Dear Cigar Smokers Friends,

Following the huge interest in the Chocolates featured in last week’s postings, I received a number of requests asking for my suggestions of what Cuban cigars to sample with these Chocolates. It is my pleasure to share with you my recommended chocolate and cigar pairings.

Leaves

Bolivar Coronas Gigantes -20% paired with French Organic Bee Pollen
Juan Lopez Seleccion No.1 -15% paired with Japanese Matcha Tea
La Gloria Medaille D’Or No.2 -20% paired with Italian Roasted Hazelnuts
Saint Luis Rey Double Coronas -15% paired with Hawaiian Kona Coffee Beans

Sticks

El Rey del Mundo Petit Coronas paired with Sri Lankan Cinnamon
Saint Luis Rey Serie A -15% paired with Turkish Star Anise
Partagas 8-9-8 Varnished -15% paired with Italian Lime
RyJ Cedros de Luxe No.3 -15% paired with French Raspberry

Rings

Cohiba Siglo IV -20% paired with Venezuela Grand Cru Criolait 38%
Partagas Lusitanias -20% paired with Bolivia Cru Sauvage 60%
Trinidad Reyes -20% paired with Madagascar Grand Cru Manjari 64%
Sancho Panza Belicosos paired with São Tomé 1ere Cru de Plantation 70%

To go with the TopCubans.com discovery -

The paralleling of the different aromas and textures of rich Chocolate gives new life to your smoking experience. TopCubans.com is proud to present the House of Grauer’s Aficionado’s Collection – The Cigar Smoker’s Chocolate Companion – the perfect Valentines Day gift for him!

Plus, C.A.’s Top Cuban Cigars of 2008 still on deal for a few days longer -

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill - Rated 94 (6th Best cigar of 2008 and highest rated Cuban) -20%
H.Upmann Sir Winston - Rated 93 (7th Best cigar of 2008) -20%
Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 - Rated 92 (11th Best cigar of 2008) -20%
San Cristobal La Fuerza - Rated 92 (19th Best cigar of 2008) -20%
Bolivar Belicosos Finos – Rated 92 (22nd Best cigar of 2008) -20%

Saint Luis Rey Churchills Cab 50 – recently rated 92 -15%
H.Upmann Connaissuer No.1 – recently rated 92 -20%
H.Upmann No.2 – recently rated 91 -20%
Trinidad Coloniales – recently rated 91 -15%
Montecristo Edmundo – recently rated 90 -15%
Punch Coronas – recently rated 90 -10%
Veugeuros Especiales No.2 – recently rated 90 -10%

Last week to elect your Best Cigars of the previous year…Get voting!

Enjoy,
Bon Weekend and Happy Valentines Day,
Richard & Rick
TopCubans.com, your humidor!
Official Habanos S.A. Retailer, Geneva, Switzerland