Last week I paid a visit to my good friend down in Dallas, Texas. He took me to a wonderful cigar haven called Tap-In Pub & Grill in Grapevine, Texas. It is the utopia for all cigar smokers. It is a full service bar that allows cigar smoking. They offer a huge menu and have great beers on tap. I grabbed a Ruben and a Grolsch. After the meal, I fired up an Ashton Heritage Puro Sol Double Corona. This was the first time in a long-time that I remember having a great meal and firing up a cigar immediately after wards. Usually, you have to move from the table to a courtyard or outside the building to enjoy a nice smoke. Not at the Tap-In, you can fire up anytime you please. They also have a connecting cigar shop next door. Simply, a must visit next time your near Grapevine, Texas. The Tap-In Pub & Grill is very deserving of a GoldenMonkey Award!

The Ashton Heritage Puro Sol is constructed with all sun-grown tobaccos. The binder and fillers hail from the Dominican Republic and is finished with an African Cameroon wrapper. I fired up the double corona which measures 7 x 52 and comes in a box of 25 for around $245. This impressive size stick fired up easily and maintained an even burn until the nub. It required no relighting and was a pleasure to smoke. The draw was effortless; this medium-bodied creation produced hints of  spice, cedar and undertones of graham. It was a very tasty smoke. I still prefer the VSG over the Heritage, but the Heritage Puro Sol is worthy of a try. It is a bit pricey, so make sure you are in the right place and have enough time to enjoy this delightful smoke. I suggest firing one up at the Tap-In Pub & Grill in Grapevine, Texas.

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