Not all that long ago I received an email from a student requesting that I review some budget level cigars. With the holidays being right around the corner I thought this would be a great time to do some reviews on some of the less expensive sticks. Before I get started I just wanted to […]
American Stogies
Origin: EstelÃ, Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size Name: Toro Length: 6.00 Ring Gauge: 50 Strength: Medium – Full
La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio
Introduced at the 2006 RTDA in Las Vegas, Litto Gomez has yet again created a stogie that takes a turn from the norm in the form of the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Mysterio. I first need to thank few people for bringing this stogie my way. First I need to thank my family Engel and […]
Camacho Havana
Origin: Danli, Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Size Name: Nacionales Length: 5.50 Ring Gauge: 44 Strength: Full During one of my trips to the local cigar shop in Reading, I picked up a couple of Camacho Havana’s. I just happened to find the last one buried at the bottom of my travel humidor […]
Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Exquisitos
Here we have an Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Exquisitos at 4×30. I have had, and not liked, a couple of Cameroon Exquisitos as well as had, and liked, several Maduro Exquisitos. So when I found out a shop a few minutes from my in-law’s house had them in Sun Grown I had to pick up […]
Interview with Mark Neff
Today we bring you a conversation with Mark Neff, owner/operator of Cigarmony.com a fantastic online store for cigar accessories and apparel. We’d like to thank Mark for taking the time to sit down with us and answer these questions.
Ashton Aged Maduro #20
Here we have an Ashton Aged Maduro #20, weighing in at 5.5×44 with an almost vein-free very smooth wrapper with a slightly oily appearance. There is a very well done, firm, double cap reaching down well past the head of the cigar. The cigar is very firm, with almost no give when squeezed which has […]
Excalibur Royal Sterling
Origin: Cafradia, Honduras Wrapper: Honduras Binder: Connecticut Filler: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua Size Name: Nobilis Length: 5.25 Ring Gauge: 50 Strength: Medium
La Vieja Habana Connecticut
I’ve been a fan of the original Corojo La Vieja Habana line for a while and have gone through a couple of boxes. I think they’re a great value smoke and know quite a few people who agree. The original line was recently revamped with new bands, cellophane, and four wrapper choices including Maduro, Connecticut […]
Winterize Your Humidor (Part 2)
Part 2 (21:34) demonstrates how to upgrade your humidification device using humidification beads and also gives you a brief tour of my humidor. I gotta thank RGD over at Club Stogie for providing these instuctions on how to upgrade my humidification device. RGD is one of the great people at Club Stogie! I also need […]