Have you ever found yourself with a damaged cigar that you were just dieing to smoke? On occasion we receive cigars in the mail, or as gifts, and sometimes they get to us a little banged up. Occasionally this abuse leads to a pealing wrapper, or and in some cases, a couple of small cracks. […]
Defiance Cigars by Xikar
Brand: Defiance Vitola: The Instigator (Belicoso) Length: 6.00 Ring Gauge: 54 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Crillio Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Price: $7.75 Brand: Defiance cigars were created as a way to fight against the legislatively and tax based oppression of cigar smokers. Proceeds from each box will be donated quarterly to individual […]
Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde (Guest Review)
This weeks guest review comes courtesy of Stogierosexual from our very own fan forums. Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde Size: Rothchilde (54×5) Made in: Honduras Wrapper: Natural; Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Peruvian I picked up this cigar at my local B&M for about $3.50, however, I am almost positive you would be able to […]
Contest Winner: “Things that make you go huh….”
Near the end of February I had a comedic experience at a local B&M and decided to run a little contest to see who had heard some interesting stories or seen some strange things at their local shops. We received several entries which were both horrifying and down right funny.
Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) Episode 30
Welcome back for another Episode of Your Questions, My Answers Episode 30. Just like last time, I’ve broken the show down into three segments all with separate video for your watching convince. This time around Walt and Brian are joined by Tom and Ed. Segment 1 Question 1 from Andrew and Rebecca via Contact Form […]
Jameson Cigar Company – Robusto
Brand: Jameson Cigar Co. Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.00 Inches Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Sumatra Binder: Honduras Filler: Dominican Republic County of Origin: Dominican Republic Price Per box of 20: $102.00 Brand: The Jameson Cigar Company, as of right now, is the new kid on the block. President, Brad Mayo, says “Jameson Cigar Co. began with […]
Graycliff G2 (Guest Review)
This weeks guest review comes courtesy of Weak_link from our very own fan forums. Graycliff G2 Partnered with: Black Porter Beer 47 degrees Brand: Graycliff Line: G2 Cigar: Robusto 5×50 Origin: Bahamas Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Filipino tobaccos Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $130 (Box of 25) @ […]
Contest Prizes and how to enter
A video post on the current contests and prizes of Stogie Review. Get your entries in before its too late. Click To Play YQMA contest for a 3 cigar 601 Oscuro Sampler MQYA Contest for a Puck courtesy of Cigarmony “Things that make you go huh…” contest for an 8 cigar Rocky Patel Decade Celebration […]
Pairing Coffee and Cigars: Science or Serendipity?
I’m often asked by acquaintances about pairing cigars and coffee. I suppose that stands to reason since I happen to be a cigar enthusiast who makes his living tasting and roasting coffee. The first few times I was asked this I basically drew a blank. While coffee has certainly been my beverage of choice while […]
Check this out – Week 10 (2008)
In keeping with the trend, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of recommended reading, listening, and watching. With that said, here is what Brian and I checked out this week. Blogs Cigar Advisor: Gary helps us understand the difference in taste among common wrapper types. Cigar Command: Scott […]