Cigars

Snoop Dogg launches Executive Branch cigars

January 16, 2012

Snoop Dogg has a line of toys, his own reality show and malt liquor. But can he be the next Jonathan Drew or Rocky Patel? Probably not, but Snoop’s launched his own line of cigars, called Executive Branch. Its first product will be the Executive Branch Cigarillos, which will go for 99 cents a pouch, [...]

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Fausto FT140 by Tatuaje Cigars

September 8, 2011

Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 5 1/2″ Ring: 52 Tasting Notes: Well constructed, honestly I don’t think I’ve ever seen a poorly constructed cigar from Tatuaje. The cigar is firm but has a fantastic draw. I’m picking up some black pepper before lighting it, leaving my mouth tingling. [...]

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A Quiet Celebration

August 25, 2011

Nothing like sitting back with a great drink and cigar to reward yourself for working hard and getting something you wanted. My private victory celebration is a bottle of Wild Scotsman Black Label a couple of choice cigars. I chose the Fausto by Tatuaje and a Casa Fernandez Arsenio. While I enjoyed celebrating with my [...]

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Buying A New House

September 25, 2010

I’ve been a bit missing in action again and got a few reviews backed up. The past few weeks I’ve been spending all my free time working on getting my current house ready to sell and looking at new houses. We finally settled on the house we want and close in a couple of weeks. [...]

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CigarChat #7, sponsored by Tesa Cigars

August 21, 2010

Know it’s been a little while since I’ve done a #cigarchat event (you know, new job and all), but they’re back! The next chat, sponsored by Chicago-based Tesa Cigars, will be on Monday, September 27 from 7-9pm CST, and the cigar we’ll be smoking is the Tesa Cabinet 312. Once again, there will be a [...]

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2010 IPCPR Updates

August 12, 2010

I couldn’t make it to the IPCPR Trade Show this year. So make sure to check out Stogie Guys and Stogie Review for the latest updates on the Trade Show.

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Sometimes No Answer Is Best

August 11, 2010

My wife sent me this yesterday and is still pestering me for an answer. There is a story about a knight who ends up married to a hideous old hag in honourable obediance to a vow. On the wedding night the hag turns into a beautiful young woman. The knight has a choice: she can [...]

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Vacation Smoke: Pinar Del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial Connecticut

August 4, 2010

I know this is a newer release from Pinar Del Rio, but I can’t find much information on this cigar except that it is Dominican and Nicaraguan Blend made in Dominican Republic. I picked up a Toro for under $4 as one of the cigars to try on my vacation. Finally getting a moment of [...]

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Friday Challenge: Size Does Matter

July 30, 2010

Do you have a specific vitola that you always buy? Then you might be missing out. So I challenge you this weekend to buy a cigar you enjoy in the size you usually buy it in and in one of the two extremes. If you prefer Churchills I want you to smoke a lancero or [...]

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Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Tabaqueros 650

July 28, 2010

General Cigars Announced the La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Tabaqueros back in April on the Team La Gloria Site. Tonight this was a special cigar presented to us as a surprise at The Party Source’s weekly cigar tasting. Typically I scan through press releases and ignore most of what is said since you can’t smoke [...]

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