Cigar Review: Illusione Ultra OP. NO. 1 – Rated 90

It has been a while since I talked about Illusione Cigars. I recently picked up a sampler pack at this years Underground Cigar Shop NFG19 and today I offer my take on the Illusione Ultra, specifically the OP. NO. 1 vitola. The Illusione Ultra is available in 7 different vitolas and all but two come Read more about Cigar Review: Illusione Ultra OP. NO. 1 – Rated 90[…]

Crowned Heads 2019 Le Carême Belicosos Finos

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Brings Back Le Careme Belicosos Finos

Back in May of 2017, I reviewed the Crowned Heads Le Carême Robusto and found it to be a very fine cigar. Now this week, Crowned heads announced they will be bringing back the Belicosos Finos vitola of this delicious smoke, which I have yet to enjoy. Well actually, the Le Carême Belicosos was introduced Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Brings Back Le Careme Belicosos Finos[…]

Cigar Review: Villiger La Meridiana Boxed Pressed Toro – Rated 93

Last month, Villiger Cigars announced they will be bringing to the American market a cigar that has been in the European market since 1998 – the Villiger La Meridiana. The company notes that this particular cigar gained a loyal following among European full flavor cigar enthusiasts and it was time they brought it to the Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger La Meridiana Boxed Pressed Toro – Rated 93[…]

Montecristo Classic Mini Cigarillo

Cigar News: Montecristo Classic Now Comes in a Mini Cigarillo

For the many fans of the Montecristo Classic that don’t always have the time to enjoy an hour or two smoking experience, Altadis U.S.A. has announced they are now offering the Montecristo Classic as a Mini Cigarillo in a convenient and stylish tin carrying case. The new Montecristo Classic Mini Cigarillo uses the same Connecticut Read more about Cigar News: Montecristo Classic Now Comes in a Mini Cigarillo[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping Limited Edition Epicure Short Salomone

Crux Cigars has announced the first of their Short Salomone Series, the Epicure Short Salomone, will be landing this week at their retail partners. Each cigar within the Short Salomone Series will be produced in limited quantities, and debuted in short run fashion. The initial production will be 10-count boxes of 500 or less. The Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping Limited Edition Epicure Short Salomone[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Hip Hop and Cigars – A perfect pairing

By Mike Holmes Many Cigar smokers enjoy listening to music while we puff on our stogies, which is a universal trait. However I am apart of a smaller demographic of cigar connoisseurs heavily influenced by Hip hop culture and find that listening to my favorite emcee brings me into a deeper euphoria and level of Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Hip Hop and Cigars – A perfect pairing[…]