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) […]
Famous Cigar Expo 2009
Friday Events: A couple of months back a message came across the contact form that grabbed the attention of Jerry, Brian, and myself. It was a message from Hayward Tenney of Famous Smoke Shop in Easton, PA. Over the last few months we have been chatting with him fairly often through the Twitter service. The […]
Natural by Drew Estates
Sometimes…sometimes a cigar blind sides you. What I mean is, sometimes a cigar comes into your possession and your first thought is, “this is gonna suck” only to have that cigar prove you wrong and you’re left with the thought of “man I’m glad I smoked that.” Such a story came to fruition for me […]
Cuchillos Cubanos ~40~
Sorry folks, I have to interrupt our usual programing. Tune in next week for your weekly dose of “The Tower of Burn”. Instead, grab a smoke and sit back with “The Great Torpedo”. This week, I’m here with a relatively new but not very publicized cigar from Dion Giolito. If you didn’t know, Dion is […]
Cigar Shop Review: Providence, RI – Cigar Masters
This review comes courtesy of Jim (Maduroman) If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: Cigar Masters, Providence Date Visited: 2/16/09 Street Address: 1 West Exchange Street City: Providence State: RI Zip: 02903 Phone Number: 401-383-9002 Hours of Operation: […]
Famous Smoke Shop Cigar Expo 2009 – Event Wrapup
After two days of beer and cigars, Brian and I had yet to sit down and record something together for Stogie Review. Knowing that time was running short, we managed to commandeer the office of Hayward Tenney and Gary Korb (both work as copywriters for Famous Smoke). With Brian and myself having a couple of […]