Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $9.20 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Nicaragua Leaded. Samples provided by Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar in West… Read More ›
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 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 54 Double Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $11.80 Today we take a look at The T. Connecticut by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. A gift from buddy Charles Lim. This is a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 42 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2018. Thanks to my buddy Charles Lim for thinking of me…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 MSRP ($1.00 less online) Today we take a look at the Crafted by Jaime Garcia from Santa Clara Cigars. Thanks to dear friend… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.125 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Today we take a look at the Patoro Serie P. I bought a pair from Havana Lounge and Cigar. BACKGROUND: From Neptune Cigars: “Patoro Cigars… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $5.00 Today we take a look at the Whipped Cream by Cigar Federation. At the time of this review, CF still has 72 cigars left. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo Binder: Honduran Corojo Filler: Honduran Corojo Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the Aladino Corojo Reserva. I got a couple (Pre-release ~ July) from Havana Lounge and Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Aganorsa) Size: 5.25 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $6.70 Today we take a look at Aganorsa Leaf Connecticut 2018. I got a pair at Havana Cigar and Lounge… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium Price: $6.49 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars 300 Hands Habano. Samples were provided by Robert and Sharon Holt. BACKGROUND: From Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Arapiraca Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Ligero & Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero Size: 5 x 60 Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.50 Today we take a look at the Flatbed Cigar Company Track 7 2:46. I bought a 4 pack… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 Today we take a look at the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Collector’s Edition 2018. Most online stores are out of stock except for those still selling… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7.5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Four Kicks Maduro Limited Edition Lancero 2018. Once again, thanks to Ty-Ty Jeffery from Havana Lounge and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.80 Today we take a look at the Emilio Grimalkin 2018. Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge and Cigar. BACKGROUND: Released: May, 2018 Regular… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.375 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $14.95 MSRP Today we take a look at the Illusione OneOff. BACKGROUND: Released: June 2018 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Originally launched in the early 2000s… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5.5 x 42 Strength: Medium Price: $13.33 by a box of 15 / $14.00 in 5 pack Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Gran Mareva Gold. Many thanks… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.625 x 46 LC46 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.95 Today we take a look at the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2018. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington… I reviewed the 2014, 2015, 2016,… Read More ›
Wrapper: HVA Binder: Criollo ’98 Filler: Corojo 2020 Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.70 Today we take a look at the Camaleon Huevo de Oro. A gift from John P. I’ve had a couple sticks in my… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Steampunk by Cigar Federation. Thanks to reader Aaron Dixson for the cigars. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Federation: “Steampunk is… Read More ›
Thank you, thank you… Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Indonesian Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Colombian Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 Everywhere…Except at Holt’s Sale: $6.00 Photo courtesy of Montecristo: Today we take a look at the Montecristo Artisan Series… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 ~ Toro Strength: Medium Price: $4.50 from Famous Smoke only Photo courtesy of Famous Smoke: Today we take a look at the Indomina by AJ Fernandez…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 46 Corona ~ “Regalos” Strength: Medium Price: $13.75-$15.00 Today we take a look at the Warped Don Reynaldo Regalos. BACKGROUND: Regular production. From Cigar Dojo: “For the most part,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 MSRP Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí. Humidor time: 4 months BACKGROUND: Factory:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 50 Toro Box Pressed Strength: Medium Price: $7.20 MSRP (A buck less online) Today we take a look at the Casa Magna Jalapa Claro. BACKGROUND: Released: July, 2016 Cigars Released: 500… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 54 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Joseph NicaVana Mezmerize. Got a 5 pack from Small Batch Cigar for $8.00 per stick with… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 48 “Aficion” Toro Extra Strength: Medium Price: $7.00 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernández AGANORSA Leaf TABSA Aficion. Bought a box of 15 from Famous Smoke on sale… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Pelo D’Oro Size: 5.75 x 50 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium/Full Price: $20.00 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Don Pepin Garcia 15th Anniversary Limited Edition…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés ~ Bourbon barrel aged Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega, Jalapa and Ometepe) Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.49 Photo courtesy of Cigar Aficionado: Today we take a look at the Diesel Whiskey… Read More ›
Wrapper: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7.5 x 39 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $14.00 Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Basilica C#2 Lancero. If you use Cigars City to purchase Bespoke Cigars, use promo code: Katman… Read More ›
Wrapper: Broadleaf Connecticut Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $10.50 Today we take a look at the AVO 30 Years Maduro. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “In 2015, Davidoff of Geneva USA trimmed the AVO portfolio… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Clara Especial Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 Size: 6 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 Photo courtesy of Viaje Cigars: Today we take a look at Viaje Bales on Bales Craft Series Picked up… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $9.00 MSRP Today we take a look at the La Palina Bronze Label. BACKGROUND: From Cigar Aficionado: “What was once an exclusive cigar for… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Condega, Peruvian Pelo D’Oro Size: 6.25 x 52 Piramide Strength: Medium Price: $20.00 Today we take a look at Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Piramide. Thanks to Vlada and Jeremy for… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca Castaño Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.25 Today we take a look at the Guaimaro Robusto. BACKGROUND: Released: November, 2016 Regular Production From Halfwheel.com: “Esteban… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro & Candela accents Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.5 x 46 Petite Corona Strength: Full Price: $9.00 ($8.00 online) Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet. BACKGROUND: Released: July,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro/Ecuadorian Connecticut Dark Candela Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Pennsylvanian Size: 5 x 60 Figurado Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 Today we take a look at the RoMa Craft La Campaña de Panamá Soberana Craft 2018…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $23.00 Today we take a look at the My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016 A buddy sent me this cigar. Lots of… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Aganorsa Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Aganorsa Size: 6.25 x 54 Torpedo Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 (Can be had for a buck less if you look around) Today we take a look… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.875 x 50 Figurado Strength: Full Price: $8.56 Today we take a look at the Viaje Pepper Series Carolina Reaper Many thanks to Tyler Jeffery at Havana Lounge & Cigar. They have… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut, Dominican Corojo Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Undisclosed Size: 6 x 50 Strength: Medium Price: $19.00 Today we take a look at the Payne Mason Cigars Torpedo Barber. Thank you to Robert Payne for the samples. I know, I know…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium Price: $9.50 Today we take a look at the Black Works Studio S&R. My buddy, Tyler Jeffery of Havana Lounge and Cigar, bribed me… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Pennsylvanian Broadleaf Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Length: 5.5 X 50 Strength: Medium Price: $8.75 Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year. I actually bought a couple of these. Mooch status put on… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99, Criollo ‘98 Size: 6 x 44 Strength: Medium Price: $8.00 Today we take a look at the Guardian of the Farm Apollo Selección de Warped. Thanks to Tyler… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano (Ligero) Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan (5 year aged Esteli, 12 year aged Ometepe), Honduran (10 year aged Jamastran) Size: 5 x 50 Robusto ~ Box Pressed Strength: Full Price: $6.49 MSRP ($5.25 by the box ~… Read More ›
Wrapper: Negrito Binder: Vizo 2020, Vizo Criollo 98, Ligero Criollo 98, Ligero 2020 Filler: Havana Vuelta Arriba Size: 5.5 x 54 Cortos Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.25 Today we take a look at the Caminos El Retiro. A gift from a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.12 (From PuroExpress.com – Cheapest deal I could find) Today we take a look at the Cuban H.Upmann Connoisseur A. Thanks to Zack Dinning for the stick…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 7.325 x 57 Salomone Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 ~ Release will occur early the week of March 19, 2018 from Small Batch Cigar. Tell Andrew the Katman sent you. I believe most… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo Filler: Dominican La Canela Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 Today we take a look at the La Flor Dominicana La Volcada. I picked up a couple sticks from my… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Viso, Nicaraguan Seco, Nicaraguan Ligero, Dominican Piloto Cubano Size: 6.5 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $8.99 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon Lancero…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.00 (As little as $4 if you shop around) Today we take a look at the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro. Thanks to Jeremy Shamis…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe Filler: Nicaraguan (25% Esteli Ligero, 25% Connecticut Broadleaf) Size: 6 x 56 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at the Southern Draw Cigars Kudzu 2018. I reviewed the original… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $24.00 (Ouch!) Today we take a look at the Bespoke Cigars Club Mareva Spalato. Thanks to my buds in Estonia. Bespoke is an indulgent treat for… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Shade Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Habano, Nicaraguan Cubita, Colombian, Costa Rican Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.55 Today we take a look at the Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia. Thank you… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero & Viso) Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 Today we take a look at the Pinar del Rio El Trovador Natural. Only days ago, I reviewed the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.625 x 46 Grand Corona Strength: Medium Price: $12.00-$25.00 Today we take a look at the Ramon Allones Superiores La Casa del Habano. This was a gift. A 2015 issue. I just reviewed… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.62 MSRP Today we take a look at the Aging Room Quattro F55M Maduro. Thanks to bud, Kellie, for the sticks. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan, Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $8.20 MSRP Today we take a look at the Pinar Del Rio El Trovador Maduro. I’m not a big PDR fan…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 X 44 Corona Strength: Full Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the Gispert Intenso Corona. A gift from Kellie. Now I checked out other reviews and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 4.5 x 52 Strength: Medium Price: $11.00-$12.00 Today we take a look at a 2017 Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure de Luxe. Thanks to Zach Dinning for the sticks. BACKGROUND: From Halfwheel.com: “Exclusive. It’s… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa Size: 6 x 48 Grand Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.95 Today we take a look at the Muestra de Saka Nacatamale by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Muestra de Saka translates from… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.33 Today we take a look at the Nicaraguan Series by AJ Fernandez. A lot of you may not have heard about this blend. I didn’t… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Size: 6.5 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.80 in box of 10 Today we take a look at the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Once again, I find… Read More ›
Wrapper: Cuban Binder: Cuban Filler: Cuban Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 Today we take a look at the Bolivar Belicoso Fino. A gift from Zach Dinning. The cigar came from a 2015 box. I do appear… Read More ›
1. Stardust by Isabela Cigar Company 2. Southern Draw Cigars Rose of Sharon 3. 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 4. Illusione Haut 10 5. All Out Kings by Caldwell Cigar 6. The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $10.00 MSRP (As low as $5.00 online) NOTE: 2-4-2018 Since I reviewed this cigar before Christmas, the CI Conglomerate has chosen to bring the… Read More ›
Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut) Binder: U.S.A. (Connecticut Broadleaf) Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.30 MSRP ($5.60 online) Today we take a look at the new Brick House Double Connecticut. Bought a 5 pack online. BACKGROUND: Regular… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Double Wide Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.45 (About a buck less online) Today we take a look at the Todos Las Dias by Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. A gift from… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Filler: Nicaraguan Aganorsa Size: 4.25 x 52 (My stick is 4.75 x 52- Who can’t use an extra half inch?) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $5.79 Today we take a look at the Casa Fernandez JFR… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.50 MSRP Today we take a look at The T. by Caldwell, AJ Fernandez, Booth. I bought a 5 sizes sampler from Small Batch Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6.125 x 50 Toro “Dobles” Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.45 ($8.50 from JR Cigars) Today we take a look at the Headley Grange Black Dog. This cigar was released almost a year… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.50 Today we take a look at the HVC Cerro Maduro. Bought a couple at my local B&M 2-3 months ago. DESCRIPTION: Slightly rustic… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan (Double binder) Filler: Connecticut Broadleaf, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48/52 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 ($10.00 online) Today we take a look at the L’Atelier Surrogates 7th Sam. Bought a couple at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Sun Grown Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut/Cured Sun Grown Habano Filler: Nicaraguan (Ligero from Nueva Segovia) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.08 MSRP ($6.30-$7.20 online) Today we take a look at the Drew… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.75 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Today we take a look at the HVC Black Friday 2016. Got a couple sticks at my local B&M; Havana Lounge & Cigar…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Size: Corona Gorda 5.625 x 46 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 Today we take a look at The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro. Tyler Jeffery (Get well buddy!) at Havana Lounge… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Sumatra Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Columbian, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Size: 5 X 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 Today we take a look at the Menage A Trois by Alec Bradley for Havana Lounge & Cigar (Milwaukee, WI)…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Des Florada, Aged Nicaraguan Habano (Double aged Nicaraguan Habano picked “Prieto”…”Extra Dark and Powerful and aged down”) Binder: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo Filler: Nicaraguan Aged Media Tiempo, Nicaraguan Triple aged Ligero Size: 5.25 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 X 42 Body: Medium/Full Price: $8.99 1936 Elegante by Tabacalera Casa De Zabala 1936 Elegante Lancero. Thanks to Ricky Zabala for the samples. I recently reviewed the Corona Gorda. A… Read More ›
Wrapper: Aged Brazilian Arapiraca Colorado Binder: Indonesian Filler: Habano Esteli, Paraguay, Ligero Habano Jalapa Size: 7 x 60 Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$16.00 Today we take a look at the Hiram & Solomon Veiled Prophet. Thanks to H&S owner Fouad Kashouty… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $6.95 Today we take a look at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog. I picked up a few on my dime. BACKGROUND: A value… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 6.375 x 52 “Torpedo” Body: Medium/Full Price: $36.00 Today we take a look at a real treat: Fuente Fuente Opus X Perfecxion #2 1997 Thanks to good friend John L. for the stick…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan (Viso, Jalapa Seco, Estelí Ligero) Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.50 ($8.40 at online stores) Today we take a look at the new Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Thanks… Read More ›
