08.14.2011 - By Bob McDuffee
This week guest host Craig Schneider joins Bob and Dale. The featured 'Cigar of the Week' is the Emilio AF1. Gary A. Griffith from Emilio Cigars gives listeners some background on the development of the cigar. Jeff Curtis sends in a review of the Viaje Limited Edition. Robert Brown informs listeners about the Habanos Fantasy Football League. Bill Kolb asks for lancero cigar suggestions. Dale discusses his plans to attend the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival - Aug 28th in Boulder, Colorado. The cigar featured on the 'What's My Band?' blind smoke test is the Don Pepin Garcia Black Edition Cuban Classic.
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Cigar of the Week - Emilio AF1
This cigar was not only created and manufactured by, but also named in honor of AJ Fernandez out of Esteli, Nicaragua. AJ is one of Bob’s favorite cigar makers. He has produced some very fine smokes but mostly for other people’s lines. AJ's own line, the San Lotano, is just now becoming available across the US.
Size:Toro
Wrapper: San Andreas Maduro (Mexico)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Available in cabinet boxes of 20 in four sizes: Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, and the massive BMF, a 6x58 powerhouse.