Cigar Extra: Diamond Crown Maximus by J.C. Newman
While recording some of my own “Thoughts from the Smoking Chair” I puffed away on a Diamond Crown Maximus…a truly fantastic Dominican cigar.
Who Got It Right? The American by J.C. Newman
When J.C. Newman set out to make an “American-made” cigar, they didn’t stop at just rolling it here…all parts of The American are sourced in the U.S.A.
Cigar Review: CAO Arcana Series: Mortal Coil
CAO released the first installment in the Arcana Series earlier this year…Mortal Coil makes use of Dominican Andullo tobacco
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Spirit of the Lady
The La Gloria Cubana brand moved to the new Forged Cigar Company this year and got a new release…how does Spirit of the Lady fare?
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Natural No. 7
It’s not new on your cigar shop’s shelves, but you really shouldn’t sleep on the Diamond Crown Natural if you love milder cigars.
Libation Review: Redemption High-Rye Bourbon
It took me a while to get back to the review the Redemption High-Rye Bourbon, but it’s finally here…but is it as good as their “regular” Bourbon?
Cigar Review: Punch Kung Pow!
Punch is celebrating the Chinese New Year again…this time with a special limited release called Kung Pow! (Yes, with exclamation point)
Blind Review: Drew Estate Freestyle Mystery Cigar
Drew Estate decided to intro a new release as a mystery cigar to be revealed on a live event…which was a great opportunity for a blind cigar review!
CRA Freedom Sampler #5: My Father Le Bijou 1922
Today we wrap up our series on the 2020 CRA Freedom Sampler with a look at My Father Cigars’ Le Bijou 1922, dedicated by Don Pepin Garcia to his father.
Cigar Review: CAO Zocala (2021)
When the CAO Zocala showed up as a limited edition in 2018, I thought it might come back some day…and they brought it back with new sizes, too!