When I was writing up last week’s Week In Smoke, I was a little surprised to discover we have never reviewed the Gurkha Vintage Selection Shaggy. I know it’s a cigar that I’ve talked about with people a number of times over the years, and people have had generally positive things to say about it. […]
Hererra Esteli TAA Exclusive
Last week I was hanging out at Sir Stogies when one of the regulars walked in. We exchange pleasantries and he made his way from the private lounge into the retail space to talk to the shop owner. I’m not one to eavesdrop but when I heard “Have you tried the new Hererra Esteli TAA […]
Hoyo by Hoyo de Monterrey Robusto
For your weekend viewing pleasure, I bring you a review of the new Hoyo by Hoyo de Monterrey. General Cigar wants to be clear here, this is not your father’s Hoyo de Monterrey. The cigar has a bold new look that follows the example of last year’s Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150. And […]
El Compartir Belicoso
A couple of weeks ago one of the guys from Sir Stogies sent me a text message. He was letting me know that Edolara from Cigar Noise was in town and planned on stopping by the shop for an impromptu smoke, if I wanted to join them. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get away and […]
AVO 90th Classic Covers
I’m a couple weeks late, but I’d like to start off this review by saying Happy Birthday, Avo! 90 is an incredible accomplishment- someone needs to ask Avo what the secret is to immortality, because I think he has it, both literally and figuratively. This week I take a look at volume three in the […]
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidente
After church this past Easter Sunday, my wife and I decided to get a coffee and take our son to the park in Webster, TX. It was perfect weather to be outside with a high temp of around 72 degrees and sunny. I didn’t bring a lot of cigars with me to Texas because when […]
Davidoff Special Short Perfecto
The Davidoff Special Short Perfecto is a cigar that seems to get lost in the Davidoff line up. Its a short smoke with great flavor so its perfect when you don’t have a lot of time and goes great with your morning coffee or tea. I have to admit….I didn’t smoke them until I went […]
262 Allegiance Box Pressed Toro
The 262 Allegiance was release in 2014 as another extension to the 262 portfolio. The Allegiance was blended to have a broader appeal to cigars smokers by having a mild-medium body. The name of the line came from the struggle we as cigar smokers deal with daily. This is from the 262 website: The Allegiance […]
La Flor Dominicana La Nox
One of the cigars I’ve been smoking a little more of lately is the La Flor Dominicana La Nox. It was featured in a lot of 2015 top ten lists, so I thought I’d get to know it better. For one reason or another, it was a cigar that really wasn’t on my radar in […]
Ben’s Week In Smoke – Bayou Edition Lucky No. 13
It has been awhile since I’ve done a Week In Smoke, so I figured it was due to get one out. I traveled to Houston, TX this past weekend to visit my wife who is working there on a temporary assignment. I usually travel there to visit her with my mom and my son, but […]