The second of two parts with Guillermo Leon of La Aurora Cigars. This follows the format of the other Q&A videos we have recorded. George Brightman of W.Curtis Draper (Bethesda) sits down with Guillermo Leon and discusses all things La Aurora from the history of when Guillermo was handed the “keys” to the factory, to […]
An Evening with Guillermo Leon – Part One
The first of two parts with Guillermo Leon of La Aurora Cigars. This follows the format of the other Q&A videos we have recorded. George Brightman of W.Curtis Draper (Bethesda) sits down with Guillermo Leon and discusses all things La Aurora from the history of when Guillermo was handed the “keys” to the factory, to […]
W.Curtis Draper 125th by La Aurora Event Pictorial
A couple shots I took at the W.Curtis Draper 125th La Aurora Event featuring a La Aurora 100 Años that were rolled with the original release and have been aging at La Aurora for eight years. I’m working on the hour long video of George Brightman talking with Guillermo Leon on all things La Aurora. […]
Have YOU signed the petition yet?
Fellow cigar smokers, the everyday luxury we share an intense passion for is facing a serious threat. As most of you know, the FDA is considering onerous new regulations that will cripple the premium cigar industry. Some concerned citizens have organized a petition to entreat the White House to step in and prevent the destruction […]
CI Legends – Green Label
Here we go with the fourth cigar in the series, the CI Legends Green Label made by Puros Indios. As I said all the other times, these are available in one size only, 5.7×54, and only available at Cigars International. Starting off with this CI Legends Green Label the wrapper is a little rougher than […]
VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010
Last week when I said that the upcoming Montecristo Epic 2007 marked the beginning of a push by Altadis into the boutique cigar market, I may have gotten that wrong. That push probably started with the cigar I’m reviewing this week, the new (or new-ish) limited edition VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010. A name and […]
Top 5 Special Occasion Cigars – TGT Edition
Recently I reviewed the Ashton ESG 23 Year Salute. In that review I mentioned how the ESG would make a great celebratory cigar with wedding, graduation and summer baby season upon us. This prompted several e-mails asking for suggestions on what are some of the top celebratory or special occasion cigars that I would recommend […]
Morro Castle (first impressions)
For today’s review, I fished a cigar out of my coolidor that I think I acquired from my Stogie Review Fan Forums “secret santa.” Morro Castle is one of the several cigars manufactured by AJ Fernandez exclusively for Cigars International. I had just finished doing my taxes, and decided to enjoy the nice weather outside […]
CI Legends – Red Label
Welcome back for the next installment from the CI Legends series. Today boys and girls I will be reviewing the CI Legends Red Label. Taking a whiff of the wrapper and foot and the only scent present is a natural tobacco. This is the same on the cold draw also. Starting out this CI Legends […]
Week in Smoke – TGT Edition
One of the things I’m most known for on Stogie Review is dressing up for the holidays. Jerry The Turkey, Jerry The Elf, Jerry McCruz…everyone has their favorite. I’m often asked why I don’t do other days like Valentines Day. Lets face it, its usually cold here in Maryland in February and no one wants […]