Last week (July 26th) I attended the La Flor Dominicana event at Bethesda Tobacco in Bethesda MD. At the event I picked up an assortment of La Flor Dominicana stogies. The series that caught my eye immediately was the Gran Maduro Cabinet.
Seed to Soul DVD
I encourage everyone who wants to learn more about the stogie making process to check out a film commissioned by CAO called Seed to Soul on DVD. Our friend Gary Manelski who is the Cigar Guide for About.com, recently reviewed this short documentary. I ordered myself a copy from CAO’s website and while it really […]
Got Opus X
Some news from RTDA by Rich Perelman at CigarCyclopedia.com: Got Opus X? As most Opus X fans know, there usually a limit of two cigars on the popular Fuente Fuente Opus X line. But soon, fans of the brand and those who would like to be introduced to the world of Opus X can increase […]
La Flor Dominicana News
More RTDA news, this time from Mike Cooperman at Bethesda Tobacco. We’ve been talking about the La Flor Dominicana event that Bethesda Tobacco is hosting next Wednesday (July 26th):
Anniversaries Everywhere!
RTDA news from Rich Perelman at CigarCyclopedia.com: Las Vegas, NV, July 18 “Anniversaries are important celebrations, whether for a birthday, wedding or a special event in one’s life.” Three cigars being showcased at the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America (RTDA) convention and trade show in Las Vegas celebrate significant milestones of some of the biggest […]
Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve – Corojo (Toro)
I have to give credit to this stogie to my older brother Chris, owner of Sebori Systems, for providing me with these stogies. I had a hard time finding the Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve or the Master Blend 7XX online and at my local shops. I’m not good at stogie hunting like others are. […]
Stogie Spotlight – Gary Manelski (About.Com)
Walt switched it up a bit this week by reviewing a couple of ashtrays and a candela wrapped cigar. I wanted to offer our readers something a little different (sorry for screwing up the schedule Walt). I was able to have a great discussion with Gary Manelski your guide to stogies at About.Com. Gary is […]
El Rey Del Mundo (Flor De Llaneza Maduro)
In my opinion, El Rey Del Mundo is one of those cigars that get overlooked when walking around your local shop. Its one of those classic names that never surprise you. Its an old stand by when it comes to cigars. The smoker knows what they are getting with each smoke. With so many new […]
Montecristo Peruvian (Especiale #2 – Maduro)
Last week (June 28th to be exact) I was at my local JR Cigars doing my normal lunchtime routine and who walks in? Former majority leader, Tom DeLay. I’m not a big political nut but I always find it interesting to see what kind of cigars famous people smoke. After Mr. DeLay played with his […]
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 (Torpedo)
These cigars came to me via a surprise route. store out in Denver CO were nice enough to send us a box of these guys. The store is called Whats Knot to Love and they are Denver’s Most Unique Cigar Shop. I’ve never ordered from these guys so I can’t vouch for how good their […]