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Best Cigars To Buy – Blue Mountain Cigars Hennessy Whiskey

October 18, 2017 Infusion Paytech Best Cigars to Buy

Blue Mountain Cigars Hennessy Whiskey

A quick Google search for “Cigar Shops,” you might find the suggestion “cigar shops near me.” If you are in the Arlington, Texas area, Tobacco Lane will pop up as the store for best cigars to buy. One reason, cigar shops like Tobacco Lane pop us first is the vast varieties of cigar brands. A favorite brand among Arlington Texas smokers is Blue Mountain. Specifically, Arlington smokers have enjoyed Blue Mountain’s Hennessy Whiskey.

Serious Cigars writes “Blue Mountain Dipped Hennessy Pure White Chairman Cigars – Bundle of 25 are an experience all on their own, with the Cognac straight from Alembic Charentais; the name of distiller used in Cognac whiskey production. The Blue Mountain Dipped Hennessy Pure White Cigars are then dipped on both the tips and ends of each cigar. These beautifully constructed cigars are then transformed through a meticulous curing and aging process in Hennessy Cognac barrels that lock-in the complex and satisfying flavors of Hennessy Cognac.”

If you are on your phone Googling ” cigar shops near me” in our neighborhood of Arlington, Texas. One reason to stop by a cigar shop like Tobacco Lane is for best cigars to buy such as Blue Mountain’s Hennessy Whiskey.

Nat Sherman Timeless

August 28, 2016August 28, 2016 Infusion Paytech 24 Cigars You Gotta Try

Over three generations, the Sherman’s have gone from being tobacconists to being a holistic tobacco lifestyle brand. How they got there is as interesting a story as any you’ll find in the cigar business. Bill, Larry and Michele Sherman are the sibling heirs to a brand with a rich and quintessentially New York identity that last year celebrated its 85^th anniversary. “Our tobacco heritage comes out of retail,” said Bill Sherman.

Most of the long-standing companies in cigars have their heritage rooted in things like farming and cigar manufacturing. The old New York company, on the other hand, laid its foundation and built its reputation as a merchant of tobacco products.

The Nat Sherman Timeless Collection is made up of two unique blends from two different countries by two wonderful manufacturers. It’s a Nicaraguan puro full of mouth-watering nuances like hints of coffee, cocoa, chocolate which Nicarguan tobacco is known for, with subtle hints of spice. This medium body Timeless cigar represents Nicaragua to the fullest.

The Timeless Collection represents a new look and feel for the Nat Sherman Premium Cigar Portfolio. The new band, box and artwork are in keeping with the new style of flavor. “We’re proud of being merchants, you know? We’re cigar peddlers, man, and we love it.”

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature

July 16, 2016 Infusion Paytech 24 Cigars You Gotta Try

Clas·sic

judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

When people toss around the word classic, they are usually referring to a thing that will forever be cool and worth mentioning on a regular basis. For instance, I’m a nerd so classic items take on an entirely different meaning. In my case, a classic stands for something that will live on forever, such as the music by Journey or Michael Jackson or Star Wars – ya’ know – things that will actually last forever.

Cigars are no different. Everyone has their favorite and there are many standouts, frontrunners, and even ones that can be deemed by many cigar aficionados as “classic.” The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Perfecto is becoming one of those cigars.

Arturo Fuente has created this mild-to-medium bodied cigar of flawless construction and perfect burn which pays homage to its namesake “The Old Man and the Sea” himself, Ernest Hemingway. This choice brand employs the distinctive “Hemingway Blend” created by Carlos Fuente in one of the most intricate cigar shapes: the perfecto (6 x 47). The Fuente Hemingway’s combination of painstakingly aged Dominican filler and binder encased in a select Cameroon wrapper produces dense clouds with a rich, pleasing aroma.

I’ve read multiple rave reviews about the Hemingway Short Story, but I don’t like short, fat cigars. But I discovered the Signature, which is a perfecto size (you see what I did there?). Good construction with an immediate scorch; no struggle to start enjoying. The foot is twisted to a very small diameter opening, and it made it very easy to light. A single match is enough. I’m always pleasantly surprised when a cigar tastes good from the very first puff. The Hemingway has a very creamy smoke, a very even taste, and consistent throughout the whole cigar while maintaining an excellent taste to the end. If you are searching for a top cigar with a classic finish, stop by and try an Arturo Fuente Hemingway!

Aging Room Quatro

May 9, 2016July 16, 2016 Infusion Paytech 24 Cigars You Gotta Try

agingroom It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. Although we are in Dallas Mavericks territory, it’s good sportsmanship to acknowledge the ol’ purple and gold. The Los Angeles Lakers lost a legendary player, Kobe Bryant, as he announced his retirement from the game he’s dedicated his entire life toward. If you know anything about basketball then you know that Bryant is a soon-to-be Hall of Famer. In the world of cigars it too takes a great team. A great brand requires experienced hands in both the field and the factory and mother nature to bring forth great climate. All these elements help to create a world-class cigar.

If you haven’t tried an Aging Room cigars yet, it’s high time you made their acquaintance. Rumor is that these cigars are made in very limited batches of tobacco leaves too small for regular production. They are uniquely handmade and highly in demand. The Again Room cigar offers a medium smoke with a loose draw. You notice light nut and pepper notes from the first couple of hits but it transitions well into a more flavorful smoke a quarter of the way into the stick.

Although non-Cuban oriented, the tobacco is Dominican and the wrapper derives from a 2003 Sumatra leaf.

According to Cigar Aficionado Magazine, the Aging Room Quatro is “a Balance and Sophisticated cigar that display rich notes of roasted coffee bean and sweet cedar”. The Aging Room Quattro F55 was rated in Cigar Aficionado’s 10 Best Cigars of the year in 2013 naming the Aging Room Quattro F55 the No.1 cigar of the year.

With that said, this small batch definitely made our list. Aging Room is a brand that you can’t really go wrong with. Undoubtedly, this cigar is in a league of it’s own.

Cain F Habano Torpedo

April 25, 2016July 16, 2016 Infusion Paytech 24 Cigars You Gotta Try

Cain F Habano Torpedo

March Madness displays the best in collegiate hoop players. If you’re like me, your bracket was shot somewhere around the “Sweet Sixteen” [DANG YOU WISCONSIN!]. Every year we get to see the best at what the game has to offer. If basketball is anything like cigars then you know you’ll never get tired of underdog stories and stand-out stars.

With the Cain F, Oliva shows they have more than one trick up there sleeve.

For all the seasoned vets, here’s a cigar that is both slam dunk and half-court shot. The Cain F is an anomaly among a sea of really great cigars. One for the more experienced, refined cigar enthusiast, the Cain F has a deep, full figured strength. There’s boldness to this cigar that compliments its complexity. Aged and triple-fermented tobaccos deriving from various regions of Nicaraguan soil makes this cigar a handsome conundrum. Even more striking about this handmade is the tight, oily, leathery skin that tells of its earthy origins.

Oliva products are constructed very neatly. The Cain F was no different. Similar to the Melanio, after a few blasts you’ll quickly notice the flavor profile. Dark chocolaty, it has peppery notes that intersect the tongue without taking away from the smoke. This cigar is a huge score – definitely worthy of an honorable mention.

**FYI** Also, April drawing winners were…

1st Place – Oliva Humidor Winner: Jeff Lopez
2nd Place – $25 in Free Cigars : Ron Wilks
3rd Place – $25 in Free Cigars : Octavia “Missy” Fuller

Congratulations!!!! Thank you all for your support here at Tobacco Lane!

Oliva V Melanio Maduro Torpedo

March 22, 2016July 16, 2016 Infusion Paytech Tobacco Lane

The Texas heat came early this year. That means this was a good season for the coin carwash spots aaaand – BASEBALL!

Kids all around the D/FW were chanting: “Take me out to the ballgame…”

Meanwhile, I was shouting: “I’m driving fast to Tobacco Lane!”

Although many fans believe the Rangers have a few terrible contract decisions this season, you can still make a very wise decision that you won’t regret later. How you ask? Well, by selecting from this month’s Tobacco Lane cigar brand, Oliva V!

Oliva V is hot on the shelves! Our experts are raving about it; not to mention that it pairs well with the outdoorsy allure of our greatest, oldest American pastime.

Speaking of history, here’s a little factoid about this wonderful stogie. The Oliva Serie V Melanio is named for Melanio Oliva, Gilberto Oliva’s grandfather and who many would consider to be the patriarch of the Oliva family. The Oliva website has this to say about its fine tobacco roots:

Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in 1886. His growing operations were suspended while he fought in Cuba’s War of Independence. After returning from war Melanio resumed his operations. In the early 1920’s Melanio’s son Hipolito Oliva took over the growing operations. Hipolito cultivated the Oliva family fields for several decades. As Cuba became over-run by communist the tobacco landscape changed. Hipolito’s son Gilberto Oliva shifted from growing to brokering tobacco. In the early 60’s the pressure became too great and Gilberto traveled from country to country in search of the distinct Cuban taste. His travels took him to Honduras, Panama, Mexico and even the Philippines. Gilberto finally found fertile ground in Nicaragua. Today Gilberto along with his family are Nicaragua’s second largest grower of Cuban-seed tobacco.

Oliva V Melanio is sold primary as a torpedo. Upon the first couple of blasts you’ll quickly notice its solid flavor profile. Wrapped in a very dark chocolate, it has peppery notes that intersect the tongue without taking away from the smoke. Visually, the Oliva is intricately designed. One can appreciate the silky decadence, minimal veins, and rich mocha aroma which permit the cigar to burn seamlessly with very little concern about construction.

This torpedo is sweet and earthy with a medium body. It has a very pleasurable output from start to finish. An impressive cigar! Indulge in an Oliva V with zero regrets – immediately after you spend seven smackeroos on those hot dogs at The Ballpark in Arlington.

**NOTICE** Next month we will host a raffle. Tickets are only $10 each. First place gets an Oliva cigars branded humidor. Second and 3^rd prize winners receive $25 in Oliva cigars! To make things interesting, there are only 40 tickets for available for purchase. With only a handful left, you’d better head this way asap to buy your ticket!

Look forward to seeing you and, as always, we appreciate your business!

Celebrate Your Labor Day with Cigar Gifts

September 3, 2015September 3, 2015 Infusion Paytech Tobacco Lane

Every company gives their employees three things at the beginning of the year: a bonus check apology letter, more work, and a vacation calendar. If you’re like me, the first thing you do is circle all the days you get a break from wearing that awful appendage, a.k.a. your security badge. Well, in a few days, September 7, Labor Day 2015 will be in full affect.

While the observance of Labor Day has spread around the world in different forms, it has distinct American roots. Embedded deep in the history of the American labor movement, Labor Day has a storied past riddled with both violence and celebration. The modern holiday is widely traced back to an organized parade in New York City in 1882 by union leaders.

The very first Labor Day festivities included speeches, tailgating, beer kegs, and an abundance of cigars. To get your piece of the action this year, here are five ways you can celebrate and make this a memorable, and hopefully PTO-free, day off.

#5. Buy A Cigar Cutter (Stор clipping cigars with your teeth):

A fine fellow, Kurt Van Keppel, in 1994 noticed that there were no alternatives to removing сigаr tips except with your tееth. Chеар cigar сuttеrѕ were wobbly, dull and boring to lооk at, and expensive сigаr сuttеrѕ wеrе — wеll, wоbblу, dull аnd bоring tо lооk at. Sо Kurt got tоgеthеr with hiѕ friеnd Sсоtt tо mаkе a cigar сuttеr that was sturdy, lоng-lаѕting, аnd ѕhаrр enough tо imрrеѕѕ a guillotine. Thе result wаѕ thе Xikаr cigar сuttеr, nоw a mаrkеt lеаdеr in thе induѕtrу.

#4. Buу A Dеѕktор Humidor (Stop stоring your cigаrѕ in the freezer):

Most of us don’t need a cellar-sized humidоr thе ѕizе оf a wаrdrоbе thаt inсludеѕ a gаtеwау tо Nаrniа. We juѕt wаnt the сigаrѕ wе hаvе to lаѕt аnd maybe ѕоmеthing sleek fоr our desk that will impress people we don’t care about. High quаlitу dеѕktор humidors аrе now easier tо find. Yоu саn рurсhаѕе bеаutifullу роliѕhеd wооd humidors that include a box оf cigars for an additional treat. Thеrе is a grеаt dеѕktор humidоr mаdе by Caribe that inсludеѕ fifty рrеmium lоng fillеr San Mаrсо cigars.

#3. Buу A Cool Ashtray (Stор using that onе you stоlе frоm thе bаr back in college):

Cigar ashtrays аrеn’t blасk and whitе. They hаvе style, реrѕоnаlities, and сlаѕѕ thanks to the innоvаtivе thinking оf noted Sоuth Bеасh аrtiѕt аnd ceramist, Bram Warren. Cigar ashtrays аrе ѕо сооl they can bе uѕеd fоr interior dеѕign. Wоrking with ѕtуlеѕ like “Rivеr Rock”, “Cеlаdоn Crуѕtаl” аnd “Vоlсаniс Aѕh”, Warren combines colors inсluding ѕtееl blue, ѕаgе, birch, mеrlоt and bronze to make the most distinctive cigar ashtrays аvаilаblе for cigar enthusiasts. Thе only hаrd раrt iѕ dесiding which one tо get.

#2. Stор Obѕеѕѕing Ovеr Whiсh Cigars to Buу, Juѕt Ask A Us:

Everyone has an old reliable when it comes to cigar selection. It takes time to find one that is distinctly you. There are sеvеral cigars that you can’t go wrong with including Dоn Diеgо Anivеrѕаriо, H. Uрmаnn Vintаgе Cameroon, Mоntесriѕtо Whitе, an Onyx Reserve, a Rоmео Juliеtа Rеѕеrvа Real, a Rоmео Juliеtа Reserva Mаdurо, and a Trinidаd. We carry all of these cigar brands. Come see us!

#1. Forget Bic, Get а Duроnt Lighter Like The Big Boys:

Yоu knоw those саr соmmеrсiаls that еxрlаinѕ the feeling оf driving a trасtiоn controlled vehicle through the mountains with the windоwѕ dоwn? It’s like that. The perfect соmbinаtiоn оf function and luxury. With a сhаrасtеriѕtiс sound, ѕimрlе and еlеgаnt designs and masterful аttеntiоn tо dеtаil, S.T. Duроnt lightеrѕ will be сhеriѕhеd as muсh in five уеаrѕ аѕ they wеrе the dау they wеrе patented. Go big or go home.

The first Monday of September means that white clothes are out, sales are in, summer holidays are over and classes begin for students. Pat yourself on the back for your dedication and contribution to the American economy this year. Most of all, guilt-trip a family member into rewarding you with one of the items listed above. Celebrate your Labor Day in style.