I am the managing editor at Cigar Dojo, making sure all cigar reviews and articles meet the Dojo standards. Aside from my major passions (premium cigars and Kentucky Straight Bourbon), I enjoy photography/videography, as well as playing ice hockey and spending time with my family—which currently includes two boys, two girls, and one amazing wife.
Foundation Cigar Company proprietor Nick Melillo made his big debut into the premium cigar market in 2015, introducing the brand's freshman release with the Nicaraguan-themed El Güegüense. The cigar may be one ... Read More...
Warped had a slightly different vibe this year. At last year's show, they were on their own, unfortunately located in a quiet corner of the show floor; away from many of the biggest booths. But this year they t... Read More...
Saturday, August 27, 2016 — Miami, FL – Today, Drew Estate announced their plans to release the Liga Privada No. 9 “Pork Beli” exclusively at the Drew Diplomat Retailer, Hyde Park Cigars in Chicago, Illinois.
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If you've seen our past coverage on Colorado's annual Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival, you'll know that this event has grown to become one of the biggest and most successful in the country. And for 2016, it's bus... Read More...
UPDATE: This contest is now closed
Our winners this week were Jimmi & Kyle S.
Beginning earlier this year, Macanudo, among the most recognized premium cigar brands in the world, updated its look f... Read More...
Cigar smokers worldwide know Davidoff as the masters of luxury and refinement. And since the 2013 IPCPR, with the introduction of their "Black Label" series with Davidoff Nicaragua, the cigars have become both ... Read More...
It was long overdue, but for 2016, Tatuaje finally made the leap into their own booth - detaching from the usual setup with My Father Cigars. Pete Johnson then split his new digs between his Tatuaje and L'Ateli... Read More...
If you'd have told me that Cornelius & Anthony would be one of the most hoppin' booths at the 2016 IPCPR show a year ago, I'd have responded with, "Who?" Some quick digging around would inform me that they ... Read More...
In 2014, A.J. Fernandez Cigar Company introduced the New World brand at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas. This cigar featured a design unlike anything in their lineup at the time, showcasing a classical and ornate, ... Read More...
The Fuente booth was the same as always for 2016, save for the lack of Carlos Fuente Sr. and Jr. - foreshadowing for the devastating news that the legendary Carlos Fuente Sr. would pass away only one week later... Read More...
In 2014, RoMa Craft shared a booth with Mombacho Cigars, a brand they intended to distribute. In 2015, they went their separate ways, RoMa returning to their own location. But in 2016, it's sort of a mixture - ... Read More...
In 2015, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust debuted at the IPCPR show in New Orleans, ending a 2-year gap in the cigar industry for Steve Saka - the man formerly best known for his work with the legendary Liga Priva... Read More...