A few weeks ago I was exchanging emails with Jim Cronin of Top Shelf Cigars. You may recognize the name from previous reviews which include the Top Shelf Signature Select Blue, Black, and Red Labels. Before speaking with Jim I was having trouble tracking down information on a small boutique manufacturer. With a failed email […]
Top Shelf Signature Select Pure Corojo (Short Ashes)
In this episode of Short Ashes, I take a look back at the Top Shelf Signature Select Pure Corojo (Red Label). While visiting Jim Cronin at Top Shelf Cigars last week, Jim gave me one of his Red Labels for the road. On my way out the door I stuck the cigar in my shirt […]
Oliva Serie G Maduro (Short Ashes)
Here we are with yet another Short Ashes Cigar Review. This time I take a look back at the Oliva Serie G Maduro. Just as I would have expected, the cigar smoked very well and did not disappoint. This cigar has become one that I consider to be a morning, noon, and night stick. I […]
Oliva Serie V Maduro (Guest Review)
This guest review comes by way of our friend, and long time commenter here on The Stogie Review, Marcian. The cigar featured is the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial. Okay so I after receiving some bad news that put me in a pretty messed up mood. I came home to my wife and two year […]
Los Imperialistas Torpedo
Recently an Atlanta cigar shop was graced with a visit of the legendary Don Pepin Garcia, and of course, I made a point to be there. I had seen the man from a distance at previous IPCPR trade shows, but a local visit promised a greater level of access. The turn out for the event […]
Win Samplers of Bravo Cigar Product
The final contest in our month long Bravo Cigar give-away has come. After giving away three boxes so far, Bravo Cigar has kindly donated three sampler packs to give away to three winners. 5 Pack Sosegado 5 Pack Colombian Gold 4 Pack North Coast To enter, simply post a response to our new Daily Discussion […]
What exactly is a boutique manufacturer?
Last weekend I decided to create a daily discussion on the Stogie Review Fan Forums. The idea was to pose a discussion topic to the members of the forum for a days time. After that day elapsed, I would lock the thread and pose a brand new topic. Our second topic was one that went […]
Azul Luna Polo
Hey folks! This week I bring you a cigar that was gifted to me by my buddy Stew over at The World According to Stew. Stew had got these cigars after meeting the guy who owns the line at a polo match Stew was at. Stew sent a pair of these my way so I […]
Flor de Oliva Corojo (Blind Tasting)
Brand: Flor de Oliva Corojo Vitola: Robusto Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Price: $3.00 (in PA) Pre-Light: After blind tasting the Flor de Oliva Gold, the group thinned out and I was left with three individuals who were interested in smoking a second blind cigar that afternoon. I […]
My First Cigar Purchase
Last week I posted the contest announcement for a box of Colombian Gold Perfectos and asked everyone to share with us their first cigar purchase experience. As of the time I am writing this article (Monday night) I am completely amazed by the type of responses that have been shared. I find it amazing that […]