The Stogie Review Second Annual 12 Days of Christmas has kicked off and we have our very first winner. To enter into this contest for a chance to win a Prometheus Cutter Y, generously provided by Lighters Direct, we asked that you simply place your Cigar Related Christmas List in the comment section of the […]
Diesel – Unholy Cocktail
The latest release from AJ Fernandez, maker of the Man O’War Series, has been the focus of my eye for awhile. Between the juicy images and mouth watering description in the CI/Cigar.com catalog and the buzz on Twitter, I couldn’t wait any longer to weigh in on the Unholy Cocktail aka the Diesel. Video runs […]
Cigar Shop Review: Saratoga Springs, NY – James and Sons Tobacconists
This review comes courtesy of Stephen (empeg9000) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: James and Sons Tobacconists Date Visited: 09/21/2009 Street Address: 360 Broadway City: Saratoga Springs State: NY Zip: 12866 Phone Number: (518) 581-7274 Hours of […]
Cuchillos Cubanos ~40~ (Short Ashes)
A little ways back, our very own Jerry Cruz reviewed a value line cigar produced by Dion Giolito of Illusione Cigars. That cigar was the Cuchillos Cubanos ~40~, and ever since I’ve been interested in giving it a try. Due to lack of availability locally, and my very limited online purchasing history as of late, […]
Illusione ~hl~ (Short Ashes)
I was talking with Jerry via Twitter the other day and it seems he has run into a bit of a problem. His super fast Verizon FIOS service has been interrupted by a faulty router and he was unable to upload his video. Rather than dig through the Fan Forums to get a Cigar Shop […]
The Conspiracy Invasion
The Conspiracy invaded the DC/VA/MD area this week with three events. First stop was an event with W.Curtis Drapers at Shelly’s Backroom in Washington DC. Second stop was Havana Connections (Short Pump) in Richmond VA and ending the week of events was the third event at Bethesda Tobacco in Bethesda MD. Due to my day […]
Punch Upper Cut Robusto
This week’s contender is a new addition to General Cigar’s popular Punch line, the Upper Cut. Or perhaps I should call it The Champ, as the Upper Cut made it to production by knocking out lesser cigars a special “Election” promotion that took place last year, according to General’s promotional information. Here’s the word from […]
CAO Six One Five (Guest Review)
This review comes courtesy of Chris (beaverc32) from the Stogie Review Fan Forums Cigar Facts Vitola: Churchill Price: $51 for 5-pack Wrapper: Criollo-seed Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan The CAO Six One Five was gifted to me by fellow SRFF member, Ray_I, and apparently is only available at UPtown’s Smoke Shop. Fortunately they are available […]
Cigar Shop Review: Lawrence, KS – Centro Cigars
This review comes courtesy of Kevin (kmk108) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: Centro Cigars Date Visited: September 15, 2009 Street Address: 4811 Bob Billings Parkway, Suite C City: Lawrence State: Kansas Zip: 66049 Phone Number: 785.856.7773 […]
Illusione MJ12 (Joint Guest Review)
This collaborative review comes courtesy of Mike and Tony (Casas Fumando). Pre-Light: Mike: Tony, would you like to start your pre-light inspection? Tony: Will do, I’ll be taking the foil off now. Let me just state for the record that it’s great presentation. I can’t imagine how enticing it is to open up a full […]