Over the last couple of days, the internet has been buzzing with the news that Sam Leccia and Oliva have parted ways. Some wondered if this was some sort of publicity stunt to promote Studio Tobac, some wondered if Studio Tobac was a quick replacement for Sam, and others were simply stunned by the news. […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 4
It’s time once again for Brian’s Week In Smoke. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve smoked in the past week (or 2, or 3), along with a couple of quick thoughts that came to me at the time. […]
CAO La Traviata – Ninfa
Today I have for you a quick peek at a quick smoke, the CAO La Traviata Ninfa. These cigars come in a tin of 5 and locally retail for the same amount as the other tins from CAO, $15. I will admit, I was a little surprised at that since the La Traviata blows a […]
Tatuaje Verocu 5
Jerry is having problems connecting so there is no write up right now. Enjoy the video!
Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2010
With everything going on lately, it’s been pretty easy for the 2010 edition of the Oliva Serie V Maduro to sneak onto the shelves undetected. You’ve got the new sticks from the trade show still trickling in, the always heavily anticipated Halloween special edition cigars, and, if you follow politics, one of the longest, most […]
EP Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2010 (First Impressions)
Back in August, Jerry, Brian, and I were fortunate enough to cover the annual IPCPR convention. While there we had the opportunity to sample a variety of cigars. Since the trade show, I’ve been telling anyone that would listen how much I enjoyed the EP Carrillo Core Line. I was able to weasel about five […]
Red Lion Habano Rosado – First Impressions
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder : Brazilian Filler : Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Source : gifted from Sir Stogies I have a special cigar for you today, I say special, since it shares the name of my home town, Red Lion. This cigar is produced by Heavenly Cigar and is their first venture into […]
Nestor Miranda Art Deco Gran Toro
Though it’s not officially released yet, small quantities of the Art Deco have been sneaking onto the shelves of select retailer(s) in a low-key bundled format recently. As a result, I’ve had the opportunity to smoke a number of Nestor Miranda’s stylish new smokes, at retail, since IPCPR. And as we all learn quickly, trade […]
Nestor Miranda 2010 Danno – Buckhead Blend (First Impressions)
A couple fo weeks ago I was on he lookout for a box of CAO La Traviata Maduro. Not being able to get my hands on them locally, I decided to get in touch with Mike from Buckhead Cigar Store in Atlanta. I had the opportunity to hang out with Mike and burn a few […]
Red Lion Maduro – First Impressions
Wrapper : Connecticut broadleaf maduro Binder : Brazilian Filler : Dominican, Nicaraguan, and Honduran Source : bought at Sir Stogies I have a special cigar for you today, I say special, since it shares the name of my home town, Red Lion. This cigar is produced by Heavenly Cigar and is their first venture into […]