As Jerry mentioned in his Partagas Black review, ive been under the weather as of late and have not been wel enough to enjoy a cigar in a bout a week. Fortunately I recorded a Short Ashes review last weekend before getting sick, just so that I would have something on the back burner in […]
Oliva Serie G Cameroon (Short Ashes)
Over the weekend I was hustling to get something put together for Sundays post. I had a few errands to run and planned on taking a cigar along for the ride. I got to thinking, since I’m smoking a cigar between stops I might as well bring my camera along and try to kill two […]
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 […]
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 […]
Azul Luna Polo
Hey folks! This week I bring you a cigar that was gifted to me by my buddy Stew over at The World According to Stew. Stew had got these cigars after meeting the guy who owns the line at a polo match Stew was at. Stew sent a pair of these my way so I […]
Flor de Oliva Corojo (Blind Tasting)
Brand: Flor de Oliva Corojo Vitola: Robusto Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Price: $3.00 (in PA) Pre-Light: After blind tasting the Flor de Oliva Gold, the group thinned out and I was left with three individuals who were interested in smoking a second blind cigar that afternoon. I […]
Panacea Maduro
Brand: Panacea Maduro Vitola: Robusto Ring Guage: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Price Point: Unknown Brand: Panecea cigars are a product of Flatbed Cigar Company, headed up by Paul Bush. The cigars are crafted in the Dominican Republic and distributed out of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Panacea line […]