Had a very pleasant conversation with Egda Lovo this past week as he was rolling cigars for a golfing event at Porter Valley Country Club.
Hip Town and Hip Cigar Joint: The Occidental Cigar Club
Wherever I go, I make it a point to find the local cigar B & M’s. Sometimes I hit pay dirt with the right mix
Punch Punch Tubo Habano review
Is every Cuban perfect or do we like to over hype them? Here is a review of the famed Punch Punch which might sway your
Sneak preview : Dignity Cigars with DonJuan Gross
I had the pleasure of smoking with DonJuan Gross, owner of Dignity Cigars recently and of course we talked about cigars. He showed me a new
Romeo Y Julieta House of Capulet cigar review
When reviewing a new cigar product you must be aware of your subjective bias. The marketing from the manufacturer will try to sway your opinion
Wishful thinking for a cigar maven
If you enjoy a stash of Cuban beauties here there are Keep smoking
Hold it tight or loose.
One of my cigar crew sent me this poster on how you hold your cigar. You can read into it if you want. Keep smoking
Mostly hits the mark
I imagine crafting a radio show is very similar to crafting a cigar. Different pieces need to fit in order to make it all work.
Was it worth the wait?
I have been storing an El Rico Habano Churchill in my humidor for over 5 years. It’s not as I waiting for a special reason
It’s tough to light a cigar without accessories – Xikar products
There are many methods that are used to light up your beloved stogie. Just to name a few we have cutters of all types, lighters
We can’t always get what we want
I was gifted a Guillermo Leon corona by a cigar buddy of mine who said he was impressed by this blend. After several weeks in
new connection
Now a member of socialcigar.com. A site for like minded cigar friends with comments, reviews and other good stuff. Check it out and don’t forget
Cigar Friendly
An expensive resort to be sure but the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes is a cigar friendly resort which has a very large outdoor
Happy Fourth to all
Light up your favorite for USA’s holiday
Good to the last puff
Juan Lopez is another one of those Cuban brands that are overlooked by the masses. They do not have the “chops” of a Monti or
Cigars across the coast
Whenever or wherever I travel, I make an attempt to hit a local B and M Cigar shop. I check out the stock, meet some
A short review for a short cigar
Vegueros Pinar Del Rio, Cuba Purchased a small batch of this Cuban cigar and smoked 3 of them so far over a span of 3
A cigar of note San Cristobal De Habana
San Cristobal De Habana is not a Cuban cigar which makes the top tier list with everyone. Limited production and distribution is part of the
The way it used to be. Caught in a time warp
Check out this ad that a friend of mine sent me. Certainly one from the past and of a bygone era. What
Visit to Levitt and Peirce Cigar Store Cambridge Ma.
Some views of this storied cigar store in Cambridge Ma.
Cigar review: Rocky Patel, American Market Selection
My first knowledge of the juggernaut that became known as Rocky Patel was with his early brand Indian Tabac. It was at a tasting of
A piece of history
My friend sent me this great picture of Sir Winston Churchill ‘s cigar case. What an honor
Buying cigars. Online or B and M?
We had this discussion the other day with some of the cigar brethren. Where do you buy your product? Is supporting your local cigar shop
Cuban cigar for the masses: The people’s cigar
The Quintero has been described as being machine made and hand bunched. I describe it as the “People’s Cigar”, a stogie you give to a