Author Archives: Unco B

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 AuroraContinue reading “On The Golf Course with a Great Smoke (or Two)”

A few weeks ago, I was hanging out at West Coast Cigars and chatting with Father Bob (he’s a retired priest in my diocese), one of the owners of West Coast Cigars. As usual, our conversation turned to discussing the world of cigars. In this case, it was the impending UTL bullshit that’s coming downContinue reading “First Impressions: La Aroma de Cuba Noblesse Regency”

Purchased: 10-pack Toro (5.75 x 54)Price: $47.50Store: Atlantic CigarBuy Again: Yes. Already did.Box Worthy: Yes, but with 10-packs this cheap, it’s better to buy 2 of ’em!Experience Rating: 96 I do love me a Brazilian Arapirça wrapper. I love Brazilian wrappers in general. There’s just something indescribably different about them. So, when I see aContinue reading “La Aurora 1903 Preferidos Maduro (Ruby)”

Purchased: 2 boxes – Corona Grande (6.5 X 48)Price: $50/box of 10Store: Famous SmokeBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: YesExperience Rating: 97 I wrote about the Toro a little while back and absolutely loved it; so much so that while Famous was dumping these over Thanksgiving, I bought another couple of boxes of the Corona Grande soContinue reading “La Gloria Cubana 8th Street Corona Grande”

Purchased: 10-pack Guard (6 X 50 Toro)Price: $53.00Store: Atlantic CigarBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes – but since I can get 10-packs for half the price of a box, that’s what I will be buying.Experience Rating: 96 A lot of snobs love to throw shade on Altadis or STG or General because of their collection ofContinue reading “Montecristo Espada Oscuro”

Being a fan of the CAO Amazon Basin, I was intrigued to see the Dagger on Atlantic. At $24.99 for a fiver, I thought it was a low-risk move to get a pack to see how it compared to the Toro. A couple of puffs in and it was clear to me that it wasContinue reading “CAO Amazon Basin Dagger”

When I first read Katman’s review of the Umbagog Bronzeback, I immediately bought a 10-pack. I had been searching for a suitable alternative to my beloved Undercrown Maduro and reading his review was timely. It’s not that I stopped liking the UC, but I wanted to expand my daily driver selections. You see, though IContinue reading “What Is It About the Umbagog Bronzeback?”

Not really, but this is a holiday treat! It’s spicy and creamy with lots of oak and leather notes with a hint of vanilla and caramel on the finish. Crafted by AJ, this definitely has his signature on it! I’m writing about this after only smoking one that I purchased at West Coast Cigar loungeContinue reading “LCA Red Ryder: You’re Gonna Shoot Your Eye Out Kid!”

Purchased: 2 boxes – Toro (6 X 52)Price: $49/box of 10Store: Famous SmokeBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: YesExperience Rating: 96 I’ve only had these a few days, but when I took one out to inspect it this morning, I saw how discolored the wrapper was and I couldn’t resist lighting one up. A little more timeContinue reading “La Gloria Cubana 8th Street Toro”

I woke up this morning and put the bird on the smoker, poured myself a mug of coffee, then lit up a gorgeous Umbagog Bronzeback. As the caffeine and nicotine started to kick in, I thought about what things I’m thankful for and it brought some tears to my eyes. Lately I’ve been super-frustrated withContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”