Welcome to the
official site of The Brandywine Cigar Club
Founded October 1, 2003
Site Contents
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The Brandywine Cigar Club Introduction
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Cigar Selections /
Previous Tastings
The Brandywine Cigar Club Introduction
To provide an opportunity for cigar enthusiasts in
Delaware to experience new cigars, and old favorites in a comfortable
atmosphere
To
allow novice cigar smokers an opportunity to learn more about this
indulgence
To
provide a setting for fellow cigar enthusiasts to mingle and meet one another
to learn more about their favorite brands
To
promote a social event for men and women who share cigars in common
Previous and Future Events
- Wednesday, October 29th, 2003
Del Rose Café – Delaware Avenue – Trolley Square, Wilmington, Delaware
- Wednesday, November 19th, 2003
Tyler Fitzgerald’s Restaurant – Shops of Limestone Hills – Pike Creek
- Tuesday, December 9th, 2003
Del Rose Café – Delaware Avenue – Trolley Square, Wilmington, Delaware
- Wednesday, January 28th, 2004
Brandywine Cigar Club Tasting
Tyler Fitzgerald’s Restaurant – Shops of Limestone Hills, Pike Creek
- Tuesday, March 23rd, 2004
Brandywine Cigar Club Tasting
Del Rose Café – Trolley Square, Wilmington
· Wednesday, April 21st, 2004
Brandywine Cigar Club Tasting
Iron Hill Brewery – Wilmington Riverfront
· Wednesday, May 19th, 2004
Brandywine Cigar Club Tasting
Del Rose Café – Trolley Square, Wilmington
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2004 and Wednesday,
June 23rd, 2004
Brandywine Cigar Club Tasting
Blue Parrot Bar & Grill – Union Street, Wilmington
Please join us out for one of the two above dates at the new Blue Parrot Bar & Grill. Mark Diamond, owner, has offered us a section of his porch for his fellow cigar enthusiasts. With tastes inspired by Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, we are guaranteed to have a great food line up to go with our cigar selections. We will be tasting 3 cigars to compliment the weather and food. The cost for the cigars will be $15 per person, payable at the event. As always, please confirm which date you will be attending so that we have enough food and cigars on hand. Please confirm to info@brandywinecigarclub.com
· Monday, June 14th, 2004
Smokin’ Joe’s Under the Stars
Columbus Inn, Wilmington
Food, drink and cigars all inclusive for $50. Contact the Columbus Inn for more information and reservations. This event is not associated with the Brandywine Cigar Club.
Cigar Selections / Previous Tastings
Cigars from October 7th, 2003 Event – Gallucio’s Restaurant
Cigars Selected by Black Cat Cigar Company (see link below)
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Cigar #1: Rodrigo de
Jerez - Robusto (Honduras) - Medium-bodied
with a rich, earthy flavor, this cigar is manufactured by the makers of
Camacho.
- Cigar #2: Black Cat Dominicans - No.2 (Dominican Republic) - Mild yet flavorful, the Black Cat Dominican provides for an easy drawing, even burning smoke
- Cigar #3: Montecristo - Discovery Series (Dominican Republic) - The Discovery is a limited edition line utilizing the finest wrapper Montecristo can produce. Extra aging under intense sunlight brings out a deeper richer flavor in the wrapper. Each cigar is then cedar wrapped and enclosed in individual glass tubes. Mild with a smooth, almost sweet flavor.
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Cigar #4: Santa Rosa - Toro Maduro (Honduras) - The rich,
full-flavored blend is wrapped in a smooth, black Maduro wrapper. Clean and
even burning, Santa Rosa offers a hearty full-bodied taste with a mild finish.
Cigars
from October 29th, 2003 Event – Del Rose Café
Cigars Selected by Three Sons Smoke Shop
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Cigar #1: Cuesta Ray –
Dominican #3: Very mild, nutty flavored cigar that is excellent for beginners.
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Cigar #2: Punch Rare Corojo – Pita: The filler is a
mixture of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Dominican Republic. This is a very unique and unusual
blend. There are very
few cigars like it. With its reddish
tinge, the Punch Rare Corojo is a medium to full-bodied cigar. It has a tons of flavor, but not necessarily
the bite of a Nicaraguan.
- Cigar # 3: Monte Cruz Sun Grown – Robusto: The filler is a unique blend from Brazil and the Dominican Republic. While mild, it is very flavorful. The Monte Cruz Sun Grown is an excellent mild to medium bodied cigar.
Cigars from November 19th, 2003 Event –
Tyler Fitzgerald’s Restaurant
Cigars Selected by Three Sons Smoke Shop
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Vega Fina Robusto had a mild body and was a very easy smoke.
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The Don Melo, a fuller bodied cigar was very tightly wrapped with
tons of flavor.
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The Hoyo De Monterrey
Excalibur #1 was impressive in size
and backed it up with a smooth taste with its full body.
Cigars from March 23rd,
2004 Event
Cigars
Selected by Tobacco Field
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Cigar #1: Drew Estates’ Natural- The Natural was a very smooth and
delicious smoke. Some at the event also
tried a variation of the Natural which had a sweet wrapper.
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Cigar #2: Padron 4000- Another very good cigar with more body than the
Natural
Cigars from May 19th,
2004 Event
Cigars Selected
by Tobacco Field
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Cigar #1: Rocky Patel Vintage Series 1990 (Honduras) an 87 ranking in
Cigar Aficionado – smooth, earthy smoke with cedar and an ever slight taste of
espresso flavor
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Cigar #2: La Gloria Cubana (Dominican Republic) an 85 ranking in Cigar
Aficionado – sharp balsa-wood flavors – mild to medium cigar
Cigar Links
v http://www.blackcatcigars.com
v http://www.cigaraficionado.com
Membership Perks
As a member of the Brandywine Cigar Club, we have partnered up will local businesses and establishments to offer the following perks available:
o Del Rose Café in Trolley Square
Owner’s special (thanks to Keith)
o Air Transport Command on Rt. 13
Manager’s Special (thanks to Bruce)
o Blue Crab Grill in the Suburban Plaza Shopping Center of Elkton Road
Owner’s Special (thanks to Dick)
o Tobacco Field off Rt. 202
Owner’s Special (thanks to John and Nicholas)
If you are interested in learning more about working with the Brandywine Cigar Club and promoting your business, please contact us at info@brandywinecigarclub.com
Members Spotlight
v Financial Planning
Ø American Express Financial Advisors
Jeffrey DePrisco (302)798-3199 ext. 363 or Jeffrey.p.deprisco@aexp.com
Tony Maxwell (302)798-3199 ext. 256 or anatol.t.maxwell@aexp.com
v Telephone Services
Ø Cavalier Telephone
Matthew Ware (302)224-7162 or mware@cavtel.com
v Mortgage Brokers
Ø Resource Mortgage
Tom Scopio (302)657-0181 or tomscopio@home-funder.com
v Marketing
Ø Y2Marketing
Bob Haddock (302)427-0308 or bhaddock@y2marketing.com
v Restaurants
Ø Del Rose Café
Keith Erdman
Ø Air Transport Command
Bruce Janes
v Cigars / Tobacco
Ø Tobacco Field
John or Nicholas (302)477-1124; 5621 Concord Pike, Brandywine Market Square
Open Monday thru Saturday, 9 to 9 and Sunday, 9 to 8
Last revised: May 20, 2004
