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: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Mexican Size: 5 x 50 “Robusto – Box Pressed” Body: Full Price: $7.50 MSRP ($7.00 @ Summit Cigars) Today we take a look at the Santiago Cigars Maduro Robusto. BACKGROUND: There… 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 ›
