This month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at Prometheus. It includes a Prometheus 20th Anniversary Magma T White Lacquer Lighter (MSRP $89.95) and a box of 10 God of Fire Serie B Robusto cigars (MSRP $210.00). (See our review of the Double Robusto here). To…
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Pirate's Gold Corona Review
Puff.com - Cigar Reviews, Cigar News, Cigar Forums, Cigar Videos, Cigar Interviews and more!25 May 2013 | 6:41 amFor the money this is a great everyday smoke. Good construction, flavor goes well beyond the $1.25 I spent per stick. I will be buying more of these. Read Full Article -
San Cristóbal La Fuerza: Off-The-Radar Cigar
PuffingCigars.com23 May 2013 | 5:18 amAll cigar aficionados know four distinguished brands such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas and Romeo y Julieta. And only devoted cigar smokers who get their cigars in La Casa del Habano cigar stores know other brands like San Cristóbal. It’s not an old brand – it was launched in 1999 in the hope to spark the interest of those who think that Cuban stogies are too strong. Since I am a US citizen, I don’t buy my Cuban cigars from official La Casa del Habano cigar stores and opted for www.25cigars.com instead. Eight days later, the package with the San Cristóbal cigars which I decided… -
The Nuts Newsworthy Notes! Outlaw Cigar Co, Wild West, El Premier Mundo, Costa Fuerte, Miami Cigar Co, Coyaba Cigars, Panamonte, G & R LLC and Pure
The Cigar Nut24 May 2013 | 9:30 amI really am trying to add to The Nuts Newsworthy Notes as much as possible but with a pregnant wife I am realizing that my ‘research time’ is quickly becoming ‘prepare for the baby’ time haha! Oh well, can’t win them all and even if you could – would you want to? Enough of that – your here for the news right!? First one out the chute – The Outlaw Cigar Co out of Kansas City ( Overland Park to be exact ) has quite the reputation, aside from being large and having quite the selection – they are also producing their own run of cigars –… -
Cigar Almanac – Week of May 25th, 2013
Cigar Reviews and Ratings25 May 2013 | 5:00 amWelcome to the Cigar Almanac! The Cigar Almanac is post we do each Saturday at A Cigar Smoker’s Journal which catalogues the reviews we have done on this week in past years. The Almanac will give you a look at how our website has evolved of the years, and maybe highlight a review of a cigar or two you haven’t heard of before. Enjoy! Here is the Cigar Almanac for the week of May 25th: Reviews from this week in 2012: Quesada Q D’etat Molotov Padron Family Reserve #45 Natural PDR Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Maduro Nat Sherman Gotham Eastside Room 101 San Andres San…
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Seventh Anniversary Cigar Giveaway (Day 6)
25 May 2013 | 1:00 amThis month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at Prometheus. It includes a Prometheus 20th Anniversary Magma T White Lacquer Lighter (MSRP $89.95) and a box of 10 God of Fire Serie B Robusto cigars (MSRP $210.00). (See our review of the Double Robusto here). To… -
Seventh Anniversary Cigar Giveaway (Day 5)
24 May 2013 | 1:00 amThis month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at Paul Garmirian Cigars. It includes 12 Family Reserve 2001 Gourmet Series cigars (the winner can choose the size(s) of the smokes). The significance of this blend is it was rolled 12 years ago and set aside for… -
Seventh Anniversary Cigar Giveaway (Day 4)
23 May 2013 | 1:00 amThis month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at La Palina. The winner receives a box of 20 La Palina Classic Toros. (Read our recent Quick Smoke of the Robusto size here.) To enter to win this prize, visit this page and register. You’ll get additional entries… -
Seventh Anniversary Cigar Giveaway (Day 3)
22 May 2013 | 1:00 amThis month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at Drew Estate. It includes a box of 25 Herrera Estelí cigars, a Liga Privada hat, and a My Uzi Weighs a Ton (MUWAT) pewter ashtray. To enter to win this prize, visit this page and register. You’ll get additional… -
Seventh Anniversary Cigar Giveaway (Day 2)
21 May 2013 | 1:00 amThis month marks the seventh anniversary of StogieGuys.com as a daily web-magazine devoted to cigar rights, reviews, tips, and news. To celebrate, we’re giving away seven spectacular prizes over the course of seven days to seven different readers. All of the prizes have been generously furnished by some of our favorite cigar makers. Today’s prize comes courtesy of our friends at Dante Cigars. Dante has provided us with a box of 45 cigars in their “Canto I: The Imp” size (4×44). Dante is a relatively new cigar made in Miami using Aganorsa tobacco at the same factory where…
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Pirate's Gold Corona Review
25 May 2013 | 6:41 amFor the money this is a great everyday smoke. Good construction, flavor goes well beyond the $1.25 I spent per stick. I will be buying more of these. Read Full Article -
Pirate's Gold Corona Review
25 May 2013 | 6:41 amgood construction, flavor goes well beyond the $1.25 per stick I paid at CI. Great every day smoke. I will be buying more. Read Full Article -
Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto Review
24 May 2013 | 5:47 amThe burn and construction were good. As for flavor, it starts with a crisp tobacco and cedar. As it burns, it gets a nuttiness also. While this cig... Read Full Article -
Oliva Serie G Perfecto Maduro Review
24 May 2013 | 5:47 amI've been sampling a lot of maduros of late, and found this one to be a real treat. The draw was ample and the burn very clean. The spicy taste was ... Read Full Article -
Rocky Patel Decade Toro Review
24 May 2013 | 5:47 amYou really can't ask for much more from a cigar. It looks great, it's built great, it burns great. And, of course, the flavours are complex and enti... Read Full Article
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San Cristóbal La Fuerza: Off-The-Radar Cigar
23 May 2013 | 5:18 amAll cigar aficionados know four distinguished brands such as Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas and Romeo y Julieta. And only devoted cigar smokers who get their cigars in La Casa del Habano cigar stores know other brands like San Cristóbal. It’s not an old brand – it was launched in 1999 in the hope to spark the interest of those who think that Cuban stogies are too strong. Since I am a US citizen, I don’t buy my Cuban cigars from official La Casa del Habano cigar stores and opted for www.25cigars.com instead. Eight days later, the package with the San Cristóbal cigars which I decided… -
Lost and Forgotten: Sancho Panza Belicosos
10 May 2013 | 7:37 amA Cuban cigar brand, with an old history and a long way to success, a little less known to the general public, however, it has its devoted admirers and dedicated fans. Those were one of the reasons I decided to give it a try, and also thanks to one of my best friends who was so generous that handed me a box of 5 cigars after his trip to Cuba. J Everything that I knew about this brand was that it was created in the middle of the 19th century and has changed at least 5 owners until it got to the El Rey del Mundo house in 1931. Did you know that its flagship vitolas are Belicosos and Molinos… -
Partagas Lusitanias: Traditional Yet Not Any Less Good
22 Apr 2013 | 7:16 amProbably, everybody knows Partagas – this brand is, without a doubt, one of the most famous and best-selling lines of Cuban cigars. And if you are looking for a sure-fire favorite among Partagas cigars, it is the Partagas Lusitanias. Moreover, some smokers argue that it is not only the best Partagas cigar, but also the best cigar ever made. Determined to find out what is so special about this particular cigar, I ordered them from www.cuban-cigars.store.com. A box of Lusitanias arrived ten days later. They smelled wonderful, and they looked beautiful. The appearances weren’t… -
For Sports Lovers: Hall of Fame Cigars
8 Apr 2013 | 4:11 amMaker: General Cigar Filler: Dominican Binder: Dominican Wrapper: Dominican Natural and Maduro Flavors: Natural: Vanilla, wood, nuts, leather, herbs. Maduro: Dark Chocolate, tangy-sweet, wood, earth, black pepper, herbs. Draw/Volume/Strength: Natural: +1 / +2 / 3, Maduro: 0 / +2 / 3 Rating: Natural: 9.2, Maduro: 9.2 The cost in this case is that a review which would have ideally come to you in the week leading up to the Super Bowl, comes to you now. It is, after all, football related. But more important than the tie-in, is that these are great cigars, I don’t want you to you have to wait… -
Love is in the Air: Te Amo Maduro Robusto
22 Mar 2013 | 6:07 amA great name and a great flavor – these are two things which determine this nice Mexican cigar, originating from San Andres Valley. If you are not a novice in the cigar world, then you’ll know that this is the most famous Mexican plantation where tobacco leaves are grown. It is often compared to the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba due to their similar climates and weather conditions. The tobacco leaves from San Andres Valley are known to be imported to the entire world, used as binders and fillers for other famous non-Cuban cigars. The name suggests that this cigar will be at least as tasty…
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The Nuts Newsworthy Notes! Outlaw Cigar Co, Wild West, El Premier Mundo, Costa Fuerte, Miami Cigar Co, Coyaba Cigars, Panamonte, G & R LLC and Pure
24 May 2013 | 9:30 amI really am trying to add to The Nuts Newsworthy Notes as much as possible but with a pregnant wife I am realizing that my ‘research time’ is quickly becoming ‘prepare for the baby’ time haha! Oh well, can’t win them all and even if you could – would you want to? Enough of that – your here for the news right!? First one out the chute – The Outlaw Cigar Co out of Kansas City ( Overland Park to be exact ) has quite the reputation, aside from being large and having quite the selection – they are also producing their own run of cigars –… -
Press Release: Ted’s Cigars Launches Duck Commander Cigar
16 May 2013 | 10:03 amMay 15, 2013 (Louisville, Ky.) — Ted’s Cigars, a leading manufacturer of premium branded cigars announces a collaboration with Duck Commander, the company that produces duck calls featured in the hit A&E series Duck Dynasty. The packaging of the officially licensed “Duck Commander Cigar” features members of the Robertson clan and the company’s signature logo. The cigar itself is handcrafted in Dominican Republic. Millions of viewers have made Duck Dynasty a blockbuster reality show hit. Yet, the family’s success began with patriarch’s Phil Robertson’s original duck call. -
Press Release: LA GLORIA CUBANA TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST NICARAGUAN CIGARS
16 May 2013 | 7:34 amLA GLORIA CUBANA TO LAUNCH ITS FIRST NICARAGUAN CIGARS La Gloria Cubana® is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999. According to Michael Giannini, General Cigar’s director of innovation, “When Serie R debuted, we established a market for bold cigars, and inspired other manufacturers to follow suit. We’re shaking things up… -
Press Release: La Palina Goldie Laguito No.5 Details
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Press Release: PDR Announces Distribution Agreement with El Primer Mundo Cigars
13 May 2013 | 8:03 amMay 8, 2013 (Miami, Fla) – PDR Cigars, based in Doral, Fla., is strengthening their relationship with El Primer Mundo Cigars based in Atlanta, Ga. PDR Cigars will be the exclusive distributor of EPM Cigars, managing the sales and distribution of the EPM brand throughout the U.S. and international markets. As a smaller brand, EPM has a limited nationwide presence but this partnership will significantly increase brand availability throughout the country. “This is a great opportunity for the EPM brand. Abe and I have worked well together with launching La Hermandad and have some good…
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Cigar Almanac – Week of May 25th, 2013
25 May 2013 | 5:00 amWelcome to the Cigar Almanac! The Cigar Almanac is post we do each Saturday at A Cigar Smoker’s Journal which catalogues the reviews we have done on this week in past years. The Almanac will give you a look at how our website has evolved of the years, and maybe highlight a review of a cigar or two you haven’t heard of before. Enjoy! Here is the Cigar Almanac for the week of May 25th: Reviews from this week in 2012: Quesada Q D’etat Molotov Padron Family Reserve #45 Natural PDR Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Maduro Nat Sherman Gotham Eastside Room 101 San Andres San… -
East India Trading Company to release the “Rouge”
24 May 2013 | 11:21 am(Tamarac, FL) – May 24, 2013: The East India Trading Company is proud to announce the upcoming cigar launch of ‘Rogue’. This much-anticipated brand will hit cigar stores nationwide this summer and be distributed by the Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. The mischievous Rogue is the third cigar release under the East India Trading Company and also the name of the top secret, ‘pre-release’ cigar that the company has been featuring at in-store events during the first quarter of 2013, which has received rave reviews from cigar enthusiasts. “We are very excited about the… -
Davidoff launches the Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro: the perfect cigar for enjoyment over 9 holes of golf.
24 May 2013 | 11:08 amBasel, May 2013: Davidoff tobacco masters have created these very special Limited Edition “Club House” Toro Cigars with moments of shared pleasure in mind. The connoisseur’s choice, wherever he or she is relaxing, particularly enjoying the fairways on a golf course. Creation of the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro For this cigar, the Davidoff Master Blenders decided to play the long game, taking adventurous, sometimes risky, shots. They mixed rare and specially matured tobaccos, focusing on delivering delightful aromas rather than pure strength. The majestic… -
NAT SHERMAN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE NAT SHERMAN 1930
23 May 2013 | 2:16 pmNEW YORK, NY (May 23, 2013) – Nat Sherman, Tobacconist to the World, is pleased to announce the release of The Nat Sherman 1930, the latest collection of premium cigars from the iconic family-owned, New York based company. The announcement was made by William Sherman, Executive Vice President of Nat Sherman. Said Mr. Sherman, “The Nat Sherman 1930 Collection pays homage to the year the brand was founded, builds upon our long established tradition of innovation, and follows the success of our award-winning Timeless collection, released in February, 2012.” The Nat Sherman 1930 is… -
Esteban Carreras Covenant Robusto – Cigar Review
23 May 2013 | 9:13 amThe Covenant was one of the new lines introduced by Esteban Carreras at the 2012 IPCPR. It features a Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro wrapper and comes in a beautiful box pressed format. The Covenant comes in 4 sizes, a 5 1/2 x 54 Robusto, a 6 x 54 Toro, a 7 x 54 Double Corona, and a 6 1/4 x 54 Torpedo. Interestingly, they also released a second blend called the Chupacabra. Today I am reviewing the Covenant in the Robusto size. Make sure to check out Esteban Carrera’s website, Facebook, and Twitter (@EstebanCarreras) Size: 5 1/2 x 54 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan…
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The Lies Behind The Smoking Bans
25 May 2013 | 12:26 amThe anti-smoking lobby has always had a way of making noise - and why wouldn't they? Just like the old expression, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” This lobby knows that their goal will never be met unless they can rally enough attention for their cause. If you take a step back and look at the situation from their point of view, being so rowdy absolutely makes sense. The problem arises when you stop to consider the actual tactics being employed by the anti-smoking lobby; the crux of their argument essentially boils down to absolute fear mongering. The lobby likes to focus on two main… -
Cigar Release: Gurkha The Rogue
24 May 2013 | 12:08 pmThe East India Trading Company is proud to announce the upcoming cigar launch of 'Rogue'. This much-anticipated brand will hit cigar stores nationwide this summer and be distributed by the Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. The mischievous Rogue is the third cigar release under the East India Trading Company and also the name of the top secret, 'pre-release' cigar that the company has been featuring at in-store events during the first quarter of 2013, which has received rave reviews from cigar enthusiasts. "We are very excited about the upcoming launch of Rogue," said Juan Lopez, National Sales… -
Cigar Release: Davidoff Masters Edition Club House
23 May 2013 | 10:31 pmDavidoff tobacco masters have created these very special Limited Edition “Club House” Toro Cigars with moments of shared pleasure in mind. The connoisseur’s choice, wherever he or she is relaxing, particularly enjoying the fairways on a golf course. Creation of the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro For this cigar, the Davidoff Master Blenders decided to play the long game, taking adventurous, sometimes risky, shots. They mixed rare and specially matured tobaccos, focusing on delivering delightful aromas rather than pure strength. The majestic Gran Toro format allows… -
Flor de las Antillas
23 May 2013 | 2:22 amOrigin : Nicaragua Format : Belicoso Size : 5 1/2 x 52 Wrapper : Nicaragua Sun Grown Filler : Nicaragua Binder : Nicaragua Hand-Made Price : $8 eachMore info about purchasing Flor de las Antillas cigars... This week I decided to review a new(ish) member of the Pepin Garcia portfolio. The Flor de las Antillas is a hand rolled Nicaraguan puro that is being made to honor the Garcia families ties to Cuba. In 2012, this cigar earned the first spot on Cigar Aficionado's "Cigars of the Year" list. The Flor de las Antillas are available in boxes of 20 and come in the following four sizes: Toro 6 x 52… -
CAO Osa Sol Lot 50 Robusto
21 May 2013 | 2:30 amOrigin : Honduras Format : Robusto Size : 5 x 50 Wrapper : Honduran Olancho San Augustin Sun Grown Filler : Nicaraguan and Honduran Binder : Connecticut Broadleaf Hand-Made Price : ~$5 eachMore info about purchasing CAO Osa Sol cigars... This is the first blend and cigar made under the CAO label since the brand was taken over by General Cigar. It is currently being manufactured in Honduras. Appearance : 3.5 out of 5 stars The CAO Osa Sol has a Colorado shade wrapper with veins and an overall rustic look but it has tight seams and a nice sheen. As noted in the photos though, there were some…
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A Big Move for La Gloria and More Smoking Laws by Frank Seltzer
21 May 2013 | 7:10 amLa Gloria Cubana is making a move. The cigar was first made in Miami, then when he could not keep up with demand, owner Ernesto Perez Carrillo moved production to the Dominican Republic in the mid 90s with Miami being phased out. Carrillo sold his company to Swedish Match, which eventually became part of General Cigar. The company kept Ernie’s old factory until a few years ago when they moved it into their main facility, while still keeping it separate. All of the La Glorias have been produced by the El Credito facility until now. La Gloria Cubana Black General Cigar is… -
Kalifornia Goes Nuts and Other Taxing Matters by Frank Seltzer
15 May 2013 | 6:59 amWell at least one idea in the nanny state did die. A Democrat assemblymen from San Rafel had this idea that the state should be able to ban smoking in homes. Yup in your own house. The bill said if you shared a wall, ceiling, floor or ventilation system with a neighboring unit you could not smoke. Second hand smoke was the reason. Fortunately for the state, the bill died in committee, being rejected on a 5-2 vote. The bill’s critics questioned who would enforce it, how, and what impact the bill would have on habitual smokers or on people with disabilities who could not easily… -
THE BIGGEST DANG CIGAR BASH EVER! By Steve Nathan
9 May 2013 | 7:10 amAdmit it, aren’t you getting just a little sick of crowding into a banquet hall in some fancy shmancy hotel every year that is jam-packed with vendors handing out their smallest sized cigars and then waiting on a painfully long line just to sample some gourmet French appetizer on a little decorative plate prepared by a chef named Marcel? Well my fellow herfers and herfettes, the great town of Burlington, N.C the official home of great fried chicken, crappy pizza and most importantly JR Cigars, the World’s Largest Cigar Store, is proud to announce the best dang Cigar Bash on the… -
New cigars and A Great Party by Frank Seltzer
7 May 2013 | 8:55 amSLR Gen2 Last week I mentioned the new Saint Luis Rey Gen 2…shortly after we put up the post in came the official announcement. The SLR brand according to research conducted this year is one of the top 15 brands in the US. It has been in the market since 1982, though the original Cuban version was developed right after World War Two and was named after the town where it was rolled…San Luis in the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. The idea behind the SLR Gen 2 is to update the brand and bring it more in line with today’s tastes. Altadis USA is using three year aged tobaccos for the… -
A Taxing Problem, A New Cigar and FDA by Frank Seltzer
30 Apr 2013 | 6:47 amI am just back from NATO, the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, convention in Vegas. This is a much smaller show than the IPCPR coming up this summer, but it is interesting nonetheless. Because the members are primarily tobacco outlets, there were a lot of cigarette, especially electronic cigarette companies on the floor. But that does not mean it was a cigarette show. Nope. Drew Estate, Rocky Patel, General Cigar with Macanudo and Altadis USA were all there along with others. At the Altadis booth, General Manager Javier Estades was visiting with some of the…
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Review of Espinosa Habano Cigars
24 May 2013 | 6:40 amEspinosa Habano cigars come to us from Eric Espinosa, one of the men behind the highly rated 601 brand of cigars. To see how the first cigars made at his new La Zona factory in Nicaragua measure up, read my Review of Espinosa Habano Cigars. -
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17 May 2013 | 1:42 pmFor the latest news about cigars, visit About.com Cigars on Facebook. Recent entries include a new Humidor Calculator from humidordiscount.com, new cigars from Nat Sherman, Table 36 and Moya Ruiz, and Torano Family Cigar Company's NBA Weekend Getaway Promotion. -
New La Gloria Serie R Cigars
16 May 2013 | 1:14 amLa Gloria Cubana is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999. ...Read Full Post -
Review of Dignity SOA Cigar
14 May 2013 | 1:31 amThe Dignity Smoke of Art Cateva cigar is one cigar that is not meant to be smoked alone. This stick really sticks out in a crowd, and will attract the attention of even the most seasoned cigar aficionados. To find out why it can be the cigar of choice to smoke at a party or other public event , read my Review of Dignity Smoke of Art Cateva Cigars. -
Review of Ortega Serie D Cigars
8 May 2013 | 12:45 amIf you are looking for cigar nirvana, I think that you will find it in Ortega Serie D No. 12 cigars. This is one of a very miniscule number of cigars that have earned a perfect 5-star rating on this website. To find out why, read my Review of Ortega Serie D No. 12 Cigars.
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The Stogie Review
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Trocadero by L’Atellier
24 May 2013 | 9:00 pmWrapper : Nicaraguan Rosado Habano Binder : Nicaraguan broadleaf Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Gifted by Jeff Welcome to this week’s cigar review of the Trocadero by L’Atellier in the cambon size (5 1/4×52). This cigar is available in two more sizes also, honore (5 3/4×56) and montaigne (6 1/4×60) with a MSRP of $3.50 to $4.50 depending on size. This is a bundle stick from L’Atellier Imports which you should know is a company of Pete Johnson. Comment section below can be used for bitching about bundle sticks so we know you are just too damn elitist to hang with… -
Vertigo Intimidator Lighter
23 May 2013 | 9:00 pmA few weeks back I received a surprise package from Steven over at Lighters Direct. The package contained four Vertigo lighters for me to try out. Prior to receiving the package I hadn’t had any experience with the Vertigo line. Since then I’ve learned that it is a budget line, of sorts, produced by Lotus. Lighters are said to run $30 and under. The Vertigo Intimidator Lighter runs $27.95 from Lighters Direct. When I first started playing around with the lighter I was a bit confused. Above the quad jets there were three metal plates. At first I thought they were part of the… -
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Cigar Safari Edition
21 May 2013 | 9:00 pmIt’s time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. This time, a special edition is in order to cover the cigars I smoke down in Nicaragua on Drew Estate’s Cigar Safari. But instead of revisiting cigars like the T52 (which I smoked every day I was there), I’m focusing mostly on the rarer, more interesting smokes of the trip. Oh yes, I should mention that these cigars were included as part of the trip, so be advised that I didn’t pay for any of them. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve… -
God of Fire Don Carlos 2008 (first impressions)
20 May 2013 | 9:00 pmSadly, smoking a cigar has become a relatively rare event for me lately, as everything at home and work has been so busy. Having finally found an opportunity to enjoy a nice, long, relaxing smoke, I sifted through my coolidor looking for something truly top-shelf. A while back, our friend Keith Park of Prometheus sent me a wonderful Limited Edition God of Fire 9-cigar Assortment. I’ve been spreading these out a bit, only smoking them on special occasions in order to be able to truly savor them. On the other hand, if I only smoked my special cigars on special occasions, I’d never… -
Cigar Bunching Methods at Drew Estate with Willy Herrera and Nick Melillo
20 May 2013 | 6:30 pmA lot of people know that a cigar is composed of a wrapper, binder and filler, but not many understand how it all comes together. One of the most critical components in the cigar making processes is the bunching of the filler tobaccos to be rolled with a binder. At Drew Estate, they used what they refer to as estrujado method or “lazy entubado” and entubado methods. That is where they form a base of two tobacco leaves before using some of the rest of the filler in the entubado method. The entubado method is where the filler is rolled into straw like shapes and slightly…
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Blog: A Word About The Weekly News
24 May 2013 | 3:02 pmThe Weekly News will return for the first time since April 8. It has been relatively absent since the end of February for two central reasons. First and foremost, time—something that is now more available than it has been for the early portions of 2013. Secondly, I wondered the value of it. What we’ve learned [...] -
News: D’Crossier Adding Four Sizes to Diplomacy Line
24 May 2013 | 2:59 pmD’Crossier is adding a quartet of new cigars to their Diplomacy line, starting with a 4 1/3 x 52 vitola called the Gordito. It will be followed up by the 5 3/20 x 60 Trabuco, a 4 7/8 x 50 Robusto and a 5 7/8 x 54 Taino. The line is slated to be released in [...] -
News: Merlion Sea Lion Heads to IPCPR 2013
24 May 2013 | 2:46 pmThis July, Arielle Ditkowich’s personal cigar will be sold in limited quantities for the first time. Miami Cigar & Co. confirmed to halfwheel that the Merlion Sea Lion, a 5 1/2 x 47 Figurado, will be offered to retailers at the annual IPCPR trade show and convention in Las Vegas, Nev. While no pricing has [...] -
News: California’s SB 768 Stalls
24 May 2013 | 1:56 pmCalifornia Senate Bill 768, which would more than double the tax on cigars and other tobacco products as a byproduct of a $2 increase on the tax on cigarettes, has stalled temporarily in committee. On May 20, the state senate’s Appropriations Committee voted 6-0 to place the bill in its suspense file, effectively slowing down [...] -
Press Release: Announcing S&S Cigar Company
24 May 2013 | 10:38 amMay 24, 2013 (Miami, Fla.) — We are pleased to announce the formation of S&S Cigar Company, which will be based in Miami, Florida. The company is headed by Bill Stephens and Brad Stephens who have been in the cigar industry for many years. The company goal is to produce the finest cigar possible at a great [...]
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Winner of April’s Monthly Cigar Contest has been announced!
16 May 2013 | 10:03 amApril’s contest was about how you the smoker, goes about pairing a beverage with their cigar: So, how do you typically select a drink to pair with your cigar? Do you usually go with your favorite drink whether it be … Continue reading → -
Pictures: Terence Reilly of Quesada Cigars at Castro’s Back Room (5/9/13)
10 May 2013 | 2:35 pmThe first time I met Terence Reilly was at Mickey Blakes in Southington, CT when they held an Oktoberfest event with the release of the Quesada Oktoberfest. There, I “interviewed” in a segment called “Sharing a moment with Terence Reilly” … Continue reading → -
Pictures: Arielle of La Sirena Cigars at Castro’s Back Room (5-2-13)
6 May 2013 | 8:15 amArielle of La Sirena Cigars and Jessica Levine, northeast cigar rep for Miami Cigars were at Castro’s Back Room this past thursday. As usual, Eric, owner of Castro’s Back Room had plenty of small batch brews readily available for his customers. For those of you that … Continue reading → -
E.P. Carrillo Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Medalla D’ Oro Cigar Review
1 May 2013 | 1:14 pmThe release of the Medalla D’ Oro from E.P. Carrillo makes the 92nd Anniversary celebration cigar for Federal Cigar. However, this isn’t the first release by EPC exclusively for Federal Cigar as they also made another cigar based off of … Continue reading → -
Pictures: Twins Smoke Shop Grand Opening with Arturo Fuente (4/26/13)
28 Apr 2013 | 9:33 amTo kick off the opening of the recently moved location in Hooksett, Kurt Kendall, owner of Twins Smoke Shop and Arturo Fuente held an all day event on Friday. Not only were there a large selection of Arturo Fuente cigars … Continue reading →
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Cigars on Sixth Wins Best Cigar Bar
16 May 2013 | 12:52 pmWe’re honored to announce that Cigars on Sixth won Westword’s ‘Best Cigar Bar’ for 2013! There are a few great cigar shops around town, so to be chosen as the best makes us very proud. Cigars on Sixth has worked hard to create an atmosphere that makes both the cigar expert and the person walking in for the first time feel equally welcome. When you step into our store from bustling 6th avenue, we want there to be an instant transition where the manic rush of everyday business give way into a calm, relaxing environment. In addition to our well-stocked humidor (the main… -
Cigar Company Profile: Padrón
2 May 2013 | 1:26 pmMost cigars are part of a time-honored tradition with rich histories, and from time to time we like to shine a spotlight on these manufacturers. In this blog we look toward Central America, to the Padrón family in Nicaragua. If you’re already familiar with the Padrón brand, perhaps this will shed a little light on their history, or turn you on to their excellent cigars for the first time. Padrón cigars are produced by Pilato Cigars, Inc, which is a privately held company run entirely by the Padrón family. The company is notable for being vertically integrated, with the family… -
Famous Cigar Smoker: Red Auerbach
17 Apr 2013 | 11:30 amThroughout history there have been plenty of notable cigar enthusiasts who, in addition to being exceptional people, were also fans of a great smoke. From time to time we like to profile these icons and perhaps give you a little backstory that you may not have known. In this blog we look toward Boston and the legacy of Arnold “Red” Auerbach. Red Auerbach coached in the NBA from 1949 until 1966, primarily with the Boston Celtics. During Auerbach’s dynasty years from 1956-66 the Celtics won nine out of ten NBA championships, including eight in a row. Auerbach emphasized defense and… -
A Guide to Cigar Sizes
4 Apr 2013 | 3:29 pmIf you’re new to the world of cigars and you walk into a shop’s large humidor, you may be overwhelmed by the variety of cigars available. There’s plenty to learn and explore in the world of cigars, so in this blog we’ll explain how cigars are sized. Cigars are sized by shape, length, and ring gauge size. In general most cigars have the same tubular, ‘torpedo’ shape, with some exceptions such as pyramids, culebras, and perfectos. The length of a cigar is the primary factor in how long it will burn. Cigars (generally) range from the short end of the scale,… -
Know Denver’s Smoking Laws
22 Mar 2013 | 8:56 amDenver’s smoking laws are often cited by people who don’t know what the actual laws are. But the best defense is knowledge: if you know the actual laws, you don’t have to worry about being bullied by someone else’s opinion. Here are some of the particulars of Denver’s laws, although laws vary city by city so educate yourself when you travel. It’s no secret that smoking is banned in pretty much every workplace, except in places like Cigars on 6th! Even in workplaces that allow smoking indoors, if an employee requests a non-smoking area, it must be given to…
