Over the last few weeks we have been taking a closer look at the Diesel Line of cigars from AJ Fernandez and Cigars International. First we smoked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail, then we followed that up with the Diesel Grind. This week we take a look at the Diesel Crucible. As I mentioned in previous […]
Diesel Grind (Short Ashes)
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I was struck with the desire to take a ride out to the new Cigars International Superstore in Hamburg, PA. Being in such close proximity to Cabela’s, I was a little afraid of what I might encounter with Black Friday Madness in full swing. Cabin Fever won out over wanting to […]
Shop Review: Genuine Tobacco Company
Shop Review I have a shop review of Genuine Tobacco for you this week and I included a bit of a video with Stephen Saudarg who is director of operations for Genuine Tobacco. I think this may be the first shop review with video. I am such a rebel. I have been going to this […]
La Musa Melete by Emilio Cigars (first impressions)
Here I am again, late as usual with my weekly post. It seems like I’m always apologizing… but then again, you guys keep coming back, so I must be doing something right. You’ll probably be glad to see that I’ve actually got a video uploaded this week. I recorded this first impressions clip last Thursday, […]
Asylum 13
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Bought locally for $5.60 a stick Today’s review is going to be a cigar that a lot of people are groaning about while reading this due to the size but fear not, I am doing it anyway. Today’s cigar is the Asylum 13 in […]
Diesel Unholy Cocktail (Short Ashes)
Last week I made mention in the Herrera Esteli Cigar Review that I was in attendance for the Cigars International Superstore Grand Opening in Hamburg, PA. What I didn’t mention was that while there, my wallet had a traumatic experience. I found myself walking around the store, placing cigars in my shopping basket, without a […]
Herrera Esteli (Short Ashes)
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting up with Willy Herrera at the Cigars International Superstore Grand Opening in Hamburg, PA. While there, I spent some time talking with Willy about his new project with Drew Estate, the Herrera Esteli. I first learned about this cigar at the 2012 IPCPR Convention in Orlando, when […]
Tortuga 215 Edicion Limitada – Titan – Plus Giveaway
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan and Dominican Source : Samples sent from Victor Vitale Finally I am going to be reviewing the Tortuga 215 Edicion Limitada 2011 in the Titan size by Victor Vitale. With Sandy coming through and me getting sick I just have not had much time to enjoy […]
Oliva Serie V Melanio (Short Ashes)
When you see a review with the words Short Ashes tacked onto it, it implies that the review is a revisit of a cigar we’ve looked at in the past, or that it is a quick review in general. This time around, the review is a result of “I’m bored… oooh, look a camera!” I […]
Alec Bradley Crescendo
A while back, I was given the task of purchasing cigars for my friend’s wedding. Being incredibly short on time, I quickly found some good deals and placed an order with Holt’s Cigar Company in Philly. As part of a promotional offer they were running at the time, the good people at Holt’s threw in […]