SMOKE RING

Winston Churchill Cigar Tasting

2009-02-19T13:06:00.010-06:00

The Smoke Ring and Davidoff Cigars Presents

WINSTON CHURCHILL CIGAR TASTING EVENT

Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 2009
14019 Southwest Freeway #400
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
281-265-1387

Festivities begin at 5:30 and wont stop until everyone drops!!!
You DON'T want to miss this one, folks.

Some of the Best Pack Prices of the year AND one of the most enticing "freebie"packs yet, not to mention the great food and drink that will be available to compliment this fantastic cigar.Bring a friend and show em how we party at
The Smoke Ring.

www.smokeringcigars.com

The Winston Churchill. Named after one of the world's most notable cigar icons, the project was a collaboration between Churchill's grandson Winston S. Churchill and Davidoff's Henke Kelner.

The Winston Churchill is the only brand with full Cuban seed tobacco produced by Davidoff. The filler is a blend of Dominican Republic, Peruvian, and Nicaraguan tobaccos, finished with an Ecuadoran sun-grown wrapper.
Made in the Davidoff cigar factory!

After a series of extensive trials, the Master Blender at the prestigious Davidoff manufacturer has created a unique blend for each individual cigar format. But what would the finest tobacco blend be without the virtuosity of the torcedores – the cigar rollers.

No machine operates as harmoniously as the interplay of human hand and human eye. Selected wrappers, artistically cut to size, are rolled around the blended filling and the outer leaf, applying the optimum pressure.

The experienced rollers give the cigars their shape and uniform strength, which guarantees the perfect pleasure, pull after pull.In the final stage the Winston Churchill Cigars are cut, selected for colour, given their two distinctive bands, and carefully packed.

All the tobacco varieties used in this blend are from selected tobacco-growing areas in the Dominican Republic, Peru, Nicaragua and Ecuador, yet all have, in one way or another, seeds of Cuban origin, delivering a unique flavour and fuller-bodied notes. Such perfectly blended tobaccos result in a spicy, highly aromatic cigar which will give inspiration to lovers of full-bodied cigars.

Aficionados will also appreciate the sun-grown wrapper leaves from Ecuador with their multiple aromas and eye-catching dark-brown colouring. Only the very best, richly aromatic tobaccos and an exclusive wrapper leaf are used to make these cigars – they are, after all, named after perhaps the most famous cigar smoker of all times – Sir Winston Churchill.

Bands and packaging:

Each Winston Churchill format has two bands. The band around the body of the cigar displays the Churchill family coat of arms, while the second band bears the format name. Winston Churchill cigars are available in paper-wrapped and printed wooden boxes of 25 or in cases of 4.

(Content stolen & provided by I.T. Dave & then stolen by me.)

EXCLUSIVE CIGAR TASTING EVENT

2008-12-11T21:32:00.004-06:00

As the year rolls to an end you owe it to yourself to enjoy the most exclusive cigar in the world. Smoke Ring Sugar Land will host a cigar tasting of the Davidoff White Label cigar on Wednesday, December 17th, at 5:30 p.m..

If you know anything about cigars, you have at least heard of Davidoff. If you have not enjoyed one, your time has come! Don't you owe it to yourself to smoke a Davidoff? Davidoff has consistantly been rated a top cigar by every major publication in the cigar industry.

Included in the money saving pack is the much sought after, but seldom found, 100th Anniversary cigar! Also in the pack will be the first Maduro Davidoff has made...ever. And it is simply...phenomenal! Leave it to Davidoff to perfect the Maduro. If that isn't enough, the brand new Anniversary cigar for 2008 will be in the pack as well! Both anniversary cigars have 12 year aged tobacco!

As usual, there will be refreshments and food for those purchasing the pack. Please bring your own libation and Cecille will pour it for you.

DAVIDOFF CIGAR TASTING EVENT
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SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND
14019 SW FRWY #400
281.265.1387

Event begins at 5:00 p.m.

AVO Cigar Tasting Event

2008-12-01T10:23:00.006-06:00

What is more influential on the soul of a man than music? From a song a man can recall the warmth of the sun and smell of the sea, the kiss of a woman. The days of ones' youth are recalled in the tone of an instrument and the words of a singer.

Music moves us as patriots, and readies us for battle. Music incites energy as we prepare for the games of sport. Music forces us to recall birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, even the passing of our beloved.

Music has many companions. It is accompanied by good friends, laughter, drinking and celebration. And good cigars. All these things are essential to a good and pleasurable life. Simply said, life is music.

As an instrument of music and inspiration, the piano is powerful. Avo Uvezian plays the piano well. For a period in his life, he supported himself and his family by doing just that. As we know, the celebration of life tangles all good things together. Another thing Avo does well, is make cigars.

AVO, as a cigar brand, is my favorite line of cigars. For me, there is an AVO cigar for every part of the day...from my cigar with coffee in the morning, until that complimentary drink after a full and satisfying dinner in the evening.

The Smoke Ring in Sugar Land would like to extend a special invitation to all its patrons to attend a special Cigar Tasting in Avo Uvezian's honor, featuring of course, the AVO brand of cigars. Highlighting this special event will be the unveiling of the AVO Lounge Cigar. This cigar is another unique blend created by Avo Uvezian and Henke Kellner of Davidoff. The AVO Lounge Cigar is only available at AVO Lounges.....

Gerry Alvarez hereby announces the opening of the AVO Cigar Lounge at the Smoke Ring Sugar Land!

Please plan now to attend this special cigar event!

Gerry will of course have the usual $$ saving cigar packs for purchase. There will be raffles and door prizes. Appetizers and refreshments will be available. Just bring your choice of libation for the Smoke Ring hostess, Cecille to pour for you.

This event will be a great opportunity for a holiday get together with each other to share some food and drink, great smokes and stimulating conversation! Plan now, mark your calendars now!

AVO

2008-11-25T09:41:00.005-06:00

The Smoke Ring in Sugar Land extends an invitation for a special cigar tasting.

On December 4, 2008, the Smoke Ring will host an event for AVO Cigars.

Please watch your email for further information about this event.

ZINO PLATINUM CROWN SERIES EVENT

2008-10-08T08:27:00.000-05:00

The Event Of The Year! Don't Miss This One!

Introducing a new cigar to the ZINO PLATINUM line....The ROCKET!!

ZINO PLATINUM represents a fusion of time-honored cigar tradition.
ZINO PLATINUM cigars' various shapes, tastes, blends and aromas are all respectfully drawn from the best of classic cigar customs.
ZINO PLATINUM cigar smokers are youthful, ambitious, strong, proud, successful, fashionable and bold.
They move to their own beats and rhythms.

The superior tastes and refined elegance of ZINO PLATINUM CROWN SERIES exclusive cigars speak to urban and entertainment-driven smokers who are stylishly aware of themselves. Self-confident and successful in their professional and social lives, they are trendsetters and forward-thinkers who embrace risk, search for adventure and demand to taste the best that life has to offer.
This is the ZINO PLATINUM lifestyle.

Bold and beautiful cigars with full-bodied aroma and made from matured and aged tobaccos.

**Filler tobaccos are aged up to five years.**
**Binder tobacco is aged for four years.**
**Wrapper is aged for two years.**
**75% Ligero tobacco in the filler.**
**25% rare Peruvian in the filler.**
**100% Bold-Balanced-Excellent Combustion**

**Binder is a connecticut seed grown in the U.S.A.**
**Wrapper is a red-brown Connecticut see grown in Ecuador.**

Available in these engraved platinum cases

Thursday, October 16, 2008

SPECIAL ZINO PLATINUM CROWN SERIES CIGAR EVENT

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND

14019 S.W.FREEWAY #400

281.265.1387

FROM 5 PM 'TILL DONE

Gerry will have a special selection of ZINO Cigars available in a pack with a price that is too incredible to publish here!
Please make plans to attend and meet the premier ZINO representative Kris Miller!

This is a catered event with a bartender. Please bring your own drink of choice.

Cigars Are Healthy

2008-09-06T17:19:00.003-05:00

Cigar Rights of America

2008-09-04T11:23:00.005-05:00

This might be something you would like to look into.

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Special Event!! MNF--ZINO--September 8th

2008-09-04T11:05:00.002-05:00

What Makes A Perfect Cigar?

2008-09-04T10:49:00.005-05:00

What makes a perfect cigar? Light up with us and find out!

We cordially invite you to join us for a very special event. The House of Davidoff presents the “Life is a Mystery” U.S. Tour 2008 on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 6:30pm. Discover the history of cigar legend Zino Davidoff and uncover the mystery behind the man and his exquisite cigars.

We’ll be serving complimentary food, beverage and mystery cigar for your enjoyment. You will also have the opportunity to meet Raymond Scheurer, Davidoff ambassador extraordinaire, on a limited engagement direct from Switzerland.

Call today, 281-265-1387, or stop in to reserve your place at this exclusive event. A donation of $20 is suggested and will benefit school children in the Dominican Republic who attend Fernando Valerio School located in Villa Gonzalez and the Cesar Nicolas Penzon School located in Jicomé.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm. Seating is limited—don’t miss this one-day only event!

MNF-- ZINO--SMOKE RING

You are to invited to the The Smoke Ring Monday Night Football Kick-Off! We have a huge screen and "stadium seating"!

Of course the famous "Gerry-packs" will be available, along with freebies, raffles and prizes!

We'll have brats and hotdogs and other snacks and refreshments as well!

This is a special date so make note:

MONDAY September 8, 2008
Smoke Ring Sugar Land
14019SW Frwy #400
281.265.1387

Be advised..early seating is urged! No later than 5 pm suggested.

First game is featuring Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers!

Immediately following is the second game Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders!

Get there early and get the best seat! There will be two large screens for viewing and great seats!

The Smoke Ring will be open until the end of the games!

Best regards,
Gerry Alvarez
Smoke Ring
(281) 265-1387

August 15, 2008--Rocky Patel--Smoke Ring Annual Appreciation Day

2008-08-09T21:37:00.001-05:00

As Well as the legendary Rocky Patel visiting the Smoke Ring in Sugar Land on August 15, 2008, it is also the annual Customer Appreciation Day for the best cigar store in Sugar Land, Texas!

We're talking about a huge shrimp boil with all the fixins'!
Of course there will be raffles for cigars and cigar accessories as well!
Rocky Patel will be taking pictures and probably autographing them, too!

There is a rumor of a huge raffle that is still undisclosed.....

Mark your calendars now to attend this special event!

You really, really, don't want to miss this one!

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND
14019 SW FRWY #400
281.265.1387

AUGUST 15, 2008
5 pm 'till Done!!

Rocky Patel Visits Sugar Land, Texas

2008-08-05T22:56:00.003-05:00

The Smoke Ring in Sugar Land is proud to announce a visit to our store of a legend in the cigar business!

You really, really do not want to miss this one!

Rocky Patel will be at the Smoke Ring Sugar Land on August 15, 2008, for a special visit!

Mark your calendars NOW to attend this special cigar tasting and event!

More event details will follow in the next 10 days.

The Griffin's Cigar Tasting Event at the Smoke Ring

2008-07-23T22:00:00.017-05:00

The Griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. As the lion was traditionally considered the king of beasts and the eagle the king of birds, the Griffin was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. Griffins are normally known for guarding treasure. In antiquity it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine.

And so it is appropriate that this creature be on the band of one of the best cigars known.

This year’s special edition from The Griffin’s in the elegant Piramides format simply oozes charm. The tobacco blend for these medium-strength cigars consists of a combination of strong Piloto and San Vicente tobaccos, refined with a proportion of mild Olor tobaccos and a sun-ripened wrapper to round off the taste. The balanced and spicy aroma will fascinate every aficionado from the first draw. And for convenient smoking pleasure while travelling, each cigar is individually packaged in an attractive glass tubo and sealed with a cork. At the same time, the white special edition seal and the additional black ring show it off to its best advantage.

The Griffin’s Special Edition 2008

Length 14 cm

Diameter 2. 1 cm / 52 ring gauge

Wrapper leaf Connecticut - Ecuador - Sun-Grown
Binder leaf Sumatra Mexico

Filler Piloto Ligero

San Vicente Ligero

San Vicente Seco

Olor Ligero

Carbon Fibre Cigar Case

Carbon fibre is an extremely light, stable and durable material. In other words, it is just the kind of quality material that lends itself to the development of cigar cases.

These beautifully designed cigar cases with a fascinating surface structure characteristic of carbon fibre are the result of a special production process using precision tools. The two parts fit together so perfectly that cigars kept in Griffin's cigar cases will remain in perfect condition for several days without requiring any further moistening.

The cases are available for two or three cigars of the size Corona or Double Corona/Robusto.

Griffin's Cigar Cutter

This new kind of cigar cutter from Griffin's has a modern design and two round precision blades with different diameters. It also features a spring system for ejecting the cut off tobacco.

The cutter is available in two exclusive surface finishes: plain anodized aluminium or ruthenium-coated aluminium.

The perfect cigar cutter for the modern aficionado.

Now for the event, the tasting, the smoking of the Griffin's! Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 31, 2008!

Of course, the "Gerry-packs", comprised of samples of Griffin's cigars, will will be available at a ridiculously low price! And with each pack you'll get some freebies as well! Some of the accessories such as the carbon fibre cigar cases will be raffled off as prizes for those that purchase a pack!

This event will be catered for those purchasing a pack! Bring your own libation and a bartender will pour it for you, and there will be a "Griffin's girl" to hostess this event!

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND
14019 S.W.FRWY #400

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281.265.1387

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THURSDAY JULY 31ST
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5:00 p.m. 'till DONE

July 4, 2008 at the Smoke Ring

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On Friday, July 4th, 2008, the Smoke Ring in Sugar Land will be open for regular business hours and will be having an Independence Day Special during the hours of 4 pm 'til done!

All you have to do is purchase $35 of cigars...any cigars you want, and Gerry will give you 2 free cigars!

And don't forget! The C A O Limited Edition Humidor is going to be raffled off also! There are a few AMERICA ANTHEM cigars left to puchase for the raffle entry, but you better hurry before your chance to win this $400+ humidor is gone!

As usual, there will be refreshments and beverages for you at the Smoke Ring, this Friday, July 4th, 2008!

CAMACHO CIGAR & TRAVEL PACK

2008-06-23T11:07:00.005-05:00

CAMACHO CIGAR TASTING EVENT

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND

14019 SW FRWY #400

281.265.1387

5 PM 'TILL DONE

The Camacho Cigar Travel Pack is a special feature of this event!
Roughly 18" by 10", this neoprene zippered bag holds 20 premium cigars with a value of $270.00! It's capacity also allows the lucky owner to carry an additional box of cigars, an ashtray...even a travel size bottle of your favorite refreshment!

For this event, receive a 10% discount on this purchase! 20 premium CAMACHO cigars and this handy travel pack...what a deal!!

Set the date on your calendar NOW! This Thursday, June 26, 2008, starting about 5 pm at the Smoke Ring Sugar Land!

J Fuego Delirium Cigar

2008-06-19T11:21:00.006-05:00

Wow. Just wow.
I had a new blend from J Fuego, The Delirium, yesterday. I'm not sure, but it may have kicked my butt.
I like all of Fuego's cigars, allot!

The appearance of this cigar was indeed dark, just like a Maduro should be. The wrapper is a naturally aged Brazillian leaf..and tasty looking.

Fuego indeed shows his trademark love for the Corojo leaf by placing it in the Coasta Rican binder and the Honduran and Nicaraguan filler.

What this blends yields is a rich, sometimes creamy and sometimes stout smoke. It certainly does transition in strength eventually mellowing out toward the second half of the cigar.

What I was not expecting was the nicotine hit it left with me. After a pleasant hour of easy draws and volumes of rich smoke, I was surprised to find that maybe I should sit a while longer and fully regain my bearings.

The Delirium left a somewhat parched, and a little bitter taste, which for me indicates that this cigar would be great as an after dinner smoke or with drinks.

J Fuego Delirium is certainly in my rotation of smokes as it delivered what I was hoping for in a Maduro/Corojo blend. The burn was even, the ash white and firm, and at least a medium and a half in strength and jammed with rich Corojo flavor.

Camacho Cigars Tasting Event

2008-06-12T17:29:00.026-05:00

Camacho Cigars

Simon Camacho in Nicaragua first created this outstanding brand back in the 1960's. Today the Camacho medium to full-bodied brand is manufactured in Honduras by Tabacos Rancho Jamastran, owned by the Eiroa family. Camacho Corojo cigars have been described as "The Best Habano outside of Cuba" by many cigar experts. Camacho cigars are made with the original Cuban Criollo and Corojo seed tobaccos grown in Honduras' Jamastran Valley, in the Eiroa's farms.

Today they have grown to become a successful, vertically integrated company based in Miami, Florida. They grow their own tobacco, manufacture their own cigars and boxes, and handle their own distribution. Camacho Cigars manufactures 16 cigar names, seven of which are their own labels.

Christian Eiroa: "Our story is very similar to most others that had to leave Cuba. My grandfather grew tobacco in Cuba. In doing so, he built a great relationship with the Oliva family (the tobacco people, not the cigar people). They were based in Tampa. My father left Cuba in 1959 and joined the army to participate in the Bay of Pigs invasion. He then served in Korea. Once finished, he went back to Tampa where he secured a job at Perfecto Garcia. When the Embargo was to commence, Angel Oliva offered my father to go to Honduras and try to grow tobacco. At this time, tobacco was being grown in many areas because the leaf brokers needed to find new sources of tobacco. After the first crop, my father decided to go on his own. Eventually, he had close to 2,000 acres where he grew tobacco in. Some in partnerships, some by himself. As time went on, he got into making cigars for others and in the mid - 80's he purchased the Baccarat "The Game" brand and in the mid 90's, Camacho."

From the Bay of Pigs to the mountains of Honduras...

Until the early 60’s, U.S. cigar manufacturers depended on Cuban tobacco. Because of the imminent U.S. embargo on Cuba, A substitute source was needed quickly, so the search began! Tino Argudin, who discovered the Jamastran Valley said: "We will never find neither soil nor region as similar to Vuelta Abajo (Cuba) as the Jamastran Valley in Honduras".Accompanying Tino Argudin was Julio Eiroa. Julio Eiroa, native of Cuba and son of Generoso Eiroa (tobacco grower from the early 1900’s), remained in Jamastran ever since.

It was only a matter of time before the Jamastran Valley and Danli would become the leaf tobacco and cigar capital of Honduras and Central America. Almost 40 years later, Julio Eiroa’s operation grew to 1,500 acres of cropland and 20 million cigars a year, employing a total of 3,300 workers. " Making cigars is not a business, it’s an art form and the only way to make good art is to make it all yourself," says Julio Eiroa.

DON JULIO AND CHRISTIAN EIROA

Julio and Christian Eiroa aren’t the first father-son team to disagree over how to run the family business. But the main players in Camacho Cigars Inc. and Tabacos Ranchos Jamastran are likely the only cigarmakers in the world rooting against their own products.

"We have a bet," says Christian, over the performance of two selections in the Camacho line. Julio likes the Camacho Select, a cigar made with a Cameroon wrapper that debuted in early May. His son’s favorite is the more high-powered Camacho Corojo.

"In the first 12 months, whoever sells more, wins. That’s the bet. Camacho Select versus Camacho Corojo," says Christian with a chuckle.

The two won’t disclose the terms of the bet, but each is serious about the outcome. Pride is at stake. The elder Eiroa, who lives in Honduras and runs Camacho’s tobacco growing and cigar-making operation, known as Tabacos Ranchos Jamastran, made the Camacho Select blend his way, kept the packaging Spartan and closed his ears to input from his son.

"When the old man first made a sample, I said, ‘Dad’"-Christian makes a motion in the air, showing how his father cut him off. "He said, ‘No. This is my baby.’" The good-natured ribbing got a bit heated last Christmas. Julio left Miami angry and early, flying back to Honduras.

Julio is not apologetic about being at odds with his son on occasion. "I don’t like full-bodied cigars," he says. "They’re too strong for me. I always go for the cigar that you can smoke five or 10 cigars a day."

Julio is Camacho’s patriarch, a 67-year-old with a stubborn personality honed by decades of doing things his own way. He used to own a small plane, which he would fly around Honduras, but a crash in 1977 nearly ended his life. It robbed him of some of his freedom, leaving him partially paralyzed.

"When I got in the accident, I was by myself, and then everything went down. There was nobody to follow me," he says. Christian was only five years old. "I got out of tobacco for a few years. When I got back, I started hiring Cubans from Cuba. It was a disaster."

Upset with how others were running his operations, Julio eventually reduced the amount of tobacco he planted and took a greater role in the growing. He now says he is getting nearly the same yield from far fewer plants. And he continues to be a perfectionist when it comes to the quality of the leaf. "Two years ago, I burned $2 million worth of tobacco, bale by bale," says the elder Eiroa. He didn’t like it, and wanted to rid himself of the temptation to turn it into cigars. Christian, 34, is stubborn in his own right. When he joined the family business in 1995, his father didn’t want him buying tobacco from overseas, but he began buying it anyway, realizing it was the only way the company could grow. "I got lines of credit from the bank, and I just started buying tobacco. He didn’t know what was going on," says Christian. "So there was always a difference in perception…there has always been a certain conflict."

Christian didn’t want to work with his father. "Family businesses are always hard. It’s never easy," he says. The situation proved too difficult for his older brother, Justo, who left the family business to work in the bottled-water industry. "They couldn’t get along," says Christian. "Too many arguments." Christian, a big, outspoken man with a sharp sense of humor, has the personality to match his father’s confidence. "There are a lot of silent treatments before the launch of each brand," says Christian. Julio has been known to yank a product or change speed at the 11th hour, often spoiling Christian’s distribution plans. He sometimes hides tobacco in Honduras, to throw Christian off when he visits.

"As competitive as our industry has become," says Christian, "speed to market is a big issue, and I think that causes a lot of our problems. He’ll say it’ll be ready in June, then I have to pull back the reins; everything has to come to a stop again. It drives me crazy."

Each Eiroa is confident he will win the bet. "My cigar is going to be selling 90 percent, and you’re going to be 10 percent," says Julio.

Despite the good-natured ribbing, each sees the value of the other in the business. "He’s a hell of a salesman," says Julio of his son. "We love the business, we work hard. But I tell him, he sells the first cigar, but then the cigar has to sell itself."

The Cigars

Camacho Triple Maduro

This is simply a wonderful cigar. Comprised of maduro tobacco through-out, and as dark as the night, this cigar might frighten some of the less adventurous of us, but it is surprisingly smokable! Our own Chris Hutts reviewed this cigar a while back. Click here to read what "Big Daddy" had to say about the Camacho Triple Maduro!
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Camacho Corojo 10th Anniversary

Introducing Camacho Cigar’s Camacho Corojo 10th Anniversary cigar selection - a smooth, creamy blend created by Christian Eiroa as a follow-up to his highly-rated Camacho Triple Maduro cigars selection. This box-pressed anniversary cigar commemorates the Eiroa Family’s 10 years of growing the world’s only Authentic Corojo Seed tobacco. The cigars are medium to full-bodied, blended with an all Honduran-grown Corojo-seed filler, binder and wrapper recipe.

Camacho Liberty

Camacho Cigars announces that this year’s Camacho Liberty cigar will begin to ship in June 2008. As with each issue, this blend is also different and very intricate. This year’s Camacho Liberty will be a medium-bodied, box pressed, "Barber Pole" cigar. Camacho Cigar will only be offering 2000 Limited Edition numbered chests totaling 40,000 numbered coffins and cigars.

Camacho Corojo Diploma Cigar

The Camacho Diploma is complete with it’s new presentation. They really went all out with the design of the new bands, a big change from the old simple Diploma band. This Honduran puros is comprised of the choicest Corojo leaf grown in the Jamastran Valley. Beautiful is the best word to describe this oily cigar with a slightly toothed wrapper. It was heavy, firm and the draw was easy with just a touch of resistance. The complexity of the Diploma doesn’t take long to show up, starting out with a strong black peppercorn flavor with a woody undertone. Along with this spice the cigar had some harshness, which fortunately mellowed out to a tolerable level after a few minutes. It was difficult to pin down the dominate flavor once the cigar warmed up. I tasted a nice blend of pepper, wood, and occasionally some sweeter flavor reminding me of a good whiskey. The Diploma is best smoked slow to respect the cigars strength, but even then I was feeling a bit light headed by the halfway point. After I was satisfied that I could discern the flavors in it, I picked up a small glass of port. The port paired nicely with the Diploma, taking the edge off the harshness. Other reviews I’d read discussed some burn problems but mine was flawless from start to finish.

Camacho Coyolar

Originally released in 2005 under the name "Say Uncle" the Camacho Coyolar Puro is the Eiora’s family first venture in using tobacco not from their farm. This cigar is full bodied and deserves your respect, after my first experience with this cigar I found out why.

1962 PRE-EMBARGO

The Camacho 1962 Pre-embargp cigar starts with a Vintage 1999 Jamastran Corojo wrapper that finishes a complex filler that includes authentic 1962 Pre-Embargo Cuban tobacco. The aged Cuban tobacco used in this cigar is taken from one of four remaining bales in the world. It has been a long time since we have encountered a cigar of this caliber. This is without a doubt one of the finest cigars we have ever had the privilege of smoking. The smooth Pre-Embargo filler is complemented nicely by the complex Corojo wrapper.

SLR Camacho

"Special Limited Reserve" cigars gives you a taste of Camacho's full-bodied side.This amazingly powerful cigar is offered in boxes of 25 and features Honduran wrapper, binder and fillers.

Corojo
Released in 2000, these cigars are genuine Corojo puros. This means they are made entirely of the same kind of tobacco, all grown in the Jamastran Valley in Honduras. This gives you a consistant smoke, every time, with flavor that does not fail till the cigar is too small to smoke. Offered in 13 distinct sizes, all packed in cedar boxes.

Havana
When this cigar first came out in the 60's, it was manufactured in Nicaragua until production was moved to it's present home in Honduras. Very close to the Camacho Corojo line, with Corojo Binder and filler, this cigar is distinguished by it's Criollo leaf, grown in the same Jamastran Valley the Corojo tobaccos are from. All 9 sizes come in boxes of 20. 3 other sizes H1, H2, and H3, which are aged for a longer period of time, are offered in boxes of 50.

Candela Monarca
At first glance of this cigar, do not be put off! It does have a green wrapper, you're not just seeing things! This robusto size stogie is a gem! Comprised of the corojo blend, it is wrapped in a candela leaf, a process whereby the leaf is quickly aged to retain the color of the leaf at harvest, but to make it smokable. What the cigar then becomes is a mild, cool smoke, but because of the filler and binder, a flavorable one as well. There are other candelas out there, but the Camacho Monarca is by far...simply the best one!

Camacho Cigars Signature Travel Case

This spectacular travel case comes packed with 20 Premium Camacho Cigars! There is room to carry an additional box of cigars, an ashtray, lighter & fuel.The case is of durable neoprene fabric.

SMOKE RING
14019 SW FRWY #400
281.265.1387

CAMACHO CIGARS TASTING EVENT

JUNE 26, 2008

5 pm 'til Done

Pictures

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Jim Hoffman.

The Bench.

Jim, Gerry, Bob.

601 Oscuro.

Demo Remo.

Demo Remo.

Demo Remo.

Demo Remo.

Davey Hoffman.

Colonel wins a box!

Bob Mayo!

Big Daddy!

MLC & 601

Eddie and his group.

Greek jams!

In the bus!

Jack.

Look at that ash!

Jack again!

Gerry & the Burbon King!

J Fuego, Gerry, Jennifer.

Vasos mugs!

Eddie & Cecille.

Ouch!

C A O AmericA Anthem Humidor Raffle

2008-06-07T21:55:00.009-05:00

CAO AmericA

The America is the newest exclusive blend by the highly acclaimed cigar distributor, CAO International. Announced on July 4th, 2007 (ain't that a coincidence), CAO AmericA boasts not one but two wrapper leaves. An extremely rare Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro is delicately interwined with a smooth Connecticut Shade wrapper leaf. A premium blending of Brazilian binder and 100% ligero filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Italy, U.S.A., and the Dominican Republic bring forth a substantially complex and enjoyable medium to full-bodied smoke. Made with two American-grown wrappers, CAO's newest blend pays homage to our homeland.

At 8 ½ x 50, CAO Anthem cigars are the largest in CAO's AmericA line. This vitola is actually a limited release and is not currently in regular production. They're shipped inside a limited-edition, high quality CAO America humidor. One of the best smokes in the land, from sea to shining sea.
Only 18,000 were produced.

Country: Nicaragua
Length/Ring: 8 1/2 x 50
Shape: Presidente
Wrapper: Natural
Strength: Medium to Full

Not only is the cigar a limited edition, this humidor is as well. Eighteen vitolas sit inside their own coffin to fill the humidor. We have been running a sale on these coffins as an entry for a raffle of this spectacular humidor! The purchase of one coffin gives you a 1 in 18 chance of winning it! Buying more than one....well, you can figure that out, can't you?

The drawing is slated for, when else...July 4th, 2008! So in less than a month, some lucky (and smart) cigar smoker will win this humidor! Right now there are 9 of these cigars available. When the last one is sold, that's it!

Get into the store today and buy a C.A.O. AmericA Anthem cigar to at least have a chance of winning this humidor!

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND

14019 SW FRWY #400

281.265.1387

601 CIGARS ANNIVERSARY EVENT & BBQ RIBS & BEER

2008-05-29T07:56:00.006-05:00

On Sunday, June 01, 2008, the Smoke Ring Sugar Land will host the Anniversary Cigar Tasting Event for Eddie Ortega and 601 Cigars!

This event will be catered by Vasos BBQ, winner of more BBQ cook-offs in the history of the world...at least since man first invented fire.

Several guys at the Ring have challenged each other in a rib eating contest. They think they can pound 60+1 ribs in 2 hours.

Gerry will have the 601 packs priced so low you, you can't afford not to buy them!

601 Cigars...Ribs 'n Beer...Raffles...All this happens this Sunday, June 01, 2008

6-01

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND

14019 SW FWY #400

281.265.1387

SUNDAY

06-01-08

FROM NOON 'TIL DONE

601 CIGARS ANNIVERSARY EVENT!

2008-05-27T20:13:00.012-05:00

This is a 601 Habano Wrapper.

This is a 601 Cigar box lid.

This is Eddie of 601 Cigars.

BBQ ribs.

Beer.

BBQ Ribs AND Beer.

Keep reading.

On June 01, 2008, the Smoke Ring Sugar Land will host a special cigar tasting of 601 Cigars!

Re:Henke Kelner of Davidoff

2008-05-18T17:02:00.008-05:00

The Kelner/Davidoff seminar attendance quota is almost filled.
Out of 25 allotted slots, we have 4 left!

This event is scheduled for May 22, 2008. It's one you do not want to miss!

After Tuesday, May 20th, please call the Smoke Ring for availability for this once in a lifetime event!

Smoke Ring Sugar Land >>>>>>>>>>>>>>281.265.1387

Henke Kelner of Davidoff

2008-05-13T15:09:00.023-05:00

RE: APPROACHING LAST CALL!!! HENKE KELNER & DAVIDOFF EVENT

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

You are encouraged to come by the Smoke Ring before the event, and we also encourage carpooling to the site.

As well, after the event, the store will be open for business with the usual cigar tasting event activities!

An Education in the Tasting and the Art of Blending Cigars A Very Special Workshop

You have a once in a lifetime opportunity to fully understand what it is you truly enjoy about the taste, the texture, and the aroma of an excellent cigar. Come join us for an event that will not only expand your smoking horizons, but also enhance your knowledge and understanding imparted from one of the most revered expert blenders of his time.

Cigar Aficionados, The Smoke Ring brings you a once in a lifetime opportunity to share in a special evening with one of the most influential and legendary forces in the tobacco industry.

Henke Kelner is widely recognized as the most famed and revered master blender of our time. His muse, wizardry and absolute genius are the inspiration behind the production of Davidoff of Geneva line of cigars:

*Davidoff
*Winston Churchill
*Zino
*AVO
*Griffin

We are proud and honored to have “The Maestro” orchestrate this truly magical evening consisting of education, culinary excellence and of course…. Truly World Class Cigars!

“A cigar is your friend. And what do you expect from a friend? Loyalty, consistency and balance.”

“Blending is not a formula, it is an art, and maintaining consistency is a science.”

“We don’t sell cigars; we sell smoke.”

Henke Kelner

Only 25 slots are available on a First-Come-First-Serve basis. This special event is brought to you exclusively by The Smoke Ring. Come to the store by 05/16/08 to secure your slot for $95.00 which includes:

*Admission to event
*Davidoff Robusto Collection (5cigars) a $79.95 value
*Two additional cigars Worth $25.00
*During the evening you’ll taste several cigars at various stages of production concluding with the full enjoyment of the taste and aroma that is a Davidoff.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the seminar begins promptly at 7 pm at:

The Gardens 12001 Beamer Houston, TX 77089

May 22, 2008

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND

* 14019 S.W. FREEWAY #400 *

281.265.1387

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News & Reminders!

2008-05-12T09:00:00.004-05:00

Busy Busy Busy!

Click the links below for updates!

Henke Kelner & Davidoff Seminar May 22, 2008
Reserve your spot NOW!!

J Fuego Cigar Tasting May 15, 2008
Don't miss this one!!

Smoke Ring store expansion!!

Coming Soon...Special Event!!
"601 Cigars + Ribs 'n Beer" Sunday 06-01-08

JESUS FUEGO Reminder!

2008-05-11T13:22:00.007-05:00

Just a friendly reminder of the upcoming
J Fuego Cigar Tasting Event
at the Smoke Ring!

click here

Henke Kelner of Davidoff

2008-05-09T15:48:00.015-05:00

An Education in the Tasting and the Art of Blending Cigars

Very Special Event

"Chocolate. There’s something undeniably mystical and irresistible about chocolate. The word itself is sensual and romantic. The creamy, silky texture, the deep, dark, elegant color, the exquisitely sweet, rich flavor, the tantalizing aroma…. the seductive characteristics of chocolate can arouse the senses and send one’s pulse racing to new heights."

So, you’re thinking….” I thought I was opening an email about cigars or a cigar event at The Smoke Ring.”

Well, you did!

You have a once in a lifetime opportunity to fully understand what it is you truly enjoy about the taste, the texture, and the aroma of an excellent cigar. Come join us for an event that will not only expand your smoking horizons, but also enhance your knowledge and understanding imparted from one of the most revered expert blenders of his time.

An Education in the Tasting and the Art of Blending Cigars

A Very Special Workshop

Cigar Aficionados, The Smoke Ring brings you a once in a lifetime opportunity to share in a special evening with one of the most influential and legendary forces in the tobacco industry.

Henke Kelner is widely recognized as the most famed and revered master blender of our time. His muse, wizardry and absolute genius are the inspiration behind the production of Davidoff of Geneva line of cigars:

*Davidoff
*Winston Churchill
*Zino
*AVO
*Griffin

We are proud and honored to have “The Maestro” orchestrate this truly magical evening consisting of education, culinary excellence and of course…. Truly World Class Cigars!

Henke Kelner

Only 25 slots are available on a First-Come-First-Serve basis. This special event is brought to you exclusively by The Smoke Ring. Come to the store by 05/16/08 to secure your slot for $95.00 which includes:

*Admission to event

*Davidoff Robusto Collection (5cigars) a $79.95 value
*Two additional cigars Worth $25.00
*During the evening you’ll taste several cigars at various stages of production concluding with the full enjoyment of the taste and aroma that is a Davidoff.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the seminar begins promptly at 7 pm at:

The Gardens 12001 Beamer Houston, TX 77089

May 22, 2008

SMOKE RING SUGAR LAND
*
14019 S.W. FREEWAY #400
*
281.265.1387