Soft and Gentle Ease After Dinner With a Cigar Photo: Courtesy John DeMato Whiskey Reviewed: Glenmorangie Signet Distiller: Glenmorangie Region: Highlands Suggested Retail Price $200+ ABV: 46% Distiller Rating: 93 USC Rating: 91 Mark’s Review My watch read 8pm on the FIDI roof of the Club Quarters; FTNYC’s meet up for cigar and whisky fans. […]
A Chameleon for the Enthusiast Great With Almost Any Cigar, in Cocktails or as/with Dessert! Photo courtesy of Balcones Distilling Whiskey Reviewed: Balcones Texas Rye Distiller: Balcones Region: Texas Suggested Retail Price $45 ABV: 50% Distiller Rating: 85 Drink Me Mag Rating: 96 Mark’s Review When is a rye NOT rye? When it’s made from […]
If you’ve been reading our reviews for the last six months, you’ve noticed we haven’t reviewed that many new cigars in 2019. That’s partially because we have a huge backlog of other cigars to get through, and also because the lion’s share of new cigars are released at or after IPCPR, the largest annual cigar […]
Up for review today is the Davidoff Nicaragua, a blend that when I first smoked it after its initial release I found to be about what I expected, but still underwhelming. I decided to give the cigar another chance and give it a formal review, and I’m glad I did because the experience this time […]
Up for review today is the Bandolero Seleccion Especial which I discovered through my friends at Luxury Cigar Club. They’re great in part because they introduce cigars in their monthly boxes that are a bit ‘off the grid’ but also exceptional from a quality standpoint. In any case, Bandolero cigars are produced by Neslon Alfonso […]
A Top Rated Bourbon of Balance and Grace for an Apprentice or Enthusiast Neat Before Dinner or in a Cocktail Photo courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery Whisky Reviewed: Elmer T. Lee Distiller: Buffalo Trace Region: Kentucky Suggested Retail Price: $35-$300 ABV: 45% Distiller Rating: 91 Wine Enthusiast Rating: 97 USC Rating: 91 Whiskey Sidekick Rating: […]
Up for review today is the RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA XXI. I haven’t smoked many cigars from Roma Craft Tobac, but I do have to say that after reviewing this cigar, I will be smoking many more in the future. Read on to learn why. Blend Specifics Cigar Reviewed: RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA […]
Subtle Balance for the Apprentice and Enthusiast Enjoy it Neat Before Dinner or with Dessert (Maybe as Dessert!) photo courtesy of Bacardi Ltd. Whisky Reviewed: Aultmore 12 Year Distiller: Bacardi Region: Speyside Suggested Retail Price: $80 ABV: 46% Distiller Rating: 90 Whiskeyreviewer Rating: B Mark’s Review Gazing into your (not so) distant memory lives a […]
Over the last few months, you may have seen many new whisky reviews written by Mark Garbin, a recent guest author to Fine Tobacco NYC (ex: (here, here, here, and here). He breaks the mold of the typical 100-point review, injecting in some much needed personality and charm. Mark’s reviews aren’t just about reporting smells […]
Beefeater Crown Jewel – The Greatest Martini Gin Ever Created (You’ll Need to Hunt For It!) Balance & Power for the Hedonist and Adventurer as a Martini, With Food or After a Meal Mark’s Note: I’m grateful to London master photographer Jason Bailey for granting me permission to share with you his amazing photograph of […]
Classic Balance and Fun for the Apprentice & Enthusiast Photo courtesy Bacardi Ltd. Whisky Reviewed: Aberfeldy 12 Year Distiller: Bacardi Region: Speyside Suggested Retail Price: $45 Distiller Rating: 90 USC Rating: 94 Mark’s Review Aberfeldy 12, a key part of the Dewar’s blend, is a great example of aromas matching the flavors. Enjoy strong, classic […]
Reviewing cigars is a great hobby for a number of reasons, not least of which is that as a reviewer, I get to smoke a lot of the newest product on the market, discover new brands, and develop my palate. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t good reasons to turn to regularly return to the […]