Benjie Menendez, the Cigar Master from Partagas, made a special appearance today at my local haunt to put on a show. Although I will admit most who may read this won't care (but those of you like myself who imbibe in a great smoke will know where I am coming from). I slipped out of the office an hour early, and after a day of no return calls from numerous AE's (is that indicative of the times or what?) to meet up with several friends at our favorite walk in humidor for some real relaxation. Benjie is rolling multiple samples of several blends and I am happy to report I picked up ten (10) of his finest hand rolls available. I also was able to get a deal on a few boxes of the Cifuentes Partagas 1845 line and some custom blends only available at shows just like this one. So, as I pour myself a nice Bloody Casear and prepare to smoke a fresh Partagas, I bid a fond hello to all of my friends in cigar land......

Rob