Unco B's Stogie Diary

What you see most often isn’t necessarily what matters. Some of the cigars that may end up being your favorites are rarely mentioned—and finding them takes a different approach.

One brand I hadn’t smoked in a while is Ferio Tego. So when I came across the Summa in a forum post, it caught my attention and pushed me to look into it further. In the process, I came across an interview with Michael Herklots, where he said: …I know…

Where Flavor Ends and Interpretation Begins This is a companion piece to the review I wrote for Katman. You can read it here. In that review, I kept the focus on the cigar and its dynamics, leaving out much of the broader commentary. This piece is meant to explore that…

The Montecristo Espada Oscuro may look like a modern Nicaraguan release, but its architecture traces directly back to the Montecristo Nicaragua 2000 Limited Edition. When you compare the components, the Plasencia tobacco, and the structural style, a clear lineage emerges — one that reveals the Espada Oscuro as the youthful…

In addition to cigars and a handful of other obsessions, I’ve always loved to cook—and, obviously, to eat. I’m not formally trained, but gourmet cooking and technique have been a quiet through‑line in my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been fascinated by chefs from around…