Right around the time that Mike wrapped up his Augusto Reyes Series, which incuded the Nativo, Maduro, Criollo, Gran Cru, and Epicure, I received a Direct Message on Twitter. Augusto Reyes asked if I would be interested in reviewing a new product in the Augusto Reyes Urban. I accepted the offer and received a package, […]
Temptation – Toro
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Maduro Binder : nicaraguan Filler : nicaraguan Source : Samples direct from JDCigars.com I have a brand new cigar to review for you today. This is the Temptation by J&D Cigars. This cigar is a collaboration between Jorge Gil and David Insignares, hence the J&D. The Temptation is available in a couple […]
Jet 1300-c Butane Lighter
Welcome to, I think, my first accessory review. Today is going to be the very inexpensive Jet 1300-C Butane Lighter. I received two of these lighters from jjo along with a nice selection of cigars, in the hopes I could do a comparison review to something similar like the Blazer. I have not been able […]
Listen to Jerry on the BOTCAST
I’m late in posting this but last week I had the chance to sit in on a relatively new cigar podcast call BOTCAST. The crew from the BOTCAST were nice enough to invite me on their show and we had a great time discussing cigars and buck fever. These guys come from a rich background […]
Women of Cigarfest 2011
Kelli Mackenzie as the Pirate’s Gold Girl It is that time of year again for us to roll out our annual Women of Cigarfest post. Like in years past, Cigars International had many attractive women on hand to distribute cigars, sell merchandise, or make themselves available for photos. One thing I noticed this year was […]
Week in Smoke (TGT Video Edition)
I flaked last week on the video edition of Week in Smoke. You’d think recording a few audio clips and matching them up to still pics would be easy. Well its is easy just time consuming! Its basically a glorified slideshow. Thanks for all the continued feedback. We are still anxiously waiting for blip.tv to […]
Padron 1964 Anniversary SI-15 (Maduro)
I’d like to extend my personal gratitude to Abe “Ming” Dababneh from Smoke Inn Cigars in Florida for sending me the newest installation from his 15th Anniversary Collection. If you remember correctly the first installation was the Tatuaje Anarchy. Abe is a huge supporter of us non-traditional media folks and its awesome that he values […]
Padron 1964 Anniversary SI-15 (Natural)
I’d like to extend my personal gratitude to Abe “Ming” Dababneh from Smoke Inn Cigars in Florida for sending me the newest installation from his 15th Anniversary Collection. If you remember correctly the first installation was the Tatuaje Anarchy. Abe is a huge supporter of us non-traditional media folks and its awesome that he values […]
AVO 85th Anniversary Dinner Recap
This past Friday my good friend at W.Curtis Draper invited me and my camera to their new Bethesda location to an evening with Avo Uvezian to celebrate his 85th birthday. While Avo’s birthday was really March 22nd he’s spent his birthday month traveling and celebrating his birthday with many brothers and sisters of the leaf. […]