Nov 23rd 2011 - Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real

Today's cigar is the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Petite Robusto in a 4.25x54 vitola. Romeo y Julieta is a storied named in the cigar industry. Established in 1875 in Cuba we now enjoy their fine products out of the Dominican Republic. The Reserve Real is a solid medium bodied smoke. It features flavors of leather and nuts with hints of coffee throughout. This is a perfect morning cigar to have on the drive to work with your cup of coffee. I let my niece chose today's cigar as I had nothing in history to tie into today.

Nov 22nd 2011 - H. Upmann Reserve Maduro

Today's cigar is the H. Upmann Reserve Maduro Robusto in a 5x54 vitola. With a Mexican San Andres Morron wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras the H. Upmann Reserve Maduro is a fantastic cigar. With flavor notes of wood, nuts, coffee and a chocolately sweetness it is a very solid and enjoyable smoke. I chose this to be today's cigar as today marks the 48th anniversary of the death of the 35th President of the United States John F Kennedy. The Cuban H Upmann Petit Corona was JFK's favorite cigar and I don't have any of those but this one fills in just fine. JFK was a storied PT boat Captain in World War II who later moved to politics and was elected to President in 1960 and was sworn into office in Jan 1961. JFK is considered one of the greatest men to ever serve as the President. From his international and military relations, to how he reached people with his speeches JFK will be remembered as not only a steadfast man but also a people's President. RIP John and thanks for everything you did!

Nov 21st 2011 - EP Carillo

Today brings us the EP Carillo Core Maduro Club 52 in a 5 7/8x52 vitola. The EP Carillo Core Maduro hails from the Dominican Republic with a Connecticut broadleaf maduro wrapper, Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. The maduro version is the new addition to the Core line. With flavors of coffee, dark chocolate and a classic maduro sweetness to balance out it's complexity. I chose this to be today's cigar as I am visiting my family in TN and only have the cigars I brought with me right now so I randomly picked this one out of the herf a dor as I hadn't featured anything EP Carillo on the blog yet and am a big fan of everything Ernest Perez Carillo is doing upon his return to the industry.

Nov 20th 2011 - La Gloria Cubana

Today brings us the La Gloria Cubana Wavell in a 5x50 vitola. La Gloria Cubana is rich in cigar history with it's Cuban roots and longevity in the industry. Featuring a Ecuadoran wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and it's fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. I was fortunate enough to get an official review by my good friend Stpehen from WBFiller on this cigar. "The LGC sumatra is a medium bodied cigar that showcases expert blending the finest construction and the classic cigar taste. The flavor profile consists of slight cream, light spices, and floral note thats great for anytime of the day." I chose this to be todays cigar because I'm heading home today for a week to visit my family in TN. This cigar reminds me of simple times in the old days and that's what TN feels like to me.

Nov 19th 2011 - Cigar Mold

Day 7 of gift guide week wraps things up with a Drew Estate Cigar Mold. Cigar molds are used to shape cigars after the torcedor bunches the fillers, wraps them in the binder and then after they are done in the press they are then topped off with their wrapper leaf. A cigar mold is rich in heritage and culture. It's a great addition to any man cave, smoking room, etc and can become a great conversation piece for parties and family get togethers. This will wow almost any cigar enthusiast and make a great addition to their tobacciana collection.

Nov 25th 2011 is almost here! #OccupyTheHumidor GIVEAWAY!

#OccupyTheHumidor is doing a giveaway! My partner in crime Stephen at Wrapper Binder Filler has partnered with me on a giveaway for #OccupyTheHumidor of epic proportions. The giveaway is open until the 25th and all you have to do to enter is leave a comment. One person will be selected at random.

The cigars one person will receive:
San Cristobal Elegancia
Tatuaje Fausto
Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo
Alec Bradley Black Market
San Lotano Habano
601 La Bomba
Flor de Gonzalez 90 Miles
Perdomo Champagne Noir
PDR 1878 Capa Madura
Room 101 Namakubi
CAO Osa Sol
EP Carrillo Predelictos
Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon
Tatuaje Avion
AVO 85th
Drew Estates Liga Undercrown
Studio Tobac NUB Double Maduro
Room 101 Serie C Connecticut
Tatuaje La Casita Criolla
San Lotano Oval
A small travel humidor
And a 4×6 #OccupyTheHumidor print courtesy of Daily Cigar

Nov 18th 2011 - Evanston Diablo Humidor

Day 6 of gift guide week brings us the Evanston Diablo 300 count humidor. This is a very beautiful humidor. The outside features a dark brown, marbled finish and is lined on the inside with Spanish cedar as any good humidor is. With a lock and key on the front you never have to worry about anyone/anything else getting to your cigars. One of my favorite features is the 2 felt lined drawers in the bottom. Great for storing cutters, lighters, small cases, tubes, matches, etc. Speaking from personal experience this humidor can be enjoyed by anyone from the newest enthusiast to the most seasoned of enthusiast. I am a proud owner of this humidor and it has never disappointed. If you are interested in one for you or the cigar enthusiast in your life email service@cigar.com and mention TheDailyCigar.