Every Sunday morning I awake to the tap-tap of my friendly Cocker Spaniel’s paw. Ziggy is his name, and there is no sleeping in when Ziggy has to go out.I don’t mind though, it gives me an opportunity to sit on the back deck as the sun rises behind the palm trees and enjoy the Read more about Serino Royale Connecticut Cigar Review – Truly Majestic[…]
Do you know this man? He is Luis Cuevas, a 4th generation cigar man with roots that go back to the Pinar del Rio province of Cuba and is the owner of Tabacalera Las Lavas, in Santiago, Dominican Republic. You may not know Luis but I am sure you have enjoyed one of the many Read more about Casa Cuevas Maduro Cigar Review – 4th Generation Experience[…]
It has been a while since I spoke about 1502 cigars and today I would like to present a review of the 1502 Blue Sapphire Cigar. At this years IPCPR I caught up with Enrique Sánchez, owner of Global Premium Cigars and the 1502 brand. Before we get into the review I thought you may Read more about 1502 Blue Sapphire Cigar Review – Proudly Nicaraguan […]
Oscar Valladares owner of Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Co. made quite the splash when he collaborated with Island Jim Robinson to produce the Leaf by Oscar cigar. It seems like that was a lifetime ago but the company is only 5 years old. At this years IPCPR, Oscar reached into the vault and has introduced the what Read more about 2012 Maduro by Oscar Valladares Cigar Review[…]
A living, breathing moment, that’s how Tony Bellatto and Craig Rossi describe a cigar on their La Barba Cigars website. I don’t disagree with that statement. If you have been following boutique cigar lines for anytime in recent history then you are familiar with the La Barba brand founded in 2010. Like many boutique lines, Read more about La Barba Purple Cigar Review – A Living, Breathing Moment[…]
You know, when I get my hands on a cigar brand I have never had or just got acquainted with, I always do a little background research on it. I try to find a story, a reference to the name, or the meaning of the band. Today is no different, as I reached into the Read more about Jeremy Jack JJ15 Cigar Review – Smart and Refined Pleasure[…]
Back at the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura Cigar Co, introduced the Case Study Cigar Project to the world. The project plans to feature 26 unique blends from all over the worlds tobacco producing regions. The concept is a tribute to Arts & Architecture magazine, which through the years 1945 to 1966, commissioned the rising stars of mid-century Read more about Ventura Cigars Case Study 03 Cigar Review[…]
Last month I took an opportunity to stop into the Don Kiki Cigar Superstore in Daytona Beach, FL. As you may have read in that article, it is one of the nicest shops I have been to. During my visit there, I picked a Don Kiki Gold Label cigar to enjoy and review when I Read more about Don Kiki Gold Label Cigar Review – Passion Loyalty Courage[…]
Back in 2015, Crossfire Cigar, LLC released the Library Series 1st Edition cigar line. The line contained three different blends each packaged in 10-count boxes resembling a novel. Each blend was named like the title of a book. Diary of a Connecticut Count of San Andres Legends of the Arapiraca In the company’s original press Read more about Crossfire Legends of the Arapiraca Cigar Review[…]
Let’s get one thing straight, I don’t believe in Zombies and I don’t watch or like Zombie movies or TV shows. Maybe I am in a small percentage of people but I am not worried about a Zombie Apocalypse. I figure if there was such an event we have plenty of Marvel Super Hero’s to Read more about Viaje Zombie Antidote Collectors Edition Cigar Review – I Needed Help![…]
The US Presidential election is past us now, and even though Robert Caldwell ran a hard-fought campaign with his #caldwell4prez social media press, he just couldn’t surpass the surge of the two major candidates. Of course that did not stop Robert from releasing another new blend for his Caldwell Cigars line. This time it is Read more about Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Connecticut Cigar Review[…]
Back in 2012, Christian Eiroa, formerly the Owner of Camacho Cigars, launched his own brand CLE Cigars. As part of that launch he introduced an inaugural set of blends under the CLE name. One of those was the CLE Corojo. Five years later, the brand is still going strong and the CLE Corojo is still Read more about CLE Corojo Cigar Review – A Fine Corojo that Won’t Bust the Wallet![…]
I have always said, cigars are more than just tobacco leaf rolled and smoked. Cigars are a lifestyle, a way for people from all walks of life to bond over a common enjoyment. We like to say it’s a Fellowship of the Leaf. Cigars allow us to sit back and take the time to enjoy Read more about Villiger La Flor De Ynclan Cigar Review – A story of friendship.[…]
The other week, I introduced you to the Providencia Cigars El Santo (The Saint), which was a bold and enjoyable maduro. Today we shift the gears slightly and turn to its lighter brother, the Providencia Cigars El Padre (The Father). Of course in real life, a Father could be a Saint but not all Saints are Fathers. I Read more about Providencia Cigars El Padre Cigar Review – Can I Get an Amen[…]