The La Flor Dominicana Foxtoberfest was one of three cigars made exclusively for Fox Cigar Bar’s 2013 Foxtoberfest, their annual cigar and beer festival. La Flor Dominicana, along with Ortega Cigar Company and Boutique Blends, stood out among the crowd of cigar companies who attended the event with their special event only releases. Tony reviewed […]
Ernesto Perez Carrillo has been the source of some massively popular blends over the course of the last few years. From the work he does with his company EP Carrillo to the blends he created with the guys over at Crowned Heads it seems everything he touches turns to gold. Each year EP Carrillo has […]
Ezra Zion Cigar Company is a company I had mixed feelings about when they first hit the scene. It wasn’t because of their cigars, but more because I wasn’t quite sure what their focus was in the industry. However, as I have become familiar with their sticks, the more impressed I am with the company […]
Another gorgeous spring day here in El Paso. I have been finding every excuse to spend time outside. My excuse today is a Casa Cuba by A. Fuente. The Good Stuff: The Casa Cuba is one of the first new cigar brands that we have seen from the Fuente Family in a very long time. […]
Today, I bring to you a review of Epicurean Cigars’ AG Azul Vintage 2008 that is produced in Nicaragua and available in four vitolas: Trajabador (5 by 54), Toro (6 by 50), Petit Corona (5 1/2 by 48), and Justus (6 by 60). Epicurean Cigars is responsible for cigars such AG Armando Gutierrez Vintage 2007, Gonzo […]
Another absolutely beautiful spring weekend was upon us here out west. While most of the country is still under inches of snow, El Paso was enjoying 85 degree weather and mostly clear skies. I love the changes in season and strive to spend as much time as I can outside. That being said, I celebrated […]
After almost two-weeks of fighting a nasty cold, I am back in action with a review of the Casa Miranda Chapter Two by Nestor Miranda. My palate is fresh and fully awake, sinuses clear, and I’m ready to take on this 6 by 46 Corona Gorda. Back in July, Tony reviewed the pre-release version of […]
Sorry for skipping last week’s review. Jeremy and I both slacked it. While he got sick, I got wrapped up in some honey do’s around the house and just couldn’t squeeze it in. Honestly though, I miss you guys when I don’t get a review in so I was excited to get back on the […]
I’ve been fighting a mean cold this past week so I was unable to work on a review. However, I decided to do things a little different around here this week. Each month, if all goes as planned, I will post a recap of the cigars and other FUN FACTS of the prior month. At […]
First things first. If you have not done so yet, make sure to enter our Felix Assouline Cigar Sampler Giveaway here. Two winners will be chosen Monday, February 3rd. Now back to work. A few months back, House of Emilio provided samples of several of the cigars they distribute. In the sample pack, I received […]
