Ashton would say more than it was a “Mexican Cuban Seed Maduro”. So I can’t confirm or deny the rumor.

The La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is available in boxes of 25 in your choice of five sizes: Robusto (5 x 50), Belicoso (5.5 x 54), Valentino (5.7 x 58), Magnifico (6 x 52) and Churchill (7 x 50).

With the basics covered, it’s time to see if the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor is a cigar I’ll whisper sweet nothings to, or one I’ll leave on the humidor shelf.

Thank you for the excellent review fellas!

Cigar Stats:
Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Mexican Cuban Seed Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Smoking Time: 1 1/2 hours

Quick Smoke: Pinar Pre-Embargo Serie B Rothschild

Each Saturday & Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

A few years ago, these Serie B cigars were easily found online for around $4. That’s not much to pay considering the blend supposedly contains pre-embargo Cuban tobacco that was “found” in excellent condition in a warehouse. That story isn’t east to believe, but if the cigar is good who really cares, right? The attractive smoke is surrounded by a notably dark wrapper and it has excellent combustion qualities, including a solid white ash. The flavors are relatively simplistic with charred oak and earth dominating the medium-bodied profile. A few bursts of bitter notes also surface. It’s not going to blow you away, but between the good story and the reasonable price, I can’t really complain.

Verdict = Hold.