Wrapper : Nicaraguan Maduro Binder : nicaraguan Filler : nicaraguan Source : Samples direct from JDCigars.com I have a brand new cigar to review for you today. This is the Temptation by J&D Cigars. This cigar is a collaboration between Jorge Gil and David Insignares, hence the J&D. The Temptation is available in a couple […]
Corona Cigar Company 10th Anniversary Robusto
Welcome to another one of my first impression reviews, this time on the Corona Cigar Company’s 10th Anniversary cigar in the robusto (5×50) size. Starting off, the wrapper is a little lumpy at places and does not have much of a scent. I get some wood from the foot and on the cold draw. Lighting […]
Nica Libre Principe – First Impressions
Welcome to another of my first impressions videos where i give you the low down on a cigar that I have not smoked any more than three of. This week it is the Nica Libre Principe cigar available from CI. This cigar is available in five sizes and at prices under $3 a stick. This […]
Augusto Reyes Grand Cru
Wrapper : Dominican Binder : mystery Filler : Dominican Piloto Cubano, Cubano, Criollo ’98 Source : cigarsinternational.com with my own money Well thanx to Walt for pointing these out to me (and getting me in even more trouble with the wife) so I can do another series type review for your enjoyment. This time I […]
La Gloria Cubana Serie N – Glorioso
Wrapper : Capa Oscura Binder : Nicaraguan Filler : Nicaraguan Source : Bought locally with money from my pocket Today I am reviewing the La Gloria Cubana Serie N in the Glorioso size. This cigar comes in four sizes, Generoso (5.7 x 49), Glorioso (6.5 x 58), JSB (5.5 x 54) and the Rojo (6.5 […]
Cigar.com Cuban Label
Wrapper : Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder : Dominican Filler : Dominican Source : cigar.com with my own money I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 x 50). Seventh one is the Cuban […]
Cigar.com Corojo Label
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo Binder : I will let you guess Filler : Nicaraguan Source : cigar.com with my own money I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 x 50). Fifth […]
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 […]
Cain FF (First Impressions)
Last week I began smoking through samples I received as a member of the Studio Tobac Advisory Board. I made the Nub San Andreas Maduro my first cigar of the day and followed it up with a Cain FF (Cain Double-F) roughly twelve hours later. My experience with the Nub was less than desirable, which […]
Cain F Lancero
In November I sat down with Dave Wagner, VP of Sales at Oliva, to discuss Sam Leccia’s departure from Oliva. As the conversation came to a close, Dave mentioned that Studio Tobac was going to create an Advisory Board to bounce new product ideas and samples off of. I was asked if I would be […]