This weeks guest review features the Gurkha Black and comes courtesy of Adam.
Nub 460 Connecticut
Brand: Nub Vitola: 460 Length: 4.00 Ring Gauge: 60 Wrapper: Connecticut (Ecuador) Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua Price: Around $7.00 Brand: The Nub line of cigars is a creation of Sam Leccia, a former sales representative for the Oliva brand. In mid 2007 the idea of the Nub was pitched to the […]
Stogie Review Intermediate Smoker Sampler
Not terribly long ago we received a voicemail entry from Dave Hanifan in regards to coming up with a Stogie Review sampler for a new cigar smoker as well as an intermediate smoker. During the recording of Episode 25 we didn’t do such a great job of answering the question as it was asked, and […]
Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) Episode 27
In this episode Brian and I have a good time as usual. We covered the following topics as well as wondered off course on occasion to shoot the breeze and have a little fun. The video length got a little out of control and runs 2 hours and 5 minutes. How long would you prefer […]
Check this out – Week 5 (2008)
In keeping with the trend, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of recommended reading, listening, and watching. With that said, here is what Brian and I checked out this week. Blogs Brian’s Random Thoughts: Brian smokes the La Gloria Cubana Serie R Belicoso and gives us an excellent […]
Saturday Cigar Funnies: Truth In Advertising
Like me, you’ve probably rolled your eyes more than once while reading the slick market-ese prose in cigar catalogs and retail websites. This cigar is the best ever made. That one is incredibly rare and worth twice the price. It’s hard not to chuckle when you read comparisons made between mediocre cigars and top of […]
Old Powder Keg by Battleground Cigars
Brand: Old Powder Keg Vitola: Toro Length: 6.00 Ring Gauge: 52 Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Connecticut Filler: Nicaragua and Connecticut Country of Origin: USA Price: Around $4.00 Brand: The Old Powder Keg is a creation of Battleground Cigars. All cigars created by Battlegrounds are named in such a way to honor the Civil War, for instance […]
Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic (Guest Review)
This weeks Guest review is of the Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic (Black label) and comes Courtesy of Jeremiah. I first tried this cigar about 6 mos. ago but am new to smoking and had to find my taste. After having many other cigars I found myself wanting to try this cigar once again. I […]
Don Lino Africa Duma
As with almost every cigar that winds up in my humidor this one has a bit of a story behind it. I picked these guys up at a massive sale happening at a favorite local B&M named Blue Havana II. I dropped in to buy up the H. Upmann Cabinet Selections I enjoyed so much […]
Contest Reminders
Just a quick heads up that the deadline for the YQMA Episode 27 contest ends tomorrow (2/13/08) at 5:00 PM EST. To enter into the Arganese Sampler drawings please send in your audio question by: – Sending an MP3 file via email to Walt@stogiereview.com – Sending a voicemail via the Skype Client to wwhite72082 – […]