Southern Draw Cigars - Rose of Sharon

The Rose of Sharon – A rose by any other name – its a cigar!

For those that have met and know Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars,  you know he is a devoutly religious and caring person. In fact he is known as the Chief Evangelist of Southern Draw Cigars.  So it is by no surprise that the latest creation coming from Southern Draw is the Rose of Read more about The Rose of Sharon – A rose by any other name – its a cigar![…]

Perdomo Habano Connecticut Bourbon Barrel Aged

Perdomo Habano Connecticut Bourbon Barrel Aged Cigar Review

If you have smoked cigars for a little while, you might recall the Perdomo Habano line of cigars that were released in 2007. They were a creation of Nick Perdomo Jr. and were thought by many to be a one of the best cigars for the price. In fact Nick stated “By blending these cigars Read more about Perdomo Habano Connecticut Bourbon Barrel Aged Cigar Review[…]

Hiram & Solomon Master Mason

Hiram Solomon Master Mason – Are You Knowledgeable?

Progressing through the degrees of Freemasonry requires the individual to gather and demonstrate knowledge of the craft. Recently we walked you through and introduced you to the Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft cigars, both of which are named after the early degrees of learning and understanding of the Freemasons. Now that you Read more about Hiram Solomon Master Mason – Are You Knowledgeable?[…]

Rock A Feller Gold Series

Wall Street Trader Strikes Gold with the Rock A Feller Gold Series Cigar

These past couple of months we reviewed the Rock A Feller, Vintage Nicaraguan blends, from Kevin Schweitzer and his Vintage Rock A Feller Cigar Group (VRCG). Now we would like to introduce you to Kevin’s latest creation, the Rock A Feller Gold Series. The new blend will be available at this years IPCPR in Las Read more about Wall Street Trader Strikes Gold with the Rock A Feller Gold Series Cigar[…]

Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang

Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang Cigar Review

Reaching deep  in the darkness of my humidor the other day, I pulled out the latest in the Drew Estate Kentucky Fired Cured line – The Swamp Thang. The little critter has been hiding in there since July of last year simmering and maturing, just waiting for a human hand to take it out into Read more about Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang Cigar Review[…]

Cubariqueno Protocol Lancero

Protocol by Cubariqueno Cigar Review – A New Revolution

Back in May of 2015, a small boutique cigar company created a wave in the US market with the release of their inaugural blend, the Protocol. This company was the Cubariqueno Cigar Company founded by Bill Ives,  Juan Cancel and Bill Agathis. The company partnered with Erik Espinosa and the La Zona cigar factory to Read more about Protocol by Cubariqueno Cigar Review – A New Revolution[…]

Hiram Solomon Fellowcraft

Hiram Solomon Fellow Craft Cigar Review – Cigars and Charity

Ever since Hiram Solomon cigars hit the market a few years ago I was intrigued by the brand and its mission. The company has made it their mission to practice Freemason teachings and incorporate charity into the business. I love the fact that Hiram Solomon donates part of the sales profits to various Masonic and community charity Read more about Hiram Solomon Fellow Craft Cigar Review – Cigars and Charity[…]

Ceron Sumatra

Ceron Premium Cigars Sumatra Cigar Review

Today we offer a review of the second cigar in the Ceron Premium Cigars lineup. This one is the Sumatra blend. You may have read our review of the Ceron San Andres a few months back.  Ceron Premium Cigars is a relatively new boutique cigar company founded by Javier Ceron. Javier notes in his website: At Read more about Ceron Premium Cigars Sumatra Cigar Review[…]

Camacho Powerband

Camacho PowerBand Cigar Review – Live Loud

Camacho Cigars, a brand known to cigar connoisseurs across the globe has been making a quite a splash with its Master Built series of cigars. In fact their whole website is pushing the “Loud Life”  including a whole page devoted to the Camacho Master Built Road Tour. The latest addition to the Master Built series Read more about Camacho PowerBand Cigar Review – Live Loud[…]

Patoro Serie P

Patro Serie P Cigar Review

I remember meeting Dr, Pablo Richard several years ago at the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Associations annual show and the one thing that sticks in my mind was what a fine gentleman Dr. Richard was. We spent time discussing cigars, the Patoro brand, and how he found himself in the cigar business. I Read more about Patro Serie P Cigar Review[…]

Archetype Initiation

Archetype Initiation Cigar Review – Thank You May I Have Another!!

I finished chapter one of the Archetype series of cigars last year and had only good things to say about the latest work of Ventura Cigars. Throughout that first chapter I experienced Dreams, was Enlightened by the Sage, and finally entered a Strange Passage. That final passage has taken me today to he point of Read more about Archetype Initiation Cigar Review – Thank You May I Have Another!![…]

Vintage Rock-A-Feller Nicaraguan Habano

Vintage Rock-A-Feller Nicaraguan Habano Cigar Review – Are You Ready to Rock?

Today I would like to present the final review of the Vintage Rock-A-Feller Nicaragua series of cigars. This time it is the Habano blend. If you have read the previous reviews you know that Kevin Schweitzer, the new proprietor of the Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group (VRCG), is determined to offer the pleasure of a fine Read more about Vintage Rock-A-Feller Nicaraguan Habano Cigar Review – Are You Ready to Rock?[…]

All Out Kings

All Out Kings Cigar Review – Patience Pays

At the 2016 IPCPR, Caldwell Cigars and Drew Estate announced a collaboration between Robert Caldwell, Willy Herrera, and Jonathon Drew. That collaboration would be known as the All Out Kings blend. There were limited pre-release samples at the show, but I was not lucky enough to have received one. In fact Willy Herrera, the master blender Read more about All Out Kings Cigar Review – Patience Pays[…]

Kudzu Axil

Southern Draw Kudzu Axil – A solid hit for the team

Baseball 2017 has arrived and I can’t wait till Monday when the Red Sox open their season at Fenway . Pitching, hitting, running, and dramatic strategy for the next 162 days and nights. Speaking of hits, I am sitting here today watching the Yankees and Rays play the first game of the 2017 season  while Read more about Southern Draw Kudzu Axil – A solid hit for the team[…]