Taking It To The Nub – Season 5 – Fight Human Trafficking – The Cigar Clowns & Chaffiot Collection

Posted on February 11, 2024 by bostonjimmie

In this Special Episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie press sits down with Raymond Kane Jr. AKA TflonDon from the CigarClowns along with Justin and Crystal Chaffiot from Chaffiot Collection Cigars. The team have gotten together to create a special cigar to help raise funds to fight Human Trafficking, a Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 5 – Fight Human Trafficking – The Cigar Clowns & Chaffiot Collection[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1

Posted on December 16, 2023December 17, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Well here we are, another year has gone by and hundreds of cigars have been sampled. Some I’ve reviewed and enjoyed and some have never made it past the halfway mark before they were left to die in the ash bin. But, as is the case every year, there are those which I reviewed that Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1[…]

Cigar Review – Cigar Clowns Master of Puppets Volume 1 “The Geppetto” – Rated 95

The Cigar Clowns are at it again and this time they are not fooling around. Their latest drop is known as The Master of Puppets Volume 1 “The Geppetto” and it had a run of 10,000 cigars this time. This is not the largest drop they have done, that would go to the King of Read more about Cigar Review – Cigar Clowns Master of Puppets Volume 1 “The Geppetto” – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns 5150 – Rated 89

The latest drop from the Cigar Clowns has hit the street and it is a bold aged cigar called the 5150. The number is the EMT code for Psychiatric ward. Is for an involuntary 72 hold on a person to put them in a mental facility so they don’t harm themselves or others. A friend Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns 5150 – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “The Recession” – Rated 88

The latest drop for the Cigar Clowns is coming this weekend and it is unlike any other Clown cigar to date. I was recently gifted one of these from Clown Extraordinaire – Nick Marzigliano – while attending the Drew Estate Connecticut Barn Smoker this past weekend. The cigar is named “The Recession” and is expressed Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “The Recession” – Rated 88[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns – Three Ring Circus – Greeny – Rated 91

Earlier this year, our friends from the Cigar Clowns Facebook Group made another amazing drop of cigars known as the Three Ring Circus. This drop was special, as each of the three blends were released in a single vitola blended for that vitola. Each of the three bends were released in collaboration with a local Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns – Three Ring Circus – Greeny – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Scaramouche – Rated 96

Once again, the Cigar Clowns are showing what can be done with time and perseverance with their latest release of the Scaramouche perfecto. The name Scaramouche is a stock clown character of the 16th-century commedia dell’arte. The role combined characteristics of the Zanni and the Capitano, with some assortment of villainous traits. As for the Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Scaramouche – Rated 96[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Albert Von Blount aka “AVB” – Rated 92

The Cigar Clowns are at it again. Just in time for Halloween they are releasing the Albert Von Blount aka “AVB” which is the actual name of the headless horseman. The Headless Horseman is a mythical figure who has appeared in folklore around the world since the Middle Ages. The figure is traditionally depicted as Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Albert Von Blount aka “AVB” – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: The Cigar Clowns – Jack in the Box – Rated 88

The Cigar Clowns are at it again. The NYC based Brothers of the Leaf will be formally releasing their latest drop – the “Jack in the Box” tomorrow, August 28th, at a release party being held at the new Lou Liga Lounge in Philadelphia, PA. I was fortunate to get my hands on a couple Read more about Cigar Review: The Cigar Clowns – Jack in the Box – Rated 88[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Limited Cigar Association “The Ron” – Rated 94

The Cigar Clowns and the Limited Cigar Association (LCA) have recently released their latest drop “The Ron” this past month, shipping them to LCA shops across the country. This is their largest drop to date and the company is proud to note that this one is hand crafted by A.J. Fernandez. Joe Cassara, one of Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Limited Cigar Association “The Ron” – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: CIGAR CloWnS “The Mark” Robusto – Rated 93

The CIGAR CLoWnS are about to make another drop on their fans and I have gotten my hands on it to give my take on this limited one and done cigar. This latest release is named “The Mark”. According to one of the chief Clowns, Nick Marzigliano, it is named after many different clowns. One Read more about Cigar Review: CIGAR CloWnS “The Mark” Robusto – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Payasa – Rated 90

Well folks, here is review of the latest “drop” form the CiGAR CLoWnS. This cigar is named the Payasa which translates into “Female Clown“. Payasas are a thing in the LA area. It has become a popular symbol in Chicano art and tattooing, specifically in Los Angeles. I recently received a couple of samples of Read more about Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Payasa – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Captain Spaulding – Rated 95

Today I have the pleasure of bringing you all a review of yet another CiGAR CLoWnS special drop. This is round #5 of the NY CiGAR CLoWnS journey to find the perfect cigar. For this drop, they went with a Connecticut shade they have named Captain Spaulding. For those that don’t know, Captain Spaulding is Read more about Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Captain Spaulding – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “Krinkles” – Rated 95

Another installment of the Cigar Clowns hunt for the perfect smoke, arrived the other day. I have to say, it was perfect timing, as just the day before, my wife made some of the most awesome brownies. You will see why that matters in a moment. Here is a selfish plug, if you like cooking, Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “Krinkles” – Rated 95[…]