Before I left for Cigarfest 2009 I decided to stick my Flipcam in my pocket and try to come up with some sort of teaser video before we published anything else. I ended up getting far less video than I anticipated simply because I was having such a great time I didn’t think about the […]
601 Black Label (Short Ashes)
Being in a bit of a cigar rut as of late, I posed a question on twitter asking what I should smoke. I went on to say that the first suggestion that I come across in my cooler will be turned to ash. After several great suggestions, I stumbled onto a 601 Black Label (Connecticut) […]
ORTSAC 1962
Brand: ORTSAC Vitola: Toro Length: 6.50 Ring Gauge: 54 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Origin: Dominican Republic MSRP: Aprox. $5.99 per single Brand: The ORTSAC cigar is one that is relatively new to the market. It features a storyline that follows an actual military operation from the Cuban missile crisis days. […]
Camacho Connecticut (First Impressions)
A few days ago I was involved in a twitter conversation with several cigar smokers. One of them, Jerry, mentioned that he was lucky enough to be in Drapers when their order of Camacho Connecticuts came in. He later posted a video on My Daily Cigar about the stick, which made alot of people eager […]
Mi Dominicana By Jose Seijas Robusto
The Mi Dominicana generated a little bit of buzz when it was introduced last year. For a month or so, I kept hearing from people that it was a stick I really need to try. It must have left an impression, because months after the buzz faded, finding a few was still on my list […]
Cigar Shop Review: Skippack, PA – Top Shelf Cigar Company
Name of Shop: Top Shelf Cigar Company Date Visited: 05/23/09 Street Address: 3014 Skippack Pike City: Skippack State: PA Zip: 19474 Phone Number: (610) 584-9588 or toll free (800) 304-7183 Hours of Operation: Monday – Wenesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM […]
Camacho Connecticut
Something new and definitely exciting for you this week. The Camacho Connecticut represents the first Connecticut wrapped cigar that Camacho has produced. Available in six sizes including the ever popular 11/18 size. I have to tell you…I can’t put the Camacho Connecticut down. Its so legit. The Camacho Connecticut wins you over with is elegant […]
Fuente Fuente Opus X (Short Ashes)
As the nigh began to wind down, I found myself a little pressed for time when it came to getting a short ashes review recorded for the weekend. I popped open my cooler and began to dig through the mess of bags to find the right cigar for the evening. I did more looking than […]
Pinar del Rio Classico Excliusivo – Lancero
Brand: Pinar del Rio Blender: Abe Flores Vitola: Lancero Ring Gauge: 38 Length: 7.25 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Habano / DR Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Origin: Dominican Republic MSRP: $5.90 Brand: The Classico Exclusivo is the newest addition to the Pinar del Rio line. The blend was created by Abe Flores and the intention was […]
Rocky Patel Fusion (Guest Review)
This review comes courtesy of our good friend Nathan. You may remember Nate from the American Front Porch, Porchcast. The Setting: Morning on a Saturday. It’s a balmy 80 degrees on the Porch, with a slight breeze. All in all a good day to enjoy a cigar, and today I chose the Rocky Patel Fusion. […]