February 2008

What’s the Cheapest Cigar You Ever Bought?

February 29, 2008

Daniel asked how much you’ve shelled out for a single cigar, but I want to know what’s the least you ever spent on a cigar and was it any good.

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Carlos Torano Website Review

February 29, 2008

Torano has long been one of my favorite brands. Denise reviewed the Reserva Decadenica a few days after the RTDA and when looking for information on the cigar it wasn’t listed yet on Torano’s Website. It is long overdue but I’m finally reviewing Torano’s Site.

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Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure Cigar Review

February 28, 2008

Brand: Hoyo de Monterrey Line: Hoyo de Tradicion Vitola: Epicure (Robusto) 5.25 x 50 Origin: Honduran Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Connecticut Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $101.25 (Box of 25) The Hoyo de Tradicion is a cool-looking cigar. Smooth, rosado wrapper with barely visible veins. Box-pressed. Handsome white band. It’s a [...]

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Cigar Places: Help Fill It In!

February 27, 2008

Chris emailed me about his new project called Cigar Places and I thought this was a pretty cool concept. The site allows you to find local tobacconists when you are traveling or new to an area. But the site can’t work without your help! It is really easy to quickly submit your local shops and [...]

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The Bowmore Way

February 27, 2008

For many of us cigars are not just something to smoke, they are a passion and a lifestyle. We aren’t the only ones like this, you’ll find people with passions about wines, golf and countless other hobbies. The makers of Bowmore Single Malt Scotch Whisky is launching a new site called The Bowmore Way. It [...]

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Gran Habano 3 Siglos Cigar Review

February 27, 2008

This Gran Habano gets its name from the cigars use of ligero from three different countries. The filler is composed of Colombian, Costa Rican and Nicaraguan ligero. This Pyramid is a monster of a cigar with it’s 56 Ring Gauge and 6 1/8 inches. The cigar has a beautiful reddish brown wrapper and feels well constructed.

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What’s the most expensive cigar you ever bought?

February 26, 2008

Okay, guys. Time to be honest here! What’s the most you’ve spent on a cigar, and what did you spend it on? What was the occasion? Do you regret spending that much? Were you sober? I think I probably spent a good $20 on what was (hopefully) some sort of Cuban Cohiba while I was [...]

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CAO Vision Prana/Catalyst Cigar Reviews

February 26, 2008

Brand: CAO Line: Vision Vitola: Prana (Torpedo 6.25 x 52), Catalyst (Robusto 5 x 50) Origin: Dominican Wrapper: Domincan Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan, Brazilian Body: Medium Strength: Medium Box Price: $320 (Box of 20) I’m always for lighting up a much-hyped cigar. And few have been hyped more than the CAO Vision, Cigar Aficionado‘s [...]

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Camacho Corojo 10th Anniversary Robusto Cigar Review

February 25, 2008

Brand: Camacho Cigars Line: 10th Anniversary Vitola: Robusto 50 x 4.5 Origin: Honduras Wrapper: Corojo Binder: Corojo Filler: Corojo Body: Medium to Full Strength: Full Price: $10.50 each (Available March 28th) Thanks to a promotion over at Social Cigar I got my hands on a pre-release of the Box Pressed Camacho Corojo 10 Year Anniversary [...]

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Advertising Promotion

February 24, 2008

I’m currently looking to fill some advertising positions that will soon be available. Normally I ask $75/month for a 125×125 banner, but I’m trying to raise some cash to pay for a couple things so I’m going to see if I can entice any would be advertisers by lowering the price to $50/month for as [...]

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