La Aurora Preferidos Sapphire

I had hoped that I’d stay somewhat on budget in September. August I kind of threw my budget out the window with the Partagas 150 and the Avo 80th. One day into September it looks like the budget is all out of whack again.

Today I bring you the La Aurora Preferidos Sapphire. At $17 a stick I took a chance on this smoke. I’ve never had anything from the La Aurora line and I normally don’t here aficionados…

Stogie Spotlight: Dr. Stogiefresh

Last month we interviewed our Cigar Guide at About.com, Gary Maneliski. Moving right along, this month, we bring you a wonderful and entertaining interview with David Diaz.

Who is David Diaz you ask? If you don’t know who David Diaz is you probably know him better as Dr. Stogie Fresh or simply as “The Doc”! Now, if you still don’t know who I’m talking about, you definitely need to visit the links on the sidebar. You’re truly…

Camacho Coyolar

Origin: Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Size Name: Torpedo
Length: 6.00
Ring Gauge: 54
Strength: Full

As some of you know, I take classes at night for Architectural Drafting and Design. As my Two year program comes to a close, I find myself getting incredibly busy prepping for mid terms and completing projects. When I finally do find a lull in the action there is nothing I like to…

AVO 80th Anniversary

Today we have a very special cigar review planned for you. There are two things that make this review special, the most important being that Jerry and I had the pleasure of being in the company of Bob and Dale from the Dog Watch Social Club. The other matter of importance is the cigar itself. All four of us sat around Friday evening in the comfort of our homes and had ourselves a virtual herf, smoking the…

Herfcast on Skype (Dog Watch Social Club)

Less than 24 hours to go! Some of you may remember Walt and I making our debut on the Dog Watch Social Club Cigar Podcast last month where we joined our good friends, Bob & Dale, and reviewed the Camacho El Legend-Ario.

In less than 24 hours, on Friday, August 18th from 9pm-11pm (Eastern US) we will be joining Bob & Dale again and this time, we are reviewing the Avo 80th Anniversario.

This…

Partagas 150 (Signature Series B)

I decided to treat myself today. Today isn’t a birthday, wedding, anniversary or any other special occasion. I’ve had a tough spell at work the past couple weeks and more busy days in the weeks ahead so while I have a momentary break, I thought I would celebrate how lucky a life I live. To be able to have a job that challenges me every day and a life that allows me to partake in the joy of cigars…and…

S.T. Dupont (Churchill)

So I’m sure most of you bargain shoppers received the same e-mail as me from JR Cigars with regards to S.T. Dupont cigars. Its been awhile since I’ve had a S.T. Dupont but a deal is a deal and any box selling for $49.95 a box (down from $100+) is a deal to me.

S.T. Dupont stogies never really caught on in the US market. Very popular in Europe but just never really did anything in the US and…

Camacho SLR

Origin: Danli Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Size Name: Rothschild
Length: 4.50
Ring Gauge: 50
Strength: Full

I recently got the chance to try my first Camacho SLR Rothschild. I won a three pack on Cigar Auctioneer for around six dollars a couple weeks ago and couldn’t wait to light one up.

Oliva Grand Maduro (Churchill)

Its been an exciting summer for me so far! Summer filled with great stogies, new shops, events and most importantly, wonderful people. One of those wonderful people that I got to briefly meet was H. Granville Smith. Granville is the President of Signature Enterprises Inc which operates Signature Cigars here in the MD/DC area. With stores in Bethesda & Rockville MD and a store in Washington DC, Signature Cigars is quickly becoming one of my favorite establishments to visit.…

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