Origin : Unknown Wrapper : Honduran Habano Binder : Unknown Filler : Long-leaf Ligero from Peru and Nicaragua Source : Purchased from Cigars International with my own funds Today I have for you the Gurkha Empire I. This is a cigar that there is not much information floating around on except what is on the […]
Mederos Fifty 3
Brand: Mederos Blender: Carlos Mederos Vitola: Fifty 3 (Torpedo) Ring Gauge: 52 Length: 6.125 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua MSRP: Unknown Purchased From: Samples from Mederos Cigars & Jerry Cruz Brand: The Mederos Fifty line is one that features six sizes, all residing in the fifty ring gauge range. Up […]
Declaration by Jameson Cigars
Just like I preface the video I wanted to start out by saying that Jameson Cigars is a long time advertiser and all around great supporter of The Stogie Review. All the Declarations smoked for this video were all provided by Jameson Cigars. This is my first experience with Jameson Cigars. Walt has previously reviewed […]
Illusione 888
Origin : Nicaraguan Wrapper : Nicaraguan Cafe Colorado Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan MP3 Version: Right Click > Save As Click to buy the Album or MP3 of the Title song from Amazon Pre Light First off I want to say I was gifted this cigar by a great BOTL on twitter, Tony Casas. […]
Perdomo Reserve Champagne (Short Ashes)
Shortly after getting into the hobby of cigars, I discovered a brand that I came to smoke fairly frequently. That brand was Perdomo. I don’t recall which vitola it was that first attracted me to the brand, but I do recall ordering several samplers from Cigars International, in part, due to Perdomo being in the […]
My Father Le Bijou 1922
If you’ve been following me on Twitter the past few weeks you already know where this review is going. The My Father Le Bijou 1922 was released at the 2009 IPCPR in New Orleans. I’ll admit, the sample I got from the show wasn’t that impressive…maybe my palate was fried, maybe they were rushed, maybe […]
Rocky Patel Ocean Club
Origin : Honduras Wrapper : Nicaraguan Binder : Mexican Filler : Nicaraguan and Dominican Cost : $5.50 – $7.25 by box purchase The Rocky Patel Ocean Club is an exclusive cigar to Holt’s Cigar Company. These cigars are available in four sizes, Robusto (50 x 5.00), Toro (52 x 6.00), Torpedo (52 x 6.50), and […]
CAO La Traviata (Short Ashes)
Back in August, Brian, Jerry, and I were fortunate enough to attend the 2009 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans. One of the samples we were able to pick up was the highly anticipated CAO La Traviata. Some time after the trade show, Brian and Jerry got together for a Herfin’ Heads video where they […]
Rocky Patel Cameroon Especial
I am doing my first solo video review on the Rocky Patel Cameroon Especial for your viewing pleasure. These cigars are bundle cigars and come in 3 sizes, Robusto (50 x 5.00), Toro (52 x 6.00) and a Torpedo (5 x 5.50). These cigars are made in Honduras using a Dominican binder, a Honduran wrapper, […]
Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo
Weather warmed up a bit the past couple days. Smoking in above freezing weather is always much more comfortable. This week I have another gem of a cigar for you. A new release from Joya de Nicaragua and an addition to their Antano line. The Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo was announced during the […]