In this very special episode of Herfin’ Heads Ben does not confront a high school bully, while Brian also does not learn a thing or two from a hard-nosed Driver’s Ed teacher. Instead Ben and Brian journey once again into the realm of cigar reviews to discuss the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13. Along […]
Partagas Benji Homage
Wrapper : Honduran Binder : Connecticut Broadleaf Filler : Dominican, Mexican and Honduran Source : Bought at local shop Hello, this week we shall take a look at the Partagas Benji Homage cigar in the toro size. This cigar is available in two sizes, toro (6 1/2×54) and robusto gordo (5 1/2×52) with a price […]
Torch Connecticut by Veritas Cigars
Earlier this month I received a surprise email from Chris Weber, VP and Marketing Director for Veritas Cigars. Chris was interested in having Stogie Review smoke their new Torch Lineup. A couple of days later I received a package in the mail which contained 6 Torch Connecticut and 6 Torch Habano. Torch by Veritas Cigars […]
Illusione Rothchildes
Wrapper : Mexican San Andreas Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Bought at local shop Cigar Welcome to my review on the Illusione Rothchildes. This cigar is available in one size, 4.5 x 50, and comes in cabinets of 50. MSRP is $4.68 a stick so $234.00 a box. Not much on the […]
Vindicator by Oliva
Back in 2012, Famous Smoke Shop began to promote a new line of Oliva Produced House Blends. Brian and I were fortunate enough to get a few samples and we set out to record a couple of episodes of Herfin’ Heads. We reviewed both the Inferno and Vindicator favorably and I’ve been smoking them, off and on, ever since.
Inferno by Oliva
Have you ever found yourself shopping for cigars online and suddenly skeptical? Your mouse hovers over the “add to cart” button and you just don’t know if your should click. The cigar looks pretty plain, the price is low, but it is made by a manufacturer with a solid reputation. Will this just be another […]
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Petit Robusto – Short Ashes
Hello and welcome to a super quick review of the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial in the Petit Robusto size. Our very own Brian reviewed this cigar before so I will let his post tell you all the gritty details if you prefer to read rather than watch. As you can tell from the title this […]
Leaf Maduro by Oscar
http://blip.tv/stogie-review/leaf-maduro-by-oscar-6753723 Short writeup today as I am not feeling well at all. Hit me last night, hence why this review is up later than usual. This cigar is the brainchild of Jim Robinson (owner of Leaf & Bean Company) and Oscar Valladares. They have now produced four varieties all in a toro size (6 x […]
Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder : Ecuadorian Habano Filler : Dominican and Nicaraguan Source : Samples sent from Nomad This week I take a look at a brand new cigar from the Nomad Cigar Company. This cigar is the Nomad Cigars Connecticut Fuerte. This cigar will be available (today, March 1st actually) in four sizes, […]
Jesus Castanon – Mareba
Cigar Hello all my fans and haters, I am finally back! Moving took so long with the condition my neck is in but now everything is finished and I can hopefully get back to reviewing some cigars. I did lose my smoking room so I will either record at a shop or outside when it […]