In this episode of Short Ashes, I take a look back at the Top Shelf Signature Select Pure Corojo (Red Label). While visiting Jim Cronin at Top Shelf Cigars last week, Jim gave me one of his Red Labels for the road. On my way out the door I stuck the cigar in my shirt […]
Oliva Serie G Maduro (Short Ashes)
Here we are with yet another Short Ashes Cigar Review. This time I take a look back at the Oliva Serie G Maduro. Just as I would have expected, the cigar smoked very well and did not disappoint. This cigar has become one that I consider to be a morning, noon, and night stick. I […]
Azul Luna Polo
Hey folks! This week I bring you a cigar that was gifted to me by my buddy Stew over at The World According to Stew. Stew had got these cigars after meeting the guy who owns the line at a polo match Stew was at. Stew sent a pair of these my way so I […]
Flor de Oliva Corojo (Blind Tasting)
Brand: Flor de Oliva Corojo Vitola: Robusto Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Price: $3.00 (in PA) Pre-Light: After blind tasting the Flor de Oliva Gold, the group thinned out and I was left with three individuals who were interested in smoking a second blind cigar that afternoon. I […]
Panacea Maduro
Brand: Panacea Maduro Vitola: Robusto Ring Guage: 50 Length: 5.00 Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Price Point: Unknown Brand: Panecea cigars are a product of Flatbed Cigar Company, headed up by Paul Bush. The cigars are crafted in the Dominican Republic and distributed out of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Panacea line […]
Blending Seminar with Jose Blanco of La Aurora
A couple of months ago I took an hour drive out to the Cigars International Superstore to record a Camacho Cigars Seminar. The recording was a session with Christian Eiroa in which he discussed the history of Camacho Cigars. I thought the concept of Cigars International doing these seminars was a fantastic idea and have […]
Camacho 10th Anniversary
I’m back! Filling in for my buddy Walt who needed to take care of some plumbing issues (if you follow Walt, Brian and I on Twitter you know the story). No Cuban this time around. Instead I have a review of the robusto sized Camacho 10th Anniversary. Its a cigar that I’ve read mixed reviews […]
Gurkha Genghis Khan (Guest Review)
Back once again are our very good friends Ed Nazare and Tom Adcock for another video cigar review. This time they smoke the Gurkha Genghis Khan and are joined by Anthony. Check out what the guys had to say about this premium priced cigar. MP3 Version: Right Click > Save As
Punch Magnum
Brand: Punch Vitola: Magnum Ring Gauge: 54 Length: 5.25 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Origin: Honduras Price: $4.25 (Locally in PA.) Brand: The Punch line of cigars is one of old Cuban roots. It was created back in 1840 by Manuel Lopez. In an effort to draw in British customers, […]
YQMA #40 – Discussion Topics
In our Discussion Topics segment we discuss a topic provided to us by MikeWV regarding whether we’ve ever corrected another BOTL’s smoking etiquette and our personal annoyances. We then move on to a topic from Mojovator about the cigar “lifestyle”. Thanks to Cigarmony for sponsoring our Discussion Topics. More Media Audio (Right Click to Save […]