Trying something different.  A little spiritual music.  Have a listen.

We're doing a little music.  (C) G. H. Gillis  

We are currently undergoing significant changes in our recording studio capabilities (new location, new studio, new equipment) and  a big changeup in hosts/personnel.  We expect to be 'in business' again within about 40 days.   Our new hosts (aside from myself, Gregg) to include Bob,  'Warhawk', and Rich.   Please be patient...  we have some really good programming ahead.   

In this episode, we're doing something a little different.  We started receiving "Farm Rolled" cigars from the Privada Cigar Club on a monthly basis.   But before we go further we must acknowledge that there are a lot of cigar clubs out there; this is not to say one is better than the other.  They all have their positive attributes.  That said and out of the way, we selected one of the cigars so that we both had the same cigar  (we get two packages) out of our monthly mailing from Privada.  Very little information about the cigars is provided.  The provided explanation is that this is to protect the farm and factory because the same cigars are actually more expensive with the added costs of a banding, the name, warehousing, and the supply chain yadda yadda.   We know a few things...  that it's from AJ Fernandez, that is has a San Andres wrapper, and that it's boxed pressed.  So, OK, we we're giving these a try.  And we were both very impressed.  They were fresh, well packaged, and very tasty.   The cost of the cigar through this club (minus minimal s/h) comes to about $5 a stick.  How can you beat that?   And. we suspect it's really a... well, you'll have to listen to find out.   Our parting comment?   This was a multi-nuanced smoke that we thoroughly enjoyed.   Our hats are off to Privada.

Our overall rating (1-100):  91.5             

Come and visit our web site, contact us, and listen to the rest of our podcasts:    https://www.canoeingthedogrocket.com/podcast


    

In this episode we sample the Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat.  This cigar  is highlighted by a lush Connecticut Broadleaf capa with a flavorful Brazilian binder and rich Nicaraguan and Honduran fillers.  And it's a tough cigar to get a hold of (thanks go to Anthony at Cordy's Cigar Box). 

We also have a guest in this episode...  we welcome Earl The Pearl.  A bartender extraordinaire.  He smokes this cigar with us and chats about mixing drinks.

The three of us rate this cigar at an overall 94 (out of 100).  This is a top notch cigar...  not cheap, but quite excellent.

More about this cigar:  https://drewestate.com/drew-estate-launches-liga-privada-unico-year-rat-chinese-new-year/
    

In this episode Larry and Gregg sample the Balmoral Anejo XO Rothschild Massivo cigar from  Royal Agio Cigars. 

This cigar has a Connecticut leaf wrapper (grown in Pennsylvania) and so is a milder and creamier style of cigar.   We loved it. 

We rated this as follows:
Construction and Appearance:  8.5   (out of 10).
Burn and Draw:  9  (out of 10).
Flavor and Complexity:  8.5  (out of 10)
Price and Value:  8  (out of 10).
Overall:    90   (out of 100) 

Look up this cigar:  https://www.agiocigars.com/
Have a listen.  Come visit us at our home page: 

In this episode Larry and Gregg explore the Quesada Tributo Julio (5x50) boutique cigar. 

There's a lot to be said about this flavor bomb...  personally, one of my all time favorites and my "go to" cigar.  Hard to find but well worth it. 

In this podcast we are joined by "Warhawk"...  and yes, there's a story about her avatar name.  Later about that, except to say that she's one tough cookie and the name is appropriate.   

There's also a story about these Quesada Tributo cigars...   there's four of them and each named after a member of the family that perished in a tragic airplane accident. 

We rated the Julio as follows: 
Construction and Appearance:  9   (out of 10).
Burn and Draw:  8  (out of 10). 
Flavor and Complexity:  8.75  (out of 10)
Price and Value:  10  (out of 10).
Overall:    90   (out of 100)  

Look up this cigar:  http://quesadacigars.com/quesada-tributo/
Have a listen.  Come visit us at our home page:  www.canoeingthedogrocket.com/     

In this episode Larry and Gregg explore the La Flor Dominicana (LFD) La Volcada boutique cigar. 

With the hope of entertaining you with more than just two guys sitting around talking about a cigar, we find ourselves following the adventures of four robots in an AI Lab somewhere... and the robots decide they want to try a cigar.   It doesn't work.  So we explain it.   

We rated the La Volcada (0-100 with 100 as the best ) at a 92.  An excellent cigar with good value. 

Narrator: Patty
Robbie:  Patty
Robot 1: Gregg
Robot 2: Larry
Music by Gregg

Have a listen.  Come visit us at our home page:  www.canoeingthedogrocket.com/    

Episode 11: Crowned Heads Juarez OBS and the Time Machine (03/17/20)

In this episode, we sample the Crowned Heads Juarez OBS cigar and we tuck it inside a whimsical story of time travel gone wrong.  We rate the Juarez OBS at a 90 (out of 100) and discuss it's attributes and flavors.  We DID very much like this cigar.  

We create these stories because we recognize that, sure, we could just sit around and talk about a cigar like everyone else, but we wanted to try something a little more interesting.  

Sorry for the delay in this episode.  I'm recovering from a knee replacement and frankly did not have the ooomph to get this together.  But, we're back now.      

Come and visit our site:  www.canoeingthedogrocket.com

In this episode, we explore the boutique cigar: La Barba Ricochet.  However, we do it this time in the setting of an other-worldy story.   Our rating (0-100) gives this cigar an 89.  Have a listen.     
Come visit us at our home page:  www.canoeingthedogrocket.com/

In this episode we start off the new year by testing/sampling Ashton's La Aroma de Cuba "El Jefe".  This cigar is a little pricier than most so we expected a lot.  Unfortunately, this was a disaster.  Overall Rating (1-10):  5.   

Acknowledgements:  A tip of the hat to Bethesda Softworks and various "Fallout 4" NPCs.

Come visit us at our home page:  www.canoeingthedogrocket.com/