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...
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...
