Illusione Nosotros (Pre-Release)

Brand: Illusion Nosotros
Blender: Dion Giolito & Jonathan Drew
Vitola: Robusto
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 5.00
Wrapper: Corojo
Binder: Habano Connecticut
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
MSRP: From $7.95 to $12.95

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The Nosotros cigar is a collaboration between Dion Giolito of Illusione and Jonathan Drew of Drew Estates. It was debuted at the 2009 IPCPR convention in New Orleans with a tentative release date of October 2009. It is rumored that this release date has been pushed back due …

Ask The Readers: When do you feel that you have gotten your monies worth?

As what I might consider a frugal cigar smoker, I often try to find the best value for my money when it comes to buying cigars. Often times I smoke my cigars beyond the band and the remaining nub varies from cigar to cigar.

On occasion I have to give up on a cigar a little sooner than I would like. This sometimes comes from the flavor turning bitter, the stick getting hot, a construction issue, or any other common …

Los Blancos Nine Robusto

I’ve been looking forward to the Los Blancos Nine since the rumors started circulating about it a little before IPCPR. I’ve had the opportunity to sample earlier offerings of the Los Blancos Cigar Company, and it seemed to me what they were missing was a proper full-bodied cigar. The existing Premiere line is not bad group of smokes with the morning cup of joe, but not really ones I would light up with a stiff drink in the evening. Apparently, …

Cigar Shop Review: Libertyville, IL – Cigars and More

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Name of Shop: Cigars and More
Date Visited: Most recently 9/13/09
Street Address: 314 S Milwaukee Ave
City: Libertyville
State: Illinois
Zip: 60048
Phone Number: 1.847.918.9999
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 10am to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm
Website: http://www.cigarsandmore.com/

Location: Average
Not the most ideal location, but it …

Exile Wired (Guest Review)

You guessed it, back again for another video review on this fine Monday is Tom and Matt. Unlike their last review which was recorded at Tampa Humidor, the guys set up shop at St Pete Pipe and Cigars. The cigar of the day is the Exile Wired by Berger and Argenti.

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Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Silver (Twitter Review)

Some time ago, I received a surprise sample of the Cain Habano. Being told I had to smoke it on the spot, I decided that I was going to use twitter to convey my thoughts as it burned. The Twitter Review, or Tweet-View, had an excellent response and I wanted to do a more organized version in the future.

I posed the idea to my Twitter followers and immediate got a few people interested in smoking along with me. …

Ask The Readers: Retailer Loyalty

As our cigar hobby progresses, we have tendency to buy product from a select group of retailers. We find it a comfort to purchase from these stores because we know that the chance for a problem is minimal, and in the event there is an issue, the retailer will rectify the problem without protest.

Some cigar smokers have a list of several retailers they shuffle through while others will only purchase from one or two. Some people even go as …

Cain Maduro

Brand: Cain Maduro
Blender: Sam Leccia
Vitola: Robusto
Ring Gauge: 50
Length: 5.50
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Origin: Nicaragua
MSRP: $5.80

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The Cain Straight Ligero line is the newest creation from Sam Leccia. Just like the Nub line, Cain cigars are crafted by the Oliva Family of Cigars in Nicaragua. Cain is available in both Habano and Maduro wrappers and are intended for those seeking extremely full bodied cigars.

The power of this cigar …

Illusione cg:4 (Guest Review)

Back for the second time this week, we have our good friends Tom and Matt. Just like in the Alec Bradley Family Blend, the guys have recorded from Tampa Humidor. Up this week they take a look at the Illusione ~cg:4~.

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