I know what you’re thinking. You wondering what the heck a “Bobken” is. The only answer I can find is that it’s the name of the cup holder ashtray that I’m about to review. But still, it sounds really familiar doesn’t it? That could be because you’re thinking about the old English minced oath “Odds […]
Jameson Cigar Company – Robusto
Brand: Jameson Cigar Co. Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.00 Inches Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Sumatra Binder: Honduras Filler: Dominican Republic County of Origin: Dominican Republic Price Per box of 20: $102.00 Brand: The Jameson Cigar Company, as of right now, is the new kid on the block. President, Brad Mayo, says “Jameson Cigar Co. began with […]
Graycliff G2 (Guest Review)
This weeks guest review comes courtesy of Weak_link from our very own fan forums. Graycliff G2 Partnered with: Black Porter Beer 47 degrees Brand: Graycliff Line: G2 Cigar: Robusto 5×50 Origin: Bahamas Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Filipino tobaccos Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $130 (Box of 25) @ […]
Indian Tabac Split Decision Quad Toro
One look at this week’s cigar and you’ll know why I picked it for a review. I’m a bit of a sucker for a cool looking cigar. And short of a culebra, it’s hard to find a cigar that looks cooler than a barber pole. And this week’s cigar isn’t just any barber pole. The […]
Contest Prizes and how to enter
A video post on the current contests and prizes of Stogie Review. Get your entries in before its too late. Click To Play YQMA contest for a 3 cigar 601 Oscuro Sampler MQYA Contest for a Puck courtesy of Cigarmony “Things that make you go huh…” contest for an 8 cigar Rocky Patel Decade Celebration […]
Pairing Coffee and Cigars: Science or Serendipity?
I’m often asked by acquaintances about pairing cigars and coffee. I suppose that stands to reason since I happen to be a cigar enthusiast who makes his living tasting and roasting coffee. The first few times I was asked this I basically drew a blank. While coffee has certainly been my beverage of choice while […]
Check this out – Week 10 (2008)
In keeping with the trend, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of recommended reading, listening, and watching. With that said, here is what Brian and I checked out this week. Blogs Cigar Advisor: Gary helps us understand the difference in taste among common wrapper types. Cigar Command: Scott […]
Winston Churchill No. 10
I don’t think there’s any point in denying it. I’m a cigar event whore. I love going to cigar shops to begin with, and when you add a cigar rep or manufacturer and a good crowd, it’s hard to beat. And I definitely picked the right place to live for cigar events. It’s just not […]
Padilla Miami – El Rey de los Habanos Made
Brand: Padilla Miami Vitola: Corona Length: 5.50 Inches Ring Gauge: 42 Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Corojo Filler: Criollo County of Origin: USA Price Per box of 20: $156.00 Brand: The Padilla Miami was released in 2005 and immediately began gaining positive attention from industry publications. One such publication, Cigar Afficianado, rated the Padilla Miami as a […]
Arganese – Double Wrap, with a twist
You heard it first in Brian’s National Inquirer style article that Jerry may make a return appearance to the Stogie Review. It seems Brian’s tip paid off, back for the very first time we have Jerry giving us his take on the Arganese Double wrap as well as bringing us up to speed on the […]