DogWatch Cigar Radio Episode #279 - Sounds Like My First Marriage
06-19-2010 
Bob and Dale are joined by Colin Ganley of European Cigar Journal and Craig Schneider, regular guest host and soon-to-be columnist on cigarmedia.tv
Cigar of the Week - Nestor Miranda 1989 Torpedo 6-1/8 x 52
The Nestor Miranda 1989 is a cigar that celebrates the beginning of Miami Cigar & Company. The cigar is being manufactured by My Father Cigars (Pepin Garcia) based on a blend that Don Pepin created with Nestor Miranda. Mr. Miranda inspired Pepin's blending telling him what he wanted in terms of flavor and body and asking for it to be sold for a reasonable price in deference to the prevailing economic situation. The cigar is reportedly a combination of Nicaraguan tobaccos from Esteli and Jalapa and is available with either a rosado for those preferring a medium bodied smoke, or an oscuro wrapper for a more full bodied experience. The Nestor Miranda Collection 1989 comes in three (3) sizes:
Robusto 5 x 50
Toro 6 x 50
Torpedo 6-1/8 x 52
Dark Side - QUAI D'ORSAY GRAND CORONAS
Herf line submissions:
Angry Bill from the Law Dog Lounge reviews Nestor Miranda 1989 and Adam Estrem from the Newbie Cigar Blog reviews the Epernay.
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Man at the bar interview
From Corona Cigar in Orlando, Florida, Dennis Murphy talks about the Nosotros.
Interview with Mark Misti of Crown Jewel Cigars
La Palina Launch Event Report by Colin Ganley
What else have you been smokin' Dale?
La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Oscuro Lancero - A wonderfully glossy, oily, dark oscuro wrapper from Ecuador covers the Dominican LFD grown filler & binder. The wrapper is elegant, in a "country" kind of way. Deep dark flavors match the appearance, yet the smoke is very complex. Some buttery/creamy flavors balance out the roasted nut, licorice, almond and exotic spices against the espresso and cocoa bean core. So obviously, very full flavored. As well, full body delivers a chewy, thick smoke. And don't forget to eat a bit before you spend the 80-90 minutes of power this small ring gauge cigar brings! It is strong and demands your attention.
What else have you been smokin' Bob?
What else have you been smokin' Craig?
LFD AirBender
La Aurora 100 Anos
What else have you been smokin' Colin?
Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary
What's My Band? - A double header this week:
(1) Sancho Panza (a blast from the past - in 2005, this was the first cigar that both Dale and Bob reviewed during the show), suggested by Bruce Berg.
(2) #918, Isla De Cuba Blend 376, from Liz.
Do you have a suggestion for the unbanded cigar of the week? Every week Bob and Dale include an “unbanded cigar” segment in their show in which they smoke a cigar without any markings and give their honest opinions. Bob then opens a sealed envelope and discovers the cigar’s name and manufacturer. If you have suggestions for the "What's My Band?" segment, please send them to liz@cigarmedia.tv.
Music provided by Cory Ratzlaff, 25 Smokin' Figurados and The Surfonics
Reader Comments (1)
Catching up on episodes after a few weeks on the road. 21 mins in, Bob notes that people are prob. turning off. So true :) !!! This is the most unstructured start to a show I can recall since I started listening in 2006... Just can't help wondering where this will end... :D