"Brandon, I agree. This cigar really hits the spot. Very good construction and flavor. I highly recommend it. Also, I recommend trying the Liga Privada #9. Same great construction, a bit different in taste, with a turn towards roasted coffee beans…"
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Brandon Barker posted a blog postDrew Estate's Liga Privada T52
Again, lead by hype I had to try the new Liga Privada T52. I fired it up tonight and from the moment I punched this cigar I knew it was going to be a good smoke simply because the construction was absolutely flawless. It burns perfectly all the way throughout the entire cigar. It is set as a full bodied cigar and I would say that, that is dead on correct. Strong woody/cedary flavors. The wrapper is what really impressed me. It has United States Connecticut Habano wrapper. It is as oily as it…See More
Brandon Barker posted a blog postNew Favorite Cigar????
Okay, so I have heard a few people raving about this new Avo LE10 so I had to give it a try. I lit it up and instantly the flavors rush to the palate. I wasn't sure what to expect at all. The richness and complexity of this cigar has blown me away, it still has that classic Avo taste but it is like an Avo on steroids. It is rich full flavored, full bodied and amazingly tasty. The construction is of course perfect like any other Avo and the draw is flawless. The cigar truely builds from light to…See More
jhelms commented on Brandon Barker's photo
Kenney and I
"This pic is so touching, I had no idea you guys were so close. I would have expected something like this from you brandon. But kenny really, come on man... really.."
Brandon Barker posted a blog postWinston Churchill by Davidoff
I decided to give this cigar a try and see if it lived up to the Davidoff name. I was very impressed with this cigar, it was more full bodied than every Davidoff that I have smoked. The size I smoked was the Chequers which is a corona extra size with a 46 ring size and 5.5 inch length. The ring size was perfect and allowed the equadorian wrapper to shine through with the full flavor that this cigar offers. It had a slight spice with the typical Davidoff sweetness to round it off with the…See More
Brandon Barker posted a blog postIIllusione 888!!!
I smoked an Illusione 888 tonight and honestly forgot how good this cigar was. It was one of those cigars that was hyped up when it was released in 2007 and I wanted to smoke it again and see if it really was as good as the hype. Well, it is, it is a fabulous smoke medium to full bodied all Nicaraguan and has a lot of peppery notes to it. The ring gauge is perfect at 48 and it allows just enough wrapper to add a lot of flavor but yet enough filler to mellow it out. They double bind these cigars…See More
Bradford Dunn commented on Brandon Barker's blog post What is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???"I agree that the occasion makes the cigar. With that in mind, I'd elect the Davidoff Puro 2009 I smoked with my old man for his 60th birthday. Also, any Anejo is relevant to this discussion."
Chris commented on Brandon Barker's blog post What is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???"My favorite would have to be my first VSG I bought from the old Carolina Place Mall Tinder box back in 01. It was the Corona Gorda size. It was such a great cigar, that I have been hooked on VSG's ever since then!"
Clint Summers commented on Brandon Barker's blog post What is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???"For me, it was the La Flor Dominicana Mysterio #1. Most interesting and flavorful smoke I have ever had. Wife and friends said I was smiling from ear to ear while enjoying it."
John Bramlitt commented on Brandon Barker's blog post What is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???"I think the occasion on which a cigar is smoked and the company with you directly impacts the enjoyment of a fine cigar. Having said that the Padron 45th was the best cigar I've ever smoked.
My runner up would be the Cain Maduro"
Brandon Barker posted a blog postWhat is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???
I was thinking today about all the amazing cigars that have come out this past year, and I think the Padron 45th may have been one of the best cigars I have ever smoked, I am curious to see what you guys think. What is the best cigar you guys have ever had?
Brandon Barker replied to chris faulkner's discussion Your top 5 cigars vs Aficionados picks"My List:
1. Padron 45th - This stays at number one for me, I have only smoked one, but it was an amazing smoke and deserves this year's Cigar of the Year.
2. Cohiba Siglo Tubo (Cuban) - I have also smoked one of these, and I agree with Chris,…"
Brandon Barker posted a blog postThe Old Faithful!
I decided to pull out a Romeo Y Julieta from the humidor that I had purchased here about 8 or so months ago and decided to light it up. It had been a while since I had smoked one, and all the talk about the Reserve Real being the number one selling cigar in the world I decided to see what it was like with some age on it. This is a very light cigar, to change things up a little from my normal medium to full bodied cigars. It was a very mild, yet creamy cigar with slight hints of coffee and a…See More
Brandon Barker commented on Brandon Barker's blog post Partagas Benji Master Series!!!!"I definitely have to agree with you Craig, as good as the cigar is out of the box, with time it would be a top notch cigar."
Craig Cass commented on Brandon Barker's blog post Partagas Benji Master Series!!!!"Good pull Brandon. When Benji was in Charlotte a few years ago, Club Puros had a food, drink and cigar event on the patio at John Helms' house. Benji spoke about his years in Cuba and the memories of being lead out of his father's…"
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- I enjoy a wide range of cigars, mainly towards the fuller bodied smokes. Can not go wrong with an Oliva V.
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Drew Estate's Liga Privada T52
Again, lead by hype I had to try the new Liga Privada T52. I fired it up tonight and from the moment I punched this cigar I knew it was going to be a good smoke simply because the construction was absolutely flawless. It burns perfectly all the way throughout the entire cigar. It is set as a full bodied cigar and I would say that, that is dead on correct. Strong woody/cedary flavors. The wrapper is what really impressed me. It has United States Connecticut Habano wrapper. It…
ContinuePosted on April 30, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment
New Favorite Cigar????
Okay, so I have heard a few people raving about this new Avo LE10 so I had to give it a try. I lit it up and instantly the flavors rush to the palate. I wasn't sure what to expect at all. The richness and complexity of this cigar has blown me away, it still has that classic Avo taste but it is like an Avo on steroids. It is rich full flavored, full bodied and amazingly tasty. The construction is of course perfect like any other Avo and the draw is flawless. The cigar truely builds from light to… Continue
Posted on April 15, 2010 at 8:25pm
Winston Churchill by Davidoff
I decided to give this cigar a try and see if it lived up to the Davidoff name. I was very impressed with this cigar, it was more full bodied than every Davidoff that I have smoked. The size I smoked was the Chequers which is a corona extra size with a 46 ring size and 5.5 inch length. The ring size was perfect and allowed the equadorian wrapper to shine through with the full flavor that this cigar offers. It had a slight spice with the typical Davidoff sweetness to round it off with the… Continue
Posted on March 4, 2010 at 8:38pm
IIllusione 888!!!
I smoked an Illusione 888 tonight and honestly forgot how good this cigar was. It was one of those cigars that was hyped up when it was released in 2007 and I wanted to smoke it again and see if it really was as good as the hype. Well, it is, it is a fabulous smoke medium to full bodied all Nicaraguan and has a lot of peppery notes to it. The ring gauge is perfect at 48 and it allows just enough wrapper to add a lot of flavor but yet enough filler to mellow it out. They double bind these cigars… Continue
Posted on February 19, 2010 at 8:13pm
What is the best cigar that you have ever smoke???
I was thinking today about all the amazing cigars that have come out this past year, and I think the Padron 45th may have been one of the best cigars I have ever smoked, I am curious to see what you guys think. What is the best cigar you guys have ever had?
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 8:10am — 4 Comments
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- At 3:08pm on June 10, 2009,
Dan Yurko said… - Welcome Brandon! It's good seeing you at The Arbo!
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