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), […]
The Box-Worthies: Brian’s Top 10 Cigars of 2012
Making a top ten list is never an easy task, but I think it’s a worthwhile exercise to revisit the year, and spend some time thinking about its finer moments. I gave some thought to changing the way I do my top ten this year, like limiting it to only new releases. But then it […]
Ortega Cigars Serie D Natural No. 8
It was only a few short months ago that Eddie Ortega brought his well-received Ortega Serie D Maduro to market, and it’s clear he has no plans to rest on his laurels. In a matter of weeks cigar shops around the country will be receiving the first shipments of the new Serie D Natural, well […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 13
We’re in week two of the pollen siege here in Atlanta, and sense of taste is all out-of-wack. So instead of a review this week, I have a Brian’s The Week In Smoke that I was working on just before the yellow cloud descended. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised […]
Ortega Cigars Serie D No. 10
A couple of months back there was quite the buzz about Eddie Ortega separating himself from Rocky Patel. Not long after I learned that news, I learned that Eddie Ortega was striking out on his own with a line of cigars. I’ve known Eddie for a few years now and he is always a pleasure […]