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, […]
Oliva Connecticut Reserve (Short Ashes)
Over the past couple of weeks, you have probably taken a notice to the additional face in my video cigar reviews. That face belongs to Mike Forry (KnightRid) and he has joined me once again for a joint short ashes review on the Oliva Connecticut Reserve. We have been slowly incorporating Mike into reviews in […]
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 […]
La Flor Dominicana Coronado (Guest Review)
Back once again are our good friends Tom Adcock (Toms Cigars) and Ed Nazare (St. Pete Cigar) for another video cigar review. This time the guys set their sights on the La Flor Dominicana Coronado Double Corona. Due to the recent cold snap in Florida, the video runs a little faster than usual and comes […]
Padillla Dominus (Joint Review)
Brand: Padilla Dominus Blender: Ernesto Padilla Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban-seed Corojo 06 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Honduras MSRP: Aprox. $9.76 Purchased From: Gettysburg Cigar Company Brand: Padilla is a boutique brand of cigars founded by Ernesto and Carlos Padilla in 2003. Before opening a factory of his own, Padilla was best known for their El […]
Illusione Epernay
Brand: Illusione Epernay Blender: Dion Giolito Vitola: Le Ferm Ring Gauge: 48 Length: 5.25 Wrapper: Cafe Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Honduras MSRP: Aprox. $8.50 Purchased From: Gift from BigABoyd Brand: The Illusione Epernay is a creation of Dion Giolito. The blend of this cigar originally debut as the limited release ECCJ 15 cigar […]
Casa Fernandez Arsenio 2009
Happy New Year! 2009 was an amazing year for me with the birth of my petite corona, for cigars and a record breaking year for Stogie Review! If 2010 is as good as the Casa Fernandez Arsenio then 2010 is shaping up to be even better. The Casa Fernandez Arsenio definitely lays a solid foundation […]