We catch up with Abe Flores of PDR Cigars with his new releases like his Small Batch Reserve, Flores Y Rodriguez, a solomon sized Liga Especial and the box pressed Abe Flores Serie Privada. Also see the douche blogger who just left his stuff in the middle of the booth…
IPCPR2012 – La Palina Sneak Peek
Take a quick sneak peek of the La Palina booth at the 2012 IPCPR show in Orlando FL.
Romeo y Julieta Museum Edition
Welcome to my review of the Romeo y Julieta Museum Edition cigar. This cigar was only made in one size (6×54) and comes in a beautiful humidor that holds 36 tubed cigars. This will be considered a first impressions because this is only the second one I have smoked. Beautiful presentation on this cigar. Just […]
Rocky Patel Edge Candela
Today we take a look at the Rocky Patel Edge Candela. This cigar is only available in a toro (6×52) and retails for $6.40. Only 1,000 boxes were made. Before blathering on and repeating so many things, here is the press release from The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company… April 10, 2012 (Bonita Springs, Florida) […]
Herfin’ Heads: Vindicator By Oliva Robusto
Walt and I are back with another installment of everybody’s favorite internet video series, Herfin’ Heads. Today we make good on another cigar review we owe Famous Smoke Shop (thanks for the cigars guys), the Vindicator By Oliva Robusto. As the name indicates, it’s made by the Oliva that produces the popular Serie V, G […]
Tatuaje Proto 2 – Saints & Sinners 2011 (first impressions)
Deciding to change things up a little bit this week, I reached into my 2011 Saints & Sinners smoker’s kit and pulled out the Tatuaje Proto 2. According to the exclusive overview published by our friend Jay over at CigarPhoto.net, the Proto 2 is the original unreleased blend of La Casita Criolla. Unlike the final […]
Mike’s Cigarnival 2012 Video Diary
Welcome to my diary thing. Yes, I kept forgetting to do it this year too until Walt told me. Just some thoughts on how Cigarnival or CigarExpo if you prefer, was going this year at Famous Smoke Shop. Writing all that made me tired. AUDIO –> Right-Click: Save As
Esteban Carreras 211 (first impressions)
You call that a storm? No, actually, they called that a “derecho.” Despite hurricane-force winds that arrived without warning on Friday night, I’m still here and kickin’. We lost power for about 16 hours, but actually suffered more damage the previous Friday caused by a lightning-induced surge. The heat wave continues, however (about “three degrees […]
Herfin’ Heads: Inferno by Oliva Robusto
Instead of your regularly scheduled Tower of Burn, this week Walt and I bring you a Herfin’ Heads-style dual video review of a cigar you may not have heard of yet: the Inferno by Oliva. The Inferno is a billed as a full-bodied blend that’s chock-full of “dark, savory ligero” while still carrying a surprisingly […]
My Father No. 1 (plus giveaway)
Yesterday, Jerry posted a review for a cigar that he was surprised to discover we had not yet reviewed before: the Liga Privada No. 9. Following his lead, today I’m doing something similar with the My Father No. 1. It should come as no surprise that this is a cigar I enjoy immensely — so […]