Brand: Padilla Miami Vitola: Corona Length: 5.50 Inches Ring Gauge: 42 Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Corojo Filler: Criollo County of Origin: USA Price Per box of 20: $156.00 Brand: The Padilla Miami was released in 2005 and immediately began gaining positive attention from industry publications. One such publication, Cigar Afficianado, rated the Padilla Miami as a […]
Arganese – Double Wrap, with a twist
You heard it first in Brian’s National Inquirer style article that Jerry may make a return appearance to the Stogie Review. It seems Brian’s tip paid off, back for the very first time we have Jerry giving us his take on the Arganese Double wrap as well as bringing us up to speed on the […]
Stogie Review Premium Sampler
Not terribly long ago we received a voicemail entry from Dave Hanifan in regards to coming up with a Stogie Review sampler for a new cigar smoker as well as an intermediate smoker. During the recording of Episode 25 of YQMA we didn’t do such a great job of answering the question as it was […]
Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) Episode 29
Welcome back for another Episode of Your Questions, My Answers Episode 29. Just like last time, I’ve broken the show down into three segments all with separate video for your watching convince. The overall time of the show doesn’t seemed to have changed much, so hopefully you don’t mind the chatter. Segment 1 Question 1 […]
Check this out – Week 9 (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: This week Gary tells us all about the La Gloria Cubana Super Roller event held […]
Perdomo Habano Maduro
Brand: Perdomo Habano Maduro Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.00 Inches Ring Gauge: 52 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan County of Origin:Nicaragua Price Per box: $90.00 Brand: The Perdomo Habano was released in 2007 from tobaccos grown on the Perdomo Farms in Nicaragua. The filler is comprised of Tobacco selected from three different growing regions […]
Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro (Guest Review)
This weeks guest review comes courtesy of Ace from our very own Fan Forums I’m reviewing a cigar that is smoking pretty good. It’s got spicy flavors, hints of leather and wood. It’s a Perdomo Robusto Maduro from their Lot 23, Walt didn’t much like it, but it’s working for me. Lot 23 refers to […]
Using cigar scissors
With the recent review of Brian’s new Xikar MTX multi-tool it seemed like a good time to put together a short demonstration on how to use cigar scissors. Using your scissors: • Open scissors slightly and press against the head of your cigar • With downward pressure on the cigar close the scissors to begin […]
Camacho Coyolar Puro
Camacho Coyolar Puro Review Jason Shaffer – 3/6/2008 Yesterday I attended a Camacho tasting at my local B&M, “The Humidor”, on Wednesday evening. They had several “Baccarat” cigars to try, and a large selection of Camacho-branded cigars as well. I was speaking to the Camacho rep, Tom, and asked him to steer me toward an […]
Check this out – Week 8 (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: This week Gary Korb tells us about the Cigar Oasis and how it has been […]