RSSCigar Pairing: Going Green With An Illusione HL Candela & Green Chartreuse
Nov 07
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smokinghotcigarchick.com Once the preferred smoke of Americans (so much it was even known as American Market Selection), the Candela wrapper is something we don’t see a lot of right now. You certainly can’t miss it on the shelf with its green color. Yes- it is green. Not because of dyes but because of the process the leaf goes through while being cured that maintains the chlorophyll and thus the green color. Normally when I think of a candela I think of a mild blend being involved. The hl from Illusione is certainly not a mild blend which excited me when I saw that there was now an hl with a candela wrapper. I have been very excited to see how the candela plays into the complexity of the hl. Because this is a green cigar, I thought I would have a little fun and make it into a pairing with one of my favorite green liqueurs: Green Chartreuse. Chartreuse is a French liqueur and is composed of distilled alcohol aged with 130 herbal extracts. It was made by the Carthusian Monks at their Grande Chartreuse monastery in the Chartreuse Mountains- where it gets its name. Green Chartreuse gets its flavor from the extracts of 132 plants which is where the chlorophyll comes in giving it a green color. It is also 110 proof- so be warned a drink can go a long way. I noticed a beautiful silky smoothness in the smoke of the cigar right away from lighting it- not to mention an incredible aroma. I had some spice notes hit me up front, then again at the end with a softness between each note …
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Nov 07, 2011 @ 09:19:54
awesome CAT!!
Nov 07, 2011 @ 09:33:30
you’re beautiful smoking that cigar. Love to try something like that to really take in and enjoy the smoke from sometime.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 10:17:34
KIIIIITTY!!!!!!!!
Nov 07, 2011 @ 11:05:58
What a great video, I love her nose exhale, at the end of her regular exhale,
Kinky C
Nov 07, 2011 @ 11:10:43
Great infromative video
Thanks
Nov 07, 2011 @ 11:24:57
Have you ever done speaking engagements, such as at smoke-ins and cigar parties? Your skill with communication, cigar expertise, plus your general all round charm and babe-alichiousness would be a hit!
Nov 07, 2011 @ 11:55:42
hey teresa , nice cat you have , take care of him
Nov 07, 2011 @ 12:16:14
Nice vid Teresa! Educational and easy on the eyes
I like your cat; I’m surprised he doesn’t run from the smoke. I have 2 cats and they do not like cig or cigar smoke 
Take care, Ashton Churchill fan D.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 12:53:26
I’m glad this Illusione worked out for you. I had been curious about the green cigars for awhile and tried the Iguana robusto candella and I have to say it was one of the worst cigars I’ve ever had. I guess that’s what I get for buying a box without trying one first.
Nov 07, 2011 @ 13:14:44
you’re wonderful when you smoke.
A cigar smoking girlfriend is my dream.Your boyfriend is very very lucky.Keep posting!
Nov 07, 2011 @ 13:24:32
lol cool cat, is he fat so he cant run away? lul