I have heard really good things about the Warped Don Reynaldo and the one I received from Kyle at this years IPCPR was calling my name for months Finally the weekend after thanksgiving I called my fellow Stogie Press member Big Al to come over for a mini-herf session and to bring along his Don Reynaldo Read more about Warped Don Reynaldo[…]
Have you been watching Rafael Nodal from Boutique Blends and Aging Room Cigars on social media? He has been globe-trotting and working extra hard selling his brand. It is what he does as a passionate cigar man. The success of his brand is spectacular. As a fan of the Quattro line I was more than pleased, when Rafael presented me the new F59 Quattro, in Read more about Aging Room F59 Quattro[…]
Just over two years since leaving Drew Estate as CEO, Steve Saka reentered the cigar world with his new company Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. The company takes its name from the small New Hampshire town where he lives. The town has a population around 2800 and is situated about 70 miles north of Boston, MA, just outside of Read more about Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Sobremesa Cigar Review[…]
I was recently contacted by Mel Shah, owner of Bombay Tobak /MBOMBAY. Mel wanted to know if I would be interested in reviewing his Kesara cigar which is one of a number of cigars the company offers. Having seen a lot of social media activity on MBOMBAY, I was humbled that he would want my Read more about MBOMBAY Kesara Torpedo #2 Cigar Review[…]
I recently walked into the humidor of my favorite Detroit area cigar shop – Don Yeyo’s Cigar Factory – and asked the typical question; What’s New? Steve, the manager on duty that night pointed out the La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. The packaging alone grabbed my eyes, with its double tray box and neatly arranged specimens Read more about La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Coronation Cigar Review[…]
I took a trip to visit my grandchildren in Jacksonville FL which is a touch cooler than Central Florida and was a perfect evening for a little outdoor fire and a cigar after a day of playing with my grand-kids. So we gathered up the wood and ignited the fire pit as I sat down to Read more about Mombacho Tierra Volcan Fino Cigar Review[…]
Having worked with two giants guys of the cigar industry for many years, makes you a passionate guy able to produce a Dominican Big Leaguer Cigar This is what Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars says on his Facebook page. Before branching out on his own, Fransisco worked for two of the Read more about Dominican Big Leaguer Derrame Anniversary Cigar Review[…]
Let the Lion Roar! Ernesto Padilla, owner of Padilla Cigars, ramped up production this year by introducing some exciting new blends at the IPCPR. These include: Padilla Corojo Padilla Criollo Padilla San Andrés each of which hails from Raíces Cubanas in Honduras. Padilla offers these blends in three vitolas: Robusto (5 x 54) Toro (6.5 x 54) Read more about Padilla San Andrés Robusto Cigar Review[…]
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing and reporting on the Santiago Habano cigar. As the Santiago website notes: Nicaragua cigars with its brand Santiago de Los Caballeros started 5 years ago as a hobby from a great cigar aficionado and member of a group which has been involved financing the Cigar Industry in Nicaragua for Read more about Santiago Habano 5×50 Robusto Cigar Review[…]
The first day of this years IPCPR in New Orleans we were walking the floor looking for new and exciting cigar manufacturers and came upon El Yayabo Cigars. Though new to cigar manufacturing, El Yayabo is not new to the cigar industry, as they have been cultivating and selling leaf to some of the top Read more about El Yayabo Maduro 6×60 Cigar Review[…]
The evening weather here in Central Florida has finally turned to comfortable cigar smoking temperatures and humidity. With such nice weather, I decided I would take the Crux Cigars, Ninfamaniac outside on my deck for a little pleasure. It has been awhile since I picked her up in New Orleans, and after resting since July Read more about Crux Cigars Ninfamaniac Natural Cigar Review[…]
You know, I smoke many different cigars from many different manufacturers and not all cigars have to have flavor transitions every inch or so and be full of power to make my list of cigars that are enjoyable. Today I review the new Drew Estate Undercrown Shade which was presented to my by the good Read more about Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Robusto Cigar Review[…]
A couple of months ago I took a mini vacation to Austin, TX for labor day weekend. We loved the city of Austin, the music, the food, and the good folk we met. I especially enjoyed the few hours in the Habana House Cigar Lounge while my wonderful wife and stepdaughter did some shopping on Read more about Southern Draw Kudzu Cigar Review[…]
I decided to sit on the back deck under a moonlit, starry night, to enjoy one of the newest creations from Kyle Gellis and Warped cigars last evening. Warped Cigars has made some real waves in the cigar market and this year seems to be just as epic as last. Kyle has once again created a Read more about Warped Corto X50 Cigar Review[…]