koi, Author at Cigar Dojo

The Top 5 Reasons People Smoke Cigars

June 22, 2015

Of course there are more reasons than five, there are probably as many reasons as there are cigar smokers. But while each personality and matching cigar is unique, there are similarities that we all share. That... Read More...

Mursuli Cigars – Temple City, CA

koi

May 12, 2015

Cigar Shops

Walking into the humidor of any shop around the world can be an overwhelming experience, especially for the novice. Even for seasoned veterans, though, as long as their palate remains adventurous, there is far ... Read More...

88%5-pack purchase

Sosa 50th Anniversary

koi

February 16, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

As an homage to their beginnings, the Sosa 50th Anniversary is torpedo shaped, like their classic cigar's most popular Piramide vitola. The filler is a Dominican and Nicaraguan blend with a Cameroon-seeded wrap... Read More...

90%Elegant

D’Crossier Golden Blend

koi

August 21, 2013

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2013

It's not the royals who count, it's the craftsman, the craft itself that holds all worth. He slaves and perfects, getting everything just right, scrapping the whole and restarting if even the tiniest thing is w... Read More...

Great Destinations to Smoke a Fine Cigar

koi

July 31, 2013

Featured, Blog

They turn a backyard with a plastic play set exotic, add that perfect pinch of spice to even the best vacation, a tinge of mystery to the dullest of men. They help us relax, take in the moment and appreciate. A... Read More...

87%Enjoyable

Pinar Del Rio Habano Sun Grown

koi

November 27, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2012

The moon is high, the fog is low - it's 36 degrees - and classic leather bombers meet the political guise of university rich political analysis in a not-so-classic scene of young men in discussion, surrounded b... Read More...

82%Golf Cigar

Oliva Vindicator Toro

koi

November 20, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Koi ponds with floating orange leaves sprinkle the hills of remote Japan, once acting as the gardens for now forgotten temples; and autumn is the best time to enjoy them. The cool pacific air brings goosebumps... Read More...

85%Not Bad

Rocky Patel Cuban Blend

koi

October 30, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2012

Warmth envelopes my face as I lean my head back against the chair, allowing the smoke to congregate around the back of the tongue, listening for the songs of tropical birds in the distance. Cracked peppercorns... Read More...

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