When AVO announced the next blend in its annual Improvisation Series, I was excited. AVO has been one of my favorite brands ever since I went nuts for each blend in the (sadly discontinued) “Classic Covers Series.” Thankfully, 2019 has been a special year for AVO, with the brand releasing at least five new blends, […]
“Emotional roller coaster” is the term that comes to mind when describing my experience with My Father: The Judge. This cigar was first showcased at IPCPR 2016. The Judge was inspired by a dear friend of the Garcia family, who’s an actual judge. Just like the name implied, The Judge grand robusto has a larger […]
When the Cavalier Genève Series Black II hit my mailbox in a monthly package from Luxury Cigar Club, I was excited for two reasons. First, as a packaging nerd I was intrigued by the gold leaf that’s inlaid in the outer wrapper of the tobacco. Second, Cavalier Genève is a brand I’ve seen around quite […]
Up for review today is the Highclere Castle Victorian from Foundation Cigar Co. The cigar is a maduro version of the initial Highclere Castle cigar which was released in September of 2017 and which we reviewed (favorably) here. I’ve been a fan of just about every blend that Nick Mellilo and the Foundation Cigar Co […]
Up for review today is the Protocol Official Misconduct in the Corona Gordo size (5 5/8″ x 46). The cigars are made at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Nicaragua, a factory that produces (in my opinion) some of the most flavorful cigars on the market. I’ve likened La Zona in the past to Campbeltown, […]
Dewar’s 8 Year Caribbean Smooth Balanced Flavor for the Apprentice or Enthusiast in Cocktails or Neat Photo courtesy of Bacardi Ltd Whisky Reviewed: Dewar’s 8 Year Caribbean Smooth Distiller: John Dewar and Sons Region: Blended Scotch Whisky Suggested Retail Price: $25 ABV: 40% Whisky Apostle Rating: Stands Out Distiller Rating: 86 I’m sitting on my […]
Up for review today is the Dias de Gloria from AJ Fernandez. I saw a lot of buzz on social media (particularly AJ’s) in the leadup to this release, and given AJ’s penchant for blending truly delightful smokes, I was excited to give the cigar a smoke and review it. As luck would have it, […]
Up for review today is the “Dominican Blue” from Rock-A-Feller Cigars. It isn’t a cigar I can say I know much about, but I can say that I was very surprised when I smoked it. Read on to find out why… Appearance & Construction Cigar Reviewed: Rock-A-Feller Dominican Blue Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Sumatra Filler: […]