CAO announces a new sampler pack called the CAO Cuban Press. This sampler contains the following cigars in their new sizes: 3 – CAO LX2 Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50) 3 – CAO MX2 Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50) 3 – CAO Italia Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50) 3 – CAO Brazilia […]
Cigar Shop Review: State College, PA – Your Cigar Den
This review comes courtesy of Jon (jcw122) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: You Cigar Den Date Visited: 10/21/08 – I have shopped here at least a dozen times Street Address: 127 S. Fraser Street City: State […]
Man O’ War Ruination
And we’re back with the Man O’ War Ruination from the hands of AJ Fernandez of Tabacalera Fernandez. If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook or YouTube you know how I feel about this cigar. I’ve been loving it! My love for it came to a surprise to me as its a extra […]
Esencia 2008 (Short Ashes)
A little while back Jerry, Brian, and I were fortunate enough to get some Esencia samples in the mail. None of us had the opportunity to try them in Las Vegas during IPCPR and were eager to see what all the hype was about. Shortly after receiving our packages, Jerry and Brian got together to […]
Nestor Miranda 20th Anniversary Danno Habano Oscuro
I’ll admit it, I’m a little behind the times with this one. But there’s a good reason that, it has to do with my review preparations. In an attempt to be give every cigar a chance to perform at its best, or at least minimize the impact of elements beyond my control, I give all […]
Nosotros by Illusione
Lets see if I can get this right this time around without…you know…infringing on someone’s copyright or privileged working documents and all. I’m sure I’m on some Secret Service watchlist already, I don’t need to be on some publications watch list too. LOL. For some time on Twitter, Dion Giolito (maker of Illusione, Cruzado and […]
Ambos Mundos Habano (Guest Review)
This review comes courtesy of Chris (aka schedel) from the Stogie Review Fan Forums Cigar: Ambos Mundos Habano Toro Vitola: 6 x 50 Toro Filler: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Price: $4.50-$6.00 depending on place of purchase. Pre-light Appearance and such: Released in February 2009, Pete Johnson created the Ambos Mundos blend to appeal […]
CAO Colombia (Escaparate)
Whats up my cigar loving peeps? I know, it sucks that our holiday weekend is over and we have to lug ourselves back into the grind. Hopefully this review of the CAO Colombia will keep your case of the “Mondays” to a minimum. The CAO Colombia is another cigar from the CAO Escaparate. The CAO […]
Camacho Liberty 2009
Hope everyone is having a relaxing, enjoyable and safe 4th of July weekend. I’m sure many of you will be smoking a patriotic themed cigar during your 4th of July festivities. I’m no different with the Camacho Liberty 2009. The Camacho Liberty 2009 is described, according to Camacho, “as an attempt to debunk the 2005 […]
CAO eLements Tasting with Tim Ozgener
A couple of weeks back I got a message on the Stogie Review fan forums asking about sending in guest video. I explained that the submittal process was as simple as uploading the files to us and I’d have a look over it. As we got to talking some more, I learned that Rico (nowhereusa) […]