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by Ken

A very smooth and flavorful brainchild from Espinosa and celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Consisting of a dark Ecuadorian maduro leaf, a Nicaraguan binder and fillers result in a smoke that pairs great with fine cuisine or a fast food burger.  It will also pair with a red wine or your favorite bourbon.

Starting with a hint of pepper,  it soons transitions to notes of chocolate,  roasted nuts,  expresso, and a bit of earthiness.

I found the Knuckle Sandwich to be a very enjoyable experience. It had a good burn, lots of smoke, and a distinct flavor I’ve grown to expect from Espinosa.

After several customers inquired, we added this to our humidor, and you can’t go wrong with this selection.

Stop by the Afterburner and get one today. You won’t be disappointed.

by Ken

The Queens Crown is a great addition to the Caldwell line. 

This is a fantastic Dominican from one of the foremost leaders of boutique cigars.  Consisting of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos, bound by a Sumatra binder and wrapped in a Cameroon leaf.

Tobaccos from four different countries produce a flavorful and complex smoking experience.  You will notice notes of caramel,  spices, almonds, and cocoa with a touch of pepper.

We have a limited supply at the Afterburner, so get yours today.  You’ll love it.

by Ken

From the makers of the popular Opus X premium cigars comes one of the best smokes in the Fuente line.

The 858 Flor Fina is a well proportioned cigar with a perfectly aged silky Cameroon wrapper over well aged Dominican fillers.  The result is cedary, well-balanced smoke that is consistent and enjoyable.  It presents a rich, nutty flavor and continues to be a timeless classic.

We also have in stock the Chateau natural and sungrown.  Stop by The Afterburner and get your Fuente fix today.

The 858 continues to be one of my all-time favorites.

by Ken

One of CAO’s best offerings, the 660 is a medium to full boxed pressed smoke delivering notes of spice, earth, and leather with a creaminess that will dance on your palate.

The dark and oily Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper encompasses an Ecuadorian and Nicaraguan binder and filler.  The Flathead was inspired by the retro hot rods of yesteryear.

Each smoke presents a creamy solid maduro flavor with a hint of natural sweetness.  This cigar is a high octane medium to full flavored cigar you are sure to enjoy.

If you haven’t tried one, you owe it to yourself to sample one today.  The Afterburner has two sizes in stock for your smoking pleasure.

by Ken

The Empress of Cuba is a Nicaraguan puro with a commanding, bold profile.  This medium to full cigar is hand crafted by the one and only AJ Fernandez.

Once lit, you will experience notes of coffee, earth, and pepper.  Bold and balanced, this is one of the few recommended to pair with wine, specifically the pinot noir.  Although I feel it would also pair with your favorite bourbon or scotch.

The Afterburner was able to score a box of these AJ gems for your smoking pleasure.  Endorsed by Nick Jones himself, this “Nick’s Pick” will please those looking for fuller, more robust cigar.

Come down to The Afterburner, try one, and let us know what you think.