Hi Everyone
Just a reminder we got a great club meeting in January! We have a great new smoke we are trying out and there will be fantastic deals on the new Arganese Cugine Connecticut and Maduro.
See you Tuesday night!
Paul
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Perfect Ash Event
La Flor Dominicana Cigar Tasting Event
Please join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
from 4 to 7 p.m. for a La Flor Dominicana Cigar Event!
Jack Sandlin, National Sales Manager with La Flor Dominicana will be here for the event.
Buy specials and snacks will be available.
Please join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2008
from 4 to 7 p.m. for a La Flor Dominicana Cigar Event!
Jack Sandlin, National Sales Manager with La Flor Dominicana will be here for the event.
Buy specials and snacks will be available.
Monday, November 17, 2008
December Cigar Change
Guys-
It turns out Senor Roberto Juarez will NOT be able to make our December meeting to introduce his all Columbian Bravo cigar to us. We have pushed his visit from Texas back to January or February depending on his schedule and he might have a new blend or two to share with us by then, so it could be a good thing.
So, in the meantime, Paul and I together with Bob made an executive decision. We will be smoking the brand new Perdomo Patriarch stick. From the Perdomo wesbite....
Perdomo Patriarch was crafted to honor Nick Perdomo, Sr., a man known for his bold business skills and superior cigar-making abilities. Naturally, only a bold cigar of the highest quality would do, so his son, Nick Jr., created a scrumptious medium to full-bodied blend available in both Corojo and Maduro. Chock full of aged, long-leaf tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s three growing regions - Esteli, Jalapa, and Condega - the Patriarch showcases traditional Cuban vitolas and imparts an eventful and satisfying experience for the senses. Rich layers of deep, dark flavors are present, including hearty spices, coffee undertones, and a touch of bittersweet chocolate. The finish is long and luxurious, completing a savory cigar from Tabacalera Perdomo that’s sure to delight.
It turns out Senor Roberto Juarez will NOT be able to make our December meeting to introduce his all Columbian Bravo cigar to us. We have pushed his visit from Texas back to January or February depending on his schedule and he might have a new blend or two to share with us by then, so it could be a good thing.
So, in the meantime, Paul and I together with Bob made an executive decision. We will be smoking the brand new Perdomo Patriarch stick. From the Perdomo wesbite....
Perdomo Patriarch was crafted to honor Nick Perdomo, Sr., a man known for his bold business skills and superior cigar-making abilities. Naturally, only a bold cigar of the highest quality would do, so his son, Nick Jr., created a scrumptious medium to full-bodied blend available in both Corojo and Maduro. Chock full of aged, long-leaf tobaccos grown in Nicaragua’s three growing regions - Esteli, Jalapa, and Condega - the Patriarch showcases traditional Cuban vitolas and imparts an eventful and satisfying experience for the senses. Rich layers of deep, dark flavors are present, including hearty spices, coffee undertones, and a touch of bittersweet chocolate. The finish is long and luxurious, completing a savory cigar from Tabacalera Perdomo that’s sure to delight.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Vino and Stogies Perdomo Event - This Thursday!
Vino and Stogies, Bob's shop, is having their first non-Arganese event ever. A Perdomo rep will be on hand this Thursday, November 13th to showcase some of the new Perdomo lines Bob as brought in. They will offer a Buy 3, Get 1 Free deal or if you buy a box, you get a giant Perdomo table top lighter for free!
Come out from 5pm-8pm and support Vino and Stogies and Perdomo!
Joe
Come out from 5pm-8pm and support Vino and Stogies and Perdomo!
Joe
Monday, October 20, 2008
Golden Leaf Tobacco St. Paul Event
Tom has a great event going on this Wednesday at 5pm at Golden Leaf Tobacco in St. Paul.
Here are the details:
Come and join us the night before the Minnesota Wild come home Thursday.
Food, Fun & Cigars for this Wednesday Night!!!
First 40 folks $35.00 per customer you will receive the following
2 cigars @ golden leaf on W. 7th (check in)
Food @ Eagle Street Grill on the Patio (full out side bar)
Brats, Potato Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, 2 free beers or Pop, and another free cigar, yes another free cigar.
Your value for the cigars is $32.00 retail
Cigar 1) Montecristo Platinum Toro
Cigar 2) Romeo Julieta Reserve Real Figurado
Cigar 3) Montecristo Series "C" Belicoso
All Wednesday Night from 5 till ? at Eagle Street Grill on W. 7th Three blocks from Golden Leaf on W. 7th
Pickup your pass and pay @ Golden Leaf on W. 7th
Golden Leaf Tobacco
Here are the details:
Come and join us the night before the Minnesota Wild come home Thursday.
Food, Fun & Cigars for this Wednesday Night!!!
First 40 folks $35.00 per customer you will receive the following
2 cigars @ golden leaf on W. 7th (check in)
Food @ Eagle Street Grill on the Patio (full out side bar)
Brats, Potato Salad, Shrimp Cocktail, 2 free beers or Pop, and another free cigar, yes another free cigar.
Your value for the cigars is $32.00 retail
Cigar 1) Montecristo Platinum Toro
Cigar 2) Romeo Julieta Reserve Real Figurado
Cigar 3) Montecristo Series "C" Belicoso
All Wednesday Night from 5 till ? at Eagle Street Grill on W. 7th Three blocks from Golden Leaf on W. 7th
Pickup your pass and pay @ Golden Leaf on W. 7th
Golden Leaf Tobacco
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Don Pepin Explosion - Golden Leaf Saint Paul
Guys-
Just got word from Golden Leaf in Saint Paul that they have just added a huge assortment of Don Pepin cigars..check them out!
Don Pepin Cigars
Blue Label Fundadores
Blue Label Demi-Tasse
JJ Belicose (Natural and Maduro)
JJ Selecto (Natural and Maduro)
Black Label 1977 Lancero
Black Label 1973 Figurado
Black Label 1950 Toro
Black Label 1979 Robusto
Invictos 5 x 50
Generosos 6 x 50
Imperiales
601 Torpedo Habano
Don Pepin is the master blender and roller who has his own line, but also has been recruited to work on blends like the 601 line you see above as well as Tatuaje. If you haven't tried this guy's amped up, peppery goodness and his ability to turn anything he touches into a 90+ rating, this is a great chance to check out all he offers at Golden Leaf.
Also, we are working with owner Tom Harlan to hold our February meeting in his spacious shop, so stay tuned. We are trying to get a nice dinner spread and are checking to see if they might be willing to stay open later than normal so our card games can be in full swing.
Who knows, we might just have to try one of these Pepins that month or one of the aforementioned new Perdomos he's got in stock, so any feedback would be appreciated if you can get in there and try a few! Or let Paul or I know if you see something that looks good in there to have for our Feb meeting.
Joe
Just got word from Golden Leaf in Saint Paul that they have just added a huge assortment of Don Pepin cigars..check them out!
Don Pepin Cigars
Blue Label Fundadores
Blue Label Demi-Tasse
JJ Belicose (Natural and Maduro)
JJ Selecto (Natural and Maduro)
Black Label 1977 Lancero
Black Label 1973 Figurado
Black Label 1950 Toro
Black Label 1979 Robusto
Invictos 5 x 50
Generosos 6 x 50
Imperiales
601 Torpedo Habano
Don Pepin is the master blender and roller who has his own line, but also has been recruited to work on blends like the 601 line you see above as well as Tatuaje. If you haven't tried this guy's amped up, peppery goodness and his ability to turn anything he touches into a 90+ rating, this is a great chance to check out all he offers at Golden Leaf.
Also, we are working with owner Tom Harlan to hold our February meeting in his spacious shop, so stay tuned. We are trying to get a nice dinner spread and are checking to see if they might be willing to stay open later than normal so our card games can be in full swing.
Who knows, we might just have to try one of these Pepins that month or one of the aforementioned new Perdomos he's got in stock, so any feedback would be appreciated if you can get in there and try a few! Or let Paul or I know if you see something that looks good in there to have for our Feb meeting.
Joe
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tatuaje Black - Anniversary Cigar Info
Guys-
Now that we have revealed the mystery cigar for our 5th Anniversario, I thought I would give you some info on this extremely rare stick.
The Blacks were released in a collectible ceramic jar. There are only 13 sticks in a canister and the cigars were foiled wrapped and sealed after being wet packed. I discovered the sticks while on a business trip to Hollywood in a remote shop where Pete Johnson, the maker of Tatuajes occasionally hangs out. He's got a very large home just a mile away, so the guys who own this shop have become buddies with him over the years and take part in his weekly poker game. So, he sets them up with all the best and hard to find Tatuaje goodies. At the time I made the purchase for a mere $12 a stick, I was also able to get the shop to give me 17 more sticks he had in bundle form without the fancy jar so we'd have enough for the club.
A few weeks later I had a crazy idea. I would put the jar and its contests on Ebay for $500 just for fun and see if they would sell and make money for the club. It only took 2 days and whammy, they sold. After shipping and insurance and Ebay costs, the club had made a nifty $125 profit which I sunk into all the great raffles items we've been having lately. I then called the L.A. shop back praying they had more in stock and they sent me their last 20 sticks.
Since that time, I defy anyone to find these sticks for sale online or elsewhere. The Blacks have completely disappeared and if you see some, I suggest you pony up and lay them down for a very special occasion. They are out of production and out of sight.
Here is Pete Johnson's story on why he made the Black and will provide some insight as to their rough appearance. But I can tell you the flavor is strong and out of this world complex. We will soon be smoking a very rare and special treat and I hope you all enjoy!
Joe
"On a recent trip to a famous island known for historic cigar making, I spent my time in a small town enjoying the simple life. Every day was peaceful and every night was festive, with both having cigars involved throughout. My favorite cigar was not a cigar bought at the local store or factory, but a cigar that was handed to me every morning.
Mornings, after taking a shower with a bucket of water warmed with what looked like a curling iron, I would walk to the front of the house and sit on the fence to get some sun and take in the fresh air. I also took in the fact that I was miles from home and no one knew where I was. My phone didn't work and I had no cares in the world other than trying to decide what to smoke.
My first morning on the island an older gentleman came along on his bike. This was not a motorcycle but something like an old Schwinn that he had likely been riding for decades. This gentleman was well dressed, almost dapper, and I probably appeared to him to be a strange character. My usual outfit of jeans, t-shirt, loads of silver jewelry, and an arm full of tattoos didn't seem to faze him. He saw I was enjoying myself so that morning, and every morning after that, he would stop and give me a cigar from his shirt pocket. This cigar was far from being a 'pretty' cigar but that did not bother me a bit. It was a treasured and unexpected gift that I was thrilled to be given. After smoking this cigar I realized that this was one of the best cigars I smoked on the island. Later that day in speaking with my host on this trip I came to understand that these cigars were something special to every person who carried them. They were cigars that they made for themselves. Even the guys who worked hard in the cigar factories all day would return home at night and make their private cigars. Simple cigars with flavors they personally enjoyed. Over the course of the next few days my host and I visited his friends and asked for cigars that they made. Before I left I had cigars from a few locals who all used different tobaccos from the different growing regions. They were all great but there was one that really stood out for me as special.
I decided when traveling to Nicaragua to work with the Garcia family that I would try to recreate this special cigar for myself. Together we spent quite some time working on the blend and looking at different leaves for wrapper. The marbled toothy wrapper was perfect for this cigar, rustic looking but with tons of aroma. After smoking the first sample, I was immediately brought back to that island relaxing on a fence, enjoying life, smoking a great cigar. A great cigar that will always in my mind represent the place, the time, and the experience of the purity of the simple life. This cigar may be considered ugly by some but inside that surface roughness it contains such rich flavor and aroma.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. This is a tribute to that cigar. "
Now that we have revealed the mystery cigar for our 5th Anniversario, I thought I would give you some info on this extremely rare stick.
The Blacks were released in a collectible ceramic jar. There are only 13 sticks in a canister and the cigars were foiled wrapped and sealed after being wet packed. I discovered the sticks while on a business trip to Hollywood in a remote shop where Pete Johnson, the maker of Tatuajes occasionally hangs out. He's got a very large home just a mile away, so the guys who own this shop have become buddies with him over the years and take part in his weekly poker game. So, he sets them up with all the best and hard to find Tatuaje goodies. At the time I made the purchase for a mere $12 a stick, I was also able to get the shop to give me 17 more sticks he had in bundle form without the fancy jar so we'd have enough for the club.
A few weeks later I had a crazy idea. I would put the jar and its contests on Ebay for $500 just for fun and see if they would sell and make money for the club. It only took 2 days and whammy, they sold. After shipping and insurance and Ebay costs, the club had made a nifty $125 profit which I sunk into all the great raffles items we've been having lately. I then called the L.A. shop back praying they had more in stock and they sent me their last 20 sticks.
Since that time, I defy anyone to find these sticks for sale online or elsewhere. The Blacks have completely disappeared and if you see some, I suggest you pony up and lay them down for a very special occasion. They are out of production and out of sight.
Here is Pete Johnson's story on why he made the Black and will provide some insight as to their rough appearance. But I can tell you the flavor is strong and out of this world complex. We will soon be smoking a very rare and special treat and I hope you all enjoy!
Joe
"On a recent trip to a famous island known for historic cigar making, I spent my time in a small town enjoying the simple life. Every day was peaceful and every night was festive, with both having cigars involved throughout. My favorite cigar was not a cigar bought at the local store or factory, but a cigar that was handed to me every morning.
Mornings, after taking a shower with a bucket of water warmed with what looked like a curling iron, I would walk to the front of the house and sit on the fence to get some sun and take in the fresh air. I also took in the fact that I was miles from home and no one knew where I was. My phone didn't work and I had no cares in the world other than trying to decide what to smoke.
My first morning on the island an older gentleman came along on his bike. This was not a motorcycle but something like an old Schwinn that he had likely been riding for decades. This gentleman was well dressed, almost dapper, and I probably appeared to him to be a strange character. My usual outfit of jeans, t-shirt, loads of silver jewelry, and an arm full of tattoos didn't seem to faze him. He saw I was enjoying myself so that morning, and every morning after that, he would stop and give me a cigar from his shirt pocket. This cigar was far from being a 'pretty' cigar but that did not bother me a bit. It was a treasured and unexpected gift that I was thrilled to be given. After smoking this cigar I realized that this was one of the best cigars I smoked on the island. Later that day in speaking with my host on this trip I came to understand that these cigars were something special to every person who carried them. They were cigars that they made for themselves. Even the guys who worked hard in the cigar factories all day would return home at night and make their private cigars. Simple cigars with flavors they personally enjoyed. Over the course of the next few days my host and I visited his friends and asked for cigars that they made. Before I left I had cigars from a few locals who all used different tobaccos from the different growing regions. They were all great but there was one that really stood out for me as special.
I decided when traveling to Nicaragua to work with the Garcia family that I would try to recreate this special cigar for myself. Together we spent quite some time working on the blend and looking at different leaves for wrapper. The marbled toothy wrapper was perfect for this cigar, rustic looking but with tons of aroma. After smoking the first sample, I was immediately brought back to that island relaxing on a fence, enjoying life, smoking a great cigar. A great cigar that will always in my mind represent the place, the time, and the experience of the purity of the simple life. This cigar may be considered ugly by some but inside that surface roughness it contains such rich flavor and aroma.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. This is a tribute to that cigar. "
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Mark Your Calendars - Diamond Crown Launch!
Guys-
Mark your calendars for October 29th! Stogies on Grand in Saint Paul will be launching their hot new Diamond Crown Lounge that day.
You're invited
to the Grand Opening
of our
Diamond Crown Lounge!
Wed, October 29 4-8 pm
Join us as we welcome
Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Company
The lounge will feature leather easy chairs, a pair of high-definition plasma televisions and wireless Internet services.
Diamond Crown is owned by the J.C. Newman Cigar Co. of Tampa, Florida, and the cigars are made by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic. The brand helped usher in the popularity of fat cigars upon their release in the mid 1990s.
As smoking bans are becoming more prevalent, many cigar shops are opening cigar lounges to allow their patrons a place to smoke and relax in peace and Stogies will update their smoking area in Grand fashion!
Mark your calendars for October 29th! Stogies on Grand in Saint Paul will be launching their hot new Diamond Crown Lounge that day.
You're invited
to the Grand Opening
of our
Diamond Crown Lounge!
Wed, October 29 4-8 pm
Join us as we welcome
Eric Newman, President of JC Newman Company
The lounge will feature leather easy chairs, a pair of high-definition plasma televisions and wireless Internet services.
Diamond Crown is owned by the J.C. Newman Cigar Co. of Tampa, Florida, and the cigars are made by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic. The brand helped usher in the popularity of fat cigars upon their release in the mid 1990s.
As smoking bans are becoming more prevalent, many cigar shops are opening cigar lounges to allow their patrons a place to smoke and relax in peace and Stogies will update their smoking area in Grand fashion!
New Perdomos Have Landed at Golden Leaf!
Attention Perdomo Fan!
FYI, a few new lines of Perdomo have landed at Golden Leaf smokeshop in Saint Paul! Stop by and check out the new Patriarch, the Perdomo 10th Anniversary series and the "back by popular demand" Perdomo2 (squared) which are box pressed and are going to be hot! Golden Leaf has a huge space for watching the big game or you and some buddies can check into one of thier private meeting rooms and get a poker game going. They also have the best hours in town..being open until 10pm most nights!
These new Perdomos are coming right out of the IPCPR show a few months ago and Golden Leaf is one of the first shops in town to get all three offerings!
Joe
FYI, a few new lines of Perdomo have landed at Golden Leaf smokeshop in Saint Paul! Stop by and check out the new Patriarch, the Perdomo 10th Anniversary series and the "back by popular demand" Perdomo2 (squared) which are box pressed and are going to be hot! Golden Leaf has a huge space for watching the big game or you and some buddies can check into one of thier private meeting rooms and get a poker game going. They also have the best hours in town..being open until 10pm most nights!
These new Perdomos are coming right out of the IPCPR show a few months ago and Golden Leaf is one of the first shops in town to get all three offerings!
Joe
Monday, October 6, 2008
Arganese Events this Week Around Town!
Guys-
Paul and I really need your support this week...Gene Arganese is coming to town and will even have the smokin' hot Arganese girls with him at several events. Please plan to come to a couple of these, pick up some great deals on Arganese, sign up for raffles and get your mug taken with Gene and the girls! Schedule of events:
Wednesday, October 8th
Perfect Ash in Lillydale 4pm-8pm / Arganese Girls and Gene will be there! Come check out the Lillydale Social Club lounge if you've never seen it. You might even want to join this members only plush cigar club that is attached to the Perfect Ash shop!
Thursday, October 9th
Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove 4pm-7pm / Arganese Girls and Gene present! The ML3 and CL3 will be launched to the huge TG fanbase.
Friday, October 10th
Golden Leaf Saint Paul -5pm-9pm. Owner Tom Harlan always puts on a great show and has mentioned he might even provide a dinner spread to celebrate Gene and the Arganese girls. Come check out the Twin Cities' newest shop!
Saturday, October 11th
Vino and Stogies, Mounds View, MN -11am-2pm. The 5-1 Gophers are on ESPN at 11am so come cheer them on while eating some pizza and smokin up! Gene will be there!
Paul and I really need your support this week...Gene Arganese is coming to town and will even have the smokin' hot Arganese girls with him at several events. Please plan to come to a couple of these, pick up some great deals on Arganese, sign up for raffles and get your mug taken with Gene and the girls! Schedule of events:
Wednesday, October 8th
Perfect Ash in Lillydale 4pm-8pm / Arganese Girls and Gene will be there! Come check out the Lillydale Social Club lounge if you've never seen it. You might even want to join this members only plush cigar club that is attached to the Perfect Ash shop!
Thursday, October 9th
Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove 4pm-7pm / Arganese Girls and Gene present! The ML3 and CL3 will be launched to the huge TG fanbase.
Friday, October 10th
Golden Leaf Saint Paul -5pm-9pm. Owner Tom Harlan always puts on a great show and has mentioned he might even provide a dinner spread to celebrate Gene and the Arganese girls. Come check out the Twin Cities' newest shop!
Saturday, October 11th
Vino and Stogies, Mounds View, MN -11am-2pm. The 5-1 Gophers are on ESPN at 11am so come cheer them on while eating some pizza and smokin up! Gene will be there!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Rocky Patel Deals at Vino & Stogies
Gents
Bob is having another special for cigars this Sunday during the Vikes and Titans game. Doors will open at 11:30am with the game starting at Noon.
If you buy 3 Rocky Patel cigars you will get 1 Rocky Patel R4 cigar for free.
There will be pop, water, ice tea, candy bars, popcorn available for $1.
Hope to see you on Sunday
Paul
Bob is having another special for cigars this Sunday during the Vikes and Titans game. Doors will open at 11:30am with the game starting at Noon.
If you buy 3 Rocky Patel cigars you will get 1 Rocky Patel R4 cigar for free.
There will be pop, water, ice tea, candy bars, popcorn available for $1.
Hope to see you on Sunday
Paul
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Arganese Sunday Event at Vino and Stogies
Arganese Cigars and the Vikings...what more could a guy ask for?
Please come down to Vino and Stogies this Sunday for the Vikings vs. the Panthers and bet it all on the Purple. Buy ANY 3 Arganese cigars in any size (excluding the UNO) for just $25. Get 1 FREE Arganese cigar with your purchase and an Arganese black ball cap. Buy any full box of Arganese, or mix and match any 21 cigars to count as a box purchase (for $175) and get 9 FREE Arganese cigars (a $75 value!!) PLUS if the Vikings actually win the game, everyone present will get another free Arganese stick of their choice to celebrate. Go in with a buddy and cash in on these insane deals only valid from noon kickoff to the end of the Vikings game!!!
Little Ceasars pizza will be provided....pop and soda are available for $1 per usual. Doors open at 11:45am. Let's make this a standing room only event!
Thanks to all who showed up for last week's test run...we had a great turnout...Bob was very happy to open his doors again to everyone for Sunday NFL action!
Joe and Paul
Please come down to Vino and Stogies this Sunday for the Vikings vs. the Panthers and bet it all on the Purple. Buy ANY 3 Arganese cigars in any size (excluding the UNO) for just $25. Get 1 FREE Arganese cigar with your purchase and an Arganese black ball cap. Buy any full box of Arganese, or mix and match any 21 cigars to count as a box purchase (for $175) and get 9 FREE Arganese cigars (a $75 value!!) PLUS if the Vikings actually win the game, everyone present will get another free Arganese stick of their choice to celebrate. Go in with a buddy and cash in on these insane deals only valid from noon kickoff to the end of the Vikings game!!!
Little Ceasars pizza will be provided....pop and soda are available for $1 per usual. Doors open at 11:45am. Let's make this a standing room only event!
Thanks to all who showed up for last week's test run...we had a great turnout...Bob was very happy to open his doors again to everyone for Sunday NFL action!
Joe and Paul
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Havana Nights September
Fellas-
Thanks to all who showed up in record numbers for the September Havana Nights meeting. We keep getting new members and they picked a good night to come....and they got the Perdomo Silivio for their efforts. Thanks to Greg Waste who had been stashing these away for 5 years! I don't think we will ever smoke a better aged, more rare cigar. And thanks for everyone who bought a raffle ticket or three...we keep looking for more cool gadgets and interesting sticks to raffle off and since we started using club money to up the ante and get better prizes, it's paying off. We raked in over $200 on the raffle alone that night! Thanks to Bob for hanging some Smokeeters...the club reimbursed some of his $35 cost to rent a lift to hang those suckers and we continue to give Bob free dues for letting us trash his garage. Next month the Rocky Patel 10th anniversary stick hits our club and we all know that will be a great one!
For November, our 5th anniversary we are convinced we found one of the hardest to find sticks in the world right now. I stumbled across them on a business trip to Studio City, CA and Paul and I gave you the hint..."Black" is in the title. Let's see if you cigar enthusiasts out there can guess what they are.
Remember to stop by Vino and Stogies for all your cigar needs and come by this Sunday for the Vikes vs the Colts. Bob is normally closed that day, but he's hired a crack team of employees to oversee the place for football games...if we get enough guys, there's no reason we can't make this a weekly adventure. On the other hand if no one shows and no one spends money, it's not worth the electric bill for the two TV's blazing away. So show up and support the shop!
Joe
Thanks to all who showed up in record numbers for the September Havana Nights meeting. We keep getting new members and they picked a good night to come....and they got the Perdomo Silivio for their efforts. Thanks to Greg Waste who had been stashing these away for 5 years! I don't think we will ever smoke a better aged, more rare cigar. And thanks for everyone who bought a raffle ticket or three...we keep looking for more cool gadgets and interesting sticks to raffle off and since we started using club money to up the ante and get better prizes, it's paying off. We raked in over $200 on the raffle alone that night! Thanks to Bob for hanging some Smokeeters...the club reimbursed some of his $35 cost to rent a lift to hang those suckers and we continue to give Bob free dues for letting us trash his garage. Next month the Rocky Patel 10th anniversary stick hits our club and we all know that will be a great one!
For November, our 5th anniversary we are convinced we found one of the hardest to find sticks in the world right now. I stumbled across them on a business trip to Studio City, CA and Paul and I gave you the hint..."Black" is in the title. Let's see if you cigar enthusiasts out there can guess what they are.
Remember to stop by Vino and Stogies for all your cigar needs and come by this Sunday for the Vikes vs the Colts. Bob is normally closed that day, but he's hired a crack team of employees to oversee the place for football games...if we get enough guys, there's no reason we can't make this a weekly adventure. On the other hand if no one shows and no one spends money, it's not worth the electric bill for the two TV's blazing away. So show up and support the shop!
Joe
Monday, September 8, 2008
Rockies Have Landed and Midwest Cigar Summit
Fellas-
FYI, Vino and Stogies finally received a shipment from Rocky Patel today...they have Edges, the new Nicarou, the Decade, the IT 10th Anniversary and others. Check them out!
Also, Paul and I just returned from the Midwest Cigar Summit in Peoria, Illinois and have put up a big album to view...you'll feel like you were there without the 7-hour drive!
Joe
FYI, Vino and Stogies finally received a shipment from Rocky Patel today...they have Edges, the new Nicarou, the Decade, the IT 10th Anniversary and others. Check them out!
Also, Paul and I just returned from the Midwest Cigar Summit in Peoria, Illinois and have put up a big album to view...you'll feel like you were there without the 7-hour drive!
Joe
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Vino and Stogies Adds More Perdomos!
Guys-
Just a quick update...stopped in at Bob's shop today and he got a large Perdomo shipment. He now has all the sizes and blends of the Perdomo Habano...Maduro, Connecticut and Corojo. There's even a new size that runs 7x60 in a torpedo! Quite a challenge! He also re-stocked the supply of Maduro ESV's which are an awesome special smoke when you want to treat yourself for a hard day's work. Please stop by and support Vino and Stogies! The Twins game is always on and most nights if a couple guys are enjoying the place, he will stay open until the game has ended. Also look for him to open the doors once in awhile for Monday Night Football and Sunday Vikings game if enough guys show interest. Winter is just around the corner and we're all going to need a place to smoke!
Joe
Just a quick update...stopped in at Bob's shop today and he got a large Perdomo shipment. He now has all the sizes and blends of the Perdomo Habano...Maduro, Connecticut and Corojo. There's even a new size that runs 7x60 in a torpedo! Quite a challenge! He also re-stocked the supply of Maduro ESV's which are an awesome special smoke when you want to treat yourself for a hard day's work. Please stop by and support Vino and Stogies! The Twins game is always on and most nights if a couple guys are enjoying the place, he will stay open until the game has ended. Also look for him to open the doors once in awhile for Monday Night Football and Sunday Vikings game if enough guys show interest. Winter is just around the corner and we're all going to need a place to smoke!
Joe
Monday, August 25, 2008
New Albums Added!
Guys-
Check out the picture gallery. We just added 4 new albums....Greg's 50th Birthday party, Havana Nights meeting from May, Havana Nights field trip to Golden Leaf and the pics from CRA event last week! Enjoy!
Joe
Check out the picture gallery. We just added 4 new albums....Greg's 50th Birthday party, Havana Nights meeting from May, Havana Nights field trip to Golden Leaf and the pics from CRA event last week! Enjoy!
Joe
September Raffles
Hey guys! Hope you are enjoying your last days of summer. My cigar smoking nights will be cut short starting tomorrow since I now have to get up at 6:15am to drive my daughter to school every day. Why the hell she starts school on August 26th I have no idea. So, I will be cut down to one good smoke a night..probably better for my health anyway!
Wanted to share some good news. I scored a bunch of very nice items for the September raffle today, so you'll want to bring some extra cash to the meeting for raffle tickets once again. Without giving too much away, we'll have some cutters, some lighter fluid and some lighters and back by popular demand....a very cool ashtray! See you then!
Joe
Wanted to share some good news. I scored a bunch of very nice items for the September raffle today, so you'll want to bring some extra cash to the meeting for raffle tickets once again. Without giving too much away, we'll have some cutters, some lighter fluid and some lighters and back by popular demand....a very cool ashtray! See you then!
Joe
Thursday, August 7, 2008
October Cigar and Spirit Options
We have 4 great options the Cigar and Spirits for the October Havana Nights Cigar Club. Click on the links below for information on the Cigars and Spirits and then vote on the right hand side for the ones you want to smoke and drink.
Cigars
CAO Gold Maduro "Look for the CAO Gold Maduro Band and click on it".
Quintero Maduro
Arganese ML3
Rocky Patel Decade "Click on the Decade band in the middle"
Spirits
Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River
Eagle Rare
Bookers
Basil Haydens
Paul
Cigars
CAO Gold Maduro "Look for the CAO Gold Maduro Band and click on it".
Quintero Maduro
Arganese ML3
Rocky Patel Decade "Click on the Decade band in the middle"
Spirits
Willie Nelson's Old Whiskey River
Eagle Rare
Bookers
Basil Haydens
Paul
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
I Hate You All!
What a meeing tonight! The Black Dragon was a firecracker of a stick...but I think too short to be memorable for most members. I remember more members smoking crazy flavored cigars and Arganese ML3's than the Gurkha. Quite a wine selection was present and I think that's whay got me in trouble as I was seen drinking out of the bottle around midnight. Shame on you members who don't drink much and taking advantage of my drunken poker skills or lack thereof. Good to see Steve and Scott back in action and I can't wait for next month's very rare Perdomo Silvios! Joe.
Monday, August 4, 2008
August Meeting
Well its almost here!! Instead of National Night Out, we'll call it Smoke 'em All Out! August 5th is our monthly gathering of the minds and cigars.
We were not able to secure a 2nd bottle of the Isle of Jura Superstition so instead we will be sampling 2 Isle of Juras. The first of course will be the Superstition and the 2nd will be a 16 year old bottle.
Both of these bottles are rare to the Twin Cities area after searching half of Saturday. Surdyk's, Haskells and even Blue Max in Burnsville didn't have it. You can thank Rapid Liquors in Coon Rapids for pretty much having the only 2 bottles in the area.
Jay mentioned to me that the Superstition is very unique!
We were not able to secure a 2nd bottle of the Isle of Jura Superstition so instead we will be sampling 2 Isle of Juras. The first of course will be the Superstition and the 2nd will be a 16 year old bottle.
Both of these bottles are rare to the Twin Cities area after searching half of Saturday. Surdyk's, Haskells and even Blue Max in Burnsville didn't have it. You can thank Rapid Liquors in Coon Rapids for pretty much having the only 2 bottles in the area.
Jay mentioned to me that the Superstition is very unique!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Blog
Welcome members to our community on the internet. This will be a location where you can find the latest information on The Havana Nights Cigar Club and also participate in talking about the club.
I hope you will all find this useful.
Thanks
Paul
I hope you will all find this useful.
Thanks
Paul
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