Casa 1910 Soldadera Edition Teniente Angela First Impressions
I’m going to miss Katman when he stops writing reviews (yeah, I’m name-checking him yet again). But out of all the reviewers out there, I’ve come to trust his observations and insights the most, and I’ve purchased lots of cigars based on his reviews, insights, and recommendations. I’m smoking this Casa 1910 cigar based on…
Dumbarton Umbagog Bronzeback Robusto
Purchased: 10-pack Robusto (5 X 52)Price: $74.43Store: Atlantic Cigar CompanyBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: You can only get ’em in 10-packs, but yes.Experience Rating: 98 Do two extra rings make a difference? One would think not, but in the case of the DTT Umbagog Bronzeback, it makes a surprisingly big difference. I wrote about the original…
Pairing Barbecuing with a Cigar?
I’m not talking about pairing a cigar with the food but the act of barbecuing meat. To me, there’s no better excuse to kill time – and get out of honey-do projects – than to have a smoke or two or three while the meat smokes. But I’ve found that certain cigars fare better with…
Inexpensive vs. Cheap – There’s a HUGE Difference!
A couple of weeks ago, I was perusing my usual Reddit cigar channels when I came across a post by someone proffering their advice on smoking cigars. They stated that they had been smoking cigars for five years implying that they were somehow an expert on the subject of cigars, so I was prepared to…
Sometimes It’s Too Hard to Pass Up a Deal
Besides the La Sirena Super Sea Monkeys, one of the huge surprises for me in 2025 was the La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse. But at $18-$20/stick online and $28 at a shop, I had resigned myself to buying an occasional couple of singles. But last weekend, while I was perusing r/cigars on Reddit, I saw…
Curivari Seleccíon Privada Magnificos Maduro Needs Patience, Patience, Patience
I lived in Las Vegas from 1989 to 1990. I was twenty-seven and moved there because of a girl who then dumped me two weeks after I got there. But if I’m going to be honest with myself, looking back, I never really had a chance with her. She was hot. She knew it. And…
Paul Stulac Post Script San Andres
Original post was back in early April, but I wanted to add an update… Purchased: 20-ct Bundle Toro (6 X 52)Store: Miami HumidorPrice: $95.00Buy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes, but they come in bundlesExperience Rating: 97 After I discovered this cigar from reading Katman’s review last year, I am now halfway through my third bundle. I…
CAO Amazon Basin Dagger Update
Okay, lesson learned. I know, I’m supposed to let cigars rest a while before smoking them. Some require at least a month or even two before they’re enjoyable. But with the Dagger, curiosity got the better of me and I smoked it way too early. I wasn’t that impressed with it writing, “I appreciate the…
Paul Stulac Blue Lightning Sky Katman Edition
Purchased: 2 10-packs Toro (6 X 52)Price: $85 eachStore: Small BatchBuy Again: If I can…Box Worthy: YesExperience Rating: 98 With what I’ve experienced with Paul Stulac cigars, he does nothing half-assed and his collaboration with Phil “Katman” Kohn is yet another example of the quality of his blending and the care that he puts into…
Birthday Stick? Hmmm… Whatever’s in My Dry Box
Today is my birthday. I’m 8-squared. Amazing. As I look back over the past year, it has been pretty eventful as far as cigars are concerned. I’ve had some incredible bangers, but amazingly enough, I can only recall having just a couple of duds. Lucky me! Given that it’s my special day, the convention was…
La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse
Purchased: 2 singles Monarchy (6.5 X 56 box-pressed Toro Grande)Store: West Coast CigarsPrice: $27.95Buy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes, but it might be a bit too pricey for a box.Experience Rating: 99 A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a comfy seat at West Coast Cigars lounge, chatting as I normally do with one of…
On The Golf Course with a Great Smoke (or Two)
I played a round of 18 holes yesterday at Indian Valley Golf Club in Novato, CA. As is my custom, I always bring cigars to smoke and share with my playing partners. I brought two for me to smoke, one for each nine-hole side: Tatuaje 7th Corojo (pictured at the top) and a La Aurora…
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