Gurkha Evil (First Impressions)

On Monday I was smoking an Illusione 888 and conversing on Twitter when a link came through from @LadyOfTheStick. The link was pointing to her weekly uStream cigar show entitled “Simply Smoke and Ashes“. Christine’s show generally goes live after I have walked away from the computer for the evening but with time to kill, I started watching some of her recorded shows.

I got into a grove with the shows and decided to hang out a …

Padron 1964 Anniversary SI-15 (Natural)

I’d like to extend my personal gratitude to Abe “Ming” Dababneh from Smoke Inn Cigars in Florida for sending me the newest installation from his 15th Anniversary Collection. If you remember correctly the first installation was the Tatuaje Anarchy. Abe is a huge supporter of us non-traditional media folks and its awesome that he values our opinions enough to send us samples. Thanks Abe. The Padron 1964 Anniversary SI-15 (Natural) is the same blend as the usual naturally wrapped …

Cigar.com Brazilian Label

Wrapper : Brazilian Maduro
Binder : I will let you guess
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : cigar.com with my own money

I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 x 50).

Sixth one is the Brazilian Label.

Pre-Light

Giving this Cigar.com Brazilian Label the once over and the wrapper has a nice sugary scent …

La Floridita Gold

For the past couple of years I have been on some sort of blogger marketing list for Famous Smoke Shop. Every once in a while I receive a surprise package with a couple Famous exclusive cigars. This time around my package contained a five pack of La Floridita Gold.

Up until the package arrived, I wasn’t aware that the brand existed. Coming off a Connecticut kick as a result from the outstanding EP Carrillo New Wave, I …

Partagas 150 – First Impressions

Wrapper : 34 year old Cameroon
Binder : Mexican
Filler : Dominican and Mexican
Source : Gifted to me by Rob Griff

Today I have something very special for you in this cigar is well out of my comfort zone price wise to be bought except very rarely. That cigar is the Partagas 150.

I am going to be smoking the robusto size today which is a 5×50.

This cigar was made by General Cigars to indicate the …

La Aurora 100 Anos – Toro

Last night I stepped into my office, debating on what to review for today. I had been drawing a blank all day and wasn’t sure what route to take. I thought the best thing to do was to open up my humidor and see if anything called out to me. This was not the case and I wound up getting frustrated. It seemed like anything that I smoked over the past few weeks had already been covered.

Not sure what …

EP Carrillo New Wave – Connecticut

Last week I had the pleasure of reviewing the new EP Carrillo Elencos. This week, Jerry was slated to tackle the EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut. Unfortunately, for him, Jerry ran into some video problems and had to scrap the review. Fortunately, for me, it meant that I was then able to smoke this fantastic new cigar and tell you all about it.

I realize that by saying this is a fantastic cigar, so early on in the …

Cigar.com Corojo Label

Wrapper : Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder : I will let you guess
Filler : Nicaraguan
Source : cigar.com with my own money

I am starting off another series review for your enjoyment. This time it is going to be the Cigar.com house blends. All of these will be in the robusto size (5 x 50).

Fifth one is the Corojo Label.

Pre-Light

Giving this Cigar.com Corojo Label the once over and the wrapper feels a little dry and rough. …

EP Carrillo Elencos

Last week while working from home, I decided to take a break and step away from the computer to play with my daughter. As we hung out in the living room, I heard a bang out on my front porch. Two packages sat outside waiting for me, the first, a delivery of baby wipes, the other, a padded envelope from EP Carrillo. Like a kid on Christmas, I tore open the package to see what goodies were inside.

Armed …

Studio Tobac All Maduro Concept Blend – ST/DS-001

Up for review today is another cigar that can be found in the Studio Tobac Tour Sampler (Cain F Lancero, Cain FF, Nub San Andreas Maduro, Cain Daytona, and ST/DS-001), in the ST/DS-001. Like previos cigars in this series of reviews, I recieved these sticks as a member of the Studio Tobac Advisroy Board.

When I first opened my letter and began reading over the listed cigars, I was torn when it …