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...
Asylum
Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 6 by 50 Strength: Medium Price: Sample from the manufacturer at IPCPR From asylumcigars.com: The first-ever release from Asylum Cigars will soon be ablaze in cigar shops nationwide. Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka, the dynamic co-founding duo, are introducing two lines—Asylum, which makes its eponymous debut—and it’s sibling, Asylum...
Montecristo Epic Premium Selection ’07
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Vintage Nicaraguan and Dominican Size: Toro 6×52 Body: Full About This Cigar: From the Press Release: The task of creating Montecristo Epic was assigned to a special team of our most skilled and accomplished cigar makers – Grupo de Maestros – artisans with centuries of combined experience. It is...
Romeo by Romeo Y Julieta
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano seed Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: Piramides (6 1/8″ by 52) Strength: Medium/Full Price: Gift from Vato Cigars (MSRP ??) Initial Observations: The Romeo has a beautiful medium brown wrapper. There are a few noticeable veins but they are very small. There are no tears on the wrapper and the cap is...
Vato Cigars Kansas Blend Twister
Wrapper: Connecticut/Ecuadorian Dark Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Dominican/Honduran Size: Churchill Body: Medium Price: Gift from Vato Cigars; priced online for $14.99 Cut/Prelight: I used a double blade guillotine cutter for a smooth cut. The prelight draw had notes of earth and leather. Toast/Burn: I used a single flame torch to evenly toast and light the foot...
The “Daily” Cigar
We have all heard it. Or at least most of us have. That would be a great daily cigar! But what exactly does it mean? A “daily” cigar refers to a stick at a reasonable price point (usually by the box) that has the desired strength and complexity to be enjoyed on a regular basis....
Video: Weekend at Westside with JuliaLightsUp and a Curivari CoPilot
This weekend the Silver Bullet and I trek to Wichita to hang with Gweedo, JuliaLightsUp and the gang at Westside Humidor. On the way I smoked the Curivari Reserva Limitada and share my thoughts on this Ultra Boutique Gem.
Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive… Even In Cigar Reviews
Recently, my good friend Jeff, observed that I only review cigars that I enjoy and he inquired if I would ever post a negative review. I flat out told him no and of course, he proceeded to ask me why. My explanation inspired me to write this post. Some of you may be familiar with...
