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The Smoking Syndicate: Micallef Blue Robusto (Audio)

Earlier this year, Micallef followed up the very successful Micallef Black with the Micallef Blue.  The Micallef Blue isn’t just a redo of the Black with a different wrapper, the Micallef Blue is a completely different blend.  Featuring a  San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, the Blue enters a very competitive market of sub-$10 cigars.  The vitolas offered are the same as the Black:  robusto and toro.

Let’s take a look at the details:

• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 52
• Wrapper: San Andrés Sumatra
• Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
• Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Micallef Cigars S.A.
• MSRP:  $7.00

Final Score: 88

The Smoking Syndicate: Micallef Blue Robusto

Earlier this year, Micallef followed up the very successful Micallef Black with the Micallef Blue.  The Micallef Blue isn’t just a redo of the Black with a different wrapper, the Micallef Blue is a completely different blend.  Featuring a  San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, the Blue enters a very competitive market of sub-$10 cigars.  The vitolas offered are the same as the Black:  robusto and toro.

Let’s take a look at the details:

• Vitola:  Robusto
• Size:  5 x 52
• Wrapper: San Andrés Sumatra
• Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
• Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Micallef Cigars S.A.
• MSRP:  $7.00

Final Score: 88

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138 Audio: Down the Rabbit Hole #5

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #5 – our 5th installment of this series.

The concept works as follows:  Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them.

Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week

In this episode, Dave and Coop smoke the CLE PCA Exclusive 2023 Robusto.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 138 Playlist

References

• Greg Kihn Dead: 'Jeopardy,' 'Breakup Song' Hitmaker of 1980s Was 75
• Jack Russell, Great White Vocalist and Founding Band Member, Dies at 63
• In My Mind’s Eye: Rome, Italy
• Raul Disla and Kevin Baxter Join Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A.
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Wagashi 

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138: Down the Rabbit Hole #5

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 138, we present Down the Rabbit Hole #5 – our 5th installment of this series.

The concept works as follows:  Dave and Coop start with a familiar song and then go down the path of selecting a song inspired by that song. Each will go through ten iterations of this exercise and choose a song from the inspired previous song selected. Ultimately, we will see where this journey takes each of them.

Plus we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week

In this episode, Dave and Coop smoke the CLE PCA Exclusive 2023 Robusto.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 138 Playlist

References

• Greg Kihn Dead: 'Jeopardy,' 'Breakup Song' Hitmaker of 1980s Was 75
• Jack Russell, Great White Vocalist and Founding Band Member, Dies at 63
• In My Mind’s Eye: Rome, Italy
• Raul Disla and Kevin Baxter Join Tabacalera Familia Disla S.A.
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Wagashi 

From the Archives: IPCPR 2017 - Steve Saka (Audio)

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka.

This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale.

 

From the Archives: IPCPR 2017 - Steve Saka

It's back into the archives as we go back to the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show and talk to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka.

This was Steve's third trade show and he'll have plenty to say about the trade show. In addition Steve talked about his 2017 Trade Show releases: Todos Los Dias; Mi Querida Gordita, and Mas Sucio; and the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale.

 

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 137 Audio: Songs About Cars

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 137, it’s songs about cars.

Specifically, we will talk about songs that the machines with four wheels themselves and not the act of driving.

In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. Plus we have a champion in Battle of the Bands.

On this episode, Dave and Coop smoke CAO Flathead V660 cigar from General Cigar Company.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 137 Playlist

References

• Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s
• John Mayall, British Blues-Rock Legend and 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 90
• Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, Last Surviving Four Tops Member, Dies at 88
• Evelyn Thomas, "High Energy" Disco Singer, Dead At 70
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Paper Crane Corona Gorda John McTavish, July 10, 2024 

Prime Time Episode 137: Songs About Cars

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 137, it’s songs about cars.

Specifically, we will talk about songs that the machines with four wheels themselves and not the act of driving.

In addition, we got music news, cigar news, the music pairing of the week, and the Developing Palates Review of the Week. Plus we have a champion in Battle of the Bands.

On this episode, Dave and Coop smoke CAO Flathead V660 cigar from General Cigar Company.

As always, you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 137 Playlist

References

• Battle of the Bands 2024: The 1970s
• John Mayall, British Blues-Rock Legend and 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 90
• Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, Last Surviving Four Tops Member, Dies at 88
• Evelyn Thomas, "High Energy" Disco Singer, Dead At 70
• Developing Palates Team Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Paper Crane Corona Gorda John McTavish, July 10, 2024 

Prime Time Episode 314 Audio: Media Panel #18

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 314, its Media Panel #18. This time joining us will be John McTavish of Developing Palates and Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar.

This being a cigar media panel - the topics will be around cigar media!

Prime Time Episode 314: Media Panel #18

Tonight on Prime Time Episode 314, its Media Panel #18. This time joining us will be John McTavish of Developing Palates and Matt Tye of How Bout That Cigar.

This being a cigar media panel - the topics will be around cigar media!