Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

87%Solid

El Baton Belicoso

June 29, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I'm smoking the El Baton Belicoso from J. C. Newman. The El Baton has garnered some pretty high ratings from some of the biggies in the cigar industry yet you rarely hear or see the El Baton mentioned tha... Read More...

83%Yard Gar

Rocky Patel Renaissance robusto

Eric Guttormson

June 27, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I am smoking a Rocky Patel Renaissance robusto and this little cigar is a very nice looking little stick and feels as if it has a very firm pack. The label is a nice looking off-white with browns and embo... Read More...

The 5 Best Cigars to Give to Your Cigar Newbie Friends

Eric Guttormson

June 22, 2012

Blog

What are the best cigars to give a new cigar smoker? We have all been in the dilemma right? You are a cigar aficionado, in fact you rarely bat an eye spending up to $20 on a single cigar. Yet now you have some... Read More...

88%Great Value

Man O’ War Ruination Belicoso

Eric Guttormson

June 19, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

AJ Fernandez is really making a name for himself in the cigar business these days with home runs such as the San Lotano Oval and other great cigars like the Diesel and today I will be reviewing the Man O' War R... Read More...

87%Solid Performer

My Uzi Weighs A Ton 7×60

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2012

With likely the most unique name in the cigar world the My Uzi Weighs a Ton is a cigar that catches your eye (as most Drew Estate cigars do) with it's behemoth 60 ring gauge and in my case the 7 inch long monst... Read More...

88%Powerhouse

La Gloria Serie R #3

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2012

The La Gloria Serie R #3 should come with a warning that states... YOU SHOULD NOT OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY WHEN SMOKING THIS CIGAR, because these little babies pack a walup!! For such a small size the La Gloria ... Read More...

88%Spicy

San Cristobal Clasico

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Is it a cigar or a jalapeño wrapped in tobacco? When you have a website that features cigar reviews it becomes tough to make each and every cigar review sound unique. It's very easy to fall into the trap of ... Read More...

Review of Casa Fuente Cigar Bar in Las Vegas

Casa Fuente Las Vegas

Eric Guttormson

June 4, 2012

Cigar Shops, Lounges

What's the best cigar bar in Las Vegas? Las Vegas is a wild place, and it's one of my favorite destinations, mainly for the warm weather, the bright lights, excellent drinks, amazing food, a bit of gambling, a... Read More...

92%Classic

Arturo Fuente Anejo #77 – the Shark

Eric Guttormson

June 2, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2012

Master Sensei kisses some ash. Today I was guest on the popular radio show Kiss My Ash and I was discussing (among other things) the Arturo Fuente Anejo #77, commonly referred to as "the Shark". Abe, Emily and... Read More...

Send us your cigar and we will review it!

Eric Guttormson

May 23, 2012

Blog, Press Releases

How can I get my favorite cigar reviewed? We have had several folks contact us and ask us if we would smoke this or that cigar and then review it. Currently we pick cigars to review simply based on what intere... Read More...

88%Buttery

Arturo Fuente Solaris

Eric Guttormson

May 11, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Master Sensei refutes Euthyphro's dilemma while appreciating the mellow flavors of the Arturo Fuente Solaris. Mellow, complex, and luxurious. The Arturo Fuente Solaris is the newly released and latest in the... Read More...

90%Dominates

E.P. Carrillo Short Run Dominates

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

A smoke that is heavy on the umami. I normally do not review the same brand cigar twice in a row, however after yesterday's less than glowing review of the E. P. Carrillo Ecantos Natural I was determined to de... Read More...

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