This was today’s front page story in the New York Post. To Tobacco Enthusiasts, this should come as no surprise. Recent tax increases in the State of New York have once again been targeted at tobacco. The idea is that if taxes are increased in tobacco, people will not partake in using tobacco. What we […]
It’s time to start to look ahead to the new cigars that will be coming out in 2011. Right now a new cigar line is being introduced by Alec Bradley called the “New York” line. Word is that a pre-release is scheduled for December 10, 2010 in New York. The plan will be for the […]
Join Matt Booth for an entire day of mayhem at Outland Cigars in Charlotte, NC. Great deals on Room101 Cigars, Special Raffles and Giveaways, and meet Room101 brand owner, Matt Booth. I personally can tell you that Matt Booth is one of those special Cigar-ebrities. This is a MUST ATTEND EVENT. Read about when […]
As a Cigar Enthusiast, one thing that we have to be most aware of is the potential for Cigar Beetles to infest into Cigars. The picture above really tells the story here (thanks to my good friend Josh for sharing this example). A cigar that has been infested with Cigar Beetles will have these little […]
Last month, I was blown away by A.J. Fernandez’s new San Lotano Connecticut stick. To quote what I said, “might be one of the best Connecticut Shade wrappers I have ever had!” Therefore I was very excited to try another San Lotano stick that was released this year. I decided to give the San Lotano […]
Not the best picture, but its a beautiful Maduro wrapper If you frequently follow the reviews around here, you know that when it comes to the Indie Cigar market, the folks at Esteban Carreras lead the pack. Led by Craig Cunningham, Esteban Carreras is nicely building a loyal following among Cigar Enthusiasts. This year has […]
One of the most anticipated sticks of each cigar year is Camacho Cigars’ release of the Liberty edition. Following the micro-batch concept, Camacho releases a limited number of a sticks blended specifically for the year. Each stick is put into its own individual coffin-like box and numbered. From year to year the blend and design […]
The Gloom of Mayor Mike Bloomberg America’s Mayor – Oscar Goodman Two Mayors – one in the City of New York and one in the City of Las Vegas. Two that could not be further part. Mayor Mike Bloomberg is not a friend of Cigar Enthusiasts. Mayor Oscar Goodman is. However, it goes further […]
Back at the 2010 IPCPR, one of my most exciting visits was to the Torano Family Cigar booth. During that visit, I saw a lot of energy and excitement around the recent re-branding of the company and the new releases that were due for 2010. I recently was very satisfied with one of these new […]
Many people come to me asking me what is the best cigar to buy for a Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year’s gift. Unfortunately, the first response I give them is what I term the “Standard Consulting Answer” which is “It Depends”… It depends on a few factors. Below I’ve put a table to help […]
One of the revelations of the 2010 cigar year has been Bill Paley’s La Palina line. When I first tried the La Palina Alison at the Commonwealth Cigar Club in Roanoke Virginia, I was blown away. My words were: “The race for Cigar of the Year just got that much tighter.” Well I now I […]
One of the biggest buzzes of the 2009 IPCPR was the debut of celebrity jeweler Matt Booth’s line of Room 101 Cigars. Many people (including myself) were excited about Booth joining the ranks of cigar-ebrities. When the Room 101 was released, I was disappointed at first as I was hoping for a stronger cigar with […]
