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The NUB cigars were created by the Oliva cigar company to give the smoker the “sweet spot” of a cigar from the initial light. These cigars, little in length yet big on diameter, do exactly what they were intended to do, deliver flavor and deliver it quickly. The NUB Cameroon uses authentic African wrapper leaf, accompanied with Nicaraguan tobaccos, it delivers rich notes of cedar and coffee. Don’t let the size fool you, these cigars smoke as long as a Churchill or even a Presidente.

"Bright violet color. Powerfully scented with blackberry and blueberry, with a more serious licorice character coming up in the glass. Flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry and mocha show both depth and verve, sweetened by a touch of vanilla. Gains firmness with air and finishes with good clarity and length. Definitely shows the polish I've come to expect from a Ben Riggs wine."

"This is Napa Valley’s definitive Petite Sirah, a unique and altogether delicious red wine."

"Nice brown head settles to fine lace. The beer is opaque, appearance looked somewhat like a cold cappuccino. Molasses in nose, and strongly in taste. Has some spice and malty sweetness....a very tasty and complex beer."

"The Folie à Deux 2011 Chardonnay is a rich wine, and when held up to the light, has a lovely golden hue. Seductive and complex aromas of honeysuckle, hazelnut overtones and melony fruit tough the nose with juicy apple, pineapple and tropical flavors on the palate. The wine has light buttery notes from partial malolactic fermentation and crisp balancing acidity."