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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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  1. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Ventura PSyKo SEVEN

    The Ventura PSyKo SEVEN came as a 2 pack by way of a giveaway Ventura hosted in November 2013. The only other Ventura cigar I had ever tried was the custom release they did for Reddit /r/cigars. Nose: Careful examination reveals spices and cedar. The nose is light for strength...
  2. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Blind Cuban Cigar Tasting Contest - Cigar #1

    If it were blind NCs I feel like I would do much better. At the very least it should be a fun experiment and interesting to look back on what I picked and why.
  3. Cigar Surgeon

    Drew Estate Blending Session BotL cigar safari '14

    I was on number six. Kenneth had me talking in the video. I've posted two articles on the Safari, working on number three. Edit: http://drewestate.com/cigar-safari-2014-trip-6-reddit-cats/
  4. Cigar Surgeon

    Drew Estate Blending Session BotL cigar safari '14

    Great review. I can't wait to review my custom DE blends and Joya blends from the trip.
  5. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Blind Cuban Cigar Tasting Contest - Cigar #1

    This cigar was part of a 5 cigar sampler pack that I ordered from an online Cuban cigar supplier. They run a contest each year where you buy a sampler of cigars, smoke them blind, and then have to make a guess as to what they are. If you get all 5 correct you get a significant gift...
  6. Cigar Surgeon

    Travel with Cigar Accessories- VEGAS!!!

    This is what I use for travel: http://www.amazon.com/Solder-It-SODMJ300-Micro-Jet-Extended-Refillable/dp/B0002UNOHY/ The soft flame is allowed by TSA as carry on. The 'cartridge' disassembles into two parts and I put in a backpack, carry on bag, or checked luggage.
  7. Cigar Surgeon

    Pre-Release Review: Regius Havana Club Hawaii Regional Edition Petite Robusto 4x50

    No worries, I thought your feedback was really interesting. I think there's some value in approaching NCs and CCs in a different way in a review. I've personally separated out my 'best of 2014' lists into the two categories because I feel like they're very different products.
  8. Cigar Surgeon

    Pre-Release Review: Regius Havana Club Hawaii Regional Edition Petite Robusto 4x50

    You could very well have identified an NC review leaning bias/habit. I'll have to keep that in mind myself the next time I'm reviewing a Cuban.
  9. Cigar Surgeon

    Pre-Release Review: Regius Havana Club Hawaii Regional Edition Petite Robusto 4x50

    Actually there's more than a few Cubans that can be peppery or spicy. RASS's immediately come to mind. I would agree with you Montecristo and RyJ doesn't have any spice to it but there is definitely a list that does.
  10. Cigar Surgeon

    Pre-Release Review: Regius Havana Club Hawaii Regional Edition Petite Robusto 4x50

    Catfishbluezz asked me to post this on his behalf: The cigar world is chocked full of personality, and recently I had the pleasure of interviewing and chatting with Bernie Leong of The Havana Club in Honolulu, HI. Let me start by saying, I could tell right away Bernie was a great guy, and his...
  11. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No. 5

    This cigar came to me by way of an anonymous bomb off Reddit. I couldn’t let such aggression go unchecked so /u/UnofficialGhost will be receiving some ordnance in return. Nose: A mixture of spices with very light cedar. The nose really undersells the smoking experience that follows...
  12. Cigar Surgeon

    Drew Estate Cigar Safari #6, Part 1 (the one dcl attended)

    The next most is easily 60%+ photos so I'll just paste a link here for those that are interested. Lots of great shots of DCL.
  13. Cigar Surgeon

    Cigar Safari 2014, Trip #6 : Reddit / CATS

    http://drewestate.com/cigar-safari-2014-trip-6-reddit-cats/
  14. Cigar Surgeon

    Best Cigar Establishment You Have Enjoyed

    Oh wow no, that's terrible! I'm glad to hear no customers or staff were harmed.
  15. Cigar Surgeon

    Best Cigar Establishment You Have Enjoyed

    Other than the Nacional in Cuba ... Tesa Cigars in Chicago, Casa de Montecristo in Chicago (their aging room is ridiculously awesome). Serious Cigars in Houston was fantastic, put on a great show last year for the Super Bowl. Corona Cigar in Orlando was a lot of fun. Special mention to CY...
  16. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Cohiba Esplendidos (2010)

    The only other cheaper vendor I could find had them for $545 for a 25 pack. That stills makes them $22'ish each which is quite expensive. The biggest issue is availability.
  17. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Cohiba Esplendidos (2010)

    Prices are a guideline based on the most common suppliers. In this case a large International supplier of Cuban cigars. Canadian prices would be $85+ or more for a single. Edit: I just checked pricing with a friend, they're going for 575CUC in Cuba (if you can even find them). If you're...
  18. Cigar Surgeon

    Review: Cohiba Esplendidos (2010)

    This Cohiba Esplendidos from 2010 came by way of a good friend who set me up with a Cuban taster pack of sorts. He asked to remain anonymous. Nose: That Cuban sweetness couple with undertones of cedar. Careful examination and I pick up some hay but very faintly. The nose is quite...
  19. Cigar Surgeon

    Drew Estate Cigar Safari #6, Part 1 (the one dcl attended)

    Many of the quotes make more sense when they're underlayed under the original image. Porting over the articles to BBcode boards is challenging at the best of times so the original post would make a lot more sense.
  20. Cigar Surgeon

    Cohiba Robusto (2009)

    Thanks for the kind words guys. I always wonder after I've done a review whether my experience is way off in crazytown or whether others feel similarly.
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