Part Three: Las Vegas Big Smoke Sunday Sessions

Roll Your Own

Gregory Mottola
Posted: November 12, 2008

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"This cigar reminds me of something," said Perez-Carrillo, holding up someone's work. "It reminds me of when I go out to take my dog for a walk."

Ken Schnide, winner of the best-rolled cigar competition.

The audience chuckled and began submitting their cigars for the competition. Some cigars were creatively rolled. One looked like a dog. Another looked like Sarah Palin. There was even a nod for the ugliest cigar, but it was too hideous to show here. Some things just shouldn't be photographed.

Among the eclectic group of cigars presented were many that turned out impressive. Runner-up contestants were awarded boxes of La Gloria Cubana Serie R and Reserva Figurado cigars. The best-rolled cigar was judged to be crafted by Ken Schnide. He walked away with two humidors filled with La Gloria Cubana 2006 Serie R Limitadas, and will be flown down to Florida for an extensive tour of the El Credito cigar factory with Perez-Carrillo as his guide, and ultimately immersed in the cigar culture of Miami.

CLICK BELOW TO READ ABOUT THE OTHER SUNDAY SEMINARS
Charlie Palmer Breakfast
Mas Tequila

CLICK BELOW TO READ ABOUT THE SATURDAY SEMINARS
Fathers and Sons
Cigar Rolling
Cuba
Cigar Blending
Lunch With The Experts

CLICK BELOW TO READ ABOUT THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING SESSIONS
Friday and Saturday Night

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