Arome Podcast http://aromepodcast.com Cigars, Drinks, Lifestyle and Tech Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:33:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Episode 50 – The end… for now http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-50-the-end-for-now/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-50-the-end-for-now/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:33:28 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=396 Wow. 50 episodes and a little over a years worth of shows. The whole crew want to say a big thank you to everyone that has listened, sent in emails and pictures and to all the great wine and cigar makers that have helped us through 50 episodes worth of the Arome Podcast. It was a fun experience and we all really enjoyed the time we had recording and interacting with all of you. It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye and close this chapter on the show. Still, we are filled with hope and excitement to see you again within the next few months when Arome comes back and takes on it’s new format. Till then, keep it smokey.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 50 – The end… for now

Wine:
Cotnari
Grasa de Cotnari 2003
SAQ Price: ?!?
Country: Romania
Region: Moldavia
Appelation: Cotnari
Alcohol Content: 11.5 %
Our rating: Abtin: 7 Frank: 6.5 Franck: 7.5
http://www.cotnari.ro/pagini/Wine/Clasic-Range

Cigar:
Romeo y Julieta – Short Churchills
Made By: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: 5.35 CUC / ~$25 CAD
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 12.40 CM / 4 7/8″ INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Factory Name: Robustos
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 92pts
CA Issue: Jun, 2008
Our Rating: Abtin: 10 Frank: 10 Franck: 10
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_y_Julieta_(cigar)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

You can stalk Franck DeProducer at his site:
http://depoducer.com/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-50-the-end-for-now/feed/ 0 Episode 49 – Montecristo and Pinot http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-49-montecristo-and-pinot/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-49-montecristo-and-pinot/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:20:58 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=394 It’s been a long while. Here’s episode 49, recorded way back in June.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 49 – Episode 49 – Montecristo and Pinot

Wine:
Le Clos Jordanne
Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2007
SAQ Price: $30.00 CAD
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario
Sub Area: Niagara Peninsula
Appelation: Niagara Peninsula VQA
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Producer: Le Clos Jordanne
Alcohol Content: 13.5 %
Jancis Robinson: 17/20
Our rating: Abtin: 8.5 Frank: 8 Franck: 8
http://www.saq.com/
http://www.leclosjordanne.com/

Cigar:
Montecristo – Petit Edmundo
Made By: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~5 CUC / ~$25 CAD
Ring gauge: 52
Length: 11.0 CM / 4 3/4″ INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Factory Name: Petit Edmundo
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 89pts
CA Issue: Apr, 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 9 Frank: 9 Franck: 9
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montecristo_(cigar)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

You can stalk Franck DeProducer at his site:
http://depoducer.com/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/08/17/episode-49-montecristo-and-pinot/feed/ 0 Episode 48 – Geeky wine http://aromepodcast.com/2010/07/02/episode-48-geeky-wine/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/07/02/episode-48-geeky-wine/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:01:58 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=388 We are… Surprised is the word, with a geeky wine and smoke a fun little Cuban stogie.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 48 – Geeky wine

Wine:
KWV Ubuntu – Shiraz 2008
LCBO Price: $8.40 CAD
Country: South Africa
Grape Variety: Shiraz
Producer: Coop.Winegrowers Assoc. Of South Africa
Alcohol Content: 13.7 %
Our rating: Abtin: 2 Frank: 1 Franck: 2
http://lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=665281
http://www.ubuntu-wines.com/

Cigar:
Hoyo de Monterrey – Regalos Edición Limitada 2007
Made By: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~8-10 CUC / ~$35 CAD
Ring gauge: 46
Length: 13.7 CM / 5’3″ INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Factory Name: Regalo
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 92pts
CA Issue: Dec, 2007
Our Rating: Abtin: 10 Frank: 10
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoyo_de_Monterrey

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

You can stalk Franck DeProducer at his site:
http://depoducer.com/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/07/02/episode-48-geeky-wine/feed/ 1 Episode 47 – Death Valley temperatures http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/15/episode-47-%e2%80%93-death-valley-temperatures/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/15/episode-47-%e2%80%93-death-valley-temperatures/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:33:44 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=378 Another episode of our not so weekly podcast, we make the jump to a 10 point rating system, and the first things to go under our newly calibrated microscope is a wonderful french wine and an interesting yet simple Cuban cigar. Thanks for listening and by all means, enjoy.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 47 – Death Valley temperatures

Wine:
Tardieu-Laurent – Cuvée Spéciale
Côtes du Rhône 2007
SAQ Price: $22.15 CAD
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Sub Area: Southern Rhône
Appelation: Côtes du Rhône (AOC)
Grape Variety: Red Rhône Blend
Producer: Tardieu-Laurent
Alcohol Content: 15.0 %
Robert Parker – Wine Advocate: 90-63
WA Issue: Nov, 2008
Our rating: Abtin: 9.5 Frank: 8
http://www.saq.com/
http://www.tardieu-laurent.com/press-review.html

Cigar:
Bolivar – Petit Belicosos Edicion Limitada 2009
Made By: Fancisco Perez German Factory
Distributed By: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~8-10 CUC / ~$30 CAD
Ring gauge: 52
Length: 12.7 CM / 5″ INCHES
Shape: Figurado
Factory Name: Petit Belicosos
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 87pts
CA Issue: Dec, 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 7 Frank: 6 Franck: 7
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Robaina_(cigar_brand)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

You can stalk Franck DeProducer at his site:
http://depoducer.com/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/15/episode-47-%e2%80%93-death-valley-temperatures/feed/ 0 Episode 46 – Hiatus http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/08/episode-46-hiatus/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/08/episode-46-hiatus/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:59:06 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=372 It’s been a while, but we’re back with another show. It was recorded a while ago (you’ll notice the reference to hockey… Yeah, Montreal is out. We know). In honor of a great cigar legend who recently passed away, we have a Cuban themed show.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 46 – Hiatus

Drink:
Grand Mojito
2 tsp of sugar
Juice from half a lime
2 Mint stems (6-7 leaves)
Rum (to… generous taste)
Sparkling water
ice
garnish

Cigar:
Vegas Robaina – Famoso
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: 7 CUC / ~$25 CAD
Ring gauge: 48
Length: 12.7 CM / 5″ INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Factory Name: Hermosos No. 4
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado (Cigar Insider): 92pts
CI Issue: Mar, 2008
Our Rating: Abtin: 5 Frank: 4 Franck: 5
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Robaina_(cigar_brand)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

You can stalk Franck DeProducer at his site:
http://depoducer.com/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/06/08/episode-46-hiatus/feed/ 0 Episode 45 – The lucky bastard http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/09/episode-45-the-lucky-bastard/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/09/episode-45-the-lucky-bastard/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 15:01:41 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=368 This week we are Abtinless. The lucky bastard is down south in Cuba, so without our resident expert, we make do with a refreshing Canadian beer and a sweet Dominican stogie.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 45 – The lucky bastard

Beer:
Creemore Springs Premium Lager
Price: $2.16 CAD
Country: Canada
Region: Ontario
Creemore Springs Brewery
Alcohol Content: 5.0 %
Our rating: Frank: 5 Franck: 4.5 Becca: 4.5
http://www.creemoresprings.com/live/home.php
http://www.lcbo.com/lcbo-ear/lcbo/product/details.do?language=EN&itemNumber=637744

Cigar:
Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Torpedo
Made By: Rocky Patel
Price: $8-10 USD
Ring gauge: 52
Length: Size: 6 1/4 (155 mm)
Shape: Torpedo
Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Cigar Aficionado: 95
Our Rating: Frank: 4 Franck: 4.5 Becca: 4
http://www.rockypatel.com/html/1992vintage.html

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/09/episode-45-the-lucky-bastard/feed/ 0 Episode 44 – A Chateau and a Tattoo http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/01/episode-44-%e2%80%93-a-chateau-and-a-tattoo/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/01/episode-44-%e2%80%93-a-chateau-and-a-tattoo/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 18:37:40 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=362 This week we drink our first Pinot Noir since starting the show and smoke our first Tatuaje.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 44 – A Chateau and a Tattoo

Wine:
Château de Chamirey – Marquis de Jouennes
Mercurey 2007
SAQ Price: $27.30 CAD
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub Area: Côte Chalonnaise
Appelation: Mercurey
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Producer: Marquis de Jouennes d’Herville
Alcohol Content: 12.7 %
Wine Spectator: 90
WS Issue: Oct 15, 2009
Our rating: Abtin: 4.5 Frank: 4 Franck: 4.5
http://www.saq.com/
http://www.chamirey.com/en/

Cigar:
Tatuaje Reserva – J21
Made By: El Rey de Los Habanos
Distributed By: Havana Cellars
Factory location: U.S.A (Miami FL)
Price: ~$12 USD
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 12.7 cm / 5″ inches
Shape: Robusto
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Cigar Aficionado: 89 pts
CA Issue: Dec, 2005
Our Rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 4 Franck: 4
http://www.tatuajecigars.com/smokes/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatuaje

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/05/01/episode-44-%e2%80%93-a-chateau-and-a-tattoo/feed/ 0 Episode 43 – Back from the US http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/22/episode-43-back-from-the-us/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/22/episode-43-back-from-the-us/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:46:20 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=359 Frank is back from his trip to the southern US and tells a little about it, a little Bourbon talk, a nice Italian bubbly and once again a wonderful Patel cigar.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 43 – Back from the US

Wine:
Michele Chiarlo – Nivole
Moscato d’Asti 2008
SAQ Price: $11.15 CAD
Country: Italy
Region: Piemont
Sub Area: Asti
Appelation: Moscato d’Asti
Grape Variety: Muscat (Moscato Bianco)
Producer: Michele Chiarlo SRL
Alcohol Content: 5.0 %
Wine Spectator: NR
WS Issue: NR
Our rating: Abtin: 4.5  Frank: 4 Franck: 4.5
http://www.saq.com/

Cigar:
Rocky Patel Patel Bros. – Torpedo
Distributed By: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
Factory location: Nicaragua
Price: $9.95 USD
Ring gauge: 52
Length: 15.6 CM / 6-1/4″ INCHES
Shape: Torpedo (Figurado)
Filler: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: U.S.A./Penn. Broadleaf
Cigar Aficionado (Cigar Insider): 90pts
CI Issue: Dec, 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 3  Frank: 3 Franck: 3
http://www.rockypatel.com/main.html

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/22/episode-43-back-from-the-us/feed/ 0 Episode 42.5 – The Montreal Wine and Spirit Show http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/11/episode-42-5-%e2%80%93-the-montreal-wine-and-spirit-show/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/11/episode-42-5-%e2%80%93-the-montreal-wine-and-spirit-show/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:03:51 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=357 A short show this week, Abtin and Franck discuss the 2010 Montreal Wine and Spirit Show.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 42.5 – The Montreal Wine and Spirit Show

Official Link to the Show
http://salondesvins.com/en/index.php

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/04/11/episode-42-5-%e2%80%93-the-montreal-wine-and-spirit-show/feed/ 0 Episode 42 – Its the right wine now http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/23/episode-42-%e2%80%93-its-the-right-wine-now-3/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/23/episode-42-%e2%80%93-its-the-right-wine-now-3/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:17:46 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=352 Last week’s wine was terrible and was from Franck DeProducer’s cellar and not from our good friend Eric (Franck D. sounded pretty convining though at the time!).
Frank DeAwoken is absent, Franck DeProducer on the mic and we discuss the facts of life while enjoying the Cigar Inn private House Blend.

Enjoy the Episode !

Listen to the episode:
Episode 42 – Its the right wine now

Wine:
Château la Coustarelle – Grande Cuvée Prestige
Cahors 2005
SAQ Price: $17.80 CAD
Country: France
Region: Southwest
Sub Area:
Appelation: Cahors (AOC)
Grape Variety: Malbec 90%, Tannat 10%
Producer: ChSCEA Michel et Nadine Cassot
Alcohol Content: 14.5 %
Wine Spectator: NR
WS Issue: NR
http://www.saq.com/
http://www.campuget.com/english/index.asp

Cigar:
Cigar Inn Private Brand
Nicaraguan Colorado Wrapper
1016 Second Avenue, NYC (Between 53rd & 54th)
Price: ~$7 CAD
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 11.0 CM / 4-7/8″ INCHES
Shape: Robusto
http://www.cigarinn.com/

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/23/episode-42-%e2%80%93-its-the-right-wine-now-3/feed/ 0 Episode 41 – Stay till the end when we go bananas http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/11/episode-41-stay-till-the-end-when-we-go-bananas/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/11/episode-41-stay-till-the-end-when-we-go-bananas/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:05 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=336 So it was late and Frank DeAwoken was tired, but he took one for the fans and put himself at the mercy of a terrible wine. On a positive note, the gang has a great cigar and Frank come back in the end with his second wind… or maybe it was the red bull…

Listen to the episode:
Episode 41 – Stay till the end when we go bananas

Wine:
Viognier de Campuget – Cuvee Prestige
Vin de pays du Gard 2006
SAQ Price: $20.55 CAD
Country: France
Region: Pays d’Oc (Southern Rhone)
Sub Area: Vind de Pays du Gard
Grape Variety: Viognier
Producer: Château de Campuget
Alcohol Content: 13.5 %
Wine Spectator: 87
WS Issue: Sep 30, 2008
Our rating: Abtin: 2 Frank: 1 Franck: 2.5
http://www.saq.com/
http://www.campuget.com/english/index.asp

Cigar:
Vegas Robaina – Petit Robaina Exclusivo Canada
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~$35 CAD
Ring gauge: 54
Length: 11.0 CM / 4-3/8″ INCHES
Shape: Petit Robusto
Factory name: Petit Edmundo
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado (Cigar Insider): 90pts
CI Issue: Dec, 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 3.5 Frank: 4 Franck: 4
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Robaina_(cigar_brand)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/11/episode-41-stay-till-the-end-when-we-go-bananas/feed/ 0 Episode 40 – Ah 40s… http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/episode-40-ah-40s/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/episode-40-ah-40s/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:37:31 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=330 We start out the episode with a walk down memory lane, are blessed with arguably Canada’s greatest attempt at a wine, and smoke another big one.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 40 – Ah 40s…

Wine:
Osoyoos Larose – Le Grand Vin
Okanagan Valley 2005
SAQ Price: $43.00 CAD
Country: Canada
Region: British Columbia
Sub Area: Okanagan Valley (Osoyoos)
Denomination of Origin: VQA Okanagan Valley
Grape Variety: Bordeaux blend (meritage):
Alcohol Content: 13.9 %
Our rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 4* – Needs to age
http://www.saq.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_wine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osoyoos,_British_Columbia

Cigar:
San Cristobal de la Habana – Muralla
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~12.0 CUC – ~$50 CAD
Ring gauge: 54
Length: 18.0 CM / 7-1/8″ INCHES
Shape: Double Figurado
Factory name: Rodolfo
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado (Cigar Insider): 89pts
CI Issue: May, 2008
Cigar Aficionado: 91pts
CA Issue: Dec, 2006
Our Rating: Abtin: 5 Franck: 4
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Cristobal_de_la_Habana_(cigar_brand)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/episode-40-ah-40s/feed/ 0 Arome StreamCast (Audio Ep 40) http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/arome-streamcast-audio-ep-40/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/arome-streamcast-audio-ep-40/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:44:41 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=333 For you watching pleasure:
Watch

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/03/04/arome-streamcast-audio-ep-40/feed/ 0 Episode 39 – Who ever said beer and cigars didn’t pair well http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/19/episode-39-who-ever-said-beer-and-cigars-didnt-pair-well/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/19/episode-39-who-ever-said-beer-and-cigars-didnt-pair-well/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:16:31 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=324 Rocky does it again. We are lucky enough to get our hands on an Olde World Reserve and pair nicely with a Double Chocolate Stout. Pure bliss.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 39 – Who ever said beer and cigars didn’t pair well

Cigar:
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Maduro – Torpedo
Made by: El Paraiso Cigars (Nestor Plasencia)
Distributed By: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars
Factory location: Danlí, Honduras
Price: $10.50 USD – ~$15 CAD
Ring gauge: 54
Length: 12.7 CM / 5.0 INCHES
Shape: Torpedo (Figurado)
Filler: Honduras
Binder: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Costa Rica
Cigar Aficionado: 92pts
#8 Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 4 Franck: 4
http://www.rockypatel.com/main.html

Beer:
Young’s Double Chocolate Stout
Style: Sweet Stout
Color: Black/Brown
Format: 500 ML
Alcohol Content: 5.0%
Price: $3.50 CAD
Country: England, United Kingdom
Brewery: Youngs & Co. Brewery Plc.
Our rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 5 Franck: 4.5
http://www.youngs.co.uk/
http://www.lcbo.com/

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/19/episode-39-who-ever-said-beer-and-cigars-didnt-pair-well/feed/ 0 Episode 38 – Super days http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/episode-38-super-days/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/episode-38-super-days/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:05:11 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=315 Big game, big cigar, big wine… sorta. Join us for another week of tasting heaven.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 38 – Super days

Wine:
Montes “Limited Selection” Sauvignon Blanc
Leyda Valley 2008
SAQ Price: $16.70 CAD
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua
Sub Area: Valle de San Antonio
Denomination of Origin: Leyda Valley (DO)
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Producer: Montes S.A.
Alcohol Content: 13.5 %
Wine Spectator: 90 (Smart Buy)
WS Issue: Mar 31, 2009
Our rating: Abtin: 4* Frank: 4
http://www.monteswines.com/english/nuestros_vinos/alpham.php?t=limited_sb
http://www.saq.com/

Cigar:
Cohiba – Siglo V
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~13.5 CUC – ~$60 CAD
Ring gauge: 43
Length: 17.0 CM / 6.6 INCHES
Shape: Lonsdale
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado (Insider): 86pts
CI Issue: Jan, 2009
Cigar Aficionado: 91pts
CA Issue: Apr, 2008
Our Rating: Abtin: 5 Frank: 5
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cohiba_(cigar_brand)

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/episode-38-super-days/feed/ 0 Arome StreamCast 3 (Audio Ep 38) http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/arome-streamcast-3-audio-ep-38/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/arome-streamcast-3-audio-ep-38/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:46 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=319 For you watching pleasure:
Watch part 1
And part 2

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/10/arome-streamcast-3-audio-ep-38/feed/ 0 Episode 37 – Bye bye Coco http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/episode-37-%e2%80%93-bye-bye-coco/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/episode-37-%e2%80%93-bye-bye-coco/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:53:04 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=299 Frank and Abtin try a true American beer, Franck DeProducer slides in to taste this week’s Cuban stogie and we say goodbye to Conan O’Brien.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 37 – Bye bye Coco

Beer:
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Style: Lager
Color: Russet
Format: 355 ML
Alcohol Content: 4.8%
Price: $2.95 CAD
Country: Massachusetts, United States
Brewery: Boston Beer Company
Our rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 4
http://www.samueladams.com/world_of_beer.aspx
http://www.saq.com/

Cigar:
Hoyo de Monterrey – Epicure No. 2
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~6 CUC – ~$25 CAD
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 12.4 CM / 4.9 INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 92pts
CA Issue: Oct, 2008
Our Rating: Abtin: 5 Franck: 4
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoyo_de_Monterrey

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/episode-37-%e2%80%93-bye-bye-coco/feed/ 0 Arome StreamCast 2 (Audio Ep 37) http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/arome-streamcast-2-audio-ep-37/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/arome-streamcast-2-audio-ep-37/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:59:14 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=301 For you watching pleasure:
Watch this week’s show

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/02/04/arome-streamcast-2-audio-ep-37/feed/ 0 Episode 36 – Video killed the Podcast Star http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/26/episode-36-%e2%80%93-video-killed-the-podcast-star/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/26/episode-36-%e2%80%93-video-killed-the-podcast-star/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:19:29 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=297 Italian reds and Cuban leaves. Abtin is back and just in time to get in on this week’s marvel as well as help Frank revisit a cigar from the past.

Listen to the episode:
Episode 36 – Video killed the Podcast Star

Watch this week’s episode:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4010191

Wine:
Nino Franco
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC Brut NV
SAQ Price: $19.60 CAD
Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Appellation: Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiad
Producer: Nino Franco Spumanti
Alcohol Content: 11.0 %
Wine Spectator: 86pts
WS Issue: May 31st, 2000
Our rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 4
http://www.ninofranco.it/
http://www.saq.com/
Prosecco: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecco

Cigar:
Partagas – Serie D No. 4
Made by: Habanos S.A.
Factory location: Cuba
Price: ~6 CUC – ~$25 CAD
Ring gauge: 50
Length: 12.4 CM / 4.9 INCHES
Shape: Robusto
Filler: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Wrapper: Cuba
Cigar Aficionado: 91pts
CA Issue: Apr, 2009
Our Rating: Abtin: 4 Frank: 3
http://www.habanos.com/default.aspx?lang=en
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partag%C3%A1s_(cigar_brand)

Cigar Aficionado Top 25 of 2009
http://www.cigaraficionado.com/

http://www.facebook.com/aromepodcast
www.aromepodcast.com's Facebook Page

You can follow us on twitter at:
twitter.com/aromepodcast

as well as individually at:
twitter.com/frankdeawoken
twitter.com/abtinfarokhfal
twitter.com/FrankDeProducer

You can stalk Frank DeAwoken at his blog:
http://acloverslifeline.soup.io/

Our theme is by permission of InContext. You can hear more from him at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/Contextdnb
and at
https://www.beatport.com/

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/26/episode-36-%e2%80%93-video-killed-the-podcast-star/feed/ 0 Arome StreamCast 1 (Audio Ep 36) http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/20/arome-streamcast-1-audio-ep-36/ http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/20/arome-streamcast-1-audio-ep-36/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:15:44 +0000 admin http://aromepodcast.com/?p=295 This week we decided to try something new and livestreamed the whole show. You can watch the episode in it’s entirety on Ustream, laugh at how Frank gets more and more tired by the minute and see just what kind of lush Abtin really is.

For you watching pleasure:
Watch this week’s show

]]> http://aromepodcast.com/2010/01/20/arome-streamcast-1-audio-ep-36/feed/ 0