Matthias Clock

About Matthias Clock

Brand evangelist, digital marketer, cigar and spirits expert specializing in consumer tasting and educational events. Matthias made the long trek from his hometown of Portland, Oregon to New York City in 2007, and in nine years has hosted more than 120 events and helped promote and launch dozens of cigar and whiskey brands in the U.S. In 2016, he joined the Cigar Journal Tasting Panel, blind-reviewing pre and new release cigars.

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Press Release: Crémo Cigars to Release “Capa Caliente”

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For Immediate Release
Miami, Fl-Ultra Boutique Manufacturer Crémo Cigars releases it’s third blend, the Capa Caliente! The Capa Caliente features a luscious Ecuadorian Dark Habano Wrapper over a Nicaraguan Binder and sumptuous blend of perfectly aged Dominican and Nicaraguan Filler. The Capa Caliente takes the traditional Crémo Classic blend, originally blended by famed Master Blender Willy Herrera (now of Drew Estate),  to another level by offering a full bodied and full flavored smoking experience with enticing elements of Espresso and Cocoa from the unique Dark Habano wrapper.
The Capa Caliente will be released in two Vitola’s, a 5 x 50 Robusto ($8.00 MSRP) and a 6 x 52 Toro ($12.00 MSRP). Like allCrémo Cigars, the Capa Caliente, are made exclusively at the world renowned El Titan de Bronze factory located in the Miami’s famed Calle Ocho.  A commitment to American production and a rich American history  are hallmarks of the  Crémo brand.
Under the watchful eyes of factory owner Sandy Cobas, and using the best level 9 rollers, Cremo Cigars are rolled in small batches the old Cuban Entubado style where each filler tobacco leaf is individually rolled, and then bunched, allowing the use of more tobacco.  The Entubado style allows  provides for more flavor and a superior draw. The cigars are then finished with a traditional triple cap head.
With the revival of Crémo, the tradition continues with taste and quality as well as class.
With the release of Capa Caliente, Crémo Cigars takes it to the next level for the discerning aficionado.
For additional information visit: www.cremocigars.com

Cigar Inn Announces “New York Borough Series” House Blends

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The Cigar Inn recently announced that it is making significant changes to its popular line of house blends sold at Cigar Inn locations. The new presentation includes new cigar boxes and banded cigars. Each vitola will represent a different borough of the city. Below is the Facebook post by Cigar Inn:

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Dear Cigar Inn Members :
The Cigar Inn House Blend which you have enjoyed for so long has a new look and a new name : ” New York Borough Series”.
Each size will represent one of the 5 boroughs.
Brooklyn: 6X60 Gran Toro
Bronx: 5X60. Gran Robusto
Manhattan: 6X56. Toro
Queens: 5.5X50. Robusto
Staten Island: 6.25X52. Torpedo
Same Blend, same flavor, different look.

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FineTobaccoNYC Hosts Second “Straight Up & Toasted” Pairing Event at the Carnegie Club

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On Wednesday, September 18th, FineTobaccoNYC and the Carnegie Club teamed up to present another edition of Straight Up & Toasted. The event featured cigars from Espinosa Cigars and Moya Ruiz Cigars, as well as a special selection of bourbon and rye from Bulleit Whiskey Co.

The evening event, open to the public, started at 8:00pm. Around the same time, the Stan Rubin Quartet livened up the atmosphere with a selection of new and old jazz numbers. Approximately 150 attended the event and enjoyed cigars, whiskey, live music, and special item raffles throughout the evening.

Guests also shared the event with friends online via social media using the hashtag #CarnegieClub. Below is a selection of social media stories generated during the event.

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http://storify.com/matthiasclock/straight-up-and-toasted

Cigar Review: Perdomo Champagne Noir

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Up for review today is the Perdomo Champagne Noir. As a few have noticed on Instagram, I’ve been on a bit of a Perdomo kick for the past two weeks or so. What can I say? For the money, Perdomo is hard to beat. This stick features many of the same tobaccoes found in the Champagne 10th Anniversary, but with a unique, bourbon-aged Cuban seed maduro wrapper.

Blend Specifics
Wrapper: Bourbon-aged Cuban seed maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan

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Appearance & Construction

Flawless construction. Perfect draw every time, much like my experience with Rocky Patel cigars. The wrapper is a dark chocolate brown with lots of tooth.  Minimal veins and a light oil sheen. The gold and black band pairs very nicely with the color of the wrapper. Off of the foot I get a whiff of cocoa, earth, granola, and a bit of spice.

Flavor & Smoke Characteristics

This cigar starts off with medium body smoke. I’d characterize the texture as somewhat earthy. Off the bat I pick up notes of sweet chocolate, a bit of white pepper, and a bit of a cherry note. About an inch in, the chocolate, cherry, and white pepper notes are dominating, very rich and pleasant. I’m also noticing though that burn issues are going to be a problem as well (see pictures).

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Moving through the second third is more of the same profile. I’m glad that I have a bottle of water with me because as rich as this cigar is, it really stimulates salivation a lot, so be sure to have a drink with you for this cigar.

The final third is again more of the same and it ends how it began, which is a bit disappointing considering the profile is so enjoyable. I like to be surprised!

Conclusion
The Champagne Noir from Perdomo is an excellent cigar but it lacks the depth and dynamism that makes a top-tier cigar. I’d certainly keep a few of these in my humidor, but it isn’t a box purchase like the original 10th Anniversary Champagne.

Final Grade: B+

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Cigar Review: Perdomo Champagne 10th Anniversary

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Perdomo is, strangely to me, a brand that I don’t see smoked as often as I’d suspect. I’ve written before on how amazing Perdomo cigars are in terms of quality and value, and I see it proven over and over again. The Perdomo Champagne 10th Anniversary is a great example of this. This stick may strike some as just another Connecticut wrapper cigar among many. Those who smoke the Champagne series know better.

As you’ll see in the review below, the Champagne 10th Anniversary is a truly amazing smoke with surprises around every corner. It’s also a great value at around $7.50 a stick.

Blend Specifics

Wrapper: Triple-Fermented Connecticut
Binder: Cuban-Seed Nicaraguan
Filler: Cuban-Seed Nicaraguan
Size: Magnum Tubo (6×50)

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Appearance & Construction

The Connecticut wrapper is silky and is complemented well with the orange, gold, and black band. Aesthetically, very well done. Almost zero visible veins on the cigar with salt and pepper ash. On average, the draw is regular to loose and the burn is near perfect.

Flavor & Smoke Characteristics

Off the foot I notice a few notes including nuts, some coffee, and a slight grassiness. The first few puffs dispel any suspicion that this is a normal mild-medium smoke. The cigar produces volumes of thick, very robust smoke. Flavors include black pepper, cream, roasted nuts, and a ton of spice on the retrohale. This is a full-flavored, medium bodied smoke right from the get go.

About an inch in, I’ve noticed the flavors bouncing back and forth between a nice creamy profile to nutty and then off to heavy on the black pepper. The reviewers at Stogies On The Rocks noticed this as well. As you can see in the pictures, the burn remained sharp and straight throughout the smoke.

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Into the second third, I notice the body drawing down a bit, with black pepper taking backseat to a nice creamy nuttiness. There’s also a nice sweet grassiness on the nose.

During the final third, the pendulum between the black pepper, nuts, cream, and even a slight cocoa note starts up again, which is fine by me because it keeps the smoke very entertaining and enjoyable. The smoke does heat up a little bit, but it doesn’t stop me from smoking this stick all the way down to the nub.

Conclusion

The Perdomo Champagne is a must smoke. Buy five. Or a box.

Final Grade: A

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