…on a lot of things about cigars, but particularly on resting sticks for a while before smoking them – and in his case and other reviewers’ – in reviewing them. Like many B/SOTLs I enjoy reading reviews to get an idea of cigars I have yet to try and to also see what they thinkContinue reading “Katman Is Correct…”
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Thinking About the Cigars I Write About
Though I do get some visits to this site, I don’t write reviews for anyone’s benefit but my own. If my reviews help folks out that’s great, but that’s not my aim with this blog. As the name of the blog indicates, this is my stogie diary. I started it as a way for meContinue reading “Thinking About the Cigars I Write About”
Man O’ War Puro Authentico a Year Later
In my original post of this cigar, I mentioned that it needed some serious humidor time. It started out uninspiring, then got interesting in the second half, then finally hit its stride in the final third. After I wrote that post, I finished the 5er and got a 20-ct bundle. I let them sit forContinue reading “Man O’ War Puro Authentico a Year Later”
“Breakfast” Cigar? Pfft…
I’ve read on a lot a forum discussions about the notion of a “breakfast” or “morning” or “morning coffee” cigar. It seems that the convention is that it’s a lighter cigar, mild or mild-plus to medium-minus. I see the sense in this. It’s your first cigar of the day and you don’t want to killContinue reading ““Breakfast” Cigar? Pfft…”
Update: 2017 Regius Sun Grown
Trying to decide what I wanted to smoke this morning, my gaze fell upon my last couple of Regius Sun Grown Toros and I knew then that I had to start my day with one. I needed to start with a treat. And a treat it was! Of course, the first thing that I noticedContinue reading “Update: 2017 Regius Sun Grown”
CAO Brazilia Gol!
Purchased: 2 X 5-pack (5 X 56 – Fat Robusto?)Price: $15.00Store: CigarBidBuy Again: Absolutely! And I have!Box Worthy: YES!Experience Rating: 93 I’ve had a few different CAO cigars in the past and I’ve enjoyed all of them. But the CAO Brazilia hits all the right notes for me. There are earthy and fruity notes IContinue reading “CAO Brazilia Gol!”
IGM Kalavera Yellow
Purchased: 5-cigar Can (5 X 56 – Fat Robusto?)Price: $34.79Store: DirectBuy Again: AbsolutelyBox Worthy: YES!Experience Rating: 92 I first heard about IGM from the Katman and got familiar with this particular stick from his review of it. He gave it a 92 and that’s about right. It’s an excellent cigar that’s well-made and more importantlyContinue reading “IGM Kalavera Yellow”
Tabacalera Aragon VII Potencia Green Maduro
Purchased: 10-Pack Robusto (5.5 X 54)Price: $36.25Store: Tabacalera AragonBuy Again: AbsolutelyBox Worthy: YES!Experience Rating: 89 I love finding great cigars at excellent value! I discovered these from a couple of posts on Reddit. Aragon sells direct to the public so there’s no middleman involved. The prices are therefore quite inexpensive. Like Every Day Is CigarContinue reading “Tabacalera Aragon VII Potencia Green Maduro”
Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. It Has Become One of My All-Time Favorites!
I first tried an Undercrown Maduro last year. At the time, I’m not sure where I got it. It may have been a gift from a fellow BOTL. I’m not sure, but I did know that it was a very nice cigar. Right in my wheelhouse. And that first one started a love affair withContinue reading “Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. It Has Become One of My All-Time Favorites!”
Definition Defigero
Purchased: 3 Toro Singles (6.5 X 54)Price: ~$13.00 eacStore: Cigar Art, Dallas, TXBuy Again: AbsolutelyBox Worthy: A resounding YES! Ever since I had my first Definition cigar, I’ve been amazed by the incredible flavor profiles the company has on offer. The GEN413 knocked my socks off with its kaleidoscope-like, ever-changing palate; the big, bold, powerfulContinue reading “Definition Defigero”
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