Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan & Pennsylvanian Size: 6 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Patina Habano. Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar in West Allis, WI (414-258-8219 ~ Mention… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut/ Nicaraguan Habano Prieto Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Ligero Size: 6.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the 2018 Isabela Cigars Shape-Shifter. Samples were provided by Isabela Cigar Co. BACKGROUND: Released… Read More ›
Thanks to everyone that participated in the giveaway of the PerfecDraw cigar poker and tool plus the PerfecRepair cigar glue and repair. As reported earlier, Dr. Rod Kurthy was awarded Best Cigar Accessory 2018 by Cigar Journal on September 21… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.25 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Pony (Robusto). Samples were provided by Bespoke… Read More ›
As you know, if you read me on a regular basis, our friend Dr. Rod Kurthy (Perfec Cigar Solutions) won the international, all encompassing cigar/cigar accessories competition sponsored by iconic European magazine “Cigar Journal” the “Best Cigar Accessory 2018”: the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Costa Rican Puriscal – from the factory’s farm Blend: Dominican Caramelo, Peruvian Pinar from the same farm that supplies Bespoke with the Peruvian Pelo de Oro. Size: 6.125 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 Today we… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Havana Vuelta Abajo 2013 Binder: Dominican Criollo 98 Filler: Habano 2020 Viso, Criollo 98 Viso, Habano 2020 Medio Tiempo, Criollo 98 Ligero Size: 5.5 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $12.00 It’s been brought to my attention that a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro Binder: Mexican Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Joya de Nicaragua Silver. Smoked one stick prior to review. BACKGROUND: Factory: Fabrica… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Maduro Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Connecticut, Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size: 6.25 x 46 Corona Larga Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company 2018 Bishops Blend. Two Samples were provided… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 6.5 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $11.10 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Liberation by Hamlet. I smoked one stick prior to this review. BACKGROUND: Released:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 54 Strength: Full Price: $9.13 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the 2018 Nica Puro Diamond Rough Cut. Smoked two cigars previous to review. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Indonesia (Sumatra Besuki TBN) Binder: Nicaragua (Habano 2000 Estelï) Filler: Dominican Republic (Piloto Cubano Viso) & Nicaragua (Criollo 98 Viso Estelí, Nicaraguan Habano 92 Quilali and Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Ligero Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, U.S.A Pennsylvanian Size: 5.75 x 43 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.40 MSRP Today we take a look at the Long Live the King MAD MF. As you’ve probably surmised, the secondary… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Rosado Claro Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaragua Criollo ’98, Corojo ’99, Medio Tiempo Size: 6 x 44 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican / San Andrés Natural / San Andrés de los Perros S.A. de C.V. Binder: Nicaraguan /Jalapa / Cofradía / Habano Rosado / Oliva Tobacco Co Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí (La Joya, Oliva Tobacco Co), Jalapa (Cofradía, Oliva Tobacco, (Ligero,… Read More ›
Thanks to everyone that participated in the giveaway of the PerfecDraw cigar poker and tool plus the PerfecRepair cigar glue and repair.As reported earlier, Dr. Rod Kurthy was awarded Best Cigar Accessory 2018 by Cigar Journal on September 21. The… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.25 ($2.00 cheaper online) Today we take a look at the Perez-Carrillo Encore. I checked and only found 3 reviews of this cigar. A cigar that… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Engañoso Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.99 Today we take a look at the Crux Limitada IPCPR 2018. Thanks to Lee Holt for the samples. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com:… Read More ›
As you know if you read me on a regular basis, our friend Dr. Rod Kurthy, won the worldwide, all encompassing cigar competition sponsored by iconic European magazine “Cigar Journal” as its Best Cigar Accessory 2018: the PerfecDraw cigar poker… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Honduran Olancho San Agustin Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 48 Strength: Full Price: $10.00 ($12.49 MSRP) Today we take a look at the Partagas Legend. Thank you, Charles “Mossad Matzoh Ball” Lim. BACKGROUND: From… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid (Connecticut Desflorado & Mejorado 2004) Binder: Ecuadorian HVA Mejorado Seco Filler: Dominican HVA Mejorado Ligero, Dominican Criollo 98 Viso, Ecuadorian Criollo 98 Viso, Peruvian Hybrid Habano, Paraguayan Hybrid Habano 2000 Viso Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength:… Read More ›
Congratulations to our friend, Dr. Rod Kurthy, for walking away from the Cigar Journal 2018 Cigar Trophy competition with a win for Best Cigar Accessory. The ceremony occurred in Dortmund, Germany on September 21. Cigar Journal is the premier European… Read More ›
