Gurkha Cellar Reserve

A Note From Tom

Ed and I got together last weekend to review the Gurkha Cellar Reserve. It boasts 15 year aged tobacco, Criollo 1998 wrapper, Dominican Olor binder and a 15 year old Criollo, Nicaraguan filler. I know a lot of people slam Gurkha as simply an overpriced brand. I’ve been guilty of it myself. But Ed and I have reviewed a few Gurkha’s in the past and had good results. So naturally I was more than happy to …

Week in Smoke – TGT Edition

Its been awhile and I don’t want the Flickr images to get out of control although, I’ve haven’t been on a smoking rampage as of late. For those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter; 1) you should follow me and 2) I’m in the last semester of for my BS in Information Systems Management. So on top of work, family, Stogie Review I have three classes this semester. Such is life. A full plate to keep me busy …

Illuminati Shield Torpedo

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are so many cigars these days with conspiratorial and counter-culture themes. All things tobacco have become the target of choice for politicians looking to score easy points with their consitutents. People who are only to happy to support bans on a legal product, even in places they will never visit that are dedicated to said product. Sometimes while supporting the legalization of another popular combustable plant, and with no sense of irony. …

Drew Estate & Joya de Nicaragua Event (plus giveaway)

I recently caught up with Kevin McCormack, sales rep for Drew Estate and Joya de Nicaragua, at a DE/JDN Double Shot Event hosted by Main Street Cigar in Bel Air, MD. Kevin and I talked about the latest releases from Drew Estate & Joya (including My Uzi Weighs A Ton, Undercrown, Dirty Rat, L40, and Feral Flying Pig), the big news of José Blanco joining JDN, and some Liga Privada merchandise. After watching the video, scroll to the …

Casa Magna Domus Magnus Limitada

The Casa Magna Domus Magnus Limitada flew under my radar at IPCPR this year. It wasn’t until after the show that I was hanging out with John Anderson of W.Curtis Draper comparing notes on what cigars impressed us at the show that I first heard about the Domus Magnus. John was very excited as it was one of his favorites from the show. While we are friendly with the Quesada family for whatever reason, maybe its our lack of experience …

Casa Fernandez Copacabana (plus giveaway)

When most people hear the name “Copacabana,” they think of Barry Manilow. As the King of Adult Contemporary would tell you, the Copacabana nightclub was “the hottest spot north of Havana.” That’s a lot to live up to, especially for a cigar. As I found out from Paul Palmer on Twitter, the Copacabana brand was obtained by Casa Fernandez back with their acquisition of Tropical Tobacco, and is actually named after the famous Cuban hotel (not the nightclub or eponymous …

Tatuaje Avion 11 – First Impressions

Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Maduro
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : Pete generously handed this to me at CigarExpo

First I will apologize for another written review but i have been down and out with the weather and my neck hurting so bad. I hope to be back to videos for my next review.

I have a treat, hopefully, for you today in the Tatuaje Avion 11.

This cigar is a size extension from the Fausto line …

Delaware Cigar Festival 2011

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Fifth Annual Delaware Cigar Festival. The is organized by Gary Griffith, brand owner of Emilo Cigars, and Premium Cigar Manager of the Delaware Cigars chain of stores (In excess of twenty stores in the state of Delaware).

Tickets went on sale a few months ago and were $125.00 each. With your ticket you gained access into the event, received a large goodie-bag of cigars, were provided with food …

La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro

One of the more interesting things to come out of the 2011 trade show was the new La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Maduro. Or more accurately, the packaging for new Air Bender Maduro. You know, the humidor box that’s so unique, it has it’s own name? Of course I’m talking about the “Casa de Tobaco” humidor, which was modeled after “a true Dominican tobacco curing barn”. Having seen one of them up close, I can say it’s an impressive piece …

Alan Rubin Responds

This is what I love about cigars…the humor. A bit of advice if you are new to the site. When I rant about something, its all in good fun and meant as good laugh…and for pageviews LOL. Trust me, I don’t take myself that seriously. Regardless, I’m happy to see Alan Rubin take the time to respond to my Black Market review. There was no need for any kind of apology as this is all in good fun. Like …