I was sorting through my humidor and came across one of my favorite vitolas made by one of the best cigar makers around. The Don Carlos Lancero which is the line that Carlito son of the late Don Carlos created to honor his father is a site to behold. What makes this cigar intriguing is […]
I picked up a couple Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva No. 55 cigars at Nat Sherman on 42nd st after realizing that I had smoked most of the newer brands available at the shop. But before the review, a confession here: I haven’t smoked as many Arturo Fuente cigars as I should have over the last […]
Editors Note: check out our Top New Cigars of 2019 post here. 2017 saw some truly special releases from boutique brands like Foundation Cigar Co, Cornelius & Anthony, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, as well as established brands like H Upmann, Padron, Drew Estate and Davidoff. Even with an unrelenting pile of new federal and […]
When I first started sipping whiskey, I was a big bourbon guy. The typical bourbon flavor profile is much more approachable than say, a scotch whisky, so bourbon was a great place to start. But over the years, I’ve found my palate has drifted towards a greater appreciation of rye whiskey (starting off with High […]
It is a great time to be alive if you’re a cigar smoker. Today, we have some of the best, most consistent and interesting blends of cigars available to us with a click of a button. Although some cigar manufacturers boast about their blend specifics with detail, many do not. Cigar Brands might choose to […]
Editors Note: check out our Top New Cigars of 2019 post here. 2017 saw some truly special releases from boutique brands like Foundation Cigar Co, Cornelius & Anthony, and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, as well as established brands like H Upmann, Padron, Drew Estate and Davidoff. Even with an unrelenting pile of new federal and […]
In my personal experience, specially-themed cigars have a tendency to be either amazing or abysmal, with few (if any) in-betweens. The Oktoberfest thus far has consistently made its way into the former category (I distinctly remember enjoying the Über vitola with a hard cider in October of 2015). I know it’s December of 2017, but […]
When I have friends over, whiskey (and/or cigars) is usually involved. For the New Years party my wife Catherine and I were hosting at home, I brought out two bottles: Michter’s Single Barrel Rye and High West Midwinter Night’s Dram. A good friend of mine brought along the bottle of A.D. Laws Four Grain Bourbon, […]