Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Condega and Esteli) Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($1.00-$1.50 less online) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel LB1. I bought a fiver 5 months… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra-Seed Binder: Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $9.45 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the 2018 Micallef Grande Bold Sumatra. It has 2 years of cellophaned humi… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 ( A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Southern Draw 2019 IGNITE Navy SEAL Foundation San Andrés… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuador / La Luchita / Cuban Seed Habano / Oliva Tobacco Co Binder: Mexico / San Andrés / San Andrés de los Perros S.A. de C.V. Fillers: Nicaragua / Esteli / Guadalupe / Oliva Tobacco Co., Nicaragua / Jalapa… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at Hot Cocoa by Cigar Federation. Normally, I do not review limited production cigars. Frustrates the shit out of readers… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Especial Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.68 ($8.00 Online) Today we take a look at the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Brazilian Maduro. Yes, I know I’m a year… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid Seed Binder: Dominican Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 4.75 X 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the 2016 Rauchvergnügen #42. Also known as RVGN cigars. This cigar has been… Read More ›
Wrapper: Aromatica Dominicana Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: 8 Year Aged Dominican ~ 5 Varieties: San Vincente Ligero, San Vincente Mejorado Visus, Piloto Ligero, Hybrid Olor/Piloto Ligero, Criollo Ligero. Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Size: 8.25 x 57 Salomone Strength:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo/PA Broadleaf (Barber Pole) Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran & Pre-Embargo Cuban Tobacco Size: 6 x 48/54/48 “11/18 Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $Go Fish (Was $16.50 in 2014) Today we take a look at a Unicorn Alert ~ 2007… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 44 Strength: Full Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the 2018 Viaje Zombie Antidote. My buddy, Bruce S. sent me a few. BACKGROUND: You can’t touch this. The blend… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Selection of 5 different fillers from the Caribbean and Central America Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.93 Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Maduro by JC Newman…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Seco, Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero, Corojo Ligero, Piloto Cubano Ligero, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 6 x 58 Trumpeta Strength: Full Price: $8.10 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Honor… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 6 x 46 Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Black Star Line Cigars War Witch. I found this cigar at Cigar Federation and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.65 Today we take a look at the Murcielago Version 3. Oh no…Spanish for BAT! Patient Zero! I bought a fiver from Cigar Monster…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal Filler: Dominican Caramelo and Peruvian Pinar Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Casdagli Cigars Daughters of the Wind Cremello. I bought a threesome… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaragua Jalapa and Estelí Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $28.99 Today we take a look at the Cohiba Royale. Got samples from General Cigar two months ago…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Corona Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $10.25 Today we take a look at the 2019 Mi Querida Triqui Traca by DT&T. I got a… Read More ›
I am no longer infected with the CoronaVirus…yeah, baby. I felt I was getting worse almost a week ago. I went to the ER on Sunday the 3rd. My pneumonia is gone but they swabbed me again. The results showed… Read More ›
A first for me. A reader sent me a few cigars including this 1901 Capitolio. He bought a sealed box of 50. He said he has smoked half of them. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with it as… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 44 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $8.90 MSRP (Around $2.50 on Cigar Bid) Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Number 6. Regular production since summer of… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Sumatran Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $3.40 Today we take a look at the Gotham House Blend Connecticut. This is going to be a strange review. The backstory… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Full Price: $14.00 MSRP ($8.50 from JR) Today we take a look at the Montecristo Crafted by AJ Fernandez Limited Edition Toro. I bought a… Read More ›
My nearly 3 year old grandson, Scott…wish we could be there. Momma has a Sex Pistols thing: And Charlton Heston celebrating Passover in Spanish: Zoom until you’re senseless today. Drink Mad Dog 20/20 until you come back to your senses…. Read More ›
Isabela Cigar Co. has released a C-19 Survival Kit. (Click on this link) 10 Ct Luxury Box Survival Kit, includes: 2 Ltd Edition TransPorter Dbl Perfecto 2 Ltd Edition PepperHead Gordo 3 Sparkle Robustos 3 True Cuban Coronas $98.00 All… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan ~ Ometepe Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Tilt Price: $10.00 ($2.00 less from Cigars International) Today we take a look at the new Diesel Delirium L.E. 2020. Thanks to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $5.49 (Almost a buck less online) Today we take a look at the new Punch Knuckle Buster. Received samples from Cigars International. The sticks… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Promesa. I got a fiver from Cbid for $25.00. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Candela over a Mexican San Andrés wrapper Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.08 Today we take a look at the Sinistro Cigars Mr. Candela. Bought these at Prime Cigar in… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.65 Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua. I bought a fiver. This was Cigar Aficionado’s top cigar of 2019 with a rating… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Mild/Medium Price: ?? Today we take a look at a Unicorn 2007 Punch Rare Corojo Torpedo I received from a dear friend. BACKGROUND: Everyone… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Mejorado Binder: Dominican Corojo Unico Filler: Dominican Habano 20/20 Ligero , Dominican Ligero, Dominican HVA Ligero, Dominican Piloto Mejorado Ligero Size: 6.75 x 54 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.99 ($1.50 less if you look around) Today we… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Gordo Strength: Full Price: $10.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Headley Grange Chamuco LE 2019. BACKGROUND: Released: December 2019 Cigars Released: 1,500 Boxes… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 4.5 x 50 Robusto ‘Espresso’ Strength: Full Price: $8.00 (A buck less online ~ I paid $3.80 on Cigar Bid) Today we take a look at the Hoyo La… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Talavera Edicion Exclusiva Second Edition. This is an Atlantic Cigar exclusive. Thanks to my… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal & Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican Oscuro Ligero & Peruvian Size: 6 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium Price: $16.99 Today we take a look at the Casdagli/Bespoke Daughters of the Wind Pony Express. I… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Honduran Ligero Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged. Thanks to Joseph Jobes and Alex Gougher of Cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Emilio Cigars AF1 2019. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “If you think you’ve smoked Emilio Cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Size: 6 x 48 Short Churchill ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 (Paid $6 each on Cigar Page) Today we take a look at the Bellas Artes Maduro… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Crowned Heads Juárez. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo Released December 2018 Regular production According to Halfwheel.com… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican, Mexican San Andrés Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019. Many thanks to buddy,… Read More ›
Dr. Rod Kurthy has come up with the perfect cigar accessory carry along. The schmuck that I am, I always end up stuffing my cigar stuff into the pockets in my jeans or coat…and then getting home and find I’m… Read More ›
Press Release from Southern Draw Cigars: Southern Draw Cigars to reveal the CEDRUS Lancero at TPE 2020 Cigars Southern Draw Cigars announces NO price increases for 2020! The love of lanceros, those long, thin cigars is nothing new for the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 60 Mighty Mighty Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.40 (Can be had for as low as $6.75 online) Today we take a look at the Brick House Maduro. Samples were provided by… Read More ›
From Cigar Aficionado 1-10-2020: “Major Cigar Companies Pull out of PCA Trade Show” “Four of the biggest companies in the premium cigar business will not be attending the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this summer. Among the absent will… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Dominican Andullo, Nicaraguan Estelï, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 7.125 x 58 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Today we take a look at the Fratello The Texan. I bought a fiver from Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega & Estelï, Pennsylvania, USA Size: 6.5 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Jas Sum Kral Tyrannical Buc Habano. I bought a fiver from Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Havana Seed CT #142 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.75 Today we take a look at the Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142. Bought… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 ($6.00 online) Today We take a look at the La Palina Paley’s Vault. I won a fiver on Cbid for $12.50 ($2.50 per stick)….Uh-oh…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Box Pressed Toro Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the Protocol Confidential Informant. Thanks to Alexander Gougher at Cigars International for the samples. BACKGROUND: Production:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Medio-Tiempo Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Jalapa, Criollo ’98, Condega, Hybrid Estelí, Pueblo Nuevo Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo – a sliver of Nicaraguan unripe Ligero…a sliver of Nicaraguan Corojo… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.125 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper. I’ve had it since it was released in September; or about 3… Read More ›
The Isabela Cigar Co. Press Release: “Isabela Cigar Company is ecstatic, as our long-awaited and by far most sought after Ltd Release, the ISABELA Time-Traveler, is dropping December 13th 2019!! The Time-Traveler is the truest “Journey” of a cigar, blended… Read More ›
Cubariqueño Announces Protocol ‘Confidential Informant’ in a joint venture with Cigars International. They have been released to the Cigars International Super Stores. You need to reach out to a friend that lives near the locations and snag a favor. A… Read More ›
