Weekly Email – Jan. 6th, 2015

DON’T FORGET:

La Zona’s ERIK ESPINOSA – Tuesday, January 13th!

Join us for a visit with our old friend Erik Espinosa, creator of the stellar newLaranja series (as well as one of the creators of 601/La Bomba, our very ownASW series, the popular Espinosa Especiales, and the mastermind behind Esteli’s revolutionary La Zona cigar works). Erik will be here on Tuesday the 13th, and we’ll have plenty of his wares on hand to celebrate the occasion.
SEE YOU HERE!

NEW THIS WEEK:

Ashton Symmetry!

The first new addition to the Ashton core line in over 8 years, the Symmetry is the latest product of the collaboration between Ashton and Arturo Fuente, which also produces some of Ashton’s best-loved lines (including the Classic, Cabinet Selection, and VSG).The cigar itself consists of an Ecudorian Habano wrapper, a Dominican binder, and Dominican/Nicaraguan fillers; The blend (by Carlos Fuente, Jr., a.k.a. “Carlito”) is a solid medium-bodied smoke which starts out with a heavy dose of white pepper; this gradually develops into a creamy, earthy flavor and a fruity sweetness (reminiscent of cherry or fig) intertwined with a salty/leathery component. The burn is very clean, with a firm, white ash and a noticeable nicotine content towards the finish.

We currently stock one size, the 5″ x 50 robusto, and our supply is extremely limited, so come by and get your hands on a few of these while we have them!
Fanfare, please! Cigar Aficionado has just announced their annual list of theTop 25 cigars, and we are proud to inform you – the discerning cigar aficionado – that we carry several of the top-rated cigars featured in that estimable publication’s pages. Here are the winners that we have on hand and their ratings…
  • 1. Oliva V Melanio Figurado (96) *
  • 3. Illusione Fume d’Amour Clementes (95)
  • 6. Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion X (94) **
  • 9. Monte by Montecristo Jacopo No. 2 (93)
  • 14. Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Robusto (92)
  • 16. Alec Bradley Mundial #5 (92)
  • 18. San Cristobal Revelation Legend (92)
  • 19. Matilde Renacer Corona (92)
  • 20. Liga Privada No. 9 Belicoso Oscuro (91)
  • 24. Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Churchill (91)
  • 25. Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas (91)
COME DOWN AND STOCK UP!
* We may not have the Figurado on hand, but we DO carry other vitolas in this blend.
** Available in 3-count tins.

Don’t Forget, Pt. 2:

The Annual Blowin’ Smoke Podcast HERF & NOG!

Join us on Saturday, January 31st for the annual Herf & Nog presented byASW and the Blowin’ Smoke Podcast! For those of you unfamiliar with this festive event, we get together, smoke cigars, and celebrate the end of the holiday season with special discounts and a nice potluck meal. Bring a dish or drink and we’ll have a fine time!

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