August 2008

Is Cuban Cigar Quality Slipping?

August 4, 2008

I was reading the latest issue of European Cigar Cult Journal and they did reviews of several different Robustos. I didn’t agree with all the ratings, but found them overall to be pretty much aligned to my tastes. I don’t think they really factor in the value aspect when they do a rating. Anyway I [...]

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Cigar Review: Gurkha G5 Avenger Toro

August 4, 2008

Gurkha G5 Avenger Toro Cigar Review

In the past I’ve only reviewed a couple cigars from Gurkha. A couple of reasons for that. One, their price point is a bit higher than what I like to reach for in my budget. Two, I’ve just never really enjoyed the Gurkha flavor profile. This isn’t to say they are not a good cigar; I just don’t care for it. So here is my take on the Gurkha G5 Avenger.

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Does Cigar Aficionado Truly Represent Today’s Cigar Smoker?

August 1, 2008

Cigar Aficionado is the most recognized cigar magazine on the newsstand. If you asked 20 people on the street to name a magazine about cigars, even if they have no clue about cigars they could name Cigar Aficionado.

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Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Corojo Robusto

August 1, 2008

Rocky Patel Old World Reserve Corojo Cigar Review

I wasn’t quite sure how to introduce this line—after all, who in the Cigar world hasn’t heard of Rocky Patel?  Turns out this was solved for me when I stopped by my local cigar shop last week, and who did I run into but—Rocky Patel!  I shook his hand and mentioned to him that this was my favorite cigar in his line.  Turns out, he agrees with me.  I don’t know what better testimony you can get than that.

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