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.
What is it about bourbon that just feels special? Perhaps the history of a true, American-born spirit, the feeling that each sip brings one closer to the wild west. Or the security and comfort from a drink with... Read More...
THIS CONTEST IS OVER.
This week's winners in no particular order are: george23, jr_iii, edleskowsky, brandonsr81 CONGRATS!
As many of you may know, cigar smoking can be quite the expensive hobby. Sure... Read More...
This is it, the king of Ligas, the boss hog, one pig to rule them all! Liga Privada is a somewhat peculiar cigar line, seeming to perfectly balance the line between rare and accessible. It gives one the sense o... Read More...
Remember the good old days when vampires were actually scary? They were mysterious, blood thirsty creatures that struck fear into those that ventured into the dark. A contrasting image compared against today's ... Read More...
First there was Frankenstein, a monster as horrific the world had ever seen. Then there was Bride of Frankenstein, a lesser-known creature and a companion for our monster. The two eventually moved into a small ... Read More...
It's Halloween, and I feel it simply wouldn't be right to start this frightening day off without a sinister cigar to match the mood. Sure there are plenty of options out there, with Tatuaje's Monsters Series co... Read More...
The cigar buying process can prove to be a daunting task. With enough options to make your head explode, I've decided to help whittle your options down to five solid sources for buying cigars.
First off, let... Read More...
Named among the bargains of the year in 2010 by Cigar Aficionado, the Vallejuelo went from being relatively unheard of, to something people want in their humidor. A bargain cigar is something every stogie fan s... Read More...
That's right, non Cubans, the cigars that seem to be instantly penalized by many, solely on the basis that they're from a different part of the world. Among the many lists and reviews of "the best cigars", ther... Read More...
Like a slice of apple pie.
Known as the world's first single barrel bourbon, a bottle of Blanton's is a sight to behold. Bottled in a short, octagonal-sided bottle, it feels like holding a potion bottle... pre... Read More...
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...