Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.90 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Firethorn. BACKGROUND: From the Southern Draw Cigars web site: “HAND CRAFTED… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca/Ecuadorian Habano (Barber Pole) Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 54 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane Edición Limitada 2015. I only reviewed the 2012… Read More ›
Wrapper: Proprietary Connecticut Habano Grueso (According to Cigar Aficionado) Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 58 “Gordo-Apehanger” Body: Full Price: $8.99 MSRP ($5.94 at Famous Smoke Shop by the box) Remember, Famous is a sponsor and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.9 x 52 “Petit Pyramid” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $24.50 Today we take a look at the Cuban Ramon Allones Edición Regional Gran Bretaña 2012. This cigar was produced for Great Britain. 50,000 cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Chateau de la Fuente Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 48 “Reserve D’Chateau- Churchill” Body: Medium Price: $26.15 MSRP Today we take a look at the Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel’s Share Reserve D’Chateau. This is… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero, Viso) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $4.75 MSRP (Currently on Sale at Famous Smoke for $3.65) (Remember: With the KATMAN promo code, you get 15% off any purchase… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Honduran Connecticut (Talanga) Filler: Nicaraguan (Seco, Viso, and Ligero) Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill” Body: Full Price: $5.25 (On Sale at Famous Smoke $3.70) Or $2.75 on Cigar Monster per stick in a 20 count box…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Sun Grown Habano Binder: Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 X 44 “Corona” Body: Full Price: $12.00 (I got the leaf stats from Halfwheel.com) Today we take a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Photo courtesy of Corona Cigar Co. Today we take a look at The Angel’s Anvil 2015 by Crowned Heads. Thanks to a reader who… Read More ›
Wrapper: San Andrés Maduro Binder: Dominican Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí), PA tobacco, Dominican Ligero Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Full Price: $6.48 MSRP ($5.52 @ Famous Smoke) Today we take a look at the new Manolo Estate Cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Broadleaf Binder: Dominican (Cuban Seed) Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí), PA Ligero Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.48 MSRP ($5.52 @ Famous Smoke) Today we take a look at the new Manolo Estate Cigars Serie… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Ligero Oscuro Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican (La Canela) Size: 6.5 X 58 “Chisel Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 39 DAYS AND COUNTING TO FEBRUARY 10, 2016 AND THE BIG GOODBYE! Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Cañonazo-Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Neya Classic Cañonazo by Roberto Duran Cigars. Many thanks to Jack Torano (Regional Sales Manager Marketing… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: Undisclosed Note: This menorah is over 150 years old. It’s been in my family for generations. When I go, I will pass it on… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Maduro Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan 2009 Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Mexican, Brazilian Size: 6 x 60 “Gordo” Body: Full Price: $9.00 MSRP (Big price reduction sale: 5 Pack $22.50/Single $6.00-Deal ends 12-31-2015 and then goes back to original $9.00… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Release Date: November 18, 2015 Today we take a look at the Nomad H-Town San Andrés Lancero. Thanks to Miguel Castro… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican (Cibao Valley) Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Cuban Seed Criollo), Dominican (Olor Viso & Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 “Belicoso- Das Boot” Body: Medium Price: $8.75 MSRP Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 46 “Corona Larga-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 Two photos below courtesy of Black Works Studio: Today we take a look at the new BLK WKS Studio NBK by… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 X 50 “Robusto-Cubano” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.20 MSRP Photo courtesy of La Flor Dominicana: Today we take a look at the Litto Gomez Diez 2015 Cubano by La Flor Dominicana. Thanks to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican Habano Filler: Dominican Habano Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.30 Today we take a look at the Kristoff Kristania Maduro. Thanks to Charles Lim for the sticks for review. DESCRIPTION: The… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf “High” Mediums Binder: Plantation Grown Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Honduras & Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 46 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.95 Today we take a look at the legendary Liga Privada Único Serie Velvet Rat. Many thanks… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano, Ligero, Seco), Pennsylvanian Size: 6.75 x 50 “Rama” Body: Full Price: $9.90 MSRP ($9.00 at CF- Minus 10% membership promo code= $8.10) Today we take a look at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.125 x 46 Body: Medium Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Las Mareas by Crowned Heads. A big thank you to Miguel Castro for gifting me the samples… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 by the 5 Pack/$7.50 by the 12 Pack/$7.00 by the 24 Pack Photo above courtesy of Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Today we take a look… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 “Toro Gordo” Body: Full Price: $6.70 MSRP Photos courtesy of Duran Cigars. Today we take a look at the Neya F8 Ligero Typhoon from Duran Cigars. Formally known as… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 48 x 54 x 48 “Figurado- 11/18” Body: Medium/Full Price: $18.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Camacho Liberty 2015. I was gifted two cigars by a reader that… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Quadruple Ligero from Jalapa & Esteli) Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona Gorda” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.79 MSRP Today we take a look at the Protocol by Cubariqueño Cigar Company. I received… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto-LC550” Body: Medium Price: $9.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015 LC550 by Crowned Heads. The dear reader who sent me… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.70 MSRP (Almost $1.50 less online – As low as $6.00 on Cbid) Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández Arsenio Serie… Read More ›
Wrapper: Sumatra Rosada Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Belicoso” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 Today we take a look at the Tatuaje W Nice Ash 2015 “The Whore.” Thanks to a reader that prefers to remain anonymous. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Dominican Grown Cuban Seed (Proprietary) Filler: Dominican Ligero (Proprietary) Size: 6 x 54 “Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 MSRP Today we take a look at the GTO Pain Killer Corojo. Oscar Rodriguez, owner of GTO… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Filler: Dominican, Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP ($1.00 less online) Photo courtesy of the “Cigars & Whisky Channel. Today we take a look at the new CAO… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Havana-Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 54 (Not finalized yet) Body: Medium Price: Not determined yet Today we take a look at the Pre-Release of the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. It will be released in spring… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Mágico Cubano Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Brazilian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, USA Pennsylvanian Size: 7 x 50 “Bandwagon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP The above photo is courtesy of Halfwheel.com Today we take a look at the Viva Republica Propaganda…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 30 x 50 x 19 ‘Ranflactic- Salomon” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 MSRP Most online stores sell them for a buck or so less. Today we take a look at the new… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.875 x 47 “Corona Especial” Body: Full Price: $8.80 MSRP Today we take a look at the re-released La Flor Dominicana Coronado 2015. It was originally called Coronado by La Flor. (See… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 6.5 x 48 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $5.65 Today we take a look at a vanishing cigar: HVC Black Friday. Thanks to Johnny Piette of Prime Cigar, Brookfield,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Havana-Seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Proprietary) Size: 4.75 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.25 MSRP Today we take a look at the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser. Many thanks to Drew Newman of J.C. Newman for the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado Shade (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Esteli) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.95 MSRP Today we take a look at Vivalo Serie Exclusivo Robusto Grande. Thanks to Patrick J. Vivalo… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at a rare thing: Bee’s Knees by Ezra Zion Cigar Co. Basically, you snooze you lose. If you are signed… Read More ›
Wrapper: African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.75 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Decade Cameroon Toro. Rated 87 by CA in the Toro size. Higher in other two… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican Criollo ‘98, Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $7.75 MSRP ($6.45 most online stores) Above photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado. Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Size: 4.5 x 50 “Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $8.65 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Warped Corto X50. Several online stores carry them but… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican Size: 6.5 x 50 “Toro Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new La Flor Dominicana La Nox. Thanks to Carter Tinsley for the sample cigar…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Arapiraca Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.25 x 56 “Legends of the Arapiraca -Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Crossfire Cigars Library Series “Legends of the Arapiraca”. Thanks to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 49 “Churchill” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Tatuaje Monster Series #8 The Hyde. Or in the shorter version: Tatuaje The Hyde. This was a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado-Oscuro Binder: Honduran Habano Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Size: 4.75 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Sublimes Cigars Robusto by Jaromirski & Co. Many thanks to Miguel Castro… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown Cuban Seed Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 56 “Torpedo-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $5.20 by the box/$6.00 in 5 pack Today we take a look at the Nica Libre Silver 25th Anniversary Silver… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.85 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Mason-Dixon Project LE 2015 Southern Edition. Thanks to Miguel Castro for the cigars. Note… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $9.85 MSRP Photo courtesy of Halfwheel.com Today we take a look at the new Mason-Dixon Project LE 2015 Southern Edition. Thanks to Miguel Castro… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina, Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 “Robusto Grande” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.80 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Hamlet Tabaquero. Many thanks to Carter… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Sun Grown Colorado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli & Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto Extra-N54” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 MSRP (Can be had for $11.19 on Cbid at “Quick Buy”) Today we take a look… Read More ›
Wrapper: La Meca Ecuador Habano #1 Rosado Binder: Matacapan Negro de Temporal Filler: Nicaraguan Gk Condega C-SG Seco, Nicaraguan Pueblo Nuevo Criollo Viso, Nicaraguan La Joya Esteli C-98 Viso, Nicaraguan ASP Esteli Hybrid Ligero, USA Lancaster County Broadleaf Ligero Size:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 “Robusto-No.1” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 MSRP (Can be had for $2 less if you look around) Today we take a look at the La Hoja Edición Crema 1962… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Pennsylvanian, Nicaraguan (Ligero) Size: 6 x 48 “Chin Music” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.99 MSRP ($5.76 @ Small Batch Cigar including 10% discount) Today we take a look at the Leccia Luchador El Gringo… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Sancti Spiritus) Size: 6.75 X 43 “Lonsdale” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.25 MSRP ($7.43 @ Small Batch Cigar) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.25 x 56 “Count of San Andrés-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.99 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Crossfire Library Series Count of San Andrés. Thanks to Miguel… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium//Full Price: $12.00 MSRP (Less than $11.00 at many online stores) Today we take a look at the new Camacho Shellback Toro LE 2015. Thanks… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano & Nicaragua Size: 5.25 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Hoja Edición Maduro 1962 No. 1 Robusto…. Read More ›
Wrapper: San Andrés Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Body: Full Price: $15.00 MSRP ($13.50 at many online stores) Today we take a look at the new San Cristobal Ovation by Ashton. This was a gift from… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 58 “Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $6.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Fallen Angel Devil’s Ink. I’m a big fan of AJ Fernandez. Say no more…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Gordo Binder: Ecuadorian, Dominican (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $7.60 MSRP Today we take a look at the Meridian “Sopadre” by Cornelius & Anthony. A gift from a good friend,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Unknown Filler: Honduran (Jamastran), Nicaraguan (Esteli and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary. Many thanks to Anonymous Stogie Pudding… Read More ›
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Hybrid H-2K-CT Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium Price: $8.10 MSRP Today we take a look at the El Centurion H-2K-CT. This was a gift from Anonymous Stogie Pudding. I’m a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican Capa Negra (Maduro) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Estelí, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 6 x 54 “No.5 Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Especial No.5. I want to thank Darryl Martin… Read More ›
Wrapper: 100% Habano Dominicano Binder: 100% Habano Dominicano Filler: 100% Habano Dominicano Size: 5 x 48 “Robusto Copla” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room Small Batch F25…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, & U.S. Tobaccos Size: 5.5 x 54 “Gran Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.80 MSRP Today we take a look at the Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto. Thanks to an anonymous… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (100% AGANORSA Tobacco) Size: 5 x 58 “Robusto Gordo” Body: Full Price: $13.92 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Viaje Full Moon 2015. A shout out and thank you to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $9.80 Today we take a look at the new Arandoza Defcon. I want to thank the beautiful Robert Arango for sending me samples. I used… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Colombian Ligero Size: 6 x 54 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full PRICE: $8.40 MSRP (On Close Out at CI for $2.75 box of 20/$6.40 for 5 Pack) Today we take a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Proprietary Filler: Proprietary Size: 6 x 56 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Gurkha Xtreme. I know, I know. Before you give me shit for reviewing the dreaded Hansotia product,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (Mixed filler) Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $3.00 Today we take a look at the 262 Peacefield Maduro. I want to thank Ian Murray for making my day yesterday with… Read More ›
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 X 56 “Toro Gordo” Body: Full Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at an oldie but goodie: Man O’ War Side Projects Phalanx. I received a couple nice… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Sumatran Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, & US Pennsylvania Size: 6.5 x 54 “Toro Bravo” Body: Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we look at the brand new Matilde Oscura. I want to thank my good buddy, Anonymous… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 6.125 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Mild/Medium Price: £21.70 ($33.45 using today’s conversion rate) Today we take a look at one of the most highly lauded cigar blends in the world. The Montecristo No…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut-seed Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 54 “Churchill – No. 17” Body: Mild/Medium Price: $17.50 Today we take a look at the new Padrón Dámaso No. 17. It made its debut at the 2015 IPCPR trade show… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Cubra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Habano, Undisclosed Size: 6.5 x 60 “Perfecto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Kristoff 685 Woodlawn. I know this is not a new cigar. It is an… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero (Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa) Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $4.40 Single ($3.00 in 10 Count Bundle) I shit canned yesterday’s review because I didn’t feel it met my own… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican (Piloto Cubano), Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 52 “No.1 Robusto – Box Press” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Hoja Edición Clasica 1962. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tamboril DBL… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Grade One Café Colorado) Binder: Nicaraguan (Criollo and Corojo) Filler: Nicaraguan (Corojo) Size: 6 x 54 “Toro Gordo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.72 MSRP ($8.00 at CI and other online stores) Today we look at the Illusione mj12. This… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Habano Dominicano Filler: Habano Dominicano Size: 6 x 52 “Torpedo – Fenice” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.77 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Bohème Encantador by Boutique Blends. Thanks to Eric Anderson and an… Read More ›
Wrapper: Hand-selected Dark Connecticut Broadleaf Vintage 2010 Binder: Dominican Piloto Vintage 2010 Filler: Dominican Olor Vintage 2012, Dominican Piloto Vintage 2012, Nicaraguan Criollo Ometepe Vintage 2013 Size: 6 x 54 “Toro – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $9.00 MSRP Today… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Finca Puntalito Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Finca San Jose Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo (Estelí and Jalapa) Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 40 “Petit Lancero” Body: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP ($8.00 just about everywhere) Today we take a look at the new La Palina Red Label. This was a gift from… Read More ›
Wrapper: Unknown Binder: Unknown Filler: Unknown Size: 6.875 x 50 “Churchill – Box Pressed” (Just guessing on the ring gauge) Body: Medium/Full Price: $3.99 Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion Blending Sessions Liga 8. I’ve smoked 8… Read More ›
Wrapper: Habano Dominicano Binder: Habano Dominicano Filler: Habano Dominicano Size: 7 x 50 “Churchill – Concerto – Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $10.25 MSRP Today we look at the new Aging Room Quattro F59 by Boutique Blends Cigars. I want… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican (Aged 9 Years) Binder: Double Binder of Dominican Cotuí and Condega Nicaragua Filler: 60 % Dominican, 20 % Nicaraguan and 20% Kelner Family Reserve tobacco Size: 4.5 x 56 “Short Robusto” Body: Medium Price: $8.99 MSRP Photo above… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘98, Corojo ‘99 Size: 5.625 x 46 “Corona” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Futuro Selección Suprema by Warped Cigars & Casa… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Jalapa- Ligero & Viso) Binder: Nicaraguan (Double Binder) Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli, Condega, Jalapa) Size: 7 x 49 “Centuria – Churchill” Body: Medium Price: $8.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua. A… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Criollo Filler: Dominican Viso (San Vincente), Honduran Criollo “Generoso” Ligero Sol Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Blind Man’s Bluff by Caldwell Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Unknown (Maduro) Binder: Unknown Filler: Unknown Size: 6.75 x 47 (Just guessing on the ring gauge) Body: Full Price: $3.99 Today we take a look at the Ezra Zion Blending Sessions Liga 7. I’ve smoked two of the blends… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban-seed Honduran San Agustín Habano Binder: Honduran Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Costa Rican (Triple Ligero) Size: 6.5 x 52 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $7.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Rocky Patel Super Ligero. I’ve chosen to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Costa Rican Sumatran Filler: Costa Rican, Dominican Size: 5.875 x 52 “Magnificos” Body: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512 Magnificos. A reader sent me a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania (Ligero) Size: 6.25 x 36 x 56 “Salomon- ‘Snub Nose” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Nocturne Snub Nose…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Cuban Seed (Cubra) Binder: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Filler: Nicaraguan Cuban Seed, Dominican Cuban Seed, Brazilian Cuban Seed Size: 6.125 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Kristoff Galerones Series Brazilian… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘98, Corojo ‘99 Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.75 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Futuro Selección 109 by Warped Cigars & Casa… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 38 “Lancero” Body: Medium Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the 90 Miles R.A. Nicaragua Lancero. As usual, I’m a dollar and a day short as this… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5 x 42 “Marevas – Petit Corona” Body: Medium Price: $11.00 Today we take a look at the Cuban Cohiba Siglo II. A big thanks to Bruce Cholka for gifting me this cigar…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.90 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Flor de Gonzalez 20th Anniversario Maduro. I want to thank Yadi Gonzalez Vargas,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Piloto Cubano Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Criollo ’98 Size: 5.5 x 50 “Robusto Digno” Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Señorial Maduro Natural by José Blanco…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican ’98 Criollo (4-5 years of aging) [La Canela Farm] Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican ’98 Criollo, Dominican Piloto Cubano (Double Primings), Nicaraguan (Esteli) Size: 5.75 x 42 “Sessrúmnir- Corona Larga” Body: Medium Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Seed Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.50 MSRP ($4.25 online stores) Today we take a look at the new CAO Pilón. A dear friend who prefers to remain anonymous… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 “Toro” Body: Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Chinese Finger Trap by MoyaRuiz Cigars. A gift from an anonymous reader. I had a wonderful afternoon yesterday… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 “Robusto Extra” Body: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at a very hard to get cigar: Tennessee Waltz by Crowned Heads. Many thanks to Justus Benjamin… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Condega) Filler: Cuban-seed Nicaraguan (Esteli) Size: 5.5 x 54 “Robusto” Body: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Perdomo Craft Series Amber. A gift from a generous reader…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan – Features 4 ligero leaves (two of Jalapa – two of Estelí) Size: 5 x 52 “Cut-Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $10.25 MSRP Today we take a look at The Rake by… Read More ›
