Xicar New HC Squared
Last night I was looking for an easy smoke before dinner. And, being on the road, didn’t have a lot of choices. Luckily, I found the new Xicar HC2. This cigar comes from a company known for its accessories, and the cigar is a fine stick. The entire Habano2 line is box pressed, making a nice presentation. The cigar felt good in my fingers , clipped well, and lit without a problem....
MUWAT Bait Fish – A perfect smoke
Jonathan Drew has changed the way the world looks at cigars. From the early days when the traditional tobacco makers looked at him and said ‘Gringo Loco’ to today, when everyone acknowledges that Drew Estate has revolutionized the cigar industry, Drew marches to the beat of his own drummer. And makes a great cigar. This blend, made in conjunction with the guys at Joyo de...
Asylum 13 is a Good Thing
Funny name for a cigar. But, a great cigar. But maybe not. Asylum Cigars is the brain child of Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka, both of whom come for different backgrounds. For Baxter it was first the Marines and then the corporate world, for Lazuka working with Christain Eiroa at Camacho. When asked about the goal of Asylum Cigars to consistently deliver new and innovative taste...
Gurkha Ghost Amazing
What to say about a ghost? They are so elusive that it’s hard to describe. But this ghost is an amazing cigar. From our friends at Gurkha and made by Abe Flores, the Gurkha Ghost is special. And it’s special in every way. From the band, a first-of-its kind in the industry holographic print, to the fine black box in which they are packed these cigars were a standout for me. I...
A mighty inch
Many years ago another tobacco company ran an entire campaign about a silly millimeter longer. Now, it’s an inch. But the inch here does not refer to length, but rather to width. E.P. Carrillo, godfather of the wide cigar is at it again. And these cigars are called inch, named after their size. Over the past few years there has been a trend towards larger ring gauge cigars, mostly...
