Cigar Review: My Father Lancero
My Father I decided to do a little impromptu review tonight while chatting with some cigar bloggers on stickam. It’s amazing how the love of a good smoke can bring people from across the USA together....
View ArticleCigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 1922
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Today’s cigar is a release I have been waiting for since it was announced. Le Bijou is French for “the jewel,” and 1922 refers to the year Jose “Pepin” Garcia’s father was born....
View ArticleAltadis USA sues Tatuaje Cigars
Altadis USA has officially filed a lawsuit over the use of the Fleur De Lys on Tatuaje Cigars. They have filed suit in the Florida Southern District Court. The lawsuit names Tatuaje Cigars, Pete...
View ArticleEvent Recap: La Sirena Pre-Launch Party
With the official launch for La Sirena a few days away (Friday Nov. 19th) a soft launch was held in Long Island for friends and family. The event started at 3pm at Tobacco Plaza in Great Neck where...
View ArticleSunday Links
You know winter is coming to an end when Spring Training begins in Florida and Arizona. Sure we all love our winter sports like football and hockey, but nothing beats the nightly ball game and a cigar...
View ArticleMy Father “S” Special – Cigar Review
A few months back at an event in De La Concha I was hanging out with many cigar all-stars when I asked Jose Ortega what the S cigar was, and he explained it was a cigar given out with the purchase of...
View ArticleJaime Garcia Reserva Especial Super Gordo – Cigar Review
When I first heard that My Father Cigars planned to release a new cigar in this massive jaw-breaking size I rolled my eyes. To be truthful, I dreaded having to smoke it for review. I am not a fan of...
View ArticleEvent Recap: Primo Cigar Shop, Santa Fe, NM
This past week I took a flight out of New York to escape for a while with some friends in the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico. A place I’ve been to once before that had me eager to return. With the...
View ArticleTatuaje 7th Capa Especial – Cigar Review
The 7th Capa Especial is a new release from Pete Johnson over at Tatuaje. The 7th has been available in a Habano wrapper from Ecuador with the 7th Reserva featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf. The Cap...
View ArticleSan Cristobal Elegancia – Cigar Review
I was talking to a friend who owns a retail establishment and he believes the days of the ultra strong cigar are behind us. Now, while I can appreciate a full strength cigar this would be music to my...
View ArticleCigar Review: Miami Cigar & Company 25th Anniversary (Nicaragua)
Some people wonder what happened between Miami Cigar & Co. and myself. The answer is simple, my position in the company was phased out. I’ve had people ask if Jason Holly is my replacement and he...
View ArticleNews: New San Cristobal Size
New San Cristobal Presto, 6.5 x 52 (box-pressed), shipping now! PRESTO (6.5 x 52) – MSRP: $9.25 Ashton and legendary cigar-maker, Jose ‘Pepin’ Garcia, have joined forces once again with the brand that...
View ArticleCigar Review: Anoranzas
As many of you know I handled social media for Miami Cigar & Company. In May, the company and I parted ways and I returned to the northeast, Connecticut to be specific. In my time back home I’ve...
View ArticleNews: Noblesse by La Aroma De Cuba Limited Release from Ashton
Ashton Distributors has announced a limited edition release of La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse is an extraordinary cigar of the finest blending and construction. Handcrafted in...
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