Crux Ninfamaniac Dark

Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Just “Can’t Get Enough” – that is the tag line for the Crux Ninfamaniac cigar. Last year I had the pleasure of bringing you an in-depth review of the Ninfamaniac natural, and today I would like to introduce you to her darker sister, the Crux Ninfamaniac Dark.  As the Crux Cigars website notes: The Crux Ninfamaniac and Ninfamaniac Read more about Crux Ninfamaniac Dark – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Now that the US presidential general election is over, I thought it would be fun to review one of the latest releases from Pure Aroma Cigars, Inc.  Back in 2009 the company started what they called the Presidential Collection. At this years IPCPR Isaias Santana Diaz of Pure Aromas Cigars Inc introduced the latest extension to D’Crossier Presidential Read more about D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5

Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review

I have said it before and will say again, with the many high-priced cigars on the market is it possible to produce a decent inexpensive cigars these days. Of course you can, and Roberto P. Duran Cigars has done just that, with the Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5. Now I will say it helps to Read more about Nicatabaco Factory Blend No. 5 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro

Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

O Canada! We know these words, having heard them at international sporting events when our Northern friends win a medal, at the start of a Montreal Canadians Hockey game,  or even at a Toronto Blue Jays games. “O Canada” is Canada’s national anthem. Originally called “Chant national,” and first performed on 24 June 1880. Seven years Read more about Dominion Cigars Flor De Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Patoro Cigars Brazil

Patoro Brasil Belicoso – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Patoro Cigars founded by Patrik J. Martin and Dr. Pablo Richard is a company that prides itself on bringing to the market some of the finest cigars available. I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Richard at the 2015 IPCPR in New Orleans and his passion for quality cigars shined during our conversation. Their website points out: Read more about Patoro Brasil Belicoso – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Al[ha Cigars Defuser

The Alpha Cigars Defuser Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Its been a few months since I spoke with Justin Hansen from Alpha Cigars. In fact it was at the Save the Leaf event in Washington, DC back on August 8th. I would like to take just a moment to thank Justin for coming out to the event and showing his support. As a small and Read more about The Alpha Cigars Defuser Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Southern Draw Code Duello Firethorn

Southern Draw Code Duello Firethorn 6 x56 – Cigar Review

Count off ten paces turn and shoot! Yea that’s what one may think about when the word Duel comes up. But that is not how it always was. In fact a Duel was a way to settle disputes often without bloodshed or death. The rules of a Duel are known as the Code Duello. So Read more about Southern Draw Code Duello Firethorn 6 x56 – Cigar Review[…]

Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi

Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi – Rough Cut Cigar Review

The magnificent 7  or, in mathematical terms, the fourth prime. In case you have forgotten your math, a prime number is a number that is divisible by only 1 or itself. Although there are infinite prime numbers, the number 7, the fourth prime, is special. Looking at our friendly site Wikipedia, we can learn Seven, the fourth prime Read more about Fable Cigars Fourth Prime Mi – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV Maduro

1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV Maduro – Cigar Review

I have never driven a Lamborghini motor vehicle,  let alone the one and only 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV, but as an engineer I have always admired the company’s  innovative thinking and balance of artistic design. The same can be said about my love of cigars, especially when I find one that has such balance of craftsmanship, flavor, Read more about 1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV Maduro – Cigar Review[…]

Ventura Cigars Archetype Dreamstate

Ventura Cigars Archetype Dreamstate – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we review the second cigar in the Ventura Cigars Archetype lineup introduced at this years IPCPR. In case you missed it, you can listen to Ventura Cigars Chief Marketing Officer, Jason Carignan, describe the Archetype line here: Like the Sage Advice, the Archetype Dreamstate is produced at the Occidental Cigar Factory in the Dominican Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype Dreamstate – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

HVC San Isidro

HVC Cigars San Isidro – Rough Cut Cigar Review

This past week I was on business in the Detroit area and as usual I always find a moment to stop in and see my friends at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. As usual, the first question after the, “How you doin?” greeting is “What’s new in the Humidor?” Since there are over a Read more about HVC Cigars San Isidro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Aging Room Solera

Aging Room Solera – Dominican Sun Grown – Rough Cut Cigar Review

At the 2016 IPCPR, Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends introduced the newest cigar in the Aging Room family – the Solera. During the event Rafael held a press conference to describe the unique and innovative concept to this cigar. You can watch Rafael explain his creation and the process used here: The Aging Room Solera is available Read more about Aging Room Solera – Dominican Sun Grown – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Sensada Cigars New York

Sensado Cigars New York – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Today we bring you another visit to the City Series of Sensado Cigars. This time we take a little trip to New York. I may be known as Boston Jimmie but I was born and raised for 20 years in and around New York City. I was a young adult during the late 1970’s and Read more about Sensado Cigars New York – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]

Epic Cigars Project E San Andres

Epic Cigars Project E San Andres – Rough Cut Cigar Review

Founded in 2010 by Dean Parsons, Epic cigars has developed and produced some fine cigars ever since. This year is no exception as they announced some new lines at this years IPCPR. These introductions included the La Rubia, Maduro Fuerte, and the Project E San Andres which is the topic of today’s review. I met Dean Read more about Epic Cigars Project E San Andres – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]