This Geek Critique has been generously sponsored by nirab (Brian)
The Cigar: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Toro (6.0 x 52)
The Specs:
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
The Hype:
Cigars commemorating specific people are nothing new in the cigar industry and Southern Draw Cigars owner Robert Holt added another to the list with a new release. The Rose of Sharon, named after his wife, Sharon Holt, is said to be the mildest offering in the company's portfoilo so far. It incorporates a blend made up of an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos that include Dominican piloto cubano and Nicaraguan seco and visas.
A press release has more information:
She don't know she's beautiful. Besides the apparent beauty of The Rose of Sharon in its semi box pressed format, the release is a celebration of grace and the devotion of Sharon Holt as she continues her daily service via strong faith and daily fellowship. Much like a Rose, Sharon exemplifies our brand with her beautiful soul, humility and a 'subtle' boldness which has made an incredible impact on so many lives.
While all three vitolas of Rose of Sharon are packaged in 20-count boxes, the company is also selling 1,000 Petaca handmade cedar cases that hold two of the toro vitola for $25. any time of day. As my feeble minded co-worker likes to say, "you can savor the flavor all day long."
Due Date: July 26th, 2017
The Reviewers:
Must not have done a review in May, June, or July. Must have contributed at least 5 database reviews. Must be a well established member with at least Veteran status.
Shipping Restrictions: US addresses only please.
1. MacMac (Joe)
2. StogieDad (Michael)
3. bstessl (Brian)
4. danb6177 (Dan)
5. Olddog (Curtis)
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Thanks again to Brian for taking this one on and providing the cigar. THANKS!! And happy smokin'
