Creating The Experience

"The hinges creak slightly as you lift the top of your humidor. The warm smells of cedar and tobacco flood your nostrils as you gaze over your selection of cigars, trying to find that one that will be perfect for today. Shall it be a mild, creamy Connecticut or a dark, spicy sungrown?" Read More
GRAMMworks Humidor

GRAMMworks Humidor

In case you didn’t already know, I’m a sucker for cool, unique cigar accessories, so when the fellas from GRAMMworks crossed my path at Smoke Cigar Shop and Lounge in Bridgeville, PA with their incredible travel humidors I just HAD to have one. And no, I couldn’t wait to see...

Ten Tidbits for the Tobacco Tenderfoot

10. Smoke a fair variety – It is really easy for some to get stuck in a “rut” of sorts when it comes to cigars. Honestly, I certainly did. Once I found about 10-12 cigars I really liked, I stuck to them for almost a year. Personally, I was a bit overwhelmed with the vast selection and really didn’t want to waste money on a cigar I didn’t like. Looking back, I wish I had branched out a bit more and explored the different vitolas, wrappers, brands etc. There are so so many great cigars on the market, now especially. 9. Take reviews with a grain of salt – This may come off as a bit of strange advice since I do reviews as well. But there are pros an cons to reviews. The good being, they are a really good way to experience a cigar from someone else’s palate...
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Cigars To Watch Out For: La Abeja

Cigars To Watch Out For: La Abeja

It’s not very often that a cigar completely rocks my socks off right off the bat. La Abeja definitely did exactly that. It was hands down the best cigar I have smoked in (at least) a year. Now, most of you may not be familiar with this new brand, but I highly recommend that you...
Up From the Ashes

Up From the Ashes

In this last year my posts have been anything but regular. Far far from it. There have been times when I’ve wanted to post but didn’t. Didn’t have the motivation or the time or simply had different priorities. It is not a well known fact that the last year has been a very difficult one...
The Diamond Crown Maximus Stanford's 90th

The Diamond Crown Maximus Stanford’s 90th

Usually I am not one to reach for a “special occasion” cigar or a super premium for a cigar review, however I decided to do things a little differently for once.  I actually had it narrowed down to about 3 choices and wound up selecting the J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Maximus Stanford’s 90th. The Stanford’s 90th was released...

CAO Right Coast

When the CAO Right Coast arrived at Cigar Connection, I was a bit skeptical. This 6 3/4″ by 72 trapezoidal cigar reminded me of a Toblerone. But I like Toblerone so I thought I’d give it a shot. I had a chat with our General Rep about it and got the details. It was released...

Dante Canto I: The Imp

If you’ve been following me on social media in the last few weeks, you may have noticed me smoking a bunch of cigars with a velvety chocolate brown wrapper and a band labeled “Dante”. This is a yet to be released cigar that I have enjoyed almost daily. The Dante is a boutique cigar rolled...
Arsen Pink for Men

Arsen Pink for Men

Yes, you read that correctly. The name of the cigar is Pink for Men and yes, it has a pink band. To some that may be a deterrent to purchase, but out here at Chesapeake they haven’t been able to keep them on the shelves. Real mean wear pink? No, real men SMOKE Pink for...
Cremo Cigars Classic Intrepidus

Cremo Cigars Classic Intrepidus

Wrapper: Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Dominican/Nicaragua Size: Intrepidus (6 by 52) Strength: Medium Price: Sample from Cremo Cigars Initial Observations: The wrapper is a very smooth light brown leaf of good quality. It has no tears, sunspots or wrinkles. The wrapper and foot of the cigar bring notes of cedar, hay and a slight sweetness...

2012 In My Rearview Mirror

For most of us, the end of a year is a time to reflect on the last twelve months, to remember the best parts and perhaps pinpoint the things we can do better in the twelve months to come. For most cigar bloggers, this end of the year also marks a time to recollect the...
Video: Perdomo Bugatti

Video: Perdomo Bugatti

Video: Asylum Schizo

Video: Asylum Schizo

Oktweeterfest 2012 Boutique Cigar Fest at Chesapeake Cigars

Oktweeterfest 2012 Boutique Cigar Fest at Chesapeake Cigars

From chesapeakecigar.com: Being three-quarters German, I’ve always wanted to do an Oktoberfest tribute event at Chesapeake Cigar. After months of negotiation, I was able to nail down the one and only Matt Booth of Room 101 fame to anchor this pet project event. My mission for Oktweeterfest is to spotlight our lines of boutique (or,...
Cubanacan Piramide

Cubanacan Piramide

Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Habano Filler: Nicaragua Size: Piramide Strength: Medium Cost: Sample from the manufacturer, Tarazona Cigars Initial Observations: The wrapper is a velvety, caramel brown. It is very smooth with only a few small veins. Earth, honey and sweet floral notes come off the wrapper and I notice hints of cedar and hay emanating...