Ashton Aged Maduro #20

Here we have an Ashton Aged Maduro #20, weighing in at 5.5×44 with an almost vein-free very smooth wrapper with a slightly oily appearance. There is a very well done, firm, double cap reaching down well past the head of the cigar. The cigar is very firm, with almost no give when squeezed which has me a bit concerned pre-light. The cap cuts very cleanly revealing a better draw than I was expecting.…

Excalibur Royal Sterling

Origin: Cafradia, Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Connecticut
Filler: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua
Size Name: Nobilis
Length: 5.25
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Medium…

La Vieja Habana Connecticut

I’ve been a fan of the original Corojo La Vieja Habana line for a while and have gone through a couple of boxes. I think they’re a great value smoke and know quite a few people who agree. The original line was recently revamped with new bands, cellophane, and four wrapper choices including Maduro, Connecticut Shade, Cameroon, and Corojo. Here we have a Connecticut Shade Rothschild Luxo at 5×54.…

Winterize Your Humidor (Part 2)

Part 2 (21:34) demonstrates how to upgrade your humidification device using humidification beads and also gives you a brief tour of my humidor.

I gotta thank RGD over at Club Stogie for providing these instuctions on how to upgrade my humidification device. RGD is one of the great people at Club Stogie! I also need to thank Dave Asp at Heartfelt Industries for taking the time to answer some of my humidification bead questions.…