Great Cigar Show in Orlando
For those of you who are new to cigars, once a year the cigar manufacturers and retailers gather to do business. This happens in the summer when the temperature is just right for cigars. This year’s show was in Orlando last weekend and it was chock full of great people, great ideas and great cigars. For me, it was like being a kid in a candy store. Rather than write a long post...
Cafe Excellent
It’s not often that we write about cigars that we don’t have much info about. But this is a little standout. It’s also not common for me to write about flavored cigars. Yet, this small cigar had people raving and I felt it would be nice to depart from our normal reviews and add something that people might be interested in. This cigar, the M.J. Frias Cafe Espresso,...
Bolivar Corona – An Old Favorite
It’s been years since I had a Bolivar cigar. And, for me, when I think of Bolivar, I think Cuban. The Cuban version of this famed brand is known for big, bold flavors. And, the Honduran made is just as bold. I was in a shop the other day and saw this small stick. It seemed to be calling out to me. While the trend over the past few years has been towards larger cigars, in the...
A Smoking Missile
A number of years ago Rocky Patel brought out the ‘Edge’ line. At that time it included a torpedo shape that was referred to as a missile. It was available in a couple of different wrappers. This review was inspired by the recent announcement that the edge would be available in a candela version shortly. I enjoyed the missile on a long drive and it certainly helped pass the...
News and Notes
East India Trading Company Announces ‘Red Witch’ East India Trading Company is a division of Gurkha Cigars. their most recent release was the ‘Wicked Indie’ which scored quite well in our review. This cigar, to be released at IPCPR in August, will be box pressed and available in three sizes. It is said to be a medium bodied cigar and will retail in the $4 to $7...
