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The Power of the Humidor

I have to admit that for years I stored my cigars in Ziploc bags my freezer. I only had a small humidor and would take cigars out of my freezer a few at a time and stick them in my little box to equalize with the outside world. But until I started investing in muchContinue reading “The Power of the Humidor”

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Curly Head Claro Candela

Purchased: 5-Pack Landero (6.3 X 43)Store: Cigar PagePrice: $15.08Buy again? Absolutely All I can say about this cigar is that upon the first draw, it blew me away. Nuts, nutmeg, a bit of spice, on a subtle foundation of moist forest floor, then a long, creamy, smooth finish, all in a mild smoke. After theContinue reading “Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Curly Head Claro Candela”

Gurkha Widow Maker

Purchased: XO Natural GordoStore: Cigars International Price: $34.99Buy Again? Yes! This is a big fat cigar. And even though it’s listed as a medium-full to full body cigar, at least to me, it’s much more towards the mild side of medium. Perhaps that has to do with the light Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. Perhaps. But IContinue reading “Gurkha Widow Maker”

Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds 1990 Perfecto Maduro

Purchased: 15-pack Perfecto (4 X 48)Store: Cigars InternationalPrice: $54.99Buy again? You bet your ass! A box of these normally costs about $170. Not cheap. But these 2nds give you all the flavor of the production quality cigars at a fraction of the price. And I have to say that I absolutely love this perfecto size!Continue reading “Rocky Patel Vintage 2nds 1990 Perfecto Maduro”

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”