If you recall, last year I did a three part series on the birth of a rolling table, so I wont bore you with how the original two tables came to be. Several weeks ago I got a call from Sam Leccia, of Nub Cigar, asking me if I knew anyone that could make him […]
Rocky Patel Sun Grown
First, let me say, probably not the best video I’ve ever done. Wasn’t really happy with the way it turned out so no bells and whistles. Its been sometime since I originally review the Rocky Patel Sun Grown and labeled it as one of my “WOW” cigars. Two years later does it still live up […]
Padilla Obsidian and Sam Adams Double Bock (Guest Review)
Padilla Obsidian and Sam Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series) Today’s review will be on the Padilla Obsidian and Sam Adams Double Bock (Imperial Series). Cigar Facts: Vitola: Belicoso (6 x 54) Price: Free (part of a bomb from BradInBuffalo) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Honduran Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran Blend Beer Facts: Brewer: Boston Beer Company Alc/Vol: […]
CAO MX3 (Escaparate)
Thanks to Walt and Brian for filling in for me in my normal spots. Its great to be feeling better and back in the saddle again and what a cigar I have for you! I mentioned some of this over on My Daily Cigar but the CAO MX3 is part of CAO’s Escaparate collection. The […]
Fuentes Crucet Cigar Rolling Event
When The Great Torpedo asked Walt and I to cover for him this week, I decided it was high time for another video adventure. But instead of a cigar review, I have something a little different. This past weekend the folks from Fuentes Crucet came to town, and this time, Desiree and Jeyson brought their […]
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Gold (Short Ashes)
Jerry wasn’t feeling 100% this week so he asked if Brian or Myself could cover for him today while he recuperates. Rather than a standard Short Ashes review, I played the role of Ghost of Stogie Future as Jerry and I both take a look at the Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Gold. The review runs […]
Dona Flor (Short Ashes)
Once upon a time, Stogie Review was contacted by a rep for Cigars of Brazil. This rep was a nice guy and offered to send all three of us a couple of sample products to do a review on. Brian (Tipton), Jerry, and I each did a review of one of the three cigars sent […]
Cigar Shop Review: Tullahoma, TN – 99 Bottles
Name of Shop: 99 Bottles Reviewed By: Tommy (T) Date Visited: 3/14/09 Street Address: 1940 N. Jackson St. City: Tullahoma State: Tennessee Zip: 37388 Phone Number: (931) 461-7444 Hours of Operation: M-Sat: 10am-10pm Website: None Location: Exceptional It is on the main street and on my way home from work and I pass it very […]
Nub Maduro
Brand: Nub Maduro Vitola: 460 Ring Gauge: 60 Length: 4.00 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Brazilian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Website: Nub Cigars MSRP: Unknown Brand: The Nub line of cigars is a creation of Sam Leccia, a former sales representative for the Oliva brand. In mid 2007 the idea of the Nub was pitched to […]
La Flor Dominicana Salomon (Guest Review)
Cigar: La Flor Dominicana Salomon Website: www.laflordominicana.com Vitola: 7 x 64 Salomon Filler: Dominican Binder: Dominican Wrapper: Sun-Grown Nicaraguan Price: $25.00 Pre-light Appearance and such: To start with, this is the La Flor Dominicana Salomon. This cigar was created and released by Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana in December of 2008. From what I […]