Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to to tell you a little story about two cigar reps. Actually, it isn’t much in the way of a story – I just need a lead-in to a question and I’m very interested in your input on the matter. Anyway, back to the point… I’d like you to take […]
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Presidente
After church this past Easter Sunday, my wife and I decided to get a coffee and take our son to the park in Webster, TX. It was perfect weather to be outside with a high temp of around 72 degrees and sunny. I didn’t bring a lot of cigars with me to Texas because when […]
Henry Clay Tattoo
This week I have selection for you that’s probably a little surprising: the Henry Clay Tattoo. Surprising in that it’s a limited edition that hit the markets last year, around six months ago at this point. I have a couple of reasons for reviewing it now. The first and foremost is convenience. I was working […]
A Question On BYOB Cigar Lounges
Imagine yourself sitting around a table at your local cigar shop. There you are, puffing away on your favorite cigar, talking with the guys, when suddenly the door opens. In walks one of the regulars with a smile on his face. A cheerful greeting is exchanged and this individual places a bottle of liquor in […]
The Griffin’s Nicaragua Robusto
My local shop introduced me to The Griffin’s Nicaragua a while back. The didn’t bring a lot of them in, at least as far as I can tell, but they told me it was good and I should try it. I bought one and my initial experience was positive. As I smoked it, I thought […]
What are you drinking with a cigar these days?
Last Friday I spent a few hours at my local archery club, doing prep-work for the upcoming 3D Season. It was an absolutely beautiful day to be outside and after about four hours working in the woods, I made my way home. I walked in the front door, grabbed an AJ Fernandez New World from […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 99
It’s been a busy couple of weeks. Last Friday I was looking at the calendar thinking “how is it Friday already, and didn’t I just ask myself that same question yesterday?” So I’ve been uncharacteristically quiet for a while, but I haven’t been so busy I didn’t have time to enjoy some fine cigars. And […]
Davidoff Special Short Perfecto
The Davidoff Special Short Perfecto is a cigar that seems to get lost in the Davidoff line up. Its a short smoke with great flavor so its perfect when you don’t have a lot of time and goes great with your morning coffee or tea. I have to admit….I didn’t smoke them until I went […]
Holey Cello: Is that a Bug or a Feature?
A couple of weeks ago I was hanging out at Sir Stogies when the topic of cigar reps came up. I had asked the owner, Tim, if anyone had been in recently and he mentioned that the rep for Espinosa Cigars was scheduled to be stopping by in a couple of days. I’ve always enjoyed […]
That Cigar Shop is Dead to Me
As a customer, I have a tendency to be rather picky. In today’s fast paced internet world, buying products online is fast, easy, and typically cheaper than a physical location. With that said, if you want to earn my business and keep me coming to your store you need to provide a service and atmosphere […]