Rocky Patel Edge Nicaraguan

Wrapper : Nicaraguan Habano
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : bought at Genuine Tobacco for $4.50 each

Hi everyone and welcome to this weeks review of the Rocky Patel Edge Nicaraguan in the toro size. I have only found this cigar in two sizes, a torpedo and a toro with both being 6×52. As you can guess it is a Nicaraguan puro and is the newest in the Edge line of cigars.

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Sniffing away and I …

Tatuaje Apocalypse – First Impressions

Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : gifted to me by Todd Kauffman

Welcome to the Apocalypse, the Tatuaje Apocalypse that is. This is a cigar that is exclusive to Smoke Inn and is available in 15 count boxes for $134.25 or a 5-pack for $44.75. It is 5.25×48-52 perfecto and only 1300 boxes were produced. This is the little brother to the original Tatuaje Anarchy which Jerry reviewed.

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Starting out the Tatuaje Apocalypse…

231 Rockhill

Wrapper : Ecuadorian Corojo
Binder : Dominican
Filler : Dominican
Source : bought at Genuine Tobacco for $3.60 a piece

Welcome aboard the review train. This weeks special boxcar presentation will be on the 231 Rockhill by Cuban Stock Cigar Company. You may think the name is a bit weird (I did at first) but it is named for their actual street address in Bala Cynwyd, PA. This cigar is available in three sizes, torpedo (6.5×52), double robusto …

Diamond Crown Julius Caeser – Toro – First Impressions

Wrapper : Ecuadorian Havana Seed
Binder : Dominican
Filler : Caribbean Basin & Central America
Source : Handed to me by Dan, our local rep

Welcome to my first review of the 2013 calendar year which will be a First Impressions of the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser by J.C. Newman. This will be on the toro (6×52) size.

I want to stress that these were handed to me from the rep at an event and the conditions these …

Brickhouse event at Genuine Tobacco

Brickhouse Event at Genuine Tobacco

Hello my friends and welcome to a little look inside of the Brickhouse event I attended at Genuine Tobacco this past Thursday evening. I believe this is the first event I have covered locally so I probably have a lot to learn. I also found out that we have never reviewed a Brickhouse cigar for the site. I know they showed up in Week in Smokes posts by the guys but never a full review. …

Headley Grange

Wrapper : Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : Samples sent from Jon Huber

Welcome to another Saturday cigar review, this time it is the Headley Grange by Crowned Heads. This cigar is only available in one size right now, estupendos (5 1/2 x 52). It will be getting another four sizes next year which I talk about in the video. Price point on this stick is $9.25.

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Giving this Headley Grange the once over …

Diesel Crucible

Over the last few weeks we have been taking a closer look at the Diesel Line of cigars from AJ Fernandez and Cigars International. First we smoked the Diesel Unholy Cocktail, then we followed that up with the Diesel Grind. This week we take a look at the Diesel Crucible.

As I mentioned in previous Diesel Reviews, these cigars were purchased from the Cigars International Superstore in Hamburg, PA. As I walked through the store, …

Diesel Grind (Short Ashes)

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I was struck with the desire to take a ride out to the new Cigars International Superstore in Hamburg, PA. Being in such close proximity to Cabela’s, I was a little afraid of what I might encounter with Black Friday Madness in full swing.

Cabin Fever won out over wanting to avoid crowds and traffic but, before I left the house, I reached out to our very own Jerry Cruz. I was curious …

Shop Review: Genuine Tobacco Company

Shop Review

I have a shop review of Genuine Tobacco for you this week and I included a bit of a video with Stephen Saudarg who is director of operations for Genuine Tobacco. I think this may be the first shop review with video. I am such a rebel.

I have been going to this shop for over two years now and it has become my favorite local place to go. Yes, the prices are excellent, especially with the …

Asylum 13

Wrapper : Nicaraguan
Binder : Nicaraguan
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : Bought locally for $5.60 a stick

Today’s review is going to be a cigar that a lot of people are groaning about while reading this due to the size but fear not, I am doing it anyway. Today’s cigar is the Asylum 13 in the 7×70 size. This cigar is available in three sizes, 5×50, 6×60 and this 7×70. Prices range from $5 to $7 respectively for singles and …