CigarAsh looks at 1844 – Anejado 50-xtra

                         1844 – Anejado 50-xtra

Origin: Nicaragua

Shape: Perfecto

Size: 6 x 50

Wrapper: San Andres

Filler: Nicaragua

Strength: Medium-Full

 

 

This is the my first experience with the 1844 brand and all I can say is wow…This is a medium to full bodied cigar leaning more to the full than medium, but not so strong you get light headed despite the long leaf Nicaraguan filler with a strong San Andres maduro wrapper. You get an earthy flavor to it with a small peppery flavor and a hint of a cedar finish.

 The 1844 is now in my regular rotation, the smoke is dark and a bit heavy, the ash is a dark grey ash with no flaking at all, the cigar produces a heavy ash so it may burn a bit hot at times. The constructions is perfect, chunky and with the small rolled tip at the end makes it is easy to light and helps for an even burn, the “perfecto” style shape feels great in your hand and in your mouth.

The size that I have chosen was a No.50 xtra which is a 6 x 50. I have seen these cigars in a local “brick and mortar” as well in multiple mail order catalogs so they are not real hard to find.

 I think the only bad thing I found with this cigar is it is only packaged in a box of 18, but still that will not sway this cheep bastard from purchasing them on a regular basis. The average price for this one is $50.00 U.S. and as of the past month I have seen them listed at sale prices of $40.00 bucks a box… Time to stock up on this one.

I would have to rate this stick a happy 6 1/2 out of 10.

B.T.O.L.

~Cigar Ash~

Thinking outside of the Box

Some of on The Cigar Stop team have multiple *humidors and a few have decided to think outside of the box and opt for a *Cigar Jar instead. I also have one of these Cigar Jars and I have to say they work fantastic. They are great for traveling, just about unbreakable and are relatively inexpensive.
Most *Brick and Mortars carry them as well, as well as almost every Cigar Web site and E-Bay sells them. The cost of a Cigar Jar usually ranges between $19.95 to $24.99, which as a buck goes these days is extremely reasonable. The Cigar Jar comes with a *Humidifier attached to the underside of the lid and holds between 20 to 25 *sticks depending on the *Ring Gauge. Most Jars are 91/8" high x 5" in width.
The Jar is a great starter for a new Cigar smoker or anyone who does not have an over abundance of *stock or for those that do not have the room and patients for a regular humidor. Got Flavored Cigars? You don't want those tasty treats to invade your regular premium sticks. The Cigar Jar is a perfect solution. The Cigar Jar is air tight, washable, compact and easy for travel.
We hope this blog has helped some of you out there or at least given you another option for storing your cigars. Remember your questions and comments are always welcome.
Happy Smoking
Cigar Ash

*Stick (s): Cigar or Cigars
*Stock: all your Cigars
*Ring or Ring Gauge: Thickness of your Cigar
*Humidor: A box (usually wood and lined with kiln dried cedar) with a humidifier to store and keep cigars and in climate control area for freshness.
*Humidifier: A device made with either Glycol, foam or a sponge like material to keep Cigars at 65-70 degrees & 70% Humidity.
*Brick and Mortar: Your Local Cigar location
*Cigar Jar: An acrylic jar with a humidifier to store Cigars.