Sonny Westmoreland recently contacted us to let us know that he has just released a 3.0 version of his popular Cigar Boss app (previously reviewed by me) on iOS, along with a long-awaited Android version. As with the iOS app, the Android counterpart is offered as an ad-supported (fully-functional) free version and an ad-free Pro […]
Partagas 1845 Launch Event (plus giveaway)
This past Saturday, I made my way over to Leesburg Cigar & Pipe in Leesburg, Virginia for the Partagas 1845 launch event. The latest offering from General Cigar, the Partagas 1845 is a whole new blend featuring a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, a unique & proprietary Connecticut Habano binder, and a filler comprised of Dominican & […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charlie’s Month in Smoke, vol. 4
Where does the time go? It seems like only yesterday that I was writing up another one of these. The new job is still keeping me super busy (in a good way), and there’s tons of work to do to prepare for the impending birth of my first son. Have no fear: I still find […]
Oja Oscuro
Rummaging through my coolidor recently, I came across a couple cigars I received in a trade from @YoungBuckBOTL. These in particular just so happened to catch my eye because I vaguely remember hearing about the brand but had never seen them in a shop: Oja Cigars. I don’t normally gravitate towards torpedos, as I find […]
Emilio AF Suave pre-release (first impressions)
I’ve been smoking a lot of Connecticut-wrapped cigars lately, which is rather unusual for me. I typically pass-up these milder smokes for something with a bit more punch. However, I’ve found myself with time to smoker earlier in the day than usual, so I’ve reached for a few of these creamier, milder cigars so as […]
Charlie’s Month in Smoke, vol. 3
Sorry again for the lack of content on my part, folks. It’s been a while since my last full review, and I have to thank Jerry for taking my normal slot last week. See, my wife & I just bought our first home, so things have been busy around here, to say the least. However, […]
13th Floor Foundation (first impressions)
Short on time again this week, so here’s another first impressions video for you all to enjoy. And yes, I took my life into my hands again and recorded the video while fighting through traffic on my way to work. This time around, I lit up a 13th Floor Foundation series toro which I received […]
La Sirena Prince (first impressions)
I know what you’re probably thinking right now: “What gives? Another ‘first impressions’ video? Where are my full-length reviews?” I’m sorry! I mean, it’s not like I’m busy, what with the new job, new house, pregnant wife, and everything else. I know I’ve been slacking, but there are only 24 hours in a day. So […]