Every year, cigar enthusiasts look forward to trying some tasty new sticks. Some from their favorite companies, some look forward to new brands, and a few look forward to those annual, limited releases. The lat... Read More...
In 2010, Bill Paley, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and in the shadow of his father, revitalized a century-old La Palina cigar brand. The first offering from what we know now as one of the finest... Read More...
On April 15th, 2015, L’Atelier released its first new blend in quite a while (since 2013’s Extension de la Racine). Pete Johnson, owner of L’Atelier imports and French wine enthusiast, worked with the Garcia fa... Read More...
Let me take you back to July, 2011 - Rolling in the Deep by Adele is at the top of the Billboard charts and Captain America is king at the box office. Your mom was still asking what Facebook was and the world w... Read More...
In 2013, Davidoff shocked the cigar world, releasing their first-ever Nicaraguan puro. The cigar marked a new direction for the company, complete with a new, black rendition of the famous Davidoff band to accom... Read More...
Straight out of the gate in 2015, La Hoja introduced a slew of changeups to their well-established brand. Not only did they scrap their existing lineup, they also rebranded themselves as La Hoja Cigar Co. 1962 ... Read More...
La Aroma de Cuba produces some of my favorite cigars (at great price points), it’s a brand that I support and recommend to my friends. When word hit my ears that LADC was releasing a limited edition cigar, my e... Read More...
Over the past two years, La Palina has released a new Goldie cigar under the La Palina Collection, a special series of limited edition cigars. This year's edition is dubbed the Laguito Especial, a 7" x 40 lance... Read More...
If you've ever tasted a D'Crossier cigar, you know the brand prides itself on its strict quality standards. And if you've read our previous D'Crossier reviews, you know how much we appreciate such standards. It... 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...
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...
If you enjoy smoking cigars for the flavors and enjoy picking out all the subtle details of the cigars you smoke at one pont or another you will want to smoke the best of the best, that way, you will be able to... Read More...