While at IPCPR, one cigar that was getting a lot of buzz was the new Pier 28 from Espinosa Cigars. I first heard about the cigar from my friend, Mark Just of Tower Cigars in Sacramento, CA. He gave me a sample of it while we were having lunch at IPCPR. He said he […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 103
If there’s a theme for this Week In Smoke, it’s a mix of new cigars and relaxation. Heavy on the relaxation. Maybe a little procrastination too. It’s been a busy summer, and I for one am ready to welcome a less hectic season of bourbon and heavier beers. Sure, I drink both year round, but […]
IPCPR 2015: Perdomo
We dropped by the Perdomo booth at IPCPR 2015 to speak with Nick Perdomo, and found him looking surprisingly youthful. Actually, we spoke to his son, Nick Perdomo III, and gave us the scoop on the latest Perdomo developments. In this video we cover some shiny packaging updates and blend tweaks to the Perdomo Habano […]
Southern Draw Kudzu Gordo
Southern Draw Cigars was founded by Robert Holt in 2014 and is based off the traditions of the Southern Gentleman which they define as “a “culture of honor”, that is, a culture where people avoid intentionally offending others and maintain a reputation for not accepting improper conduct by others.” They have 3 lines of cigars […]
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2015 LC50
Introduced in 2014, Crowned Heads released the Las Calaveras to honor loved ones that passed away that year. Released each year in a new blend, this year has a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and filler. The 2015 Las Calaveras has been released in three sizes this year instead of the two […]
Camacho Ecuador Robusto
The Camacho Ecuador was released this year as an edition to the Camacho line. This new cigar features an Ecuadorian habano wrapper with a price point of $6.50. I was sent a box of these from Dylan Austin of Camacho for review (Thanks Dylan!). I had smoked several of these at my local shop before […]
Kafie 1901 Don Fernando Maduro 6 year Anejo robusto
When I was visiting the new Crescent City Cigars location in Metairie, LA, I picked up a Kafie 1901 Don Fernando Maduro 6 year Anejo robusto on the recommendation of Armando Ortiz, the owner. I had never heard of Kafie cigars before, but he talked me into giving it a shot. I have to say […]
Elogio Crescent City Cigars Exclusivo
Elogio has created the Crescent City Cigars Exclusivo for the second year in a row for Crescent City Cigars in New Orleans, LA. Armando Ortiz, the owner of Crescent City Cigars, sent a few of these to me for review and to get my opinion on them. We are both big fans of Elogio Cigars, […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 56
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 52
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), […]