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Cigars & Libations

This page shows all of the Cigars & Libations we have reviewed either on the Mind of Men or on From the Havana Hut.  The abbreviations in the Episode column refer to whether its a Mind of Men (MoM) or a From the Havana Hut (HH) episode.

Items with dates in the future indicate the Cigar/Libation that has been scheduled for an upcoming show.   We try to stay at least a month ahead in case you want to follow along with us as we try one of our combinations.

EpisodeDateCigarLibation
MoM152/15/2007Padron 6000None
MoM173/15/2007Arturo Fuente HemmingwayBulleit Bourbon
MoM183/31/2007Cask of Amontilado CigarBarnard Griffin Wine
MoM194/15/2007CAO Brazilia SambaBlanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
MoM204/30/2007Pinar 3000 Cuban CigarBowmore 17 Year Old Scotch
MoM215/15/2007Perdomo Reserve Series PRuffino Il Ducale Wine
MoM225/31/2007Rocky Patel 1992 VintageXO Armangac
MoM246/30/2007CAO Sopranos SoldierGlenrothes Speyside Sampler Scotch
MoM257/30/2007El Cobre by OlivaDom Perignon 1998
MoM268/15/2007La Gloria Cubana Churchill MaduroSamuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
MoM278/22/2007Cusano 18 MaduroRon Zacapa Centenario 23
MoM288/29/2007Oliva Serie V ChurchillDalmore Cigar Malt
MoM299/5/2007Macanudo MaduroCoca-Cola
MoM309/12/2007Don Pepin Blue LabelWachusett Blueberry Ale
MoM319/19/2007Camaguey TwisterBuffalo Trace Experimental
MoM329/26/2007Lito Gomez Small BatchPussers Pain Killer
MoM3310/3/2007Camacho Corojo DiplomaCuba Libre
MoM3410/10/2007Cuvee Rouge RobustoFamous Grouse Scotch
MoM3510/17/2007Perdomo Habano GordoMagic Hat Hocus Pocus Ale
MoM3610/24/2007Padilla 1932 TorpedoMakers Mark Bourbon
MoM3710/31/2007La Flor Dominicana Double LigeroSpiced Apple Cider
MoM3811/7/2007Olivia Serie V Special VDomaine Ste Michele Extra Dry Sparkling Wine
MoM3911/14/2007Rocky Patel OSGCrown Royal XR
MoM4011/21/2007Camacho ScorpionBruchladich PC5
MoM4111/28/2007Rocky Patel FusionBowmore Darkest
MoM4212/5/2007Chateau Fuente King BBerkshire Brewing Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale
MoM4312/12/2007Fuente Fuente Opus XKitling Ridge 40 Creek Canadian Whiskey
MoM4412/19/2007CAO AmericaJohnny Walker Black & Blue
MoM4512/26/2007Ashton VSGVodka Martini
MoM461/2/2008Padron 5000Buffalo Trace Bourbon
MoM471/9/2008Pinar del Rio 1941Monty Python Grail Ale
MoM481/17/2008Cusano CorojoNiepoort 20 Yr. Tawny Port
MoM491/24/2008La Giana Vintage Maduro ToroRussells Reserve Rye
MoM501/30/2008NoneNone
MoM512/6/2008Padron Anniversary 1964Glenfarclas 1968 Scotch
MoM522/13/2008Cusano Double ConnecticutSamuel Adams Winter Warmer
MoM532/20/2008Camacho Triple MaduroCompass Box Oak Cross Scotch
MoM542/27/2008Cusano Tenth AnniversaryBushmill's Irish Whiskey
MoM553/5/2008El Mejor Gran ReservaArdbeg 10 year
MoM563/12/2008Gurkha Triple LigeroLaphroaig Quarter Cask
MoM573/19/2008Arganese Presidente Maduro TorpedoBushmill's 1608 Anniversary Irish Whiskey
HH13/26/2008Rocky Patel Old World Reserve CorojoHighland Park 18 Year
HH24/2/2008Rocky Patel Old World Reserve MaduroBalvenie 17 year Sherry Cask
HH34/9/2008Nub 466 Habano WrapperParkers Heritage Bourbon
HH44/16/2008Rocky Patel Edge Toro MaduroCompass Box Peat Monster
HH54/23/2008Perdomo ESV 1991 RegenteTalisker 18 year
HH64/30/2008Gurkha CentrurianRock Hill Farms Bourbon
HH75/4/2008La Aurora Barrel AgedMint Julep
HH85/11/2008Don Pepin Series JJGlenfiddich 18
HH95/18/2008Playboy RobustoGordon & MacPhail Collection Bladnoch 1988
HH105/25/2008Dunhill Signed Range ToroBalvenie 15 Year Old Scotch
HH116/1/2008CAO Vision PranaSuntory Yamazaki Japanese Whisky
HH126/8/2008Hoyo de Monterrey EpicureCompass Box Canto Cask 46
HH136/15/2008Illusione CG:4 Patron Anejo Tequila
HH146/22/2008Cohiba Maduro 5 SecretosScotch Malt Whisky Society 17 yr Highland Park
HH156/29/2008Ashton VSG TorpedoBalvenie Port Wood 21 Year Old Scotch
HH167/6/2008Oliva Series V TorpedoPappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Bourbon
HH177/13/2008Montecristo No. 2No Libation
HH187/20/2008Opus X and Padron 1926 No 9Balvenie 25 Yr old
HH198/10/2008Live Cigar BlueAlberta Premium Canadian Whiskey
HH208/24/2008Camacho 10th AnniversaryBeck's Dark Beer
HH218/31/2008Ashton San Cristobol FabulosoTaylor Fladgate Port
HH229/7/2008CI Legends Yellow LabelWild Blue Beer
HH239/21/2008La Aurora 1495 BelicosoEagle Rare 10 Year Angel Share
HH249/28/2008Arganese Double Wrap ChurchillPC6 Scotch Whisky
HH2510/12/2008Tatuaje CojonuFour Roses Single Barrel Bourbon
HH2610/19/2008Gurkha Legend AnniversaryAuchentoshan 17 year old Bordeaxu Wine Cask Scotch
HH2710/26/2008Oliva Series V Maduro TorpedoParker's Heritage 27 year old Bourbon
HH2811/2/2008Makers Mark & Buffalo Trace CigarsMakers Mark and Buffalo Trace Bourbon
HH2911/9/2008Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3Ardbeg Uigeadai Scotch Whisky
HH3011/16/2008Puros Indios Pyramide No. 3Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale
HH3111/23/2008CAO Mx2 BelicosoOban 14 Year Old Scotch Whisky
HH3212/14/2008CAO Italia NovellaGeorge T. Stagg 2008 Antique Edition Bourbon
HH3312/21/2008Nub 466 CameroonEagle Rare 17 Year Old 2007 Edition Bourbon
HH3412/28/2008Live Cigar RedBuffalo Trace Experimental Edition Rum
HH351/4/2009Arturo Fuente Anejo 48Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Yr.
HH361/18/2009CAO Gold CoronaCompass Box Flaming Heart Second Release
HH372/1/2009La Riqueza No 2.Roxo Port Cellars Ruby Port
HH382/8/2009Padilla Hybrid RobustoVan Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon Lot B
HH392/15/2009CAO Criollo PatoWilliam Larue Weller
HH403/1/2009Esencia BelicosoHudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey
HH413/8/2009Ashton Classic CoronaWarre's 1999 LBV Port
HH423/15/2009CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro BelicosoFour Roses Mariage Bourbon 2008
HH433/22/2009Perdomo Lot 23 Churchill MaduroGordon & McPhail Bruichladdich 1990
HH443/29/2009Perdomo PatriarchBruichladdich 2001 Ressurection Dram Scotch Whisky
HH454/19/2009Padron 4000Ardbeg Supernova Scotch Whisky
HH465/17/2009Graycliff 1666 Pirate TorpedoJefferson's Reserve Bourbon
HH475/24/2009La Aurora 100 AnosChivas Regal Royal Salute Scotch Whisky
HH486/14/2009CAO L'Anniversaire CameroonPort Charlotte PC7 Scotch Whisky
HH496/30/2009CAO LX2 RobNone
HH507/12/2009Nub Maduro 464TCape Codder
HH518/16/2009Diamond Crown Robusto #5Murray McDavid Capperdonich 1968 Scotch
HH528/23/2009Oliva CT RobustoWoodsford Reserve Sonoma Cutrer Finish Bourbon
HH538/30/2009Rocky Patel Java ToroTom Collins
HH549/6/2009Gurkha Royal BrigadeSignatory Laphroaig 1993
HH559/13/2009Operation ORTSACPappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old
HH569/20/2009Perdomo Habano Maduro RobustoDalmore King Alexander Scotch Whisky
HH579/27/2009Custa Rey Centenario #60Saranac Black Forest Beer
HH5810/4/2009El Baton TorpedoJack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey
HH5910/11/2009La Aroma De Cuba ImmensaClynelish 14 Yr. Old Scotch Whisky
HH6010/18/2009Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde Maduro2009 Buffalo Trace Experimental Bourbon Smooth Oak/Rough Oak
HH6111/3/2009Chateau Real Gran Templar MaduroArdbeg Corryvreckan
HH6211/10/09Hoyo de Monterrey ExcaliburW. L. Weller Antique Collection 2009
HH6311/18/2009Diesel Unholy CocktailStarbucks Sumatra Coffee
HH6411/25/2009Oliva Serie O RobustoParker's Heritage Golden Anniversary
HH6512/9/2009Cain 550 HabanoOld Weller Antique 107
HH6612/23/2009Perdomo Habano Corojo RobustoGeorge T. Stagg Antique Edition 2009
HH6712/30/2009Hammer & SickleCompass Box The Spice Tree 2009 Scotch Whisky
HH681/6/2010Brick HouseBuffalo Trace Experimental 1993 Double Barreled
HH691/20/2010JFR RobustoCompass Box Orangerie
HH702/3/2010Savinelli R&R Series YBalvenie Doublewood 12 Yr. Old & Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Yr. Old
HH713/10/2010GarafaloBourbon
HH723/17/2010ACID Atom MaduroBalvenie Signature 12 Yr Old Scotch
HH733/24/2010Macanudo Hyde ParkJefferson's Reserve 17 Yr. Old Presidential Bourbon
HH743/31/2010Montecristo White RothschildSazerac Rye
HH754/7/2010Partagas Black MagnificoDuncan Taylor Bowmore 1982
HH764/14/2010Alec Bradley Tempus GenesisWoodford Reserve Bourbon
HH774/21/2010H. Upmann Cabinet Select BelicosoGordon & McPhail Ardmore 1990 Scotch
HH784/28/2010Joya De Nicaragua Celebracion ConsulFour Roses Mariage 2009 Bourbon
HH795/5/2010Kristoff Criollo Robusto Pappy Van Winkle 20 Yr. Old Bourbon
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