C&C LRMD – Nice!
This is an interesting new brand that we are reviewing today. C&C is the brainchild of Joe Chisano the founder of Cusano Cigars. He has had plenty of experience in the industry and after selling his previous business decide to get back to making cigars again. The C&C brand is currently grabbing lots of attention. Just the other day I was smoking with a colleague from Los Angeles...
Pedro Martin Ruby- Precious
When Maria Martin left Comacho to go back to her own family business it was a signal that people would now begin to realize how good the Pedro Martin Family cigars were. Her father knew how to make cigars and she knows how to sell them. This is the second of the Martin Family cigars that I have smoked and I have been happy with both. This one had a particularly interesting flavor...
Swag SOBE – A February Delight
A cigar for a champion. The makers of this cigar are part of the Miami culture and they have a special feeling for the lifestyle and aura of South Beach. After leaving American Airlines Arena when the Heat won the championship, they headed for South Beach to celebrate with drinks and a cigar. This blend was then named the South Beach Edition of the SWAG cigar. It is meant to convey that...
Marco V Brazilian
The life of a cigar reviewer is tough. What do I smoke today? “Oh, come on” you say. Actually, there are times when I’m in the mood for something reliable in a cigar, an old friend, if you will. And I certainly have my go to sticks. But then there are the times when you open the humidor to find…? You really have no idea what is going to come out. I like to...
La Palina Classic Classic
The cigars predate the network. Yes, the Paley family that created and owns CBS is the same family that created and owns La Palina. Long before William S. Paley was thinking about radio and television, his father Sam was in the cigar business. And young Paley joined that business after graduating from the Wharton School. Responsible for advertising, he decided that La Palina would sponsor...
Rocky Strikes Again – Vintage 2003 Cameroon
Rocky Patel is a big player in the industry. He makes lots of cigars, the majority of which are very good. And this stick is no exception. Rocky’s offices and cigar bar Burn are near where I live and run into Rocky and his staff frequently. Everyone is amazed at how big they have become. But, I see it as a lot of good people working really hard on a focused job. They are led by...
