I was recently contacted by a representative of La Flor Dominicana, who wanted to share us the early scoop on some of the new products the company will be showing off soon at the 2012 trade show. Of course, some of this information has already made its way into the blogs and other media, but […]
Casa Fernandez Miami Toro
Up for review this week is a cigar I thought for sure Jerry had covered, the Casa Fernandez Miami. But looking back through our cigar review index (it’s pretty handy, check it out some time), I didn’t see it. Perhaps it was a casualty of the many problems we had with a previous host. What […]
Week in Smoke – TGT Edition
Potty training, power outage during heat wave and food poisoning. Three things that can take you to the breaking point. It has been one thing after another this month. All three of those things has had an impact on my smoking schedule. Luckily, that is all in the past and we can start looking forward […]
Glynn Loope of CRA at the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival
During the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival, the Cigar Rights of America was out in full force. As the crowds began to thin, Mike and I had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Glynn Loope, Executive Director of the CRA. Glynn discusses the current political climate, as it relates to cigars, and offers […]
Charlie’s Month in Smoke, vol. 8
Let’s see… what have I been up to lately? I’m loving my new role as a father, am busy with interesting work at my job, and still dealing with contractors & my homeowner’s insurance claim following the lightning-induced power surge several weeks ago. Hey, two out of three ain’t bad, right? And I’ve got plenty […]
Rocky Patel Edge Candela
Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Edge Candela. This cigar is only available in a toro (6×52) and retails for $6.40. Only 1,000 boxes were made. Before blathering on and repeating so many things, here is the press release from The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company… April 10, 2012 (Bonita Springs, Florida) […]
Edicion de Familia by J. Fuego at the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival
While attending the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival, we had the pleasure of speaking with long-time friend of Stogie Review – Jesus Fuego. While chatting, Jesus began to tell us about his new annual release which he is calling the J. Fuego Edicion de Familia. The blend is made up of Nicaraguan and Honduran Tobacco, […]
Herfin’ Heads: Vindicator By Oliva Robusto
Walt and I are back with another installment of everybody’s favorite internet video series, Herfin’ Heads. Today we make good on another cigar review we owe Famous Smoke Shop (thanks for the cigars guys), the Vindicator By Oliva Robusto. As the name indicates, it’s made by the Oliva that produces the popular Serie V, G […]
Tatuaje Proto 2 – Saints & Sinners 2011 (first impressions)
Deciding to change things up a little bit this week, I reached into my 2011 Saints & Sinners smoker’s kit and pulled out the Tatuaje Proto 2. According to the exclusive overview published by our friend Jay over at CigarPhoto.net, the Proto 2 is the original unreleased blend of La Casita Criolla. Unlike the final […]
Eddie Ortega at the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival
While attending the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival, Mike and I had the pleasure of hanging out with Eddie Ortega. We talked about a handful of things throughout the course of the event but when the crowds settled down, he was kind enough to record a little video with us. In the video, Eddie discusses […]