Brand: CAO La Traviata Vitola: Divino Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan and Dominican Origin: Nicaragua MSRP: Unknown Purchased From: Samples courtesy of Jon Huber Brand At Cigarfest 2010, Mike and I spent a little time talking to Jon Huber, Director of Lifestyle Marketing for CAO International, the […]
La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte
A few months ago I reviewed and enjoyed the original line of the La Herencia Cubana by AJ Fernandez. After that review I received a few messages that I should give the La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte a shot as it would be even better than the original. Caving to peer pressure I picked up […]
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 – 50 Year
A few weeks ago I was hanging out at Kensington Tobacconist when the latest shipment from CAO Cigars arrived. Within that shipment of mostly CAO La Traviata’s were a couple of boxes of the Carlos Torano 1959 Exodus 50 Year cigars. At the time I didn’t think much of them as my interest in Torano […]
National Brand Toro
Origin : Honduras Wrapper : Honduran Binder : Honduran Filler : Honduran Source : Bought from Bonita Smoke Shop Today I have the bundle cigar, National Brand, in the toro size to review for you. I will also inform you that I am doing this review outside for now, but depending on how loud the […]
PDR 1878 Cubano Especial (First Impressions)
A few weeks ago, Mike and I were fortunate enough to attend the 2010 Cigarfest. While there we had the opportunity to speak with a number of manufacturers. One of those manufacturers is one that I’ve talked to on a number of occasions, Abe Flores of Pinar del Rio. We bumped into Abe as he […]
Alec Bradley Vice Press (Guest Review)
It is that time again folks, Tom and Ed join us once again for their monthly video review. This time the guys smoke the Alec Bradley Vice Press. From Tom: It wasn’t planned, but so far in 2010 Ed and I have only reviewed two brands – La Flor Dominicana and Alec Bradley. This time […]
Luna Azul (Short Ashes)
Today I will be smoking the Luna Azul Polo for your pleasure. I was gifted this stick by JMulley on Twitter, who also reviewed it over at his site, here. Our very own JCruz also reviewed this stick back in 2008. You can view that review here. Now I am doing a true short ashes […]
Oliveros White Gran Maduro
Origin : Unknown Wrapper : Triple Fermented Brazilian Maduro Binder : Costa Rica Filler : Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama Source : Gift from Mike on Twitter Right off the bat I want to inform you that I do not have very much information on this cigar at all, except what Hank from Oliveros gave me. I […]
Ashton Cabinet Selection #2
Origin : Dominican Republic Wrapper : U.S. Connecticut Shade Binder : Dominican Republic Filler : Dominican Republic Source : Gift I have for you today, the Ashton Cabinet Selection #2. These cigars take 7 years to come into your hands from the seedlings. There are 10 different sizes for these, Cabinet #1 (9.000 x 52), […]
Cain F Nub (First Impressions)
While working around the house I glanced up at the clock and had an “Oh Crap” moment. I was loosing daylight and hadn’t realized my painting project had taken much longer than anticipated and we were lacking a post for today. Growing weary, I cleaned out my paint roller and dashed off for a cigar […]