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.
2015 has marked some big changes for AVO Cigars. Beginning with a revamped look/feel to kick the year off, AVO then followed up with two limited edition releases under a new collection titled AVO Improvisation ... Read More...
UPDATE: Out of the hundreds of people who entered the pickem contest the winner’s were Sturg S. and Bowhunter114. Both Sturg and Bowhunter picked 12 correct along with 18 other people but won via their tiebreak... Read More...
In early 2015, Quesada Cigars announced a special cigar release, a limited edition product that would arrive in a select few shops across the country, each location receiving 6 total boxes. The cigar is none ot... Read More...
As much as we "connoisseurs" hate to admit it, a big portion of a cigar's ultimate impression relies heavily on the presentation—it can literally make or break a brand! Look, at this point in the game, nearly a... Read More...
For the second year running, Quesada will release a limited edition cigar in collaboration with the Plasencia family to coincide with St Patrick's Day. As with their long-running Oktoberfest cigars, the blend i... Read More...
It's one of the longest running traditions in Cigar Dojo history—other than Sensei's signature "just got out of bed" look on Smoke Night Live—we're speaking, of course, about our annual 12 Days of Christmas con... Read More...
If this is the first time you've heard of Bella Dominicana, that's because the brand has literally just hit the market. Debuting in August of this year, Bella Dominicana is off to an ambitious intro into the ci... Read More...
Black Works Studio, a new creation from James Brown, owner of Black Label Trading Company, has begun shipping their first three cigars to retailers.
The cigars are known as NBK, Killer Bee, and Rorschach. Ea... Read More...
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is the much-anticipated, welcomed return to the cigar industry for Steve Saka, the highly-revered, former CEO of Drew Estate. Steve has now made it through the industry nearly full... Read More...
UPDATE: This contest is now closed
Our winners were picked from both social media (random selection) and Smoke Night Live, as our guest Steve Saka chose his favorite entry.
Winners included Donald S. and... Read More...
UPDATE: This contest is now closed
Our winners this week were Smokin Puroz (grand prize winner), Fire Ball, David D, and ChiGars, as chosen by Master Sensei and Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. of Espinosa Cigars, duri... Read More...
C.L.E. Cigar company has announced its Aladino cigars have begun shipping to retailers. These Honduran puros were on display at this year's IPCPR show, yet have been delayed until now.
Similar in the way man... Read More...