It’s been a very long time since I’ve done a proper video cigar review. Years, actually. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the old saying holds true: if you don’t use it, you lose it. When you spend your time being a consumer rather than a reviewer, smoking cigars for pure enjoyment […]
A Room 101 Cigars Inspired Ashtray: From Humorous 2nds to Unexpected Art
Well, that escalated quickly… It’s a phrase we toss around fairly often on the Smoke and Steel Podcast. It usually happens right after a harmless joke snowballs into something real. This time, it all started with a casual comment: “Hey Mark, can you make us a Room 101 Cigars 2nds Ashtray?” He did. And what […]
Blind Review: Oz Family Cigars OG Nicaragua – Episode 10 Smoke and Steel Podcast
We’re back with another episode of Smoke and Steel, and this time we dove headfirst into uncharted territory with a cigar none of us had tried before – the Oz Family Cigars OG Nicaragua San Andreas. Walt brought something special to the table for our second blind review, complete with a nerdy analytical approach that […]
Oliva Serie G Maduro Review: A Blind Tasting Reveals This Underrated Nicaraguan Classic
Watch the full blind tasting episode of the Smoke and Steel Podcast below and see if you agree with our take on this affordable daily smoker. The Setup: Going in Blind on a Mystery Stick There’s something pure about blind cigar tastings – no fancy bands, no preconceived notions, just tobacco and taste buds. The […]
Adrian Magnus XO
Howdy do, fellow cigar enthusiasts! I’m back this week with something truly special that landed in my humidor – the Adrien Magnus XO cognac infused cigars. These premium Dominican sticks caught my attention not just for their luxury positioning, but for their unique Hennessy XO cognac infusion process. After smoking through three of these beauties, […]
Drew Estate Blackened M81 Cigar Review: Metallica’s Heavy Metal Smoke That Won’t Knock You Down
How y’all doing, you crazy people! I’m back today with something I’ve been absolutely looking forward to reviewing – the Drew Estate Blackened M81. If you’re anything of a Metallica fan, you know exactly who worked on this masterpiece: James Hetfield, Jonathan Drew, and Robert Dietrich. That’s right, we’re talking about a collaboration between one […]
Illusione Haut 10 Cigar Review: A Relaxing Premium Experience from Dion Giolito
Hey everyone! I’m back here with something special that arrived at just the right time – the Illusione Haut 10. Now, if you’re wondering about that pronunciation, a French woman told me you pronounce “haut” as just “oh,” so we’re going with the Illusione O-10. She probably knows better than I do since I never […]
Alec Bradley Post Embargo B15 Cigar Review: A Straightforward Honduran Experience
Howdy howdy howdy! All right, today we’ll get right into it here. I’m going to take a look at the new Alec Bradley Post Embargo and this is the blend code B15. I’m not sure, but it’d be kind of neat if they keep doing different blend codes – maybe one a year or something […]
Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Cigar Review: Ecuadorian Excellence in a Accessible Package
Hey hey! I’m back here this time with another Street Tacos offering – the Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa. Now, I’ll be honest, I don’t know exactly how to pronounce “Barbacoa” – is it bar-ba-COA? Bar-BA-coa? I’m going with Barbacoa and hoping for the best, but you get the idea! This is another entry in what’s […]
Rojas Street Tacos Carnitas Review: A Smooth Ecuadorian Experience with a Twist
Hey everyone, Mike here with another cigar review for you! Today I’m diving into something that caught my eye – the Rojas Street Tacos Carnitas. Now, I’ll be honest with you folks, I had to fire up the old camcorder for this one, and let me tell you, that thing’s been giving me trouble with […]