There are few boutique brands on the market today that carry the kind of reputation for craftsmanship and skill as Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. In just a few short years, Steve Saka has turned this once-unknown brand into something of a household name among boutique cigar smokers. And, as you’ll find out in this review, […]
Up for review today is the Don Carlos Edicion de Aniversario 2015 from Aturo Fuente cigars. The Edicion de Aniversario series dates back to 2006, when the first blend in the series was introduced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Don Carlos line. In 2018, I reviewed the Don Carlos Edicion Aniversario 2013 and […]
The top dog gets all of the scraps. For that reason, there is never going to be a shortage of homages to all the gentlemen and women who make up the upper echelon of the cigar industry. They own the Tabacaleras, they are the blenders, their name is on the band, their evenings are vibrant […]
The Casa Magna Colorado brand is a joint blend by Manuel Quesada and Nestor Plascencia. It’s a Nicaraguan puro created to deliver lots of flavor and a full bodied smoking experience. Both cigar makers are true craftsman and adhere high quality standards in their individual blends and the Casa Magna Colorado is no exception. I […]
Christian Eiroa and his C.L.E. Cigar Company have revived their defunct Wynwood Hills project into a three-blend robusto line. Their seemingly manic sounding brand has names of “Mayhem” “Unhinged” and “Deranged.” The differences are not just the blends, but the wrapper leaves as well. The Mayhem is dressed in a Corojo wrapper grown in Honduras, […]
If you smoke cigars and live in New York City (or travel there), you know about Cigar Inn. Founded by Billy, Gus, and Bass Fakih, the shop was home to the official “Cigar Aficionado Lounge” and one of the most well-stocked humidors in New York City. The lounge was considered by many (including me) to […]
Up for review today is the Fonseca Classic Lonsdale. Manuel Quesada’s Dominican version of the Cuban counterpart is illustrated in its more classic profile. This vitola in the original Fonesca lineup is blended to deliver a lush creamy smoke for those who enjoy a light bodied cigar. Draped in a Connecticut wrapper, the cigar gives […]
As a man known for his blending skills and distinct lines, Manuel Quesada has put his mark of quality on the Fonesca brand. The incarnation of the Fonseca Cubano Limitado seeks to deliver a medium to full bodied smoke with balance and complexity. Manuel has a talent for producing many cigar lines yet at the […]