I've said this before - but this is just a reminder. I'll be breaking BOTL over time in order to get it into a far better place. Just be patient if you can't reach us! We'll be back
I took a different approach. I’d figure out what you like (if you don’t know already) by drinking some single origins from local roasters and then order five or ten pounds of one bean. For me, it takes me a few batches to figure out how to roast a particular bean and then I make small tweaks to...
This is too late for your trip, but in case someone looks here for ideas in the future...
For coffee, I liked Blind Tiger. The Columbia Restaurant is a classic. Flamenco dancers and all.
Tampa Sweethearts carries rare fuente cigars and they have good prices.
I’m curious if the taste difference will be more due to the cedar or due to the 1-year rest on the custom rolls. Certainly cedar imparts some flavor but I’m not sure it’ll be a strong influence on the flavor. Cool idea.