Cigar Reviews
Gran Habano Gran Reserva #3
Recently, Gran Habano announced the discontinuation of a lot of their established lines which concerned many cigar lovers. Gran Habano is known for making really good cigars for a very affordable price. The loss of some of the more popular lines was just a refocusing of their cigar lines which started with the release of […]
Alec Bradley Prensado
Lately I’ve felt like there have been a bunch of cigars that I’d wanted to review, but just hadn’t gotten around to. One of those cigars is the Prensado from Alec Bradley. This cigar made it’s debut in September of 2009, but it’s roots go back to 2006 when the Corojo leaf, that would one […]
La Sirena The Prince
Released this year at IPCPR in New Orleans, La Sirena was relatively unknown before the show. I met Brand Manager, Arielle Ditkowich, at the Miami Cigars booth while talking to Nestor Miranda. There was a buzz at the show about Arielle’s new cigar line so I was eager to try it. Alas, I left there […]
Carlos Torano Signature Collection
The Carlos Torano Signature collection was released in 2000 with five different vitolas to choose from. This line of cigars features a blend of tobacco from four countries and is intended to be medium to full-bodied. Over the years I’ve smoked my fair share of these in various sizes, but for this review I sat […]
San Cristobal
Sometimes I find a cigar in my humidor that I’m surprised I haven’t reviewed yet. The San Cristobal from Ashton is one of those cigars. When it was released in 2007 i was immediately drawn to the cigar by it’s beautiful and intricate band. then I realized it was made by Don Pepin Garcia for […]
Nestor Miranda Special Selection Danno 2010 – Buckhead Cigars Edition
Nestor Miranda released the Danno last year as a special anniversary cigar, but with the overwhelming popularity of the cigar, Nestor Miranda released the Danno again this year. One of Miami Cigars, distributor of Nestor Miranda cigars, largest retailers, Buckhead Cigar wanted to create a special house blend using the Nestor Miranda Special Selection line. […]
Drew Estates Liga Privada T52 Flying Pig
One of the most interesting cigars I’ve ever received at IPCPR was the Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig from Drew Estates. It was this short, fat, almost jet black perfecto that was hard as a rock. My friend Tom and I both got samples and I put mine away to try later. Tom lit […]
Illusione HL Maduro
Illusione is easily one of my favorite cigar brands out there in today’s market. Dion Giolito, owner of Illusione cigars, makes some of the best smokes money can buy. Lately, I’ve really been hooked on the 888 (churchill) and any size in the Eperney. When Dion gave me this HL maduro, I was floored. I […]
Casa Fernandez Arsenio
Today I’m reviewing the Arsenio from Casa Fernandez. This cigar is blended by the Master Blender Arsenio Ramos and is cloaked in a Nicaraguan Maduro leaf. Name: Arsenio Company: Casa Fernandez Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Price: ~$7.00/stick Comes in: Box of 10 Vitola: 5 1/4″ x 54 Robusto Grande According to my […]
2010 Oliva Serie V Maduro Torpedo
This time of year is my favorite for many reason, but one reason is the release of the 2010 Serie V maduros from Oliva. The Serie V is on my all time favorite smokes and a special maduro version just gets my heart racing! I still have samples from each year just sitting and aging […]
