Unco B's Stogie Diary

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…

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…

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…

Purchased: 10-Pack Robusto (5.5 X 54)Price: $36.25Store: Tabacalera AragonBuy Again: AbsolutelyBox Worthy: YES!Experience Rating: 92 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.…

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…

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…

Purchased: 2 Single Toros (6 X 54)Price: $13.00 eaStore: Mac’s Palo AltoBuy Again? ProbablyBox Worthy? I think so… A guy on Reddit posted a picture of the Big Sky Mad Minnow Fly Box yesterday, and as I had never heard of the Big Sky brand, my curiosity was piqued, and…