At the end of 2020, I introduced a new cigar brand, La Hoja del Chan Cigars or simply El Chan, with a review of their Habano Gran Toro. Today I will be digging a little deeper into their portfolio with a review of the company’s Connecticut blend. Known as the Big Rubio, it is another Read more about Cigar Review: El Chan Connecticut Gran Toro “Big Rubio” – Rated 92[…]
“You with your switchblade posse /Iʼll get my guns from the South /Weʼll take to the yard like a cockfight /Four kicks whoʼs strutting now?” – Four Kicks (Kings of Leon) Jon Huber, Crowned Heads Co-Founder, noted that – “These are the words that were the inspiration behind Crowned Headsʼ first cigar brand release, ‘Four Kicks.’” Read more about Cigar Review: Four Kicks Capa Especial Sublime 2020 – Rated 93[…]
Back in early February, Tarazona Cigars announced a line extension to their Caraballo 828 Silverback known as the “The Benjamins”. The (6 x 52) Torpedo, joins The Sterling (5 x 50 Perfecto) in this limited edition line. When I spoke to company owner, Eddie Tarazona, he informed me that this particular cigar has been aging Read more about Cigar Review: Tarazona Cigars “The Benjamins” Caraballo 828 Silverback Edición Limitada – Rated 95[…]
When it comes to crafting fine cigars, there are some masters in the industry that stand out, Ernesto Perez Carrillo is most certainly one of them. Way back in 2014, at the beginning of Stogie Press, I reviewed the E.P. Carrillo – La Historia, and though we did not add a numerical rating then, it Read more about Cigar Review: Perez Carrillo Pledge Sojourn – Rated 95[…]
Earlier this year, I received a care package from a friend that included amongst other things, a Danli Honduras Tobacco offering known as the Catrina De Mi Vida. The name represents the female in the Day of the Dead celebration and translates to Catrina of my Life. I suppose Don Juan needs a mate in Read more about Cigar Review: Danli Honduras Tobacco – Catrina De Mi Vida Maduro Toro – Rated 87[…]
Kintsugi 金継ぎ – known as the Golden Joinery, it is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. The legend of the Japanese art-form Kintsugi states that a 15th century Japanese Shogun dropped his favorite vase, shattering it to pieces. He then ordered artisans to reconstruct it with gold or silver lacquer- making Read more about Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Robusto – Rated 95[…]
After years of research and development, Mavros Cigars, the brainchild of Manuel Mavroleon have finally made it to the market in a very exclusive basis. Manuel’s journey in the cigar world began as a teenager, when his father gave him a box of Cuban cigars. He was immediately taken in by the flavor and the Read more about Cigar Review: Mavros Cigars Revolucionario Especiale – Rated 91[…]
In October of 2020, Alec Bradley Cigars added an an extension to the Experimental Series Project 40 line – this time with a maduro wrapper. The project 40 Maduro continues to represent Alec Bradley founder, Alan Rubin’s belief that cigars create a positive impact on both mind and body. ‘Project 40’ is the name for Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro 05.50 – Rated 92[…]
If you recall, back in October of 2020, Tarazona Cigars announced a special new bundled line of cigars known as the Mazo 305. The Spanish word “mazo” means bundle in English. The new production line for the company was born out of a cancelled large chain shop order and their loss is your gain as Read more about Cigar Review: Tarazona Cigars Mazo 305 Habano Robusto – Rated 91[…]
What do you get when a Cuban Master Blender and Colombian cigar enthusiast have a chance meeting? You get the birth of a new cigar line. Acosta Cigars is the creation of Cuban master blender Delvis Leiva and Columbian Cigar enthusiast Yezid Acosta who has been on a constant quest for the perfect taste, aroma, Read more about Cigar Review: Acosta Cigars La Lujuria – Rated 90[…]
Today I offer another review of Platinum Nova Cigars craft – the Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo. As noted in previous reviews on Platinum Nova cigars, each vitola is a different blend and in the case of the Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo the company describes the blend as: Wrapper – Mexican San Andres Filler – Dominican Read more about Cigar Review: Platinum Nova Sultan Box Pressed Torpedo – Rated 96[…]
Late in 2020, El Artista Cigars announced a line extension to the acclaimed Buffalo TEN line of cigars. The short history of the El Artista Buffalo TEN has been nothing short of spectacular for the company and as a result of the wide acceptance, the company has made the choice to add an additional Habano Read more about Cigar Review: El Artista Buffalo TEN Natural Box Pressed Toro – Rated 93[…]
Founded in 2018, Echelon Cigar Company was started in Southern California by longtime friends and squadmates Nolan Meadnis and Allen Gonzalez, along with Nolan’s wife Kat, who all decided to combine their love for cigars with their desire to become business owners. You may remember seeing Kat on the Ladies of the Leaf episode on Read more about Cigar Review: Echelon Cigars Officer Series Maduro Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Cigar Creek Cigars is the brainchild of two Indiana friends, Bryce Elsner and Josh Dowler. The name comes from the winery that Elsner’s parents own in Martinsville, Indiana. Bryce added a brewery to the winery and is in charge of that while he and Josh decided to create cigars that would pair well with the Read more about Cigar Review: Cedar Creek Cigars San Andres Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]