Five years ago (probably more than that, actually) I was looking around for a cigar called Havana Sunrise. A friend of mine was in love with the cigar and wanted to do a box split. I found them for roughly $60 per box so I placed an order and we broke up the box. Not […]
EP Carrillo Edición Limitada 2011 “Dark Rituals”
Following right on the heels of my first impressions video for the EP Carrillo Short Run 2012, this week I’m reviewing the EP Carrillo Edición Limitada 2011, also know as the “Dark Rituals.” Having not yet tried them myself, but based on very strong recommendations from everyone I spoke with, I picked up a full […]
Macanudo Vintage 1993 Number 1 – First Impressions
Wrapper : CT Shade Binder : Mexican San Andreas Filler : Dominican/Mexican Source : Gifted from Rob Griff Cigar Not going to be a big write up today as it is Christmas Eve and watching my video on the Macanudo Vintage 1993 Number I is so much better than reading my drivel. I will say […]
EP Carrillo Short Run 2012 (First Impressions)
All of my recent posts these last few weeks have been late, but each time I’ve had a legitimate excuse (not that it really matters). This week was no different: my in-laws were visiting this past weekend, and I had to fly out to the Midwest on Monday for a family event. However, this trip […]
Undercrown by Drew Estate
Introduced at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show is the Undercrown by Drew Estate. Jonathan Drew gave us one of the most enthusiastic interviews we’ve ever had on the site and the Undercrown was one of my top cigars that really impressed me at the show. Its hard to believe no one has beat me to […]
G.A.R. Opium S.T.K.
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Habano Corojo Hybrid Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : unknown mix Source : received as a sample from ghcigars I am finally back and able to do a cigar review for you! This week I have the G.A.R. Opium S.T.K. This cigar is available in one size (6×52) and in a limited production […]
Lone Wolf Lobo Rojo (First Impressions)
Better late than never, right? Tuesday is my day ’round these parts at the Stogie Review, and I like to have things set up so that my post goes live right at midnight, but here I am scrambling late on a Tuesday afternoon. Sorry everybody! It’s been a few weeks since I last uploaded a […]
Black Label Lighters: El Presidente
A couple of weeks ago I received an email from our good friend Steven over at Lighter Direct. Steven asked if I had any interest in reviewing a new line of lighters that he is having great success with. I was happy to accept and had a brand new Black Label El Presidente lighter in […]
New Havana Cigars (NHC) Surrogates
The inspiration behind the Surrogates, a new line offered exclusively by New Havana Cigars, was to create a special smoke that would be available on a consistent basis, as opposed to a limited edition that you might fall in love with, but which you’ll never be able to get your hands on again. A full-bodied […]
Xen by Nish Patel
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Secret blend of herbs and spices Source : bought locally Today I have for you the Xen from Nish Patel in the robusto (5×50) size. I am going to let the video do the talking this week because I just deleted my whole write up and […]