Man O’War Virtue

Dude! Where have you people been? I’ve been posting review after review and no one has been watching them, WTF? LOL…ok ok so it was I that have been absent for awhile. I don’t want to bore you with either a long or short story so…I’m fucking back with a review of the Man O’War Virtue. Like the rest of the Man O’War series they are only available through Cigar.com/Cigars International.

Available in a number of sizes the Man …

Luna Azul (Short Ashes)

Today I will be smoking the Luna Azul Polo for your pleasure.

I was gifted this stick by JMulley on Twitter, who also reviewed it over at his site, here.

Our very own JCruz also reviewed this stick back in 2008. You can view that review here.

Now I am doing a true short ashes this week and letting the writeup from the two links above let you know the details in writing, while I focus on giving …

Stogie Review Live

Earlier this week I was browsing through my RSS Reader and saw that Google Wave came out of private beta. With it being open to the public came the option to embed a wave within a page for the world to see. That got me thinking about how we could utilize the service to benefit the Stogie Review Fans.

My initial thought was to use to let people see us working on reviews and taking notes. After getting the wave …

Oliveros White Gran Maduro

Origin : Unknown
Wrapper : Triple Fermented Brazilian Maduro
Binder : Costa Rica
Filler : Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama
Source : Gift from Mike on Twitter

Right off the bat I want to inform you that I do not have very much information on this cigar at all, except what Hank from Oliveros gave me. I do not know what sizes they make or anything. This Oliveros White Gran Maduro is made for Thompson Cigars exclusively and they are sold out …

Calibre 58 Robusto Rosado (Early Release)

In my recent interview with Nestor Miranda of Miami Cigar Company, he covered a lot of new ground, even touching on a cigar or two that may not make it into shops until late 2011. In all, we probably talked about half a dozen new sticks, and yet somehow we missed one. It’s a stubby, unbanded little cigar that’s been sneaking quietly to select cigar shops around the country called the Calibre 58. My understanding is that the current …

Ashton Cabinet Selection #2

Origin : Dominican Republic
Wrapper : U.S. Connecticut Shade
Binder : Dominican Republic
Filler : Dominican Republic
Source : Gift

I have for you today, the Ashton Cabinet Selection #2. These cigars take 7 years to come into your hands from the seedlings.

There are 10 different sizes for these, Cabinet #1 (9.000 x 52), Cabinet #2 (7.000 x 46), Cabinet #3 (6.000 x 46), Cabinet #6 (5.500 x 50), Cabinet …

Cain F Nub (First Impressions)

While working around the house I glanced up at the clock and had an “Oh Crap” moment. I was loosing daylight and hadn’t realized my painting project had taken much longer than anticipated and we were lacking a post for today. Growing weary, I cleaned out my paint roller and dashed off for a cigar to record a quick review.

Wanting something to make an impact in my long day, I reached for one of my two Cain F Nub…

Tatuaje Cojonu 2003 (First Impressions)

Origin : Miami, Fl.
Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : gift from Barbalet

Today I have a bit of a treat for you as I am going to take on the Tatuaje Cojonu 2003. I was gifted this cigar from Barbalet on Twitter and to be honest, I have been a little nervous about giving it a go due to some reports of the body being full. After repeated requests on Twitter to …

CAO Gold – Karat (Short Ashes)

Hello again. I have a short smoke for you today, as the weather has not been very good and it made my neck hurt too damn bad. I am going to be doing the CAO Gold Karat for your viewing pleasure.

These cigars are 4 inches long and have a 38 ring gauge.

I have smoked through a couple tins of these and figured it would be a nice cigar to put in your sights if you need something to …

EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 (Short Ashes)

Ordinarily I don’t like to do a Short Ashes review so close to a full blown review but I was left with few options this week. Time got away from me and before I knew it, it was Thursday night and I had nothing fresh for my Friday review. Trying to build up a little back-stock of reviews, I had a Short Ashes review of the EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 in reserve.

The video runs roughly thirteen-minutes and covers …