Brand: Illusion Nosotros Blender: Dion Giolito & Jonathan Drew Vitola: Robusto Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Habano Connecticut Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua MSRP: From $7.95 to $12.95 Brand: The Nosotros cigar is a collaboration between Dion Giolito of Illusione and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estates. It was debuted at the 2009 IPCPR […]
Ask The Readers: When do you feel that you have gotten your monies worth?
As what I might consider a frugal cigar smoker, I often try to find the best value for my money when it comes to buying cigars. Often times I smoke my cigars beyond the band and the remaining nub varies from cigar to cigar. On occasion I have to give up on a cigar a […]
Los Blancos Nine Robusto
I’ve been looking forward to the Los Blancos Nine since the rumors started circulating about it a little before IPCPR. I’ve had the opportunity to sample earlier offerings of the Los Blancos Cigar Company, and it seemed to me what they were missing was a proper full-bodied cigar. The existing Premiere line is not bad […]
Cigar Shop Review: Libertyville, IL – Cigars and More
This review comes courtesy of Danny (DannyP6228) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: Cigars and More Date Visited: Most recently 9/13/09 Street Address: 314 S Milwaukee Ave City: Libertyville State: Illinois Zip: 60048 Phone Number: 1.847.918.9999 Hours […]
Exile Wired (Guest Review)
You guessed it, back again for another video review on this fine Monday is Tom and Matt. Unlike their last review which was recorded at Tampa Humidor, the guys set up shop at St Pete Pipe and Cigars. The cigar of the day is the Exile Wired by Berger and Argenti. MP3 Version: Right Click […]
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver (Twitter Review)
Some time ago, I received a surprise sample of the Cain Habano. Being told I had to smoke it on the spot, I decided that I was going to use twitter to convey my thoughts as it burned. The Twitter Review, or Tweet-View, had an excellent response and I wanted to do a more organized […]
Ask The Readers: Retailer Loyalty
As our cigar hobby progresses, we have tendency to buy product from a select group of retailers. We find it a comfort to purchase from these stores because we know that the chance for a problem is minimal, and in the event there is an issue, the retailer will rectify the problem without protest. Some […]
Cain Maduro
Brand: Cain Maduro Blender: Sam Leccia Vitola: Robusto Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.50 Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua MSRP: $5.80 Brand: The Cain Straight Ligero line is the newest creation from Sam Leccia. Just like the Nub line, Cain cigars are crafted by the Oliva Family of Cigars in Nicaragua. Cain […]
Illusione cg:4 (Guest Review)
Back for the second time this week, we have our good friends Tom and Matt. Just like in the Alec Bradley Family Blend, the guys have recorded from Tampa Humidor. Up this week they take a look at the Illusione ~cg:4~. MP3 Version: Right Click > Save As