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Sunday Fiver – January 10, 2010

Yesterday Chris and I took a trip to The Humidor in Baltimore for an event with Nestor Miranda. After having a few cigars and some Dominican Rum with Nestor and Miami Cigar Sales Manger Rene Castaneda, we talked to Rene and got the following 5 tidbits of information:


Troop Donation Update

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the donations that were sent over to our troops. We have received confirmation from all 3 units that the cigars arrived safely and are being enjoyed. Below you can find some email traffic (I edited the names and other personal information but if anyone wants to […]


Guest Review: Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona

All right folks. I know I am not here again. But today I have a double whammy. Today I have for you a guest review from our review contest and following this post will be an update to our Troop Donation Program. I will be back for sure next week with the second set of […]


Brian’s ’09 in Review

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE everyone! Let me first start off by saying that I was not planning on doing a top ten list as I feel they are entirely played out. A caveat to that is that despite my feelings on these lists, it sure was fun to put it together and look back at everything […]


Troop Donation Update and Drawing for Give-Aways

Merry Christmas Eve NTA Nation! Just wanted to thank you all for supporting us this past year and a HUGE thanks goes out to all of you who donated to the troops. We shipped a total of 575 smoke overseas last week to 3 different detachments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, I highly recommend you […]


Quick Ash: Punch Rare Corojo Rothschild

Today I have for you another quick ash. The Punch Rare Corojo is one of the most popular cigars in the US year to year. This year was no exception as some people said the ’09 version was the best they have put out in a long time. The Rothschild is a 4.5″ beauty that […]


Sunday Fiver – December 13, 2009

A video Sunday Fiver from Brian. The views and opinions of this video are solely mine. Comments included do not necessarily reflect the views of Nice Tight Ash. Parental Discretion Advised.


Guest Review: Rocky Patel Winter Blend 2009

Today we have a guest review for you. This comes by way of Brent and Brett, and with the official start of winter just a mere week and a half away they have provided us with a review of the Rocky Patel Winter Blend 2009. Brent actually recorded this review long before his debut in […]


Roberto Cigars Blend Selection: Samples 1-3

Here we are folks. The first episode of three that will take you through the tasting (and choosing) of a full bodied blend to complete the Roberto Cigars line of premium smokes. If you haven’t already, check out our reviews of Roberto’s Standard (Mild) Blend and his Robust (Medium) Blend. Today we have for you […]


Marco V Brazilian Grand Reserve

HAPPY THANKSGIVING NTA Nation! I hope you are all enjoying a day of family and friends, good spirits and a fine cigar or two. While you are sitting back on this great American Holiday, please remember those folks who can get home to see thier families because they are assuring our safety and freedom. If […]