Cigar Reviews
Nestor Miranda Art Deco Robusto Grande
One of the most anticipated releases at IPCPR this year in New Orleans were two new lines from Miami Cigars. One of those is the new Art Deco blended by Don Pepin Garcia. This cigar is a departure from cigars normally blended by Don Pepin in that is uses some Dominican tobacco. Here is the [...]
Berger and Argenti Entubar Quad Maduro
Berger and Argenti Entubar has been a much heralded cigar since its release not long ago. A natural extension of that line is a maduro which was released at this years IPCPR show. Here is a segment of the press release describing its release:
“Each deeply aged Nicaraguan filler leaf that comprises the ENTUBAR® QUAD [...]
La Flordita Fuerte
Today Brian and I are firing up the La Flordita Fuerte Toro. This cigar is made by Nestor Plasencia for Famous Smoke Shop and becomes the third addition to the La Flordita line of cigars. The La Flordita Fuerte features filler tobacco from both Nicaragua and Honduras and is wrapped in a Habano [...]
Quick Ash: Cabaiguan Petite
Hey folks! Back with a “Quick Ash” review for you this week and today I have the Cabaiguan Petite from Tatuaje. I reach for these sticks when time is limited and I need to get away for a short time. I look for small cigars that carry the full gambit of flavor and [...]
Pinar Del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial Capa Madura
A new blend from Abe Flores and Juan Rodriguez that fits into that budget consciences area for cigar smokers. From the looks of this stick you would never guess the price was as low as it is. Just a gorgeous presentation from the beautiful wrapper to the classy 2-tone dark, double band. [...]
A. Fuente Hemingway Short Story
I really hoped to get a video review up today, but ongoing home improvement projects have delayed publishing a video for atleast one more week. But even the most daunting home improvement projects can’t keep me from enjoying a cigar or two, so I was able to put together a written review for your [...]
Favorites: Habano
I was planning on having a review of the new Pinar del Rio 1878 Capa Madura up today but the video did not process by press time so I have for you the next list in my “Favorites” series (look for the PDR 1878 next Thursday). Today I have for you Habano wrapped cigars. [...]
Zino Platinum Crown Series Emperor 2010
Zino Platinum Crown Series has been around since 2007, but the Emperor was first introduced last year in 2009. There isn’t much information on the blend, but here is what Zino has on their web site:
“The 2010 Zino Platinum Crown Series «Emperor Edition» truly embodies what exclusivity and luxury really mean. Masterfully
blended aged tobaccos [...]
Illusione Nosotros Corona Larga
Ben gave a pre-release of the Nosotros from Illusion a try back in September, and raved about it. In fact, it was his #1 cigar of 2009. Now that the Nosotros is in full production, and available from your favorite tobacconist, I thought I’d fire up one, and give it a try.
Favorites: Connecticut
Based on a recent comment from Mark, I decided to do something a bit different this week and put up a list of favorites. These lists will be categorized by wrapper type and since the comment started when talking about the Camacho Connecticut, we’ll start there. To preface this list, there are a [...]

