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.
A sweet caramelly treat.
On a recent trip to the local whiskey bar, I wanted to try something different, higher quality than the standard (Maker's Mark etc.). To be precise, Pappy Van Winkle's 15 year bourbon,... Read More...
Denver isn't exactly a mecca for hand-rolled cigars, sure there are plenty of nice shops and lounges for the casual smoker, but cigar manufacturers? Unheard of. Which is why I was so surprised to come across Pa... Read More...
It's a well known fact that some amazing stogies come out of My Father Cigars, owned by master blender Don José "Pepin" Garcia and son (el hijo) Jaime Garcia. I can remember the first time I tried the My Father... Read More...
It's been about a year since my last cigar festival, a local get-together featuring cigars and accessories from some of the "top dogs" in the industry. Reps from CAO, La Gloria Cubana, Room 101, and even Rocky ... Read More...
It's Memorial Day weekend, and what better way to honor our courageous troops and the freedom they fight for than to smoke a fine cigar. Cigars have been a representation of liberty, or lack thereof, for decade... Read More...
On the prowl for a good cigar shop in Las Vegas.
On a recent trip to Las Vegas, I decided to do some snooping around, see if I couldn't find some sort of amazing smoke shop with rarities only a city so indulge... Read More...
So you've built yourself a decent arsenal of fine smokes, they've been aging to perfection and now it's finally time to put them to the test. You cut and begin to toast, it's at this moment you realize your BIC... Read More...
One gnarly stick.
I found this attractive cigar in an auction and was instantly captivated by its unusual appearance. The first thing that caught my eye was the lack of a band of any kind, this thing is naked ... Read More...
The perfect 2-course meal
A full meal comprised solely of fine cigars? When I sat down yesterday afternoon at the local cigar shop, I had no idea I was in for such a treat. My plan was to save some money and b... Read More...