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Protocol Blue cigar review

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Protocol cigars was founded by two police officers, Juan Cancel & Bill Ives in 2015. The Protocol Blue was the first to arrive. Rolled in the famous La Zona cigar factory in Nicaragua under the watchful eye of master blender Erik Espinosa.

Zombie (1934) Tiki Tuesday

September 22, 2020September 20, 2020TomLeave a Comment

I’ve got seven different Zombie recipes. Three of these recipes are from the creator, Don the Beachcomber. Over the decades, he tinkered with his creation as he tried to perfect it. Over the next three weeks, I’ll feature his three Zombie creations.

Yellow Submarine Tiki Tuesday

September 15, 2020September 20, 2020TomLeave a Comment

My Yellow Submarine didn’t look very yellow. I didn’t have white créme de cacao, mine was dark. My rum was also a little darker than gold. I could have gone with a white rum to compensate but, I wanted a richer rum flavor. Oh well, I lose a few points for presentation but the drink […]

Tiki Tuesday the Syrups

September 13, 2020September 20, 2020Tom2 Comments

Tiki drinks are known for exotic and unusual flavors. Part of those flavors come from the following syrups. Here are the recipes for 6 syrups. Three are more generally known and used and three are exclusive to Tiki.

CAO Bones cigar review

September 12, 2020September 11, 2020TomLeave a Comment

CAO Bones is a full-time addition to the brand’s top-rated lineup and is handcrafted in Nicaragua at STG Estelí. The brand began shipping on August 4 th.

Midori Cactus Juice Tiki Tuesday

September 8, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Technically, this Midori Cactus Juice cocktail is not really a tiki drink. It’s more of a tropical or “resort” drink. But, it’s what I made last weekend and we all enjoyed it.

Sweet Grass Gringo cigar review

September 4, 2020September 1, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Sweet Grass Gringo is made by Tabacalera Kafie in Honduras for Stogie Road. I received this cigar I’m reviewing from my monthly Stogiebird subscription.

Lovely Lovely Tiki Tuesday

September 1, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Lovely Lovely cocktail was created in 1964 by “Danny” at the Papeete Bar in the Waikikian Hotel’s Tahitian Lanai restaurant on Waikiki Beach. The restaurant and bar closed down in 1996.