A few years back Cigars International Introduced the Man O’ War Line of cigars by AJ Fernandez. The Man O War Ruination was a smash hit and came highly recommended by Jerry Cruz. Ever since the Man O’ War, AJ Fernandez has become a household name among cigar smokers. As AJ Fernandez become more successful, […]
Herfin’ Heads: L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13
In this very special episode of Herfin’ Heads Ben does not confront a high school bully, while Brian also does not learn a thing or two from a hard-nosed Driver’s Ed teacher. Instead Ben and Brian journey once again into the realm of cigar reviews to discuss the L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER13. Along […]
Puro Vida Connecticut Toro
Puro Vida Cigars is a new cigar company formed in Biloxi, MS by Eddie Rivers. Originally from Danli, Honduras, Eddie moved to Biloxi, MS early on. His family owns a very successful coffee company in Honduras and decided to start Puro Vida because his other passion is cigars. Currently, Puro Vida has three different lines: […]
Partagas Benji Homage
Wrapper : Honduran Binder : Connecticut Broadleaf Filler : Dominican, Mexican and Honduran Source : Bought at local shop Hello, this week we shall take a look at the Partagas Benji Homage cigar in the toro size. This cigar is available in two sizes, toro (6 1/2×54) and robusto gordo (5 1/2×52) with a price […]
Torch Connecticut by Veritas Cigars
Earlier this month I received a surprise email from Chris Weber, VP and Marketing Director for Veritas Cigars. Chris was interested in having Stogie Review smoke their new Torch Lineup. A couple of days later I received a package in the mail which contained 6 Torch Connecticut and 6 Torch Habano. Torch by Veritas Cigars […]
Week in Smoke – TGT Edition
The 2014 DC Cigar Tweetup (put on by the B&B Cigar Club) was a few weeks ago. My attendance was cut short since my wife’s grandmother passed away. Even my select few hours spent at Signature Cigars during the Meet and Greet portion of the kickoff event was fantastic. It is always nice to see […]
Cigars and Pollen: Some Survival Tips
Or, A Few Reasons to Smoke through Allergy Season. It’s been a long, cold winter. No matter what the calendar says, it feels like it isn’t quite over yet. In fact, as I write this, the temperature outside is just above freezing. But spring is starting to break winter’s icy grip. I’ve seen a few […]
Illusione Rothchildes
Wrapper : Mexican San Andreas Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Bought at local shop Cigar Welcome to my review on the Illusione Rothchildes. This cigar is available in one size, 4.5 x 50, and comes in cabinets of 50. MSRP is $4.68 a stick so $234.00 a box. Not much on the […]
Week in Smoke – TGT Edition
I’m 36 years old these days. One of the hardest aspects I deal with is people passing. Whether it is The Little Robusto, my Uncle Charlie, my brother or even now, my Lola (Filipino grandmother). While technically not my Lola (she was actually my wife’s Lola) but she treated me as if I was. She […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 45
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The 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 the past month, or however long it has been since the last issue), […]