Just as fast as the warmth came the cold has returned yet again. At least it was a nice break from this winter which has been unusually colder then normal. Tonight the temperature is supposed to dip down to about 7F. With this information in mind I decided to reach for a smaller vitola cigar [...]
First off, this review was written 100%, and photos were shot 100% on the iPhone. I didn’t have my laptop or camera so I decided to try to see if I could do a whole review using my phone. So…What I am trying to say is…Don’t make fun of my crappy pictures. I know this [...]
Up for review today we have a special edition release from Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars. If you haven’t been following Pete or Tatuaje, you should know that he has a successful line of both limited and regular release blends and he shows no signs of slowing down. You can review some of the other [...]
It’s been a while since I have done a review that wasn’t blind and I am bringing you one that has been creating tons of buzz throughout the cigar community. La Aurora’s Broadway. The scenery may look a bit different as I am actually doing this review from my favorite local shop, Tobacco Rd., which [...]
Casa Fernandez cigars are sold by the Tabacalera Tropical company out of Nicaragua. The Aganorsa leaf line is one of two new blends from Casa Fernandez to build on their original line. The other new line is called the Casa Fernandez Arsenio. Tabacalera Tropical is located in Esteli Nicaragua and has been in business for [...]
Here is another review coming from the Blind Tasting trade I participated in not long ago. If you haven’t participated in a trade like this, it can be a real eye-opener and a fun time. Try organizing one with some local friends, you’ll be surprised at what you think of a cigar when your pre-conceptions [...]
Another notch in the Garo Habano belt today with the Maduro. You can read more about Garo Habano on their website (www.garohabano.com) and also take a look at the other reviews of this line on the site. The Maduro line comes in 4 Vitolas all in the 50+ Ring Gauge range and are all named [...]
My next Garo Habano up for review is the Centum. Out of all the samples we received this one was the most visually appealing to me because of the wonderful color on the wrapper and the antique looking band. The way the text is written sort of reminded me of an old carnival type of [...]