Notable first for his legendary skill as a jazz pianist and composer, Avo Uvezian was also known for AVO Cigars, his personal cigar brand. It was 1987 when he crossed paths with Davidoff’s Hendrik Kelner and started the conversation that would culminate in the creation of AVO Cigars. One of the first blends, AVO Classic, […]
In 2002 Davidoff released a limited edition cigar with a 53 ring gauge using aged tobaccos and in a perfecto format. What made this cigar unique was the utilization of a Dominican wrapper. Davidoff has now rereleased the vitola in another limited run with 10 year aged tobacco and another Dominican wrapper. I was able […]
“Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!”William Shakespeare – Henry V, Act III, Scene 1. Again, we lucky few get to explore the sensory overload of cigar and spirit. This time it’s rum and two graceful Nat Sherman cigars. Per my process, I first taste the samples on their own, then again with each […]
From traveling to Central and South America for his rites of passage as a tobacconist in the 1920s to smuggling Cuban cigars out of France in the 1940s, Zino Davidoff had a thrilling and adventurous story behind his success. If the entertainment industry takes an interest in the history of tobacco, he takes the top […]
For years Erik Espinosa has created from his 601 line the La Bomba Warheads. The bands and packaging are always cool to look at and the perfectos are crafted beautifully. The flavor profiles of the Warhead blends have typically been in the medium to full range and have been flavor “bombs” and strong smokes. I’ve […]
In 2019 My Father Cigars and the Garcia family acquired the rights to the non-Cuban Fonseca brand. Prior to this acquisition the Quesada family owned the brand, making various lines of the brand for the larger conglomerate S.A.G imports. Of the many versions I’ve smoked from this outfit I found a lot of them unimpressive […]
In 2005 Davidoff released what is now the original Davidoff Robusto Intenso in a limited run. That cigar was touted as providing intense flavor while maintaining balance and complexity. What I recall from smoking a few was that the power was indeed evident and stronger than most Davidoff releases, though at times I felt it […]
From General Cigars—the makers of the non-Cuban Cohiba brand and others like Macanudo—comes another high end premium cigar in the Cohiba Royale Gran Royale. This Cohiba is covered in a wonderful Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper and is said to have extra-aged filler tobaccos. I’ve smoked some of the more ultra-premium lines lines such as the Comador, Macassar […]
Southern Draw is a brand of cigar makers based out of Texas. In addition they are military veterans that formed a cigar company and have achieved success with various lines they’ve put forth. The ones I’ve smoked have been impressive with their different flavor profiles in each brand. The Rose of Sharon line is a […]
I’m sure all are familiar with the rap sensation Eminem so there is no need to school you on those particulars. However in case you don’t know, Paul Rosenberg is the president of Shady Records which is Eminem’s record label. Rosenberg is a cigar enthusiast who collaborated on two projects with well known Jonathan Drew […]
Davidoff has always represented an understated elegance and refinement in the cigar industry. Their conservative approach to cigar releases, the subtle flavor nuances of their cigars and even the sophisticated decor in their beautiful lounges. This cigar is no different. The Davidoff Signature 2000 is one of Davidoff’s best sellers. Consistent with the Davidoff pedigree, […]
Have you ever wondered the cigars a master blender would create for their own personal humidor? Former president of Drew Estate Cigars, Steve Saka was kind enough to share his vision of a humidor worthy cigar. In 2005, he kicked off his personal project: Liga Privada, which translates to private blend in Spanish. It wasn’t […]