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: […]
Happy Halloween everyone! Let’s review a smoke befitting the occasion: the Tatuaje “The Chuck.” If there’s one series of annual limited edition cigars that’s gained a cult following, it would have to be the Monster Series from Tatuaje. Dating all the way back to the mid 2000’s, the Monster Series showcases the imagination and craftsmanship […]
Sometimes it seems like 80% of the cigars I review on any given month just happen to be in some way connected to AJ Fernadnez, one of the most popular (and increasingly famous) blenders on the market. From ultra boutique brands like Viva La Vida to giant tobacco companies like Altadis, Fernandez is simply everywhere. […]
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Balanced Power for the Adventurer After Dinner or With A Cigar Photo courtesy of Angel’s Envy Media & Logos – Louisville Distilling Co. LLC Whisky Reviewed: Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Distiller: Louisville Distilling Co. LLC Region: Kentucky Suggested Retail Price: $400 ABV: 62% Wine Enthusiast Rating: 94 Distiller Rating: 92 Whiskeyreviewer […]
A Chameleon(!) Gin For Enthusiasts in Cocktails Photos: Courtesy of Haus Alpenz Whisky Reviewed: Hayman’s London Dry Gin Distiller: Hayman’s of London Region: London, UK Suggested Retail Price $80 ABV: 47% Distiller Rating: 90 Wine Enthusiast Rating: 90 It’s rare for a full product range to impress me. But given their craft rigor and […]
Miami, FL, October 16, 2019– AJ Fernandez has done it again. His master blending techniques, aging process and masterful craftsmanship has led to the arrival of the exclusive Viva La Vida Jester. Packaged in a very convenient 5-pack measuring 5” X 56, the tobacco was carefully selected, blended and aged to perfection. All authorized tobacconists […]