Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ’98, Dominican Corojo, Dominican HVA Ligero (Habana Vuelta Abajo) Size: 5.75 x 43 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the new Rodrigo Cigars Corona Project Vol…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the John Starks #3 Signature Series Maduro. From Legends Cigars web site: “Pairing himself with Master Blender Rolando… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, USA PA Size: 6 x 50 “Toro – Soldier of the Sea” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.80 by 20 Count Box/ All 5 sizes in a Sampler for $29.00 Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 MSRP ($10.00 @ Small Batch Cigar – 10% = $9.00) Today we take a look at the new Regius of London Claro Especial… Read More ›
I am very lucky to have Eddie Ortega in my life. He has been kind and generous to a fault with me. He sent me this Wings for Warriors Sampler in which 50% of the proceeds goes to the Wings… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Mexican Sumatra Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Dominican (Piloto Visus and San Vicente Ligero) Size: 7 x 40 “Lancero” Body: Full Price: $12.00 in 2009 Today we take a ride in the Way Back Machine and look at the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 56 “Gordo” Body: Full Price: $11.50 Today we take a look at the Illusione Ultra OP No. 9 Toro. This is a regular production cigar. The… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan (Estelí) Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Double Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Illusione Singularé 2014 Anunnaki. 30,000 cigars were… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican and US Size: 6 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 from Brickell Cigar Company Today we take a look at the Cesar Espinal Torpedo Maduro. I recently reviewed the Habano. It… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.24 Today we take a look at Little Havana Overruns. This is an exclusive Holt’s Cigars blend from Pepin Garcia. Hardly any reviews on this… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Sun Grown Rosado Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Same as Don Carlos) Size: 5.75 x 48 “Corona Gorda – Soft Box Press” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $9.50 Original Pricing/ The 2014 is $16.00 (This goes beyond the cost of living… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Esteban Carreras 187 Maduro. The cigar comes in three sizes: Sixty (6 x 60), Toro (6 x… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 4.875 x 47 “Robusto – R44” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Arturo Fuente Rosado Sungrown Magnum R44. A real mouthful. Thanks to Brian Gulley… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a look at a vintage Tatuaje TAA 2012. The only way you will ever get your hands on one is if… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Kentucky and Virginian Fire Cured, Nicaraguan, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 34 “Panatela” Body: Medium/Full Price: $4.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new MUWAT Kentucky Fire Cured… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sungrown (Jalapa) Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Viso (Estelí) Size: 7 x 33 Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Crux Ninfamaniac Dark. And there is a “light” simply called Ninfamaniac. The cigars made their… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Brazilian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Corojo, Dominican Criollo ‘98, Nicaraguan Ligero, Brazilian Mata Fina Size: 5.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Merlion by La Sirena. From the La… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 60 “Gordo Marblehead” Body: Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Crux Bull & Bear. This is the big honker of the blends. It comes in… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 70 “Super Gordo” Body: Medium,/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana 707. I want to thank La Flor Dominicana for supplying me a 5… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.44 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded. Gifted to me by Brian Gulley. The Leaded came out last month. The Leaded uses… Read More ›
Wrapper: San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan: Esteli Ligero, Ometepe Viso, and Jalapa Seco. Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Extra – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.80 Single/ $8.40 by the box of 20 at Cigar Hustler Today… Read More ›
http://www.screwpoptool.com —————————————————————————————————- Screwpop™ Cigar Cutter is one of the most sleek and outright amazing tools in the cigar market. The Cigar Cutter could easily be mistaken for a straight edge razor upon first glance. However, our ingenious design uses a… Read More ›
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Connecticut (Havana Seed) Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubana), Nicaraguan Ometepe (Ligero) Size: 6 x 54 “LX-Toro” Body: Medium Price: $10.75 Today we take a look at the Partagas Benji Menendez Master Series. It first showed its head… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 44 “Perfecto” Body: Medium Price: $8.92 Today we take a look at the Viaje Zombie Antidote. It was released in spring of 2014 and I’ve missed out on every opportunity to… Read More ›
Wrapper: PA Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 initially. But price dropped to $4.00 Today we take a look at the new Diesel Uncut. The cigar is only sold by the CI… Read More ›
Thanks Brian. I see a lot of cigars I never would have been able to afford or get my hands on. If you send me your email address, I’d like to send you a note. Lot of cigars to review…..Woo… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican, US Broadleaf Size: 6 x 50 “No.3 – Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Cesar Espinal Cigars No. 3 Habano. From the Cesar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals. It appears that Carrillo blended this cigar exclusively for the CI… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.7 x 56 “Toro – The Crossbar” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the BSB No.1 by Bernie Parent Cigars – “The Crossbar” It is made by Rocky… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Crux Passport from Crux Premium Sticks. Yesterday, I reviewed the Classic Marblehead. Marblehead meaning it had a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 47 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 by the Box Today we take a look at the Crux Classic Marblehead by Crux Premium Sticks. Until I saw them on the menu… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.50 Thanks to Cigars International for the photo: Today we take a look at the new Tatuaje Wolf from the Pudgy Monsters collection. As… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the PIO Resurrection. “PIO Resurrection is made in super-limited quantities in Miami, Florida. These full-bodied… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5.2 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the new Relic by AJ Fernandez. From Cigars International web site: “Many claim to know old… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Habano Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Body: Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the new Nub S.E. Box Pressed Maduro. This is the first Nub I’ve reviewed. I remember when the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Oscuro Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Criollo Ligero ’98, Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Dominican 20-20 Size: 5.5 x 60 “Page 1” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the new Headlines… Read More ›
Remember the Lawrence Welk Show? Here is Gale and Dale singing that song. It was 1971. When they finished, Welk called it a “spiritual song.” Click on song title to see the video: “One Toke Over the Line”
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 54 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio. There is a wealth of information on the Mysterioso… Read More ›
Wrapper: US Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Dominican, Honduran, and Undisclosed Third Filler Size: 4.8 x 50 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 (Thanks to CI for the use of the photo) Today we take a look at the Foundry Elements… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 54 “Lavish” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.40 MSRP ($4.50 at Thompson Cigars) Today we take a look at the Swag SoBe Edition. This is the third Swag blend. It made… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 ($4.50 if you are a member of Cigar Federation.) Today we take a look at the Cigar Federation house brand Mr. XL. There is no… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 43 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $3.92 ($2.40 at Stogie Boys) Today we take a look at the Corazon by Davidoff. Corazon is made in the Davidoff factory. From Cigar Aficionado:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Double Binder: Binder #1: Nicaraguan Habano / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use Coupon Code: Katman15) Today we take… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Double Binder: Binder #1: Honduran Corojo / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›
Wrapper: US Connecticut Double Binder: Binder #1: Ecuadorian Connecticut / Binder #2 Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $8.60 (Get another 15% off at Brickell Cigar Co. Use coupon code: Katman15 Today we take a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Coronita” Body: Medium Price: $8.44 by the box or single at Cigar Federation Store Today we take a look at the Emilio Mia Dora from the House of… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Nomad C-276. The founder, and president, of the company is Fred Rewey. From the Nomad… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran (Ligero) Filler: Panamanian Ligero (Per Cigar Aficonado) Size: 4.5 x 60 Body: Full Price: $6.85 Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel The Edge B52 Maduro. Not so much a new… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Ecuadorian Sumatra, Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto Body: Medium Price: $4.95 Today we take a look at the J. Fuego Heat Corojo. It made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR trade… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Criollo and Corojo) Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $7.50/$6.24 by the 50 count box Today we take a look at the Illusione Epernay Le Grande. I’m sure the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 (Thanks to CI for the use of this photo) Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at Leaf by Oscar (Maduro). Also in the line, are the Connecticut, Sumatra, and the Corojo. All the same… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Sun Grown. Six more words in that title makes… Read More ›
I would like to introduce Steve Ventura to everyone. He is my first guest reviewer. I put out the call last month. And so far, Steve has been the first up to the plate. Enjoy everyone. The Katman This is… Read More ›
Many thanks to Rene Castaneda, Elizabeth Doody, and Joe Chiusano for the wonderful sampler of their new product. I wish I had 3D vision, on this blog, for you to really see how beautiful the cigars and presentation are. The… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Colombian, Mexican San Andrés Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 by the 20 count box/$7.75 for a single from Famous Smoke Today we take a look… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 by the Single/$8.00 by the 5 Pack/$7.65 by the 20 count box Today we take a look at the Nording 50th Anniversary by… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Connecticut Capote Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.00 MSRP/$4.50 by a Mazo of 10 at Famous Smoke Today we take a look at the MUWAT Night Crawler. It… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $2.75 by the 20 count bundle/$7.50 by the single Today we take a look at the HC Series Red Corojo. This is an inexpensive bundle… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Corojo ’99 Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $6.30 Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet. This is the most recent release from the Carrillo team. The cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Criollo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 “Sucio” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 by the Single Today we take a look at the Room 101 Master Collection Two. As usual, I’m late and a dollar short on… Read More ›
WE PUT 168 NUMBERS IN A HAT AND CHARLOTTE PULLED THE NUMBER. THE WINNER IS MIKE P. HE WAS NUMBER #63. (I DON’T KNOW MIKE P. SO THERE WAS NO FAVORITISM). PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS AND EMAIL ADDRESS. AND… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Capa Fina Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 56 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Illusione Pactum. Available only through Smoke Inn. It was released at the… Read More ›
I have not heard from: 1. Charlie 2. Jared Grillot 3. D.A. Gale 4. irratebass I posted the winners on January 6. I re-posted on January 8 and I gave the winners til January 13 to contact me. If you… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary) Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Jalapa, Condega, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 by the Single/ $5.30 by the 5 Pack/$4.76 by the 21 Count Box ($3.23 on sale at CI) Today… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Bonao Binder: Peruvian, Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Cabal Robusto. It was released sometime in 2013 so I’m late to the party… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 48 “Small Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 at Smoke Inn and Espinosa Lounges only I want to thank Smoke Inn for the use of the above photo. Today we… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Prism-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 (Single price) Today we take a look at the new Ashton Symmetry. Ashton has a new line and the Symmetry is the… Read More ›
Dying to write a review? Write one. 1. Review a cigar that I haven’t reviewed. 2. Word count doesn’t matter. 3. Include some photos. As many or as little as you want. But at least 4. 4. Submit on Word… Read More ›
This was worth posting all by itself. The gentleman, Joe, left a comment on my review of the Trinidad Habano Reserve Siglo VI from back in March. I believe Joe runs an anger management class in Hoboken. He seemed to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo ’98 Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 6 x 44 “Corona” Body: Medium Price: $5.00 (Single Price) Today we take a look at the Guerra Habano. I believe it may only be sold by the CI… Read More ›
I ONLY HAVE 8 WINNERS THAT CHECKED IN WITH ME AND GAVE ME THEIR ADDRESSES. I WILL ALLOW YOU 5 MORE DAYS AND THEN I WILL PICK 4 NEW WINNERS. SO, YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2015 TO GET ME… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio AF1. I realize everyone and his brother has reviewed this cigar. But it is… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Body: Full Price: $8.00 by the Single/$5.23 by the 21 count Box Today we take a look at the Man O’ War Immortal by AJ Fernandez. This is a… Read More ›
1. Kevin Esser 2. D.A. Gale 3. atllogix 4. Jared Grillot 5. Joe T 6. Brian G 7. Charlie 8. Mike Simmons 9. Matt Ross 10. Sam C. 11. Mark VanSledright 12. irratebass LISTEN UP FELLAS….PLEASE SEND ME YOUR ADDRESS… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda-Prino” Body: Medium Price: $8.67 My New Year’s resolution: Respect. Today we take a look at the Viaje Platino. An oldie but a real goodie. Released in… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Brazilian, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Inspired” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 ($6.95 at Cigar Federation) Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion FHK. Ezra Zion is owned by Kyle Hoover and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 60 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 OK dear readers! The Katman needs your help desperately. Here I go again humiliating myself by asking for your help. I need a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Salvation. This is a boutique brand that started in 2013. I won’t… Read More ›
I have never done this..promote a sale on cigars. But CI has a sale on the brand new AJ Fernandez Man O’War Immortal. Full bodied. 5.5 x 52 10 cigars for $40. A box of 21 goes for $110. Just… Read More ›
CONTEST HAS ENDED. WINNER IS MIKE P. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION. BIG CONTEST!! 20 COUNT BOX OF PAUL STULAC CLASSIC LORD OF ALBANY MADUROS. THIS IS A 6 X 44 LONSDALE. RETAIL PRICE IS $160.00 Note: Don’t fret… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Filler: Nicaraguan Viso Habano Colorado Size: 5.5 x 56 “Double Robusto” Body: Full Price: $12.50 ($8.99 per single at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés (Not Andreas. That is the fault line in California that could ruin everyone’s day that lives there.) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Full Price: $7.95 (Thanks to Halfwheel.com for the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $11.20 Today we take a look at the Viaje Oro Reserva Aficionado 2014. It made its debut at the 2014… Read More ›
Wrapper: Costa Rican Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Body: Medium Price: $6.90 Today we take a look at the Tarazona 305 that is also called Tarazona Revolution 305. The latter is on the cigar band…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars La Musa Melete. From the House of Emilio web site: “The first Muse, Melete… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 ($7.35 at Two Guys Smoke Shop) Today we take a look at the Leaf by Oscar (Connecticut). This cigar has been reviewed by… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 4 x 52 “Short Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.80 Today we take a look at the 262 Paradigm. I think it is serendipity that I should choose to review this… Read More ›
I’m on a temporary hiatus due to health issues. My fingers are crossed it won’t last long and I will be back at it very soon. I wish all my readers and sponsors a very merry Christmas!
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Café Colorado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Full Price: $9.20 (15% off at Cigar Federation in December = $7.82) NOTE 12-21-2014: This review stopped too early, not because of too much cabbage salad… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo and Criollo Size: 6.5 x 44 “Lonsdale-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 ($7.95 at Cigar Federation this month, 15% off = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Ezra… Read More ›
I have some great sponsors. Regular guys who are loyal readers. The list of other great sponsors are Rick Tunstall, John Young, Joseph Talotta, Reek Havok (Yes, that is his legal name), Zelig and a few who prefer to remain… Read More ›
I just had to update these two cigars from Stogie Boys. In the 4 months I’ve had them and the 3 months since I reviewed them, the became Godzilla and Rodan. Everyone needs to take a second look at these… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan/Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 44 “Corona” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $6.90 (At Cigar Federation discount of 15% = $5.87) Today we take a look at the Emilio AF Suave Corona. I’ve smoked a couple prior… Read More ›
Wrapper: HVA (Habana Vuelta Abajo Ecuador) Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Corojo, HVA Habano, and a rare varietal known as Carbonell. Size: 5.75 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 (From Cigar Federation 10% off = $8.10) Today we take… Read More ›
The 707 Ligero LA FLOR DOMINICANA CIGARS Coral Gables, Florida December 15, 2014 Coral Gables, FL – La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 707 Ligero. The 707 Ligero is a full-bodied blend of Dominican filler… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 Today we take a look at the 1502 Nicaragua. It follows the 1502 Emerald, Ruby, and Black Gold. All reviewed here. It is the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 52 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.40 ($11.00 in boxes of 10 from Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.90) Today we take a look at the Viaje Farmer Bill… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the Viaje Stuffed Turkey Dark… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo (Jalapa) Nicaraguan Corojo Hybrid Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Esteli, Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 (Above photo courtesy of Hava Cigar) Today we take a look at the Leaf & Bean… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 ($10.00 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $9.00) Today we take a look at the brand new Viaje Stuffed Turkey White… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.75 by the Single/$6.00 in a 5 Pack at the Cigar Federation Store. Today we take a look at the new Padilla Cava. It was… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 54 Body: Medium Price: $8.25 ($7.50 at Small Batch Cigar minus 10% discount = $6.75) Today we take a look at the Foundry War of Currents Laboratories Shoreham. It comes in… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habana ‘92 Filler: Dominican Corojo, Mata Fina, Nicaraguan Habana Size: 7.5 x 60 “Salomon” Body: Medium Price: $12.60 SRP ($7.60 from Small Batch Cigar. And then take your 10% off = $6.84) Today we take… Read More ›
I still don’t know what I’m doing but these are my first efforts with the new Fuji camera I got from Fingerhut. I know, I know. Only $30 down and $15 per month for the rest of my life. I… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Honduran, Dominican Size: 6.25 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the brand new Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal. But I do so with a heavy heart…. Read More ›
