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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #7: Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars

The #7 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars.

CMW is the fourth installment of the Espinosa Cigars Las 6 Provincias series. This limited edition series pays homage to the pre-Castro era of Cuba. The name Las 6 Provincias means “six provinces,” referring to the six provinces that existed before Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba. It is also Espinosa Cigars’ most premium limited edition series to date. Each installment of the series has a unique blend, size, and associated artwork. The name CMW stands for Camagüey, the second-most eastern province on the island of Cuba in the pre-Castro era. Since the first installment of the Las 6 Provincias was launched in 2018, it has become one of Espinosa Cigars' most successful near-annual limited series releases. The CMW is the third release of the series to land on the Countdown.

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Prime Time Jukebox Episode 117 Audio: In Memoriam – 2023

It’s our In Memoriam Episode for 2023. On Episode 117. we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2023.

We will also touch base on Dave’s Top 50 and OOPS lists, Coop’s Countdown, and recap the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors.

On this show, Dave smokes the La Palina KB Part Three and Coop smokes the La Palina KB TXX.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 117 Playlist

References

• Top 50 of 2023 / #10 – 6: More Aussies, A First Timer and One Long Song Title
• Top 50 of 2023 / #15 – 11: More Barbie, Dolly and a Genius
• Top 50 of 2023 / #20 – 16: A Cat, A Sister and More Missy
• Top 50 of 2023 / #25 – 21: Hip Hop, A Collective and Interesting Collabs
• Top 50 of 2023 / #30 – 26: Our First Reggae Track, A Lot of Gecs and Some More Bunnies
• Top 50 of 2023 / #35 – 31: Songs About Time, Reclaiming Your Music and Some Spice
• Top 50 of 2023 / #40 – 36: More Foundational Comebacks, Made – Up Languages and Aussie Music
• Top 50 of 2023 / #45 – 41: An Emotional Tribute, A Bunny and a Brit Pop Third Act
• Top 50 of 2023 / #50 – 46: Spiderman, The Blues and Metal
• 2023 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown
• Kennedy Center Honors
• Dave's McRib Deluxe Review

Prime Time Jukebox Episode 117: In Memoriam – 2023

It’s our In Memoriam Episode for 2023. On Episode 117. we look back and reflect on the careers and contributions of many artists who passed away in 2023.

We will also touch base on Dave’s Top 50 and OOPS lists, Coop’s Countdown, and recap the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors.

On this show, Dave smokes the La Palina KB Part Three and Coop smokes the La Palina KB TXX.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

• Episode 117 Playlist

References

• Top 50 of 2023 / #10 – 6: More Aussies, A First Timer and One Long Song Title
• Top 50 of 2023 / #15 – 11: More Barbie, Dolly and a Genius
• Top 50 of 2023 / #20 – 16: A Cat, A Sister and More Missy
• Top 50 of 2023 / #25 – 21: Hip Hop, A Collective and Interesting Collabs
• Top 50 of 2023 / #30 – 26: Our First Reggae Track, A Lot of Gecs and Some More Bunnies
• Top 50 of 2023 / #35 – 31: Songs About Time, Reclaiming Your Music and Some Spice
• Top 50 of 2023 / #40 – 36: More Foundational Comebacks, Made – Up Languages and Aussie Music
• Top 50 of 2023 / #45 – 41: An Emotional Tribute, A Bunny and a Brit Pop Third Act
• Top 50 of 2023 / #50 – 46: Spiderman, The Blues and Metal
• 2023 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year Countdown
• Kennedy Center Honors
• Dave's McRib Deluxe Review

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #8: Kristoff Guardrail Robusto (Audio)

The #8 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Kristoff Guardrail Robusto. The story behind the Kristoff Guardrail is like no other. Kristoff Guardrail debuted in 2022, but the story’s roots go back a couple of years before that. Kristoff owner Glen Case was in Oklahoma and had rented a motorcycle. He was on the road when his back tire gave way and caused him to crash into a guardrail. The accident was severe enough to land Case in the hospital for weeks, followed by many months of rehabilitation – including spending time in a wheelchair. When Kristoff Guardrail was released a couple of years later, Case was fully recovered. Those around him kept the accident quiet, so many were shocked to hear of the accident. Case felt he was given a second chance at life, and this was the inspiration for the Kristoff Guardrail.

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #8: Kristoff Guardrail Robusto

The #8 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Kristoff Guardrail Robusto. The story behind the Kristoff Guardrail is like no other. Kristoff Guardrail debuted in 2022, but the story’s roots go back a couple of years before that. Kristoff owner Glen Case was in Oklahoma and had rented a motorcycle. He was on the road when his back tire gave way and caused him to crash into a guardrail. The accident was severe enough to land Case in the hospital for weeks, followed by many months of rehabilitation – including spending time in a wheelchair. When Kristoff Guardrail was released a couple of years later, Case was fully recovered. Those around him kept the accident quiet, so many were shocked to hear of the accident. Case felt he was given a second chance at life, and this was the inspiration for the Kristoff Guardrail.

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #9: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1 (Audio)

The #9 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1. The Verocú Blue is a regular production line that made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Verocú Blue is described as an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú line, which is, in turn, an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI (aka Red Label) line. While there may be some DNA connections among these lines, the difference with Verocú Blue is the Shade-grown Corojo wrapper grown by the Garcia family in Nicaragua.

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #9: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1

The #9 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1. The Verocú Blue is a regular production line that made its debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Verocú Blue is described as an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú line, which is, in turn, an offshoot of the Tatuaje Havana VI (aka Red Label) line. While there may be some DNA connections among these lines, the difference with Verocú Blue is the Shade-grown Corojo wrapper grown by the Garcia family in Nicaragua.

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #10: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I (Audio)

The #10 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I. In 2021, Plasencia Cigars launched an offshoot of its Alma Fuerte brand known as the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro. When Plasencia decided to bring its own brand to market in 2017, one of the first blends it introduced was the Plasencia Alma Fuerte. This cigar went on to become a very successful line. The Alma Fuerte was known for its dark Nicaraguan wrapper. As the name indicates, the Colorado Claro has a lighter shade with a slight reddish tint. The blend to the Alma Fuerte was tweaked, and thus the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro was born. Today we take a look at the second vitola released in the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro, the Eduardo I.

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Note: The photography used for these two thumbnails has made this cigar wrapper look darker and the cigar bands less green. We apologize for this, but we want to reassure you that this was the Colorado Claro Eduardo I that was used for his assessment.

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #10: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I

The #10 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I. In 2021, Plasencia Cigars launched an offshoot of its Alma Fuerte brand known as the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro. When Plasencia decided to bring its own brand to market in 2017, one of the first blends it introduced was the Plasencia Alma Fuerte. This cigar went on to become a very successful line. The Alma Fuerte was known for its dark Nicaraguan wrapper. As the name indicates, the Colorado Claro has a lighter shade with a slight reddish tint. The blend to the Alma Fuerte was tweaked, and thus the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro was born. Today we take a look at the second vitola released in the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro, the Eduardo I.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-rdO

Note: The photography used for these two thumbnails has made this cigar wrapper look darker and the cigar bands less green. We apologize for this, but we want to reassure you that this was the Colorado Claro Eduardo I that was used for his assessment.

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #11: Mi Querida Black SakaKhan by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (Audio)

The #11 2023 Cigar of the Year is the Mi Querida Black SakaKhan by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust would launch its third line under its Mi Querida brand, the Mi Querida Black. The cigar was initially released in one size called SakaKhan, which was a nickname given to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust founder Steve Saka during his days in the Navy. The Mi Querida Black SakaKhan wasn’t exactly a new cigar. It had been released at the end of 2021 as a part of JR Cigar’s 50th-anniversary series when it was simply called the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Limited Edition EM Maduro.

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