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: 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 ›
I’m sure that Kyle picked out some special ones for me because there isn’t a funky looking stick in the bunch. Or…maybe it is just the prize you get for buying a full 20 count bundle. I can’t wait. Some… 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 ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habana Binder: Piloto Cubano Filler: Piloto Cubano, Criollo 92, Nicaragua Condega Ligero Size: 6 x 48 “Lord Byron” Body: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the new Felipe Gregorio Art of Power 2015. I… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 54 “Toro-Box Pressed” Body: Medium/Full Price: $13.33 by the box of 12/$15.00 by the 4 Pack (See Cbid Pricing Below) I can’t give this up. I tried. But… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: African Cameroon Filler: AJ Fernandez Select Nicaraguan, AJ Fernandez Nicaraguan Piloto Cubano Size: 6 x 52 “Toro” Body: Medium/Full Price: $6.32 MSRP (Note: Prices are going nuts on Cbid with people bidding $9.00 or more… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Olor Filler: Piloto Cubano (Aged 7 Years), Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Size: 6 x 54 “Grand Toro” Body: Medium Price: $10.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the Flores y Rodriguez 10th Anniversary Reserva Limitada. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Pennsylvanian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.25 x 43 “Corona” Body: Full Price: $6.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the brand new Viva Republica Advanced Warfare. NOTE: Please do not forget about me… Read More ›
