Stogie Geeks Episode 88

Interview: Gabriel Alvarez

Stogie of the Week: Miro Special Edition Lancero

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran
Lancero: 7 ½ × 38

What We Have Been Smoking

The complete list of all cigars discussed in this segment can be found on the Episode 88 Stogies Page.

Paul’s List

See Paul’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Will’s List

See Wil’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Mark Jr’s List

See Mark JR’s List, complete with pictures, ratings and mini-reviews on his Stogie Feed.

Candela Cigars: It’s Not Easy Being Green

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we tend to see a lot of candela releases…

1. Background on Candela – AKA Double Claro
   http://www.tobacconistuniversity.org/glossary-print.asp?Main_ID=165
   http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/Its-Not-Easy-Being-Green_8220
2. History of Candela in the U.S. – once a very popular cigar
   http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/Its-Not-Easy-Being-Green_8220
3. Are Candela Cigars Good or Bad for you?
4. Viaje WLP vs. Illusione Claro – a lot of controversy back in 2011.  What’s your opinion?
   http://www.stogiereview.com/2011/03/05/2015-with-pete-johnson