AJ Fernandez released the New World Puro Especial at the IPCPR 2017 following the brands very successfully release of the original New World in 2014. The New World line was released to honor Christopher Columbus discovering the tobacco plant in the new world. The tobaccos used in this cigar were all grown on farms owned […]
Tatuaje Monster Series The Michael
When The Michael was released, it just didn’t seem like Halloween, much less fall. By the time I got ahold of my box, it was starting to feel sorta fall-ish in Atlanta, but not all that spooky. I didn’t let that deter me from lighting a few of the latest Monster Series up that week. […]
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Todos Las Dias Half Churchill
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust introduced the Todos Las Dias as their third line extension following the huge successes of the Sobremesa and Mi Querida. The Todos Las Dias was blended by Steve Saka to honor the Nicaragua puro cigars of old. Steve posted on his Facebook page about what this cigar is all about: One […]
A Rare Saturday Morning Cigar
Every Monday, I sit down at my desk and my co-worker asks “How was your weekend?” For the most part, my answer is “Good” but there really isn’t much to say beyond that. You see, six months ago my wife and I made a decision that would change our weekend dynamic significantly. I was offered […]
The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars
Ever since Sir Stogies has become the Gilbertsville Cigar Factory, my Cigar World has been turned upside down. With the flood of new product into the shop, I feel like I’ve been shaken out of my rut. I no longer head directly towards the AJ Fernandez New World and now spend a little time wandering […]
Crux Limitada PB5
Today I smoked my first ever Crux Limitada PB 5. What an amazing cigar! UPDATE: After telling a new local shop about the cigar, they called Crux and ordered 5 boxes. Strength: Full Body Vitola: Cuban Box Press: 5.75 x 54 Wrapper: Engañoso aged three years Binder: Connecticut broadleaf Filler: five different […]
What would you like to see in a Blind Tasting?
Almost a decade ago, I came up with an idea for a Stogie Review Video Series that I thought would be very interesting. The premise was to take the same Blind Review format that the big Cigar Magazines used and put a Stogie Review Twist on it. The concept was to reach out to friends […]
EP Carrillo Elite Series New Wave Reserva
If we were to play a little word association game – one where I said What comes to mind when I say “Cigars and Coffee”, I think, for the most part, we would all be on the same page. For me, I think of Connecticut cigars. EP Carrillo New Wave Oliva Connecticut Reserve Black Label […]
This Thanksgiving I’m Thankful for Cigars
Over the years, I’ve always found the holidays to be a strange time for Cigar Blogs. I would come across blog posts outlining After-Turkey Cigars at Thanksgiving, Gift Ideas for the Cigar Lover at Christmas, and the ever popular Green Cigars for St Patty’s Day. So, when I sat down to write this article on […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 113
Hopefully you’ll have a chance to eat too much, put your feet up, and light up a few good cigars this week while being generally thankful for the good things in life. That’s my goal. Before donning my combat gear and rushing out at o’ dark-thirty to buy a 937” razzamataz definition television with the […]