Last week I had the pleasure of reviewing the new EP Carrillo Elencos. This week, Jerry was slated to tackle the EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut. Unfortunately, for him, Jerry ran into some video problems and had to scrap the review. Fortunately, for me, it meant that I was then able to smoke this fantastic […]
The Cigar Authority
I didn’t mention it on the site or on the forums like I should have. Everything came together pretty quickly. If you have some time on your hands, I make an appearance on The Cigar Authority hosted by Dave Garofalo. Dave is the owner of Two Guys Smoke Shop and sits on the Board of […]
Cigar.com Corojo Label
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo Binder : I will let you guess Filler : Nicaraguan Source : cigar.com with my own money I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 x 50). Fifth […]
EP Carrillo Elencos
Last week while working from home, I decided to take a break and step away from the computer to play with my daughter. As we hung out in the living room, I heard a bang out on my front porch. Two packages sat outside waiting for me, the first, a delivery of baby wipes, the […]
Studio Tobac All Maduro Concept Blend – ST/DS-001
Up for review today is another cigar that can be found in the Studio Tobac Tour Sampler (Cain F Lancero, Cain FF, Nub San Andreas Maduro, Cain Daytona, and ST/DS-001), in the ST/DS-001. Like previos cigars in this series of reviews, I recieved these sticks as a member of the Studio Tobac Advisroy Board. When […]
The Trip To La Aurora
My trip to the Dominican Republic began with a detour in Miami. Instead of flying into MIA in time catch the flight down to the Dominican Republic, I hopped on an earlier flight and hung out with Jason Woods of Miami Cigar Company (our chaperon for the trip) and the other earlier arrivals in the […]
La Aurora 1495 – Brazil (Blind Tasting)
Several weeks ago I was sitting in Sir Stogies, shooting the breeze. A variety of topics were discussed, one of which was potentially holding another blind tasting. My first blind tasting held at this shop turned out well and all in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves, so I grabbed my phone and looked for an […]
Cigar.com Blue Label
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder : I will let you guess Filler : Dominican and Central American Source : cigar.com with my own money I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 […]
Oliva Serie V No 4 (Liga Especial)
Last week I was going through my usual routine of hanging out at Kensington Tobacconist and enjoying a cigar. About fifteen minutes before I was going to head out the door, Dave Wagner, VP of Sales at Oliva, walked through the door. We got to talking and I wound up spending another couple of hours […]
Cain Daytona
Up for review today is another cigar that can be found in the Studio Tobac Tour Sampler (Cain F Lancero, Cain FF, Nub San Andreas Maduro, Cain Daytona, and ST/DS-001), in the Cain Daytona. Like previos cigars in this series of reviews, I recieved these sticks as a member of the Studio Tobac Advisroy Board. […]