Magazine: Cigar Press Publisher: Thor Nielson Editor: Thor Nielson Published: Quarterly Subscription Price: $19.80 per year News Stand Price: $4.95 Back in July of 2007 I came across a new cigar publication called Cigar Press. At the time I think they were on their very first issue and it seemed very interesting. The magazine was […]
Stock Questions for surprise interviews
Every once in a while, Brian, Jerry, and I find ourselves in a situation where we can chat it up with a manufacturer for a few minutes. When this happens, it is sometimes not planned in the slightest and we have to quickly come up with a few questions on the fly. A prime example […]
My old beat-up Cigar Lighter
As I sit here puffing on a cigar and staring at an old beat-up lighter, I’m struggling to remember just how long I’ve had this thing. Some time ago I purchased my very first magazine subscription. It was Cigar Magazine and I was impressed with the free free copies given to me by a local […]
Isla de Cuba Aged Maduro
Brand: Isla de Cuba Aged Maduro Vitola: Toro Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 6.00 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan Origin: Honduras Price: $6.70 Brand: The Isla de Cuba Brand is roughly three years old and is crafted in Honduras by Altadis. The brand president, Darryl Lieser, had a vision to create […]
Sol Cubano Artisan (Guest Review)
This weeks guest review comes courtesy of our friend Rich From our very own Fan Forums The Sol Cubano Artisan Salomon, is made my the Oliva Family in their Estili factory for the Sol Cubano brand. It is a beautifully shaped Salomon vitola (which is supposed to be the most difficult to roll), is wrapped […]
Tar and Cigars: A Match Made In Hell
Last week when Jerry and I sat down to record episode 36 of Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) we both lit up a Por Larranaga that we received courtesy of Rich from the Fan Forums. About an inch and a half into the cigar I started to notice some tar droplets on the cut head. […]
Willy Alvero speaks at a cigar dinner in Korea.
Sometime last week I was browsing the Club Stogie Forums, trying my best to keep up with it in the little time I have available. I came across a post in regards to a Youtube video on Cigar Anatomy. I checked out the video and began to get bored within the first minute or so […]
Nestor Miranda Special Selection
Brand: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Vitola: Robusto Grande Ring Gauge: 54 Length: 5.50 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua and Costa Rica Origin: Honduras Price: $5.50 Brand: The Nestor Miranda Special Selection, unfortunately, is a bit of a Padoras Box. Several retailers state conflicting information in regards to the blend and the brand website doesn’t […]
Alec Bradley Maxx Vice
Ed and Tom are back for yet another Review. This time they are joined by special guest Anthony as they smoke the Alec Bradley Maxx. MP3 Version: Right Click > Save As
Contest for the month of September 2008
Before I get to telling you about the contest and how to enter, I would like to tell you a little about the person that provided this months contest prize. His name is Tom from Duque Cigar Company in Florida. You may recognize the name as one of or newer sponsors. The thing that stood […]