A few years ago when I started smoking cigars, I always had trouble opening up the head of my smokes. Regardless of how sharp or how new my cutter was, I always seemed to get a cigar that unraveled on me. Not realizing at the time that I was clipping far too much off of […]
Rocky Patel Edge Sumatra (Short Ashes)
After attending a Rocky Patel event a couple of weeks ago featuring the new Renaissance, I came across some information that it is supposed to be identical to the Edge Sumatra. Knowing that I had one Edge Sumatra left over from a package from Ace, I decided to fire it up and look back on […]
Wango Tango
Brand: Wango Tango Vitola: Slickie Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.50 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Proprietary 4 Country Blend Price: Aprox. $6.50 before state taxes 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 […]
The FRANK by Tatuaje (Guest Review)
This guest review comes from our friend Rich Meade of the Stogie Review Fan Forums. Happy Holidays everyone! I have been exploring the bottom shelf at my b&m for a good month now. Smoking bundled sticks, bargain sticks, and anything that strikes me as interesting, while remaining under $3.00. So to show my gratitude to […]
Accessory Review: Xikar Axia Lighter
Back in July, Brian, Jerry, and I were fortunate enough to receive Press Passes to the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. While there, we got to speak with a number of people about a number of new products. One of those people included Andy from Xikar. Andy and I spoke a little bit about […]
A Quick Reminder
Just a quick reminder that our massive First Annual Stogie Review 12 Days of Christmas begins in less than two weeks. If you haven’t already submitted an entry for each prize grouping, time is running out.
La Aurora 1495 (Blind Tasting)
A few weeks ago I was exchanging emails with Jim Cronin of Top Shelf Cigars. You may recognize the name from previous reviews which include the Top Shelf Signature Select Blue, Black, and Red Labels. Before speaking with Jim I was having trouble tracking down information on a small boutique manufacturer. With a failed email […]
Top Shelf Signature Select Pure Corojo (Short Ashes)
In this episode of Short Ashes, I take a look back at the Top Shelf Signature Select Pure Corojo (Red Label). While visiting Jim Cronin at Top Shelf Cigars last week, Jim gave me one of his Red Labels for the road. On my way out the door I stuck the cigar in my shirt […]
Oliva Serie G Maduro (Short Ashes)
Here we are with yet another Short Ashes Cigar Review. This time I take a look back at the Oliva Serie G Maduro. Just as I would have expected, the cigar smoked very well and did not disappoint. This cigar has become one that I consider to be a morning, noon, and night stick. I […]
Oliva Serie V Maduro (Guest Review)
This guest review comes by way of our friend, and long time commenter here on The Stogie Review, Marcian. The cigar featured is the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial. Okay so I after receiving some bad news that put me in a pretty messed up mood. I came home to my wife and two year […]