Father's Day Weekend Exploits

Friday: Father's Day Weekend did not start off as planned. As I departed from work at noon on Friday, it was brought to my attention that my son's day care was having a Father's Day celebration. There went my afternoon....well, that was my immediate thought. Instead, I was treated to a root beer float when I got there, plus all the play time I wanted with my son in HIS environment. What a treat.

Still, I needed some time to decompress. When my wife (yes, I said it, "my wife") came home that evening from a long day at work, we both agreed to spend some time together. So there we sat on the back porch, nothing but the light of the citronella candle, discussing the topics of the day and the weekend to come.

I chose to light a Cain Habano Nub. I have heard a lot about this cigar, but until you try it, the descriptions offer no justice. This was a very mild cigar, but the smoke was pleasant. It was relaxing with a nice even draw, and a more even burn. There was almost no aftertaste. This was the perfect conversation piece with a relatively quick smoke.

Saturday: We were invited to Rachel's place for taco night. The weather last night was perfect. It was not too hot, but still the beer was cold. I was able to share 2 cigars throughout the night. Additionally, I enjoyed 2 beers that I really liked. The first one was Weyerbacher Blanche (a Belgian-style Wit beer). Stephanie, if you're reading this, I recommend it. It was light and refreshing as you expect from Wit or Witte beers. The second beer was Snapperhead IPA (by Butternuts Beer and Ale--makers of Pork Slap Pale Ale). By far, this was the best IPA I've had in a can. It had the perfect amount of hoppiness to provide a tart flavor on the palette, but didn't leave a bitter aftertaste. This was one of the most refreshing beers I've ever had, and I became a fan at the first sip (okay it wasn't a sip, but that sounded more elegant).

Back to the smokes....I enjoyed a Nub Cameroon 464 Torpedo. This is one of my favorites, and I look forward to every time I get to enjoy it. It was also my Father's Day gift from my son, so that made it extra special. The second smoke I enjoyed was a Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Belicoso. This box-pressed cigar had a creamy flavor. This was a great ending to a great evening with friends that I don't get to see too often.

Now my Sunday is going to be well-spent on my couch watching Rory live up to his potential.

On a final note: Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there. If you're fighting/stationed overseas, please be safe and many thanks from me and my family.

F.A.T. 06/10/2011

This Friday's post couldn't come at a more welcome time. After a difficult 36 hours, I couldn't wait to get home and try one of the new cigars I ordered recently. In my mind, there is nothing more relaxing than coming home, putting on my most comfy shorts, fixing an ice cold Mountain Dew, and lighting up a nice Habano-wrapped stogie.

Today's treat is the Oliveros Eight Zero Robusto. I believe this was released to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the Oliveros company. The wrapper on this cigar provides a flavor similar to a Nestle Toll House chocolate chip. It leaves a pleasant after taste, yet still gives a nice smoky/toasty flavor on your palate. Nevertheless, this proves to be the relaxation I desired in an oasis away from the difficulties of my recent work environs. Cheers to a good weekend that lies ahead for everyone.

In case you're interested, the link to the cigar info can be found here. http://oliveroscigars.com/eightzero-page.htm

Saturday Afternoon Treat

Usually, I'm writing about my F.A.T., but yesterday's smoke was less than desirable. Instead, I'm writing about the make-up today. This afternoon I enjoyed a Perdomo Patriarch maduro-wrapped robusto. The cigar was a gift (part of a package of 4) from my parents for last Christmas.

For a dark wrapping, this cigar was more on the medium-bodied flavors. It was slightly sweet, with a rich smoke that lingered on the palette. I picked up both hints of leather and cocoa. There was an absence of any spicy, peppery flavor, and the aftertaste was very delectable. On a side-note, I enjoyed this cigar with a Barq's Root Beer (nontraditional, but the bittersweet taste complemented the cigar well).

If you're interested, here's the link for Perdomo Patriarch.

Perdomo Event on 06/24/2011

Hey folks,

I just saw that there will be a Perdomo cigar event on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Heroes and Legacies in the Arboretum (Austin, TX). The event will go from 4:00-8:00 pm.

You may be wondering why I care enough to blog about this.
1) I really enjoy Perdomo cigars (look for my post about Perdomo Patriarch coming later).
2) The reason I enjoy Perdomo cigars is because the folks at Heroes and Legacies suggested them to my parents as a Christmas gift for me.
3) No one reads my blog anyway, so it can't hurt to try and gain readers.

Check out Heroes and Legacies anyway. The guys at the Austin store are top-notch. They run a store lacking in pretense, and can find the right cigar for anyone (novices to experienced connoisseurs) without breaking your budget.

After you visit them, let me know what you think.

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Memorial Day Maduro

In the mood for an afternoon smoke, I searched through my humidor and stumbled across a Paul Garmirian Maduro Robusto. I cannot recall purchasing this particular smoke, but the size was perfect for the amount of time I had allotted myself.

This cigar kicked my ass. It was full of smoke and flavor. I became worried when I had to relight it once, but it returned to the smokiness it started with. Although it claimed to have hints of cocoa, I did not find this flavor. Instead, it repeated hints of mocha and then wood. Accompanied by a glass of sweet tea, this was a great start to my summer. Please see the link below if you're unfamiliar with this brand. PGCigars.com

On a different note: please say thanks to a serviceman or servicewoman today. They're putting their butts on the line so that we can keep ours on the couch.

Sunset Dinner at Grand Old House

Dinner at the Grand Old House, Grand Cayman on Wednesday 05/25/2011 with Kelly. A nice dinner (dry-aged ribeye for me, local wahoo for Kel), with an Austrian red wine (2008 Heinrich Burgenland Zweigelt) followed by a hand-rolled Cuban cigar and porto.

BBQ Indulgence in Grand Cayman

The smoker at Lone Star Bar and Grill in Grand Cayman (Seven Mile Beach). Kelly, Cara, David and I indulged on some hickory-smoked BBQ before D & C returned home. Good food, great times. 05/23/2011