Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.95 Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Magic Toast. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. recently announced they were… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown (Aged in Bourbon Barrels for 10 Months) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan (4 Year Aged Condega, 5 Year Aged Jalapa, 6 Year Aged Esteli) Size: 6 x 54 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 ($5.38 at Atlantic Cigar)… Read More ›
Wrapper: Hybrid Mexican/Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 (Can be found for a buck less if you shop around) Today we take a look at the Caldwell Eastern Standard Sungrown BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 5.875 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 (a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Fratello Navetta Inverso. These sticks have been marinating, in their… Read More ›
Wrapper: Candela with Habano cap Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Extra Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.95 Today we take a look at the Espinosa Wasabi ~ 2018 Thanks to Aaron Hamamoto for the sticks. A… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $7.80 (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the My Father La Gran Oferta. I’ve had my samples simmering in my… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 Diadema Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.99 Today we take a look at the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas. Had these tucked away naked for several months. BACKGROUND: Release Date: August 2018… 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 ›
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 ›
