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 Viso leaf. […]


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 complexities of […]


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. From what I […]


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 reading […]


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. Habano […]


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 […]


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 couple of […]


Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig

The Flying Pig is a limited edition cigar from the Liga Privada line which has a limited production of only about 125 cigars per day. The blend is also different from the Nicaraguan Puro like the other Liga Privada No. 9s. 4 1/8″ x 60 Wrapper: Dark Connecticut Broadleaf ligero Binder: Plantation grown Brazilian Mata […]