Exactus Habano – A Nice Cigar
There are so many different brands of cigars in the marketplace that it defies comprehension. Luckily, there are enough smokers out there so that every cigar has some following. As reviewers, we smoke lots of things that we might not have otherwise tried, hell we might not have otherwise heard of, just to bring information to our readers. Some of the cigars are great, some mediocre, and...
Arsen Pink for Men
A pink cigar? Are you kidding? What type of joke is this? In fact, it’s not a joke at all but rather a serious new entry into the world of premium cigars. Arsen Gasparian, a former Armenian diplomat and editor of a Russian cigar magazine, has come out with a line of quality smokes called Arsen Pink for Men. Previously, Gasparian had a release of his Connoisseur Collection....
Nat Sherman – Timeless Indeed
When Nat Sherman opened his doors in Manhattan in 1930 very few of us were born. So, for longer that we can remember the name Nat Sherman has been associated with premium cigars and a good life. So, it was with great pleasure that I ran into Michael Herklots at a recent tobacco show I was delighted to talk about their new offerings. The company has recently released two lines named...
C&C Connecticut Wrapper
C&C Cigars are made by one of the founders of Cusano cigars, and he has struck gold for a second time. They are making cigars in three different blends, each exciting in its own right. All of their cigars are being well received and have made many Top 25 lists. Over the past few months I have had several guests for whom I have opened the CigarMayven.com humidor. I always ask what...
Dignity Rose Gold
I travel to cigar events all the time. Mostly, I spend the time visiting with smokers and learning about their favorites. It gives me an opportunity to get a pulse on what is going on in the industry and to see trends in the making. Rarely, I will have the pleasure of meeting a new cigar producer who has a nice line of sticks. This past month in Las Vegas I attended the Tobacco Plus...
From the West – Chinock Cellars Private Reserve
Brian Chinnock is a nice guy. And he makes a nice cigar that’s easy to review. I met Brian last year at the IPCPR show. Before giving me a cigar he wanted to talk about wines. And that’s not a surprise since that is his primary business. Brian owns a vineyard in Paso Robles, California, a lovely area on the central coast that I had the opportunity to visit a few years ago....
