First, an apology: I’m sorry for being such a deadbeat last week. Between a huge proposal at work and a very demanding 9-months-pregnant wife, I’ve had my hands full recently and wasn’t able to get this review finished in time for my weekly slot last Tuesday. Once I make the long-awaited transition from expectant father […]
La Aurora Escogidos Maduro Robusto
Many moons ago, I came across the La Aurora Escogidos in a small mall shop on a visit to Miami. At the time, there was only the Cameroon-wrapped version, and it was said to be a cigar only available to visitors of the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. Sensing opportunity, I did what […]
Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 by Drew Estate
It has taken a little while, but recently I was able to cross Drew Estate’s Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 off my shopping list. (Provided I don’t smoke all of them for this review.) I thought about setting these aside for a while and letting them rest before reviewing, but then I decided we’ve waited […]
La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro
One of the more interesting things to come out of the 2011 trade show was the new La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro. Or more accurately, the packaging for new Air Bender Maduro. You know, the humidor box that’s so unique, it has it’s own name? Of course I’m talking about the “Casa de Tobaco” […]
Leon Jimenes No. 4 Maduro
Up for review this week is a cigar that’s anything but new, and conspicuously petite in the face of the ongoing large ring gauge craze, the Leon Jimenes Corona No. 4 Maduro. You might wonder why, with all the new releases hitting the shelves this time of year I’d decide to burn something that’s been […]
Monte Pascoal Robusto
Up for review this week is a cigar I’ve been trying to get to all month, but an early and intense pollen season coupled with travel kept delaying it. (With any luck you’ll be reading this before April.) Though in truth, my interest in the Monte Pascoal extends all the way back to last years […]