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
The stick rolled by Pepin will be packaged in boxes of ten in individual coffins - these will likely be in the $30 range...
The 'Jaime's Reserva' has been 'tweeked' by Pepin because he was not satisfied with it - I happened to love it - the msrp on the boxes at Cigar Inn's event was $250, but...
The foil helps to preserve the aroma & oils from the sticks - keeping them fresh, potent & allows them to age a bit differently than non-foil wrapped bundles. Let them age a few years next to non-foil wrapped & taste one from each - there will be a significant difference... Or just smoke them...
THe Ham roast is finished & falling off the bone - now just to stay away from it till lunch... Keeping it simple this year & gonna have a home-made mac & cheese with.
I will certainly have a few good sticks today! Perhaps I'll start with that oldie from Mitch...