No flash in the pan

AJ Fernandez came on like gang busters several years ago with the San Lotano brand. Similar to rock  bands who

The nation’s capital has cigar cool

JR cigars is a cigar juggernaut , one of the biggest retailers and catalogue venders in the United States. I

Evil Twin?

Cigar Review: Foyle Toro Maduro This is a cigar I could not figure out. I will explain my statement in

The Big Question/ not about the cigar

Cigar Review: Foyle Pudao Before we start this review a few words about the impending FDA regulation changes.  The heavy

Quick hitter Foyle Cigars

Just smoked a Foyle maduro belicoso at the abobe which was a good way to spend an hour and change

A cigar with body and soul

This is the time of the year where cigar manufacturers are releasing hundreds of new brands. The powerhouse cigar companies,

Not pretty but…….

J. Fuego Origen, 4 pack Sampler This is a very funky looking smoke with a quirky nature to it. However,

Cigar oasis in Watertown , Ma.

As much as I enjoy cigars, I enjoy meeting cigar folks even better. Going back to Boston to visit family

Who is that bearded dude?

Cigar mavens take themselves sometimes far too seriously. We all like what we smoke and have opinions about our cigars

Interesting name , interesting cigar?

It seems there are more and more cigars on the market. With boutique brands flourishing , and cigar giants knocking

Looks aren’t everything

Cigar Review Some cigars look impressive. This was my  thought when I purchased the Casa Magna Magnus II Limited. I was scanning the humidor

A top flight cigar dealer

Where and how we purchase our cigars are an important aspect of the cigar experience. There are many choices available

An up and coming super star ?

Steve Saka has roots in the cigar world from his days at Drew Estate. He helped develop Drew Estate into

It’s always something

I missed this cigar event held at my cigar lounge , The Lone Wolf Cigar Lounge in West Los Angeles

What a long strange trip it’s been

As we all know the best thing about cigars is meeting people from just about everywhere.  Through the years I

The Blast is back, or maybe never left

For many years my friend Brian’s go to cigar was Camacho. He would sit there, not say much but just

Use at your own risk

Take a close look at this cigar and tell me what you think it looks like? Now here is another

A powerful cigar that is worth talking about

I was sitting in my cigar lounge about to review the  La Aurora 107 Toro when I got  engaged in

Royalty has arrived.

Several weeks ago, I was speaking to a employee of the cigar lounge I am a member of and he

If you like big

This was a big cigar, almost as big as my leg. Slight exaggeration but not a smoke for a 15

Age before beauty.

What makes a great cigar? This issue has been debated I suspect since the first cigar was rolled.As a cigar

A Solid smoke that made my day

Getting new smokes that you have never tried is often an adventure, hopefully a good one.  Cigar smokes can be

A true cigar guy and maven

Small cigar, big taste

7-20-4 Cigars are a small boutique company which make very good products. I have been fortunate in discovering them several

Be careful what you ask for

I often get cigars from my friends and clients for the holidays. They are well meaning and I truly appreciate