The Lounge at Metropolitan Society In the Spring, 2011 issue of the Cigar Network magazine, I wrote up a feature story on “Cigar Lounges: The Fabric of the Cigar Lifestyle”. In that article I discussed the various types of cigar lounges and the fellowship and camaraderie they foster. While it might seem like I am […]
In my last review of the E.P. Carrillo Core Line, I mentioned “build a core line and they will come”. I guess to some extent this holds true for Tatuaje Cigars, but Tatuaje really has built their reputation on their limited releases. Ultimately, I think the success of any cigar line comes down to a […]
As I continue to follow the cigar industry, one rule of thumb I see when it comes to manufactuers is “build a core line and they will come…” Such is the case with E.P. Carrillo. When Ernesto Perez-Carrillo launched his E.P. Carrillo Cigar company, the initial releases were limited edition runs. It was in 2010 […]
At the end of 2010, there were three cigar manufacturers that decided to release “New York only” cigars. In other words, these would be cigars that would be sold exclusively to retailers in New York State. The idea was that the New York State cigar would provide a much needed jolt to retailers in New […]
Lighting was very difficult to catch the band When it comes to limited edition cigars, there are two key facts: 1) Cigar Manufacturers have been making limited cigars for a long time; 2) When a limited cigar comes out, it is going capture the public’s attention. Such is the case with the Punch Rare […]
One thing that really excites me about doing cigar reviews is when I can share a great experience with a cigar that might not be on the radar screen. This is the case with my review of Emilio Cigars’ AF1. Whenever I review indie/boutique cigars, I look for something different and special. Namely, if I […]
Paley Park – photo from Wikipedia, Public Domain Photo When the impending Outdoor Smoking Ban goes into effect in New York City on July 1, 2011; smoking in a public park will no longer be legally allowed. This is one of the most unfortunate things because one of the most relaxed settings for enjoying […]
With the insane cigar taxes in New York State, several cigar manufacturers have stepped up to produce “New York” only cigars. The concept behind these cigars is that only New York Tobacconists will be able to purchase these from the manufacturers that produce them. This is meant to provide a much needed jolt to the […]
The Drew Estate Double Signature Reserve is a retail-only cigar. This cigar is sold down in Marietta, Georgia at the Tobacco Superstore. From the initial look of this cigar it does look like a sibling to the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52; however the guys at Tobacco Superstore described this more as a “cross between […]
Cigar Dave released some more information about the blend of the new release of the A.Turrent Triple Corojo under the Altadis umbrella. The A.Turrent Triple Corojo is an all-Corojo cigar. It is not the first all-Corojo cigar being released this year. The Martin Family of Cigars is releasing the Pedro Martin Corojo that will have […]
In general, the direction I want to take this web-site is to be a hard-core cigar web-site for cigar enthusiasts. From time to time, I do think there needs to be a break. Today is one of those times and I thought Post 300 would be one of them. This past weekend, I made a […]
In my last review, I explored the El Triunfador blend by smoking the El Triunfador No. 6. El Triunfador is a line of cigars that is a line of cigars from Tatuaje. El Triunfador was the name of an old Cuban line of cigars. The brand name was resurrected by Tatuaje head Pete Johnson. This […]
