Cigar Review: Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade
I had to sit down to review this Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade twice…find out why and don’t stop at the first attempt…
Monster Mash, Part 3: Michael and Jason
I’m going “full slasher” with the third installment of my series on the Tatuaje Monster Mash release…are you ready for Michael and Jason?
Cigar Review: Davidoff Chefs Edition (2021)
Rather than just repeat themselves, Davidoff Cigars has issued a brand new entry in their Chefs Edition line…and it’s spectacular
Tatuaje Monster Mash, Part 2: Face & Mummy
MSRP $150 Purchased from Burns Tobacconist Background Along with Tatuaje’s Monster Series being an October tradition in the cigar industry, October is also the month in which my birthday lands. For a lot of years, I celebrated quietly among just family and maybe a couple friends, but the last couple years it’s gotten to be […]
Avo Syncro Caribe
Vitola: Robusto 5” x 50 ring gauge MSRP $10.90 Purchased from Burns Tobacconist Background Avo has turned the Syncro sub-brand into quite an interesting series. It began in 2015 with the Syncro Nicaragua, the first regular-release Avo to use Nicaraguan leaf. The next year, they upped the ante with Syncro Nicaragua Fogata, which was one […]
Monster Mash, Part 1: Frank & Drac
Most years I get one shot at Tatuaje’s Monster Cigar Series…but this year the Monster Mash collection sets up a whole series
One Shot: Lampert 1675 Edicion Azul
In the latest “One Shot” review, the Lampert 1675 Edicion Azul knocks it out of the park…a great blend by the up-and-coming Indiana Ortez.
Libation Review: Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve
Today I put the Coopers Craft Barrel Reserve to the test…how does this 100 proof expression of a well-regarded “newer” brand hold up?
One Shot: Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades
In my latest “One Shot” review, it’s time to see if Viaje’s Honey & Hand Grenades is sweet or explosive…
Cigar Review: The American Double Robusto by J.C. Newman
J.C. Newman adds a Double Robusto to The American line-up. After being very impressive in the Toro size, how does this new vitola perform?