Cigar Extra: Cohiba Mini Collection 1

For this review, I’m going to go over something I’ve mentioned in a post many months ago but never actually reviewed, mainly because I’ve never had one. I don’t normally get into cigarillos, but thought I should go ahead and give it a go finally. The cigarillo lies somewhere between a cigarette and a cigar. […]
Cigar Review: Frothy Monkey by Principle Cigars
Vitolo: Petite Corona Size: 4 x 38 Price: $3 Purchased from Frothy Monkey A couple of months ago, native Nashville coffee shop Frothy Monkey held a cigar event at their 8th Ave location to introduce their own line of cigars. The driving reason behind the line, besides the obvious reason of someone enjoys cigars, is to […]
Cigar Review: Crossfire Platinum
Vitola: Gordo 5.5″ x 56 ring gauge Sample provided by Scott Menefree (was told about $8 retail) In the days leading up to Nashville’s annual Steeplechase horse race, there are events peppered throughout the city. One such event was a cigar event held at a local coffee shop with a handful of boutique cigar makers. […]
Cigar Review: Balmoral Anejo 18
Vitola: Rothschild Masivo 5″ x 55 ring gauge Wrapper : Brazilian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Price ~ $14.00 (mine was gifted by a friend from D.E.) Prior to receiving this cigar, I had never heard of Balmoral. You may ask if that’s the a Royal Castle in Scotland, which you are correct. But this is […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora 100 Anos Lancero Cameroon
Vitola: Lancero 7.5″ x 40 ring gauge Price: $11.99 On my way back from Atlanta a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by the Burns East shop in Chattanooga. I picked up a few sticks, including a couple of the Burns La Aurora exclusive. I enjoy La Aurora cigars, as well as Cameroon wrappers, […]
Cigar Review: Avo XO Intermezzo
Vitola: “Intermezzo” Robusto Size: 5.5″ x 50 ring gauge Price $12.50 Purchased from Smoke & Ale Everyone once in a while we happen upon things that make us want to do a double-take. Maybe it’s something we’ve seen before, but took for granted, or maybe it’s something that just didn’t interest us at the time. […]
Cigar Review: Nimmy D by Rocky Patel
Vitola: Toro Size: 6” x 52 ring gauge Price $8.50 (purchased from Battlefield Cigar Lounge in Nolensville, TN) First off, I’d like to say that I hope everyone is well. I know the temps and, depending where you are located, the snow have been a bit erratic this year. As for here in Tennessee, it’s been […]
The Value of a Cuban Cigar (Food for Thought pt2)
First of all, let me apologize for the tardiness of this post. I got wrapped up in a few things and didn’t make it back home until today. Just stuff out of my control. Anyway, I want to thank everyone who responded. It’s great to see where people’s perspectives lie on the situation. Over the […]
Food for Thought.
By now, I’m sure you and your siblings of the leaf have probably discussed the recent change in US politics concerning Cuba. I’ve my thoughts and have talked with others in the industry. I’ll share those in a follow-up post later today. But I am interested in what our readers have to say. So, please […]
Tis the Season to Imbibe
Here it is Christmas season again! And no doubt you will be attending several parties, maybe a few dinners, or even do some entertaining at your own place. But even if you’re at home by yourself for the holiday, there’s no reason why you can’t unwind and shed the stress of the holiday season with […]