DogWatch Cigar Radio #240 - Counterfeiters
09-20-2009 Cigar of the Week - Panacea Red Label Maduro from Flatbed Cigars in Pennsylvania. . Paul Bush first told us about this cigar back in April and we have been anxious to try it ever since. PANACEA Red was released in April of 2009, eighteen months after the launch of the Panacea Black, the first cigar from Flatbed Cigars. The Red label line is a Habano/Maduro. A Brazilian Maduro wrapper with a Dominican Habano binder. The filler is Seco Cubano, Ligero Piloto Cubano, Ligero Olor Dominicano, and Ligero Nicaragua. Comes in six sizes starting with the Grande Red 760 Peace Maker, coming in at 7x60, the 560 which is a 5x60 Robusto, the 7x50 Churchill, Torpedo at 6x52,a true robusto at 5x50 and tonight's selection, the Perfecto at 6x51 figurado that is pleasing to the eye and comfortable in the hand. A full body, medium-strong in the strength department. Mellow enough to enjoy mid-day, but can stand up to a steak dinner too. Get it at FullersPullers.com
We sold out the Expedition:Esteli 2010 trip in 4 days and are looking forward to traveling with our listeners to Cigar Nirvana!
We begin some discussion about the senses involved with cigar smoking. Tonight we touch on hearing, sight and aroma. Based on the curriculum of Tobacconist University.
On the Dark Side - Some news about a counterfeiting conviction brings out Bob's perception of who the REAL bad guys are! We also review the Romeo y Julieta Duke 2009 Edicion Limitada. Marca - Romeo y Julieta, Frontmark - Duke 2009 LE, Vitola - Robustos Extra 140 mm (5.5") x 54 rg. This is the 2009 Edicion Limitada with the standard RyJ band and the Edicion Limitada 2nd band. The packaging is the traditional RyJ dress box in quantities of 10 cigars. At around $15 per cigar and part of the latest trend from Habanos SA to go with larger ring gauge cigars, especially for the EL's, these have not received all the love that I believe Cuba would expect.
What's my Band? Bob tries to smoke an A. Turrent 2000 Churchill. Dale has better luck with a 601 Maduro Prominente (Blue Label).
A lot of cigars this week in the What Else Have We Been Smokin' segment - Dona Flor, El Primer Mundo Rosado Oscuro, A.J. Fernandez Signature Series, J. Fuego Gran Reserva Corojo No. 1, Padron Serie 1926 Maduro Robusto, Joya Cubano, Jameson Declaration, Liga Privada #9, My Father, Gurkha Assassin.
Congratulations to John Bartug for winning this week's one year subscription to the European Cigar Cult Journal!
Next week we will give away another Palio cutter!
Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke.
Closing theme Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.
Reader Comments (1)
Another Great Show Bob and Dale! Didn't share the same passion for the Red Label though. Was good, but not great!
Angry Bill