Steam Punk and a New Cigar – Foundry
One of the most different things to be encountered at the recent cigar industry trade show was the introduction of Foundry, from General Cigar. FOUNDRY is a stark juxtaposition between the old and the new. This visually-arresting collection was inspired by the art form of “steampunk,” which is both a retrospective and futuristic interpretation of innovation. FOUNDRY is the brainchild of...
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...
La Aroma de Cuba
A few years ago this was a cigar that I smoked regularly. It had been suggested to me by a friend who thought it was a good smoke at a great price. One day I went into the tobacco shop only to find that the blend was changing. I really didn’t understand why since it was a good cigar at a great price and may dealers had told me that it sold well. Nevertheless, change it did. I...
