The Foundation Cigar Company is brainchild of Nicholas Melillo who you may or may not know. Nicholas, a refined world traveler, forged together, his lifetime passions, cigars and international business, when he joined Drew Estate in 2003. Working through the ranks for 11 years, Nicholas became a partner in the company and a true cigar blender. He was the Read more about Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Back in 2014 Padilla Cigars released a new blend known as the Padilla Cava at the IPCPR in Las Vegas. It was the companies first move into larger ring gauge cigars. Speeding the film up to this year, and again in Las Vegas, Ernesto Padilla has doubled down and released the newest incarnation of the Cava; Read more about Padilla Cava Natural Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Don Kiki Cigars the brain child of Kiki Berger, who passed away two years ago, introduced the K by Karen Berger at this years IPCPR. Karen is the widow of Kiki and the introduction of the “K” is the latest in a line of fine cigars from the Berger family. Karen herself has stated that Read more about Don Kiki Cigars K By Karen Berger Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
The Flor de Selva brand is one of four lines produced by Maya Selva Cigars. This 22-year-old company is owned and operated by Maya Selva, a woman who is as elegant as the cigars she produces. Today we review the Flor de Selva Natural Robusto which is available in 16 different vitolas: Lancero – LIMITED Read more about Flor de Selva Robusto – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
MoyaRuiz introduced their latest limited production release – the Dim Mak at this years IPCPR. The Dim Mak which means “Death Punch” is available in only one vitola, a 5 x 54 robusto, and will be packaged in 10 count boxes that are decorated with Chinese Kanji characters and a chart of strike points on the Read more about MoyaRuiz Dim Mak Delivers a Death Punch – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Miami Cigars Danno One Life Habano blend. I received samples of the Danno One Life Habano at the 2015 IPCPR. I would like to thank Nestor Miranda for the samples, This is the last of the series in the Danno One Life line Read more about Miami Cigars Danno One Life Habano – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Patoro Gran Añejo Reserva. I received samples of the Gran Añejo Reserva from Dr. Pablo Richard of Patoro Cigars at the 2015 IPCPR. I would like to thank Dr. Richard for the sample. Patoro Cigars is a Swiss based company that have Read more about Patoro Gran Añejo- Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the 262 Cigars Allegiance cigar. I received samples of the Allegiance from 262 Cigars at the 2015 IPCPR. I would like to thank Clint Aaron, Founder of 262 Cigars and his team for the sample. According to the 262 Cigars website: Allegiance is meant to take on a Read more about 262 Cigars Allegiance – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Crowned Heads Headley Grange cigar. My son Dominic, who lives in Nashville and has been known to play some decent guitar, picked me up some Crowned Heads cigars from a local shop, one of which was the Headley Grange I am reviewing today. Read more about Crowned Heads Headley Grange – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the La Palina Maduro cigar. I purchased this cigar from Corona Cigar Co. in Orlando Florida. La Palina is a brand notable for their quality construction and delicious flavor profiles, I have had the opportunity to sit down with Bill Paley in the Read more about La Palina Maduro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Villiger Cigars San’Doro Claro cigar. I received samples of the San’Doro Claro from Villiger Cigars last month and would like to thank them very much for the samples. The San’Doro Claro is described as a mellow, easy-going cigar with woody notes and a bit of spice. The San’Doro Claro Read more about Villiger San’Doro Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
We all have lost friends and family in the course of life. It is never easy, no matter how they passed on, as we think of them always. Nestor Miranda from Miami Cigars lost his son Danny to brain cancer back in 2008 after a 3 year battle. Nestor began a very personal cigar Read more about Nestor Miranda Collection One Life Danno Maduro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
According to Cult Cigars, Life’s too short to smoke alone. I say I have to agree with that, and I am happy to have many friends and shops around the wold where I can enjoy a fine cigar with old friends and newly made acquaintances. Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes Read more about Cult Classic – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Drew Estate Nirvana Cameroon Selection. I received samples of the Nirvana from Drew Estate at the 2015 IPCPR. The Drew Estate Nirvana Cameroon Selection line was introduced at the 2013 IPCPR and though we may not have known it then, the writing may have been on Read more about Drew Estate Nirvana Cameroon Selection – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]