I think we need to start The Stogie Review Book Club or something…Ink & Ashes? Received some interesting e-mails and Facebook messages about other books I should checkout. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle got a lot of recommendations which was already on my list since it was mentioned in 10 Percent Happier. What […]
Is Aging Cigars Worth it? 1998 Punch Churchill
I really don’t like posting reviews on cigars that many of you can’t get for one reason or another, but I always seem to get the question on whether aging cigars is worth or not. My answer is always the same. It depends. Usually cigars mellow out and get smoother as they age so if […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 46
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. It’s been a few weeks since I posted one, and the smoking notes have been building up, so this one will be a little longer than some. Bonus, right? In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it […]
K.A. Kendall’s 7-20-4 Robusto
This week kind of got away from me and I found myself in a predicament. My daughter just laid down for a nap and I had a narrow window where I could review a cigar. Did I gamble and smoke a cigar that could potentially be a rough experience or would I revisit something that […]
IPCPR 2013: Torano Booth Tour
In this video, Jerry checks out the Torano booth. The new addition this year appears to be a new Torano Vault in roughly 4 sizes. This Years IPCPR Coverage Sponsored By Drew Estate
IPCPR 2013: Padilla Booth Tour
In this video, Jerry checks out what is new and exciting for Padilla in 2013. As usually, the presentation and box art look great. This Years IPCPR Coverage Sponsored By Drew Estate
IPCPR 2013: Tatuaje Booth Tour
In this video, Jerry takes a look around the My Father Booth and shows off the Tatuaje Display. The new Monster Series Box looks great, probably my favorite presentation of the series to date. This Years IPCPR Coverage Sponsored By Drew Estate
IPCPR 2013: Patel Family Nimmy D
Jerry takes a tour of the Patel Family Booth and checks out the new Nimmy D. This Years IPCPR Coverage Sponsored By Drew Estate
Week in Smoke – TGT Edition
An extended Week in Smoke this episode. Normally I would break this into two episodes but with IPCPR this week I had to clear out the queue. I’m sure the next episode of Week in Smoke will be an IPCPR edition (sponsored by Drew Estate). Many have asked me what cigar(s) I’m looking forward to […]
Perla del Mar
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Gifted by local sales rep Dan Down and dirty first impressions review on the Perla del Mar (Pearl of the Sea) by J.C. Newman Cigars this week. I am smoking the M size (4.75×52) which our local sales rep, Dan, gifted me two […]