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Down to the Nub!

I don’t normally smoke my cigars down to the nub. But a couple just taste SO good when they’re at the nub that I try to get as much of them as I can. Off the top of my head, that includes the Martinez Queens, Ave Maria Argentum, and what’s shown to the left, AlecContinue reading “Down to the Nub!”

Gravitating Towards Smaller Gauge Cigars

I met a fellow herfer at a wedding a couple of months ago and he talked about how he has been going for smaller ring gauge cigars because he felt the flavor was intensified in a smaller stick. I just nodded in agreement thinking that it made sense. Then later, before I lit up aContinue reading “Gravitating Towards Smaller Gauge Cigars”

Toraño Dominico Update

Sometimes I feel like the budget cigar reviewer on CI who actively searches for sticks that fit his budget but also appeal to his palate. Truth be told, I’m finally in the financial position where I can smoke much more expensive sticks on a daily basis, but I must admit that most of the time,Continue reading “Toraño Dominico Update”

Finding My Sweet Spot? I’m Not Sure I Ever Will

I participate in a couple of cigar forums online and lots of smokers seem to find a niche of cigars they like and they stick with them. A couple of my friends are like that. For instance, one normally likes Maduro-wrapped cigars while the other goes for natural or Connecticut wrappers. As for me, IContinue reading “Finding My Sweet Spot? I’m Not Sure I Ever Will”

Plasencia Reserva Original

Purchased: Box of 10 Robustos (4.7 X 52)Store: Cigars InternationalPrice: $78.99Buy again: Yes This cigar is a sleeper. It starts out all smooth and light like a Monte White Label with a subtle sophistication whose flavors of cinnamon, cedar, baking spice, nuts, and toast; things you might miss if you smoke it quickly, then graduallyContinue reading “Plasencia Reserva Original”

Bringing Cigars to a Wedding or Social Event

I’ve brought cigars to weddings and social events for years, enough so that people who know me will ask if I have stogies they can smoke and, of course, I do and provide them with a selection to choose from. I usually bring good cigars because I wouldn’t want to give anyone a cigar IContinue reading “Bringing Cigars to a Wedding or Social Event”

Oliva Serie O Torpedo

Purchased: 2 X 10-Pack Torpedo (6.5 X 52)Store: CigarBid.com Price: $28.50 eaBuy again? Absolutely! I’ve smoked cigars for years but up until recently, I hadn’t taken the time to understand why I liked a particular cigar. Smoking a cigar was a binary experience for me: I either liked it or I didn’t. But now thatContinue reading “Oliva Serie O Torpedo”

I Like What I Like When I Like – No Gatekeepers Here!

Along with my cigar hobby, I have others as well, but I’ve found that cigar forums I’ve joined are much like guitar forums. There are lots of gatekeepers. There are so many people who vocally express their disdain for the mainstream manufacturers and that the only equipment comes from the boutique builders. It’s bullshit ofContinue reading “I Like What I Like When I Like – No Gatekeepers Here!”

Martinez Don Antonio Escogido Maduro

Purchased: Robusto (6 X 50) 5-PackShop: Martinez Hand Rolled Cigars, NYCPrice Paid: $60.00Buy again? Absolutely. Not on a regular basis because I won’t smoke this too often. There are some cigars that I love that start out with a certain flavor profile and just stay there, adding only a couple of other elements as IContinue reading “Martinez Don Antonio Escogido Maduro”

Rocky Patel Cargo

Purchased: Robusto 5 X 50Store: CigarsInternational.comBid: $35.00 for a 20-packBuy again? Absolutely! In a word this is a really good cigar. I always say good is good no matter what the price. And I got these at a fantastic price. 35 bucks on Cigars International make me an offer page. To be honest it wasn’tContinue reading “Rocky Patel Cargo”