Torano Signature, A Worth Autograph
Truth be told I like Torano cigars. Long before I started writing reviews I was buying the Exodus 1959 by the box and recommending them to friends. Almost always with great results. So, it was a pleasure a month or so ago to spend the afternoon in Miami smoking and sharing stories with Jack Torano. Know that I favored the torpedo shape he gave several cigars fromt he different blends that...
Cusano 18 – A Rich Smooth Smoke
This seems to be a Cusano week. The second Cusano cigar I took out of the humidor is the Cusano 18 robusto. The 18 indicates that the filler tobacco has been aged for a whopping 18 years. When I first look at the cigar it is a nice medium brown smooth straight sided cigar. It punches easily and lights without problem. The aroma is earthy and a bit sweet. Flavor in cigars comes...
Cusano 59 – A Rare Cameroon Wrapper
I can’t remember how many years ago it was, but I was in a Two Guys Cigar Shop in New Hampshire shortly after they had opened. I had framed a number of prints for their new shop and was talking to the owner, David. A gentleman came in and I was introduced to Mike Cusano. At that time he had just started making cigars and I got a ‘Bullet’ which was quite flavorful....
Punch Rothschild, A Dependable Smoke
In the cigar world today new brands and marks are popping up almost daily. Even for us who review, it’s hard to keep track of all of the new entries into the marketplace. So, it is refreshing to see that there are some old line brands that remain viable today. Punch is just one of those brands. Made in Honduras, Punch has been in the market since 1969. And been delivering...
A Legend Remade – El Tiante Habano Oscuro
A few weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of spending a few hours with Daniel Tiant of the Tiant Cigar Group. Daniel is the CEO of the company, but also the son of former Major League Baseball star pitcher Louis Tiant. Tiant pitched for the Indians and Red Sox, being the star of the 75 World Series. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, it was a thrill for me. Those of us who remember Louis from...
Oliva Serie G
From a family whose history growing tobacco in Cuba goes back to 1886, we get a superbly produced and wide ranigning line of cigars made in Nicaragua. Oliva is also responsible for the Studio Tabac line as well as Nub and Cain. They have been at the forefront of innovation in premium cigars at an affordable price for the last number of years. When first looking at the Oliva G Maduro, you see...
