As I was wondering the long IPCPR 2015 trade show floor (seriously, it was like a mile long) I happened to walk by the Tabacalera El Artista booth. As I was passing by, I happened to see the Puro Ambar on their shelf. I’m not familiar with the cigar, but just the night prior a […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 86
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), […]
Aging The Opus X: Do or Don’t?
A night or two ago I was smoking a well-aged Opus X Perfecxion No. 5. As is my custom, I spent a few minutes thinking about what I was tasting- grass, caramel, cedar, maybe a little white pepper. I also noticed it didn’t seem as robust a cigar as the last few Opus X’s I’ve […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 84
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), […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 82
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), […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 76
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), […]
Lucky Leaf Cigars Duo
I was sent a two pack of Lucky Leaf Cigars Duo from Jef Dunphy of Lucky Leaf Cigars for a review with a card describing the blend of the cigar. I haven’t heard of Lucky Leaf Cigars before as they are a new boutique cigar company that has been building up quite a presence. The […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 73
Man this week went by quick. 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 […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 72
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), […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 67
Thanksgiving is nigh, and it’s time to take into account the things we are thankful for. My list includes the usual suspects: friends, family, health, gainful employment, fine cigars, good beer and barrel-aged spirits. (Not always in that order, but close enough.) But I’d also like to thank the people who visit Stogie Review and […]