The Cigar Inn announced today via email that it will be holding its annual Holiday Party on December 20th of this year. See the email below:
Dear Cigar Inn Members, friends and family. On Thursday Dec 20th, Cigar Inn Invites you to an exclusive Holiday party at Cigar Aficionado Lounge. Mediterranean food and drinks will be served. Music by DJ. Tone. Location: Cigar Inn 1016 2nd Ave. (54th and 53rd St.) Telephone: (212) 750-7403 Time: 7:00pm till close. It’s Free 🙂 Please call (212) 750-0809 or (212) 717-7403 for reservations. Happy holidays!
Cigar Inn announced via email today plans for the “Big Smoke After Party at Cigar Inn.” Big smoke is coming up on Thursday the 29th (tomorrow). Don’t miss it.
Here is the text from the email:
Big Smoke After Party at Cigar aficionado’s Lounge
Dear Cigar Inn Members:
Come meet the stars of the Cigar Industry @ Cigar aficionado’s Lounge.
The party starts at 9:30p.m. Till close. Free Drinks. Music by D.J. Don Cerati Don_Cerati. Thursday 29th 2012
Cigar Inn 1016 2nd Ave NY. NY. 10022. Bet.54th and 53rd street. 212.750.0809.
Thank you
Cigar Inn
PINELLAS PARK, Florida –November 12, 2012 – Room101 and Cigar Inn NYC are proud to announce the new Room101 OSOK (“One Shot, One Kill”) 212 Limited Edition. The new Room101 OSOK 212 is the brainchild of Billy Fakir of Cigar Inn and Room101 founder, Matt Booth. This latest extension is a four format series, which includes the famed “Chingon”, an eight-inch diadema that received a 94 rating by Cigar Aficionado magazine in early 2012. For this exclusive, there are two Diadema (Chingon – 60 x 44 x 8, Filero – 52 x 42 x 4.5) and two Parejo formats (Chingonazo – 60 x 6, Pedaso – 54 x 6.25), each with a total production of 100 boxes.
The packaging for this exclusive was custom designed and sports a new NYC themed look, which features a large screen-printed image of the Empire State Building, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks. The interior of the packaging for the OSOK 212 is the same as the first release with exception of a secondary band.
“It’s a pleasure to be working with Billy and the folks at Cigar Inn. Their shop is one of the finest in the country and we wanted to do something special for New York. I think we’ve done just that with the OSOK 212 edition,” said Matt Booth, founder of Room101.
The Room101 OSOK 212 Edition is exclusively available through Cigar Inn NYC. For retail pricing and ordering information, please call: (212) 717-7403
About Room101:
Founded in 2003, Room101 is a comprehensive luxury lifestyle brand offering the finest in custom jewelry, bespoke leather goods, premium cigars and more. Members of the Room101 “Conspiracy”, as founder Matt Booth describes his clientele, are very diverse and cover a range that spans from the corporate boardroom to the rock and roll stage. Since its inception, Room101 and Matt Booth have been featured in top lifestyle, fashion, and specialty magazines worldwide, plus a number of appearances on major network television.www.room101brand.com
August 31, 2012 (Miami, FL) — In 1997, Fernando León of La Aurora Cigars traveled to New York City with Nestor Miranda from Miami Cigar & Company. This was the first time the head of La Aurora traveled to the United States for a cigar event. The location was Cigar Inn and they were hosted by the Fakir Brothers.
Fifteen years later, La Aurora Cigars is set to release the Fernando León and what better then to have the official launch at Cigar Inn. This time joining Gus, Billy & Bas will be the son of Don Fernando, Guillermo León who heads La Aurora in the Dominican Republic.
This two-day marathon event starts on Tuesday, October 23rd with a sold-out sit down dinner for Cigar Inn members. The dinner which will feature the Fernando León will be catered by Rothmann’s Steak house.
According to Guillermo León, “My Father only shared the cigar with close friends and family, it is only fitting that we release the Fernando Leon at Cigar Inn. Ever since that event in 1997, Cigar Inn and its customers have always been an extended part of our family”.
At the request of Cigar Inn, the party will continue on Wednesday, October 24th, when Miami Cigar & Company and La Aurora Cigars invite you to stop by and experience this special cigar, the Fernando León for FREE, while supplies last.
“We are honored and privileged that La Aurora has chosen us for the release of this cigar.” adds Billy Fakir of Cigar Inn. “Fernando León was a great man, who knew a lot about tobacco. We are happy to call the Leon family our dearest friends and look forward to hosting this wonderful event in the Cigar Aficionado Lounge”.
Fernando León was the head of La Aurora Cigars from 1950s until his passing in 2009. The son of Eduardo León Jimenes was a Master Blender before taking on the role of President when his father passed. The cigar named after him was the only cigar he smoked on a daily basis. He was 89 years old when he passed. Today, his son Guillermo León heads La Aurora making him the third generation of the Leon family business to run the company.
I’ve been excited to review the Domus Magnus for quite some time. As a cigar, I view it something like the Colorado’s younger brother – not as much strength, but still very enjoyable and it bears resemblance to its older sibling. I purchased and smoked this cigar at The Cigar Inn (53rd st. location). With the cigar I paired a cup of coffee from the bodega across the street on 52nd.
Blend Specifics
Wrapper: Nicaragua Sun Grown Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua
Top bandFoot band
Appearance & Construction
This cigar tends to be very springy to the touch. As a result, the draw tends to be a bit loose – which I really enjoy. The cigar delivers loads of smoke, and I can’t complain about that. Other than that, the box pressed cigar sports a rich brown Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper, and the pig tail wrap on the head ads a nice touch. Off the foot are scents of wood and bread.
Flavor & Smoke Characteristics
The Domus Magnus kicks off much milder than I would have expected right after smoking the Colorado. After the first few puffs though, the cigar really opens up with notes of wood, toasted bread, and chocolate. Very notable as well is just how smooth and cool the smoke is. As the reviewer at acigarsmoker.com rightly points out, there is also a discernable tartness in the profile as well.
The first half of the cigar was excellent – up until the point that I dropped a huge load of ash and put a big red burn on my hand. I can’t exactly blame Casa Magna for that though!
Right around the halfway point, the tartness (bordering now on bitterness) becomes a bit more prominent, which pairs nicely with the coffee notes. The strength of the cigar is also picking up.
The final third of this stick gets really interesting. The body of the smoke grows, and a really enjoyable spice is present on the tip of my tongue and in the retrohale. Smoke off the foot also has a nice savory note to it, confirming that this is a great complex cigar.
Conclusion
Casa Magna remains one of my all time favorite brands. This cigar is smooth, complex, and flavorful. At $12-$15, it is a bit pricey, but it is well worth it. I highly recommend picking up a five-pack.
