Questions about the IPCPR 2010

[SmokeProper]

I may just be out of the loop, but it seems info on some other the stuff there is limited...

Whats the ParaTi about?

Whats the SchRader about?

Whats that el Truin Habana about? Why was that there?

Whats are those Tat Face items? (not the cigars...)

Is xikar moving away from teardrop style?

hmmm, what else...?


Sorry if im just late to the party...

 

[SmokeProper]

Thanks for any answers...

And please feel free to add to the questions....

 

[kockroach]

You could post those in my photo thread if you want.

The Para Ti and Schrader cigars are Dominican tobacco cigars that Pete Johnson is helping to distribute. He had nothing to do with the blending at all. The Schrader "Sparky" is a limited edition cigar (in a coffin) that is in honor of the Schrader Sparky wine that the same guy makes. Pete would be best to get more details from.

That picture of the El Triunfadors from Habana is the box that Pete bought from the cigar museum. There is a post on here about it, with a video showing the box being opened. They are from the 40s...and look very nice!

The Tatuaje Face lighter and cutter come from ST Dupont.

Xikar still has the teardrop shape, but brought out some new designs. They originally have a plastic body V-cutter from Wolf. The new V-cutter is a solid piece of work...I really liked it. Feel free to post other questions in my photo thread.

Maybe Eric can just merge this in....

 

[Clint]

Wow, Jere....Very impressive!

 

[smokemifugotem]

This is why Jere is on my speed dial! Good questions! I was thinking the same thing on most of those!!!

 

[SmokeProper]

You could post those in my photo thread if you want.

The Para Ti and Schrader cigars are Dominican tobacco cigars that Pete Johnson is helping to distribute. He had nothing to do with the blending at all. The Schrader "Sparky" is a limited edition cigar (in a coffin) that is in honor of the Schrader Sparky wine that the same guy makes. Pete would be best to get more details from.

That picture of the El Triunfadors from Habana is the box that Pete bought from the cigar museum. There is a post on here about it, with a video showing the box being opened. They are from the 40s...and look very nice!

The Tatuaje Face lighter and cutter come from ST Dupont.

Xikar still has the teardrop shape, but brought out some new designs. They originally have a plastic body V-cutter from Wolf. The new V-cutter is a solid piece of work...I really liked it. Feel free to post other questions in my photo thread.

Maybe Eric can just merge this in....

Thanks for answers.
Ya, I wasn't sure if you'd see it as thread jacking.

So how/when are the Face items available? Seems like a brilliant idea.

I need to find that video.

The Dominican thing seems interesting....nothing to do with the blending huh?

 

[kockroach]

Thanks for answers.
Ya, I wasn't sure if you'd see it as thread jacking.

So how/when are the Face items available? Seems like a brilliant idea.

I need to find that video.

The Dominican thing seems interesting....nothing to do with the blending huh?

I believe that the lighter/cutter will be available once The Face is out in October.

And yup, Pete said he is just doing this for a friend. Had no hand in the blend of the Para Ti and Schrader. Aaron (gibbleguts) got his hands on one of the Schrader cigars...hopefully he will post his thoughts on it later. I know he smoked a Para Ti, and I have one to smoke once I let my palate rest a bit.

 

[perfecto66]

Here is some info I received last week at The Show from Pete

Schrader Hispaniola Cigars

Fred Schrader, proprietor of Schrader Cellars in Napa Valley, California, has announced the release of his debut cigar effort - the Schrader Hispaniola. Schrader Hispaniola Cigars will be offered via limited production vintages as they become available with the first release “Sparky Doco-Est MMIX offered in Fall 2010.

The cigars combine three different Dominican fillers - 2001 Corojo (Ligero), 2005 Havana Vuelta Arriba (Ligero), and 2008 Criollo ’98 (Viso) with a binder of 2008 Dominican Crilollo ’98 (Seco), and a gorgeous wrapper of 2001 Honduran Colorado Habana (Viso). The cigars were hand-rolled in the spring of 2009. One thousand boxes total will be released. Each cigar will be presented in an individual wood coffin, packed ten per box. The Sparky is a 7.5” X 41/50/56 torpedo that offers exceptional depth, elegance, balance, and finesse. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $269.50 per box.

Schrader Hispaniola Cigars are manufactured by Para Ti, a small factory located just outside of Santiago, Dominican Republic. The intimate nature of the facility allows Fred direct involvement with the blending and manufacturing processes, ensuring each cigars carries forward the Schrader standard for excellence.

Para Ti has an eponymous line that are Dominican Puros. Four sizes are available;
Prominentes 6X60 Box of 20 msrp $175.00
Canonazos 6X48 Box of 20 msrp $165.00
Hermosos 5.5X42 Box of 20 msrp $160.00
Perlas 5X40 Box of 20 msrp $135.00

Pete was kind enough to hand me a Canonazos to test-drive. Here is my humble Para Ti Canonazos Review:

Appearance
Triple cap, fairly oily mocha colored, prominent veins, basic but very recognizable band, well filled.

Burn
Sharp, minor wandering. No correction needed. Fairly firm white ash with gray flecks.

Flavor
Very spicy for a Dominican cigar. Solid tobacco flavors throughout the first half with perhaps a bit of leather and Brazil nut. Second half really kicks up the flavor profiles. Warm cinnamon, toast, leather, and citrus notes. Medium bodied, perhaps medium to full for the second half. Definitely a buy for the boutique smoker looking for an addition to the rotation.

Final Thoughts
Quite different than the usual Dominican smoke. I can see this being an everyday smoke for some boutique smokers who find the Tats to be too strong for them. Definitely a buy for the boutique smoker looking for an addition to the rotation. This cigar will be htf, but merits the search. Feel free to pm me.