Up for review today is the new Delicado from La Instructora Cigars, a brand I fell in love with reviewing one of their limited edition blends that is now sadly out of production. The Delicado is notable as this brand’s only Connecticut wrapper cigar, in contrast with the brand’s other blends which feature bolder tobaccos. […]
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, […]