Cigar Review: Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC – Left Hand Cigar – Rated 92

Back in 2018, Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC which is the parent company of Ohana Cigars created a new brand known as the Left Hand Cigar Company. I found that cigar, at the time, to be a fine offering from Ryan Frank Rodriguez. But like all things time moves on and things change. Ryan moved his production to Read more about Cigar Review: Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC – Left Hand Cigar – Rated 92[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – 262 Cigars

In this episode, I get to introduce you what I call the 262 Cigars crew. Three awesome Brothers of the Leaf, each with unique skills. When joined together this trio is dyno-mite. Do you know why the company is called 262 cigars? Just open the interview and I will let the crew tell you. Young Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – 262 Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigars Lefthander – Rated 92

Back in 2018, Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC which is the parent company of Ohana Cigars created a new brand known as the Left Hand Cigar Company. Recently I received some samples of their blends to review on Stogie Press and the one I was most interested in reviewing was the Box Pressed Broadleaf Maduro known Read more about Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigars Lefthander – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigar Co. Blurred Lines – Rated 89

Back about a year ago, Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC which is the parent company of Ohana Cigars created a new brand known as Left Hand Cigar Company. They launched with two introductory cigars, Blurred Lines and Lefthander. Today I would offer a review of the Blurred Lines offering. I received some samples of the Left Read more about Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigar Co. Blurred Lines – Rated 89[…]

No Joke Smoke 2019 Dinner – Kraji Tiki Party

Cigar Lifestyle – No Joke Smoke 2019 Dinner – Kraji Tiki Party – By Kalani Matsuura

The 12th Annual No Joke Smoke Dinner was held on 3/30/19 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. I was not able to attend but Kalani was kind enough to provide a recap of the event and photos. The No Joke Smoke Dinner is one of the few cigar events in Honolulu that Read more about Cigar Lifestyle – No Joke Smoke 2019 Dinner – Kraji Tiki Party – By Kalani Matsuura[…]

Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC Introduces Left Hand Cigars

When I received the latest press release from Ryan Frank Rodriguez of Ohana Cigars, it got me thinking about what this man knows about Electrical Engineering. I mean, the company’s core line is known as the Pulse, a name that could infer many an imaginative thought, but magnetism comes to my mind as an EE. Read more about Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC Introduces Left Hand Cigars[…]

2016 Top 25 Boutique Cigars la parte final

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2016 Well it has been a fun and exciting year in the cigar industry as we close out 2016. There were numerous new boutique blends that hit the market this year as Manufacturers and Brand owners worked to beat the FDA deadline of August 8th, so they have time to Read more about 2016 Top 25 Boutique Cigars la parte final[…]

Ohana Pulse

Ohana PULSE Cigar Review – A top 25 Boutique Cigar

Back in July of this year, we published the press release of the Ohana Cigars Pulse. Having smoked and reviewed the Ohana “Friends and Family” and the “First Generation” cigars I have been waiting since July to get my fingers on the Pulse!  The press release noted that they were to be available in August but finding them Read more about Ohana PULSE Cigar Review – A top 25 Boutique Cigar[…]

Que Vida Cigar

Que Vida Cigar Review – A hidden gem in a crowded field

Que Vida! or in English – “What a Life”. Yea that sums it up for me. It’s far from over, but for more than a half-century, I have enjoyed a good run with great friendships developing over those years especially through the Brotheres and Sisters of the Leaf. The nice thing about friendships – they bring Read more about Que Vida Cigar Review – A hidden gem in a crowded field[…]

Familia Rodriguez Tobacos Announces Release of the Ohana PULSE Cigar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2016 Familia Rodriguez Tobacos Announces Release of the Ohana PULSE Cigar Familia Rodriguez Tobacos is proud to announce the newest cigar in the Ohana line, “Pulse”. We are also working with a new factory headed by Noel Rojas, Tobacalera NOA. Ohana is about family and friends and Pulse carries on Read more about Familia Rodriguez Tobacos Announces Release of the Ohana PULSE Cigar[…]

Ohana Cigars Friends and Family – Cigar Review

Tonight we review the second in blend from Ohana Cigars – The Friends and Family Line which features 7 year aged tobacco with a light Habano Rosado Oscuro wrapper encasing all Nicaraguan binder and filler. Like the “First Generation” Line, the Friends and Family is a limited production cigar. Ohana produced only 3000 of these Read more about Ohana Cigars Friends and Family – Cigar Review[…]

Ohana First Generation Toro – Cigar Review

It all about family and 2015 is turning into a wonderful start to the cigar industry with new boutique cigars starching to hit the market. Today we have the pleasure of reviewing one of these new introductions the OHANA, from Familia Rodriguez Tabacos LLC. OHANA Cigars are the creation of , Ryan Rodriguez, with the help Read more about Ohana First Generation Toro – Cigar Review[…]