CAO Cuban Press

CAO announces a new sampler pack called the CAO Cuban Press. This sampler contains the following cigars in their new sizes:

3 – CAO LX2 Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50)
3 – CAO MX2 Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50)
3 – CAO Italia Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50)
3 – CAO Brazilia Cuban Press (4 7/8 x 50)

MSRP: $69.00

The packaging is pretty sweet too…check out this YouTube video of the CAO Cuban Press arriving at …

Cigar Shop Review: State College, PA – Your Cigar Den

This review comes courtesy of Jon (jcw122)
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Name of Shop: You Cigar Den
Date Visited: 10/21/08 – I have shopped here at least a dozen times
Street Address: 127 S. Fraser Street
City: State College
State: PA
Zip: 16801
Phone Number: (814) 867-0666
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Wednesday: 11:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday to Friday: 11:30am – 8pm
Saturday: …

Man O’ War Ruination

And we’re back with the Man O’ War Ruination from the hands of AJ Fernandez of Tabacalera Fernandez. If you’ve been following me on Twitter or Facebook or YouTube you know how I feel about this cigar. I’ve been loving it! My love for it came to a surprise to me as its a extra full bodied cigar which is totally out of my usual comfort zone.

Video runs a bit over 15 minutes and if you’re a full bodied …

Esencia 2008 (Short Ashes)

A little while back Jerry, Brian, and I were fortunate enough to get some Esencia samples in the mail. None of us had the opportunity to try them in Las Vegas during IPCPR and were eager to see what all the hype was about.

Shortly after receiving our packages, Jerry and Brian got together to do a Herfing Heads style review. I hadn’t gotten around to sampling mine just yet, but they seemed to enjoy the stick. Since then …

Nestor Miranda 20th Anniversary Danno Habano Oscuro

I’ll admit it, I’m a little behind the times with this one. But there’s a good reason that, it has to do with my review preparations. In an attempt to be give every cigar a chance to perform at its best, or at least minimize the impact of elements beyond my control, I give all review cigars at least two weeks rest in my humidor. So in theory, a cigar that comes to me by less than optimal means (a …

Nosotros by Illusione

Lets see if I can get this right this time around without…you know…infringing on someone’s copyright or privileged working documents and all. I’m sure I’m on some Secret Service watchlist already, I don’t need to be on some publications watch list too. LOL.

For some time on Twitter, Dion Giolito (maker of Illusione, Cruzado and Cuchillos Cubanos) has been hinting about a new cigar in the works. The interesting part was he would always use words like “we” and “us” …

Ambos Mundos Habano (Guest Review)

This review comes courtesy of Chris (aka schedel) from the
Stogie Review Fan Forums

Cigar: Ambos Mundos Habano Toro
Vitola: 6 x 50 Toro
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Price: $4.50-$6.00 depending on place of purchase.

Pre-light Appearance and such:
Released in February 2009, Pete Johnson created the Ambos Mundos blend to appeal to the masses hurt by the current economic woe. Unlike the other Tatuaje brands the Ambos Mundos is using B and C grade tobaccos. These …

CAO Colombia (Escaparate)

Whats up my cigar loving peeps? I know, it sucks that our holiday weekend is over and we have to lug ourselves back into the grind. Hopefully this review of the CAO Colombia will keep your case of the “Mondays” to a minimum.

The CAO Colombia is another cigar from the CAO Escaparate. The CAO Colombia can be found at Serious Cigars in Houston TX.

Video runs around 16 minutes and I’m excited to say, that I’ve found a close …

Camacho Liberty 2009

Hope everyone is having a relaxing, enjoyable and safe 4th of July weekend. I’m sure many of you will be smoking a patriotic themed cigar during your 4th of July festivities. I’m no different with the Camacho Liberty 2009.

The Camacho Liberty 2009 is described, according to Camacho, “as an attempt to debunk the 2005 Liberty, which has been touted as the best Camacho Liberty to date.” I wish I could weigh in on that, sadly, the 2005 Liberty …

CAO eLements Tasting with Tim Ozgener

A couple of weeks back I got a message on the Stogie Review fan forums asking about sending in guest video. I explained that the submittal process was as simple as uploading the files to us and I’d have a look over it. As we got to talking some more, I learned that Rico (nowhereusa) was going to be attending a CAO eLements tasting with Tim Ozgener. The event was to be held at his local shop and he wanted …