Cigar Review: Avalon Juke Series Ebony
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008I had never heard of Avalon Cigars until recently, when I read this post over at the Stogie Review. This company, which seems to be relatively new, is all about the Web, and perhaps is trying to market itself to the MySpace crowd.
Popularity: 9% [?]
Black Cat Cigar Co. Domincans No. 2 Cigar Review
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008The Philly-based Black Cat Cigar Co. seems to have a knack for nabbing blue-chip cigar blenders for its house brands. A few weeks ago, I reviewed the company’s Rey Miguel, a Pepin Garcia-made offering. Now, it’s time for the Black Cat Dominicans, a line made by Henke Kelner, blender and manufacturer for the famous Davidoff and AVO brands.
Popularity: 7% [?]
Rey Miguel Toro by Pepin Garcia Cigar Review (Black Cat Cigar Co.)
Monday, March 10th, 2008Brand: Black Cat Cigar Company
Line: Rey Miguel
Vitola: Toro 6 x 50
Origin: United States
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Body: Medium
Strength: Medium
Box Price: $164.95 (Box of 25)
I’ve been reviewing some local and boutique stores lately. The Bobalu Cigar Co. is one. Nat Sherman is another. I’ll be coming back to those later. The Philadelphia-based Black Cat Cigar Company is […]
Popularity: 11% [?]
Los Blancos Primos Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Brand: Los Blancos
Line: Primos Maduro
Vitola: Torpedo
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Habana Criollo Maduro)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian
Body: Full
Strength: Full
Box Price: $2.50/each
I recently wrote an article for a local magazine about the Los Blancos Cigar Company, which has recently made some waves in the cigar community. Los Blancos, based in my hometown of Chicago, has received some […]
Popularity: 9% [?]
Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure Cigar Review
Thursday, February 28th, 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 newer release from Hoyo de Monterrey, which has recently garnered […]
Popularity: 10% [?]
