Not having anything specific planned for todays post, I asked my twitter followers for a poll idea. Among several excellent suggestions, there was one that had the potential to evolve into a future featured article. Thanks to @StogieInfo for the suggestion [poll id=”4″]
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic (Short Ashes)
I recently upgraded my video setup, as a result I haven’t gotten all of the logistics worked out just yet. With the excitement of my new HD Camcorder still fresh, I decided to fire it up and give a Short Ashes review a try. My HD DV tapes haven’t arrived yet so I didn’t want […]
Colibri Group Closes Without Warning.
While browsing the Stogie Review Fan Forum tonight, I came across a post from our regular participant Nick. It seems that Nick came across an article informing the public that Colibri Group, maker of lighters and jewelry, has closed it doors without warning. The shutdown announcement was made last night via email to all employees. […]
Cuban Crafters Cabinet Selection (Guest Review)
Cigar: Cuban Crafters Cabinet Select Chairman Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Habano 2000 (not stated but I believe to be Nicaraguan) Filler: Sun Grown Cuban Seed Habano (not stated but I believe to also be Nicarguan) Vitola: 6×60 Price: 118.75/box of 25 Setting: Sun Room, 4pm, about 50 degrees out, drinking a Barq’s. Pre-light: This is […]
Casa Magna Colorado Belicoso
It’s that time again. And I’m not referring to that time of the week were I proudly display the tower of burn. I’m talking about time of the year when the big daddy of cigar media, Cigar Aficionado, crowns a new annual champion. It’s kind of a Miss Universe contest, except the winner is ritualistically […]
Jameson Cigar Co. Black Label (Short Ashes)
This Short Ashes review features the Jameson Cigar Company Back Label. This cigar was one of a couple that were left over from my Blind Cigar tasting at Kensington Tobacconist a couple of months ago. Lets see how it turned out in comparison to the blind review. MP3 Version: Right Click > Save As Check […]
Gurkha Grand Reserve (Guest Review)
This review comes courtesy of Jeremy from the Stogie Review Fan Forums Here you go guys. My thoughts on the Gurkha Grand Reserve. The website says: The Grand Reserve is the flagship brand of the Gurkha Cigars. This magnificent cigar is infused with the finest cognac in the world, handmade from the finest tobaccos. The […]
Cigarfest 2009 Announcement
I was talking with Carlos via twitter the other day about Cigarfest and if I was planning on heading out for the event. During the conversation he recommended that I signup for the Cigarfest announcements on their official site. I did not get around to signing up yet but received a notice from Cigar Bid […]
Panacea Connecticut
Brand: Panacea Connecticut Vitola: Toro Ring Guage: 50 Length: 6.00 Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Price Point: $6.00 Brand: Panecea cigars are a product of Flatbed Cigar Company, headed up by Paul Bush. The cigars are crafted in the Dominican Republic and distributed out of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Panacea line […]
Los Blancos Primos (Guest Review)
This review comes courtesy of our good friend Rich Meade from the Stogie Review Fan Forums Hello hello hello, Well, lately I have been on a bargain cigar kick. I’m sure the 13 days of Christmas contests are influencing it a bit, but nonetheless I’m having a great time saving money, and discovering some hidden […]