Stogie Geeks #254
Recorded December 4, 2017 at G-Unit Studios in Rhode Island!
Interview: Paul Kubiski, Bootblack Brand – 2:00pm-2:45pm
Bootblack Brand
Bootblack Brand was born while sitting on a barstool with friends frustrated by the lack in quality of the cocktails being served. Built on the premise we do not eat or drink anything inferior I started experimenting with classic flavor profiles with a twist using all-natural ingredients including fresh produce, herbs and spices.
The term BOOTBLACK represents an ideal from generations’ past but firmly rooted in todays culture: To create a product honestly and earnestly with ones own two hands and unbridled enthusiasm. Our anthem ‘small batch – huge flavor’ drives our product development. Now you can create modern interpretations of classic cocktails & unique sodas with our complex syrups and your favorite alcohol and/or seltzer. Whether working your shift, entertaining friends or having a quiet evening at home, end your day with Bootblack Brand.
http://www.bootblackbrand.com/
Stogie Geeks Segment: Jarrid Trudeau, Kristoff Cigars- 2:45pm-3:30pm
Kristoff
Kristoff cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique brands on the market, was established in 2004 and has employed skill and patience since then to produce their Cuban-esque lines to please aficionados everywhere. Using only the finest double and triple fermented tobaccos, Kristoff has built an excellent reputation for premium cigars.
Kristoff has countless 90-plus rated blends in its portfolio, Ranging from creamy Connecticut wrapped gems like Kristoff Connecticut to intense ligero-laced powerhouses such as the Kristoff Ligero Maduro, or for an ultra strong cigar Pistoff Kristoff has you covered, there is a Kristoff cigar for everyone.
http://kristoff.com/
Stogies of the Week – 3:30pm-4:15pm
Joe Hollywood’s Stogies
Joe D’s Stogies
== ‘HR HABANO CLARO 109”’
Ecuadorian Habano Claro Wrapper
Jalapa Binder
Undisclosed Filler
$11 1 Size Box of 20
7.25 X 50 109
Earthiness, wood and sweetness were predominate notes
Pepper on front and back end, aged tobacco taste
Released in 2016 IPCPR, smoked amazingly well
‘BOXWORTHY”’
‘HR BLUE”’
Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Wrapper
Nicaraguan Binder and Filler
$9 4 Sizes Box of 20
6 X 50 Toro
Strong pepper up front then goes sweet
Cocoa, sweetness and earthy notes are prominent
Very mild pepper spice throughout, way less bold than I thought it would be in a good way
Released at IPCPR 2016
‘BOX SPLIT”’
‘IVY CIGARS”’
Ecuadorian Habano Corojo 2008
Double Cameroon, Dominican Binder
Nicaraguan and Dominican Filler
$12 3 Sizes 10 Count Boxes
5.25 X 43 Lamont (Corona)
Limited to 100 accounts initially
Made by Jason Holly owner and founder of Viva Republic, previously on StogieGeeks #137
Inspired by a photo of JFK smoking a cigar at Harvard while Jason was at Harvard
Notes of Earth, Leather and Raisins
‘5’er”’
‘BLACK LABEL TRADING CO- LAWLESS”’
Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Wrapper
Nicaraguan Binder and FIller
$10 Box of 20
6 X 60 Gordo
1000 boxes of production per year
Wrapper is Colorado in color
Owner James Brown has 6 blends in total under Black Label, also owns Black Works Studio
Notes of Cocoa, coffee and pepper
Very golfable, excellent smoke production and well balanced
Medium in strength
‘BOX SPLIT”’
‘AVO CLASSIC”’
Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapper
Dominican Binder and Filler
$8 6 Sizes Boxes of 20
5 X 50 Robusto
Earthy to start then goes completely creamy and deliscious
Really enjoyable smooth cigar, great taste
Produced by Davidoff, Mild in strength
Flawless burnline and smoke production
‘BOX SPLIT”’
‘L’ATELIER- LANCERO”’
Ecuadorian Sancti Spiritus Wrapper
Nicaraguan Binder and Filler
$10 4 Sizes Boxes of 15
7.5 X 38 Lancero
Made at the My Fathers Factory, regular production
Medium in strength
Zero construction issues, perfect smoke and flavor
Natural Tobacco, cedar, earth and a lil spice
K.C. Johnson brother of Pete Johnson from Tatuaje owns L’Atelier
Sancti Spiritus is a hybrid of Criollo and Pelo De Oro
‘FIGHT CHUCK NORRIS”’