This week, to put it simply, has been an absolute mess. After dealing with our massive data loss and the stress of getting everything up and operational again, I wasn’t much in the mood for recording a review for today. Because slacking off wasn’t an option (how could I possibly slack off when all of […]
Casa Miranda – First Impressions
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : gifted from Rene Castenada Cigar Today I have the Casa Miranda in the torpedo size (6×52). This is available in a robusto (5×50) and a toro (6×52) also. This stick was gifted to me up at Cigar Expo by Rene Castenada. I only […]
EP Carrillo Elencos
Last week while working from home, I decided to take a break and step away from the computer to play with my daughter. As we hung out in the living room, I heard a bang out on my front porch. Two packages sat outside waiting for me, the first, a delivery of baby wipes, the […]
Rodrigo – toro
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Binder : Dominican Filler : Dominican Source : Samples sent from Rodrigo Cigars I have a treat for you today with the Rodrigo Cigars in the toro size. This is a boutique brand that is only available in select places right now. I was given these cities that it is available […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 6
Back by at least one request, it’s time once again for 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 more likely, the past month), along with a couple of […]
Illusione Epernay Le Monde (Joint Review)
The Following Post comes courtesy of Tom from Tom’s Cigars It’s been awhile, but Ed and I are back home on the Stogie Review. Where were we? Well, Ed has been busy moving his shop into a new lot, expanding his inventory, and building a cigar lounge. Some of you already know that I’ve been […]
EP Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2010 (First Impressions)
Back in August, Jerry, Brian, and I were fortunate enough to cover the annual IPCPR convention. While there we had the opportunity to sample a variety of cigars. Since the trade show, I’ve been telling anyone that would listen how much I enjoyed the EP Carrillo Core Line. I was able to weasel about five […]
Guillermo Leon Belicoso (First Impressions)
At the 2010 IPCPR Convention in New Orleans, a wide range of new products were released. Among those being promoted by La Aurora and Miami Cigar was the Guillermo Leon line. Due to the success of the La Aurora 107, and several other lines distributed by Miami Cigar, the Guillermo Leon picked up a lot […]
J. Fuego 777 Zero (First Impressions)
Last year I named the 777 Corojo by J. Fuego my number 10 cigar for 2009. Despite my praise for the Corojo, I was not a fan of the 777 Maduro. With my thoughts of the Corojo and Maduro being polar opposites, I didn’t know what to think when Jesus introduced the new Connecticut wrapped […]
Augusto Reyes Red Label (First Impressions)
Earlier this month I had my first experience with an Augusto Reyes Signature. The cigar was provided for our Twitter Brothers of the Leaf Cocktail Hour Press Kit and I was impressed by it. A couple of weeks later I came across a second cigar among my IPCPR samples and was more than happy to […]