I’ve been doing some traveling lately, and haven’t had a chance to record a full review or first impressions (shame on me). However, I have had an opportunity to smoke some really great cigars during the last month, so if you’re disappointed not to see a video here today, consider this as your consolation prize. […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 17
It’s time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. What’s the deal with all the Week in Smokes lately, you ask? Good question. The answer is as simple as this: the collection of interesting one-offs I’ve been saving for The Week In Smoke has gotten a little out of control. It’s time […]
1502 Ruby (first impressions)
Sorry for dropping the ball last week, guys. I had a lot of stuff come up at work and I just couldn’t find the time to put anything together for my weekly post. This past week was another busy one, but I found a few spare moments to record a quick first impressions video for […]
Guayacan by Noel Rojas Robusto
Up for review this week is a cigar you may not have heard of yet, the Guayacan Robusto by Noel Rojas. I was in the same boat until I met Noel Rojas at the Chattanooga Tweetup a few weeks ago. We didn’t have much time to talk, but he handed me some samples and a […]
Charlie’s Month in Smoke, vol. 9 (IPCPR edition)
If you’re like me, you’re having trouble keeping track of all the new cigars launched at last month’s IPCPR annual trade show. It was my first time attending “the show,” and between the information overload from all the manufacturers and palate fatigue brought on by smoking 7-10 cigars each day, it was a bit overwhelming. […]
Herederos de Robaina
Last month, during our extended video interview, Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars discussed a relatively unheard of cigar brand for which he had just signed a nationwide distribution deal. Herederos de Robaina is manufactured in Esteli, Nicaragua by American Caribbean Tobacco, and will be distributed in the United States by the Emilio Cigars sales team. […]
Interview with Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars
This past weekend, I headed back up to my old stomping grounds to visit Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars at Cigar-ette City in Newark, Delaware. I bumped into Gary at the recent IPCPR trade show in Orlando, but he didn’t have a booth set up for Emilio this year and was busy running around placing […]
Rodrigo – La Fortaleza
Did you miss me? I had a bit of time off due to the awesome IPCPR coverage from Walt, Jerry, Brian and Charlie but I am back with a look at the Rodrigo La Fortaleza cigar. Getting right down to business. Woody spice right off the start with the spice really laying on the tongue. […]
Edicion de Familia by J. Fuego at the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival
While attending the 2012 Famous Smoke Shop Cigarnival, we had the pleasure of speaking with long-time friend of Stogie Review – Jesus Fuego. While chatting, Jesus began to tell us about his new annual release which he is calling the J. Fuego Edicion de Familia. The blend is made up of Nicaraguan and Honduran Tobacco, […]
Pinar Del Rio Small Batch Reserve Maduro
A little while back, before my car accident, I received an email from Abe Flores of Pinar Del Rio. With me not making IPCPR or Cigarfest this year, it has been a while since I’ve had the pleasure of talking with Abe. The email was a surprise and I was thrilled to find out that […]