Cigar Reviews
First Impressions: Nick’s Sticks
The other night Brian and I went to our local Tinderbox to pick up a few sticks and watch the U.S. Open. There were quite a few new cigars in the humidor, but one of the sticks that rally caught our eye was the latest offering from Perdomo, the Nick’s Sticks. Not only did these […]
Rocky Patel Battle: Edge Sumatra vs Renaissance
Rocky Patel discontinued the ever popular Edge Sumatra shortly after its inital release. In 2008, Rocky Patel cigars released the Renaissance. The Renaissance was supposed to be a rebranding of the Edge Sumatra as a new dedicated line. Many people said the cigar was nothing like the old Edge Sumatra. So, to try to settle […]
First Impressions: La Escepcion Edicion Limitada 2009
I just spent most of the weekend doing some remodel work on the kitchen. With that said I wasn’t able to put together a full blown review, but I did get a chance to smoke the La Escepcion Edicion Limitada 2009 and write down a few notes for you. Since I’ve only had two of […]
Davidoff Millennium Blend
So lately I’ve been trying to think of different cigars to review that we haven’t covered yet on the site. It seems like we’ve reviewed some brands multiple times while completely ignoring others. So today I’m firing up the Millennium Blend to mark our first Davidoff review. Name: Millennium Blend Company: Davidoff Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun-grown […]
1998 Cuban Punch Corona
This week, I’m back to do another review on a Cuban cigar. Its been awhile for me, but when I get on a Cuban kick, I stay on it awhile. This week I’m reviewing a well aged cigar, a Punch corona from 1998. This cigar is 5.5 x 42. How does the cigar smoke? Check […]
Perdomo ESV 1991 Epicure
Happy Monday folks! Today I have a Perdomo Estate Selccion Vintage (ESV) 1991 Epicure for you. Nick Perdomo Sr. secured this tobacco in 1995. The fillers are a mix of tobaccos grown in Esteli, Nicaragua and harvested it 1991. The wrapper is a Connecticut Broadleaf. Todays size is a 6″ x 54 ring Epicure that […]
Cortez
Today I’m smoking a cigar from Cortez Cigars. Cortez Cigars is a small company that has a family history in both growing and rolling tobacco. Until a few weeks ago I had never heard of this company, but since my local Tinder Box was selling them for $5.00 a piece I figured it was worth […]
Guest Review: Arganese Connecticut Presidente by Matt of ReviewingCigars.blogspot.com
This week NTA has a great guest review from Matt of ReviewCigars on a cigar I sent him as part of the prize package from they Limerick contest on St. Paddy’s day. Its a great read. Check it out! – Ben This is Matt from ReviewCigars – Arganese – Connecticut Presidente – I’ve never smoked […]
Casa Magna Colorado Pikito
Happy Memorial day everyone. On behalf of all of the ash-holes here at Nice Tight Ash I’d like to extend our deepest thanks to our military service members, past and present; we are forever in your debt. Today I have a short written review of a cigar that was provided by Cigars Direct. The Casa […]
Alec Bradley MAXX Traditional
The Alec Bradley MAXX was released in 2006 in response to the markets demand for cigars with larger ring gauges. Then retailers and customers began asking for more traditional sizes so Alec Bradley took the same MAXX blend and released the MAXX Traditional. Just as the name suggest, these cigars are available in more traditional […]
