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It was 9 years today that I first started blogging about cigars on examiner.com. That site has since disappeared and several years of my content went with it. Fortunately, I was able to recover most of my Ybor City Cigar Factory series and I’ll be putting those articles back on my blog here. I’ve had […]
Continue ReadingYeah, I know, it’s been awhile. Lots of things have been going on since I last posted. Craziness at an old job, taking a leap of faith on a big career move (which has been a good decision!) although time consuming at times, making improvements to my health (nothing serious, just concentrating on healthy choices […]
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I recently received the new and improved Screwpop Cigar Punch 2.0 from Screwpop for review purposes. Upon arrival, I swapped out my trusty double guillotine cutter for the Screwpop to give it a fair trial. I’ve used the Screwpop Cigar Punch exclusively for a couple of weeks and put it through its paces. I’ve used […]
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Epoca was the first cigar brand ever owned by Nat Sherman in 1929. This Cuban Puro or “ Clear Havana” as this type of cigar was known during the period, was Nat Sherman’s entry into the cigar industry. Epoca’s current blend is comprised of an Ecuadorian wrapper, a Dominican binder and a combination of Dominican […]
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This week, I am reviewing the La Aurora 107 Maduro Lancero, nicknamed the “Bow Tie”. It is a regional release to the Southeast of the US. It was chosen by by Miami Cigar and named the Bow Tie because their Southeast rep, Austin Baker almost always wears a bowtie. I received the samples for this […]
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Announced in early June of this year, the Joya Red is the latest release from Joya de Nicaragua. Marketed as a milder blend compared to other Joya’s and at a lower price point, I get the sense that Joya de Nicaragua s going after the casual smoker who perhaps enjoys a cigar on the golf […]
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Hechicera by Sotolongo Cigars was announced in early October, 2013. The company was created by Grace Sotolongo and Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigars. A Maduro blend was announced at the 2014 IPCPR and on July 31st, 2014, Grace Sotolnogo revealed that she had the company effective immediately. The Hechicera brand is owned by CLE Cigars […]
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The Montecristo Espada is one of the latest releases from Altadis. This Nicaraguan Puro is beautifully packaged in suede covered boxes of ten and is available in three vitolas: Guard: 6 x 50 (SRP $11.75), Quillon: 7 x 56 (SRP $12.50) and Ricasso: 5 x 54 (SRP $11.50). The Espada’s tobacco blend is comprised of […]
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This week I am reviewing one of the newest cigars from Altadis, H. Upmann ‘s The Banker. I’m also adding something new, starting with this review. I’ll be assigning a numerical value from a 100 point scale for each cigar I review going forward. From the cigar’s website, the story about The Banker is as follows: […]
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I have to start out this review by mentioning that I have enjoyed every cigar that Sam Leccia has had a hand in. I liked the Nub, both as a concept and as a cigar. I also thought the Cain series was excellent. This time around, Sam has his own company called Leccia Tobacco and […]
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