Weather warmed up a bit the past couple days. Smoking in above freezing weather is always much more comfortable. This week I have another gem of a cigar for you. A new release from Joya de Nicaragua and an addition to their Antano line. The Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo was announced during the […]
Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade Robusto
The partnership between Xikar and Jesus Fuego in the creation of the HC Series seems to have been a successful one, both the Criollo and Habano Colorado have been well received by cigar enthusiasts. But I’ve heard considerably less talk of the Connecticut Shade line, which has been billed by Xikar as a “slightly stronger […]
La Flor Dominicana Coronado (Guest Review)
Back once again are our good friends Tom Adcock (Toms Cigars) and Ed Nazare (St. Pete Cigar) for another video cigar review. This time the guys set their sights on the La Flor Dominicana Coronado Double Corona. Due to the recent cold snap in Florida, the video runs a little faster than usual and comes […]
Parings 101: Cigars and Beer
Below is the second of three Guest Articles we have for you on pairing cigars and alcoholic beverages. All three pieces have been written by Lindsay Heller and cover Spirits, Beer, and Wine. To prevent information overload, we have separated these articles by beverage type and will present them in the same manner. After reading […]
Padillla Dominus (Joint Review)
Brand: Padilla Dominus Blender: Ernesto Padilla Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed Corojo 06 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Honduras MSRP: Aprox. $9.76 Purchased From: Gettysburg Cigar Company Brand: Padilla is a boutique brand of cigars founded by Ernesto and Carlos Padilla in 2003. Before opening a factory of his own, Padilla was best known for their El […]
Before You Shop
The season of cigar media websites releasing their Top Cigars of 2009 is coming to an end. While any ill feelings I have are totally based on professional jealousy, this season would not be complete without a certain “lifestyle” publication releasing their hotly-debated annual list… no matter how much you agree or disagree with it. […]
Prometheus Cutter Y
About two months ago, I received an email from one of our sponsors, Steven from Lighters Direct. Steven and I got to talking about an article on cutting cigars. In the exchange, he told me about a new cutter coming out from Prometheus, the Cutter Y. Unfortunately, Steven didn’t have the Cutter Y in stock. […]
CAO to Debut New ‘Real’ Ad Campaign
New CAO Campaign To Feature Series of CAO Consumers Nashville, January 7, 2010: CAO, one of the world’s foremost premium cigar manufacturers, announced today that it will debut a new ad campaign in the January/February issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine. With the tagline “CAO REAL” the cutting-edge cigar manufacturer will roll out a series of […]
Parings 101: Cigars and Spirits
Below is the first of three Guest Articles we have for you on pairing cigars and alcoholic beverages. All three pieces have been written by Lindsay Heller and cover Spirits, Beer, and Wine. To prevent information overload, we have separated these articles by beverage type and will present them in the same manner. After reading […]
Cigar Shop Review: New Port Richey, FL – Cigars and Pars
This review comes courtesy of Gene (Baloo) 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 Pars Date Visited: 01/04/10 Street Address: 8351 State Rd 54 City: New Port Richey State: Florida Zip: 34655 Phone Number: (727) 375-9609 […]