I recently added a 10×10 E-Z UP Sierra II canopy which does a better job protecting me from summer thunder storms than any patio umbrella I’ve ever owned. Along with the canopy I’ve spent the past week catching up James Bond movies. Believe it or not, I had never seen any of them. I have […]
CHATweetUp 2013: Cabal Cigars
I met Chris Arolfo of Cabal Cigars at the trade show, and I spent a little more time getting to know him and his new line of Cabal cigars at the 2013 Chattanooga Tweetup. In this video we talk about Cabal and Esoteric cigars, how he got started, the Cabal concept and what it’s like […]
CHATweetUp 2013: AJ Fernandez Cigars
Clay Roberts of AJ Fernandez and I talk about the “Cheatup”, the Oval Connecticut and Pinolero Maduro line expansions, the new limited edition El Mayimbe. The Mayimbe is nearly sold out at this point, but it will be return next year in a different blend. For all the juicy details, click the play button below.
CHATweetUp 2013: Epicurean Cigars
While at the Chattanooga Tweetup I spoke to Steven Ysidron of Epicurean Cigars for a few minutes about his current products, the event, and future releases, including the upcoming Gonzo Santeria. Enjoy!
Crowned Heads JD Howard Reserve HR46
Crowned Heads announced their third cigar line in February call the JD Howard Reserve. Named after Jesse James alias when he lived in Nashville, TN, where Crowned Heads is located, their new cigar is blended by EP Carrillo in their Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The JD Howard Reserve consists of a Brazilian […]
Guerrilla Warfare
Cigar Welcome to a short ashes review of the Guerrilla Warfare by Viva Republica. I have been so busy I figured I would give you a short look at this cigar that was kindly sent to me for review from Viva Republica themselves. I will say, I went a bit long for a short ashes […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 29
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. This edition covers both cigars I had prior to IPCPR 2013, and a few I’ve had since. (Look for a more IPCPR-centric edition soon.) In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily […]
Ben’s Week in Smoke – Birthday Edition
Every year, I save certain special cigars to smoke on my birthday, wedding anniversary and Christmas. Well today is my birthday so I gathered up some cigars that I have been waiting to smoke all year due to price, rarity, etc. Without further ado, here is my line up to smoke today, in no particular […]
Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Candela Binder : Nicaraguan and Honduran Filler : Nicaraguan, Honduran and Panamanian Source : Bought at Genuine Tobacco Hello again my friends, it has been a while. Today I have for you the Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan. I have been wanting to review this cigar for a long time now but the […]
IPCPR 2013: Prometheus
The IPCPR trade show isn’t complete until we spend a little time with Keith Park of Prometheus and take a look at all the company’s new cigars and sharp-looking humidors and accessories. As always, there was no shortage of great looking products. If you’re a fan of rare cigars like Opus X and God of […]