Due to some positive response to my recent coverage of the new cigars at IPCPR 2010, and some encouragement to smoke through the rest of them, I bringing you something I’m calling “The Week in Smoke.” Like the preceding article, this covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve smoked in the past […]
Toraño Single Region (First Impressions)
Back in July we got word that Torano was taking back control of its distribution. In addition to the in-house sales staff and rebranding, Torano came out swinging with the announcement of three new lines to be introduced at IPCPR. Of those new lines, the most interesting to me was the Single Region – Serie […]
Nording by Rocky Patel
Where does the time go? Have we really be reviewing cigars that long? Way back in March 2007 I originally reviewed the Nording by Rocky Patel. Lets face it, things have changed since 2007. Presidents, SCHIP, smoking bans, the band on the Nording and of course my palate. I gave the Nording a glowing review […]
AVO Heritage (First Impressions)
Back in July, Mike got his hands on a Pre-Release AVO Heritage for review. Shortly after that review I started hearing a little buzz about the upcoming release. During IPCPR I spoke to several people that were head-over-heals in love with this latest creation from AVO. It wasn’t until after I arrived back home that […]
Augusto Reyes Signature (Short Ashes)
At this years IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, I was introduced to a few new brands. One of those brands, while not new to the industry, was Augusto Reyes. Having talked on Twitter, I was looking forward to getting over to the booth and sampling the brand. In addition to the sample I was […]
Gran Habano Azteca Jaguar
This year at the IPCPR trade show, it was hard to avoid the Gran Habano booth. Not only was it on a major foot traffic highway, but if you got within two or three booths you just had to go have another look at “El Gigante”, the world’s largest production cigar. (Or at least I […]
Spending Time With Ernesto Perez Carrillo
By now you are probably sick to death of IPCPR 2010 coverage, and I wouldn’t blame you. This is the biggest time of the year for the cigar industry and every cigar-blogger under the sun reports their take on industry news and new releases. Here at Stogie Review, we try to do things a little […]
Oliva Serie V Liga Especial (Blind Tasting)
Last week I packed up my gear, hopped in the car, and took a trip down to Sir Stogies. As you may recall from last weeks post, I had a blind cigar tasting scheduled. I hung out with about a dozen guys, handed them an unbanded cigar, and turned on the video camera. The video […]
La Perla Habana Black Pearl COBRE – Toro
Origin : Nicaragua Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder : Habano Criollo Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Bought at local shop Doing this a little differently this week to see how it goes. I am reviewing the La Perla Habana Black Pearl COBRE in the toro size this week. This cigar is available in three sizes […]
Master by Carlos Toraño
I’m excited! I finally beat Brian Hewitt to reviewing a cigar that he liked. Suck it Hewitt! Anyway, by now most of you have heard about the new releases by Toraño Family Cigars. The Master by Carlos Toraño is a collaboration between Charlie Toraño and master roller Felipe Sosa. Available in four sizes with the […]