Number 8 of 2009 is published.
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Cigar Weekly Blind Review # 2009-8
Andretti Toro Maduro
Published Monday, December 28, 2009
Compiled by Doug McGuire (Mad Dawg)
This long-overdue review presented some interesting challenges. Because of the unique packaging of the cigars (details below), it was not possible to completely remove all identifying marks from them. Working with the manufacturer’s representative, enough cigars to do the review were supplied without bands or logos, but the tubes in which the cigars were packed came embossed with enough information to identify them. Taping over that embossing and providing special instructions to the panelists provided some assurance that the review would be unbiased.
The cigars for this review were graciously provided by Benjamin Brignola, Customer Acquisition and Sales representative for Pacific Cigar Company. The following information, also provided by Ben, is important to this review:
“All Cigars are Hand Rolled in the Dominican Republic by our own people.
Through our patented processes and o-ring vacuum-sealed P.E.T. plastic tubes, we have the ability to establish the cigar moisture content the same as the day it was rolled.
All Pacific Cigars that are hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic are blends of Dominican Olor and Piloto tobaccos with strengths of Ligero and/or Seco. The wrappers are Ecuadorian shade grown Connecticut or Brazilian Maduro. The binders and fillers come from the region of San Victor in the Cibao Valley of the Dominican Republic.”
The packaging of these cigars is unique. The P.E.T tubes are tough, and the o-ring seal makes them virtually maintenance-free; no humidor required! This aspect should certainly appeal to one of the main target audiences for the Andretti line: golfers. Toss a couple in the bag with a cutter and lighter and you’re good for 18 holes, easy. No worries about them being damaged on the way to the links.
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I thought sure that he tube was glass. But it's strong as hell, it's a good product for packing cigars.
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