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), […]
Herfin’ Heads: H. Upmann Legacy Toro
Welcome to a brand new, and long overdue edition of Herfin’ Heads. And this isn’t just any installment of Herfin’ Heads, this is a southern-fried cigar review. That’s right, Brian from Atlanta teams up with Ben from Mississippi to get to the bottom of the new H. Upmann Legacy Toro. Grab a cigar and your […]
Montecristo Epic
Welcome one and all to this review of the Montecristo Epic in the toro size. This cigar is only available at brick and mortar stores and is availble in three sizes, Churchill (7×56), Toro (6×52) and Robusto (5×52). Prices go from $13-$15 MSRP from what I could find. Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Binder : Nicaraguan […]
ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Robusto
Altadis’ new, bolder take on the Romeo y Julieta line has landed, and since I was the one that leaked a picture of the band and posted a pre-press release post about ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta, it seems only fitting that follow it up with a proper review. I covered a lot of the […]
VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010
Last week when I said that the upcoming Montecristo Epic 2007 marked the beginning of a push by Altadis into the boutique cigar market, I may have gotten that wrong. That push probably started with the cigar I’m reviewing this week, the new (or new-ish) limited edition VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010. A name and […]
New Romeo Y Julieta and Montecristo Epic 2007
I’ve found that avoiding the record levels of pollen here in Atlanta really limits your cigar smoking opportunities. Especially when your main source of ventilation is an open window and a fan. Unfortunately that also means another week without my trademark Tower of Burn. But, as luck would have it, I do have a little […]
ECCJ 15th Anniversary by Altadis
Brand: ECCJ 15th Anniversary Produced By: Altadis Vitola: Corona Gorda Ring Gauge: 48 Length: 5.75 Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Origin: Dominican Republic MSRP: Unknown Purchased From: IPCPR Sample Brand: The ECCJ 15th Anniversary Cigar is one that is produced by Altadis in the Dominican Republic. The band bears the Santa Damiana name and […]
Wango Tango
Brand: Wango Tango Vitola: Slickie Ring Gauge: 50 Length: 5.50 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Proprietary 4 Country Blend Price: Aprox. $6.50 before state taxes Brand: The Isla de Cuba Brand is roughly three years old and is crafted in Honduras by Altadis. The brand president, Darryl Lieser, had a vision to create […]