Who let the Dawgs Out! Erik Espinosa – that’s who. Once an event only cigar, the Alpha Dawg by Espinosa Cigars has been let out to the public for all to enjoy. Of course the cigar had to have a packaging design, if it was to be sold in production. Enter the Espinosa fan base. Read more about Espinosa Alpha Dawg Cigar Review – Let the Dawgs out![…]
Back in July of last year I reported on the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas and noted that what was old is new. I was hearing about brand owners pulling out old blends and re-marketing them but that was their blends. I somehow missed the Sindicato booth among the sea of cigar brands that week. Read more about Particulares Cremas Cigar Review – What’s old is new[…]
Here is the short story of my friend and “brother of the leaf”, Luigi “Shorty” Rossi. Born February 10, 1969 Grew up in Los Angeles, California Lived on his own since he was 15 Spent 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days in prison mostly at Folsom State Prison Played “Alvin” for an Alvin and Read more about Diesel Rage Shorty Edition Cigar Review[…]
Tempus, translated from Latin means “Time”. When you talk about fine cigars, spirits, and wine – time is what makes the best products. Let it age and the flavors will get better. So is the case of the Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua introduced at the 2105 IPCPR in New Orleans. Not only does it take Read more about Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua Cigar Review – Take Some Time[…]
Iconic Leaf, you may know them as Recluse Cigars is led by J.R. Domínguez, a man whose attention to quality is second to none. Ever since the 2012 IPCPR in Orlando, Florida, this now iconic cigar company has made waves in the industry. They started in 2012 with the release of their now famed Recluse OTG Read more about Recluse Amadeus Habano Reserva Lancero Cigar Review[…]
Back in the fall of 2015, I received a cigar from a new boutique cigar company to review. That cigar was the Meridian and the company was Cornelius & Anthony cigars. When I finally broke it out to review I contacted the brand owner, Steven Bailey, and asked about the blend so I could complete Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Meridian Cigar Review[…]
It’s lunch time, and you have about 45 minutes to relax before getting back to work but you want to enjoy a fine cigar. A toro, robusto, or torpedo is not going to cut it, as you would not want to rush the cigar and miss all the flavor. So you reach for something like Read more about DBL Cigars Atomic Ant Cigar Review[…]
By now, those that read my articles and follow my social media know I love dogs. I just can’t seem to live without them. They are part of the family and bring so much joy to our lives. It goes without saying that when I come across a cigar that is dog related I am Read more about Bobalu Boxer Limited Edition Reserve Sumatra Cigar Review[…]
There is nothing like starting your Saturday morning with a fine cigar and some music on the deck. Today it was a Core Zero Serie Patriot Constitution and some heavy metal rock by the Core Zero Band that got my blood flowing. You can view a video of the band later in the article. Core Zero Read more about Core Zero Serie Patriot Constitution Cigar Review – We The People[…]
Exactus Cigars is a trademarked name of Tabacalera El Artista, a 60-year-old icon in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The original Exactus hit the market around 2013 and was followed up with the Puro Ambar line a year later. Today I offer you a review of the Puro Ambar Legacy. The name Puro Ambar comes from the rich history of Read more about Puro Ambar Legacy by Exactus Cigar Review[…]
Hiram & Solomon Cigars may not have been a cigar household name but that is certainly starting to change as they have increased their offerings. At the 2016 IPCPR they introduced three new lines to their portfolio. One of those, the Traveling Man made our top 25 boutique cigars for 2016. Today I have the pleasure Read more about The Shriner from Hiram & Solomon Cigars – Cigar Review[…]
Isabela Cigar Company is the brainchild of Johnny Piette who got his introduction to cigars through legendary Cuban Master Vicente Ortiz. They met in Miami’s Little Havana in 1997 at Vincente’s Flagler Street “fabrica”. Johnny describes that meeting on the Isabella website: The rich sweet smells of fresh tobaccos and chatter of ex-pat Cubans in Read more about Isabela Cigars Serpentine 2016 Cigar Review[…]
This time last year, I took a little trip, with some cigar pals, to the Dominican Republic. The week was packed with learning and meeting some of the best the island nation had to offer. During that week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Davidoff Cigar Lounge in Santiago. It was there that we met Read more about Davidoff Yamasa – A Dream Come True – Cigar Review[…]
It was back in May of last year when we posted the press release on the latest creation from Juan Cancel and Cubariqueño Cigar Company – the Protocol Probable Cause. I have wanted to treat my palate to this second creation from Juan Cancel and Bill Ives ever since. Lucky for me, there would be no more Read more about Protocol Probable Cause Cigar Review[…]