Diesel Grind, Why Work When You Can Grind It’s like a blast from the past. It has been years since I’ve had a Diesel. The Diesel was pretty much an online only cigar. The Grind is like a reintroduction of this cigar, but only for brick and mortar stores. So today, I get to see […]
Villa Sombra, In the Shadows I got kind of a late start today, it’s mid-morning and I’m just getting to my second stick. The good news is, on deck I have another one from Warped cigar. Warped is one of those boutique companies where my ears perk up anytime they grace us with another line. […]
Todos Las Dias, Everyday All day Steve Saka is one of those names in the cigar industry where if you hear he was involved, you have to try it. It seems as whatever Saka touches turns to gold. From the days with Drew Estate to his current home at Dubarton Tobacco & Trust Company he’s […]
Guardian of the Farm, Protect the good stuff Dedication time! Now hold on, this isn’t your normal dedication for past Kings or Queens or family heritage, this one is for those who protect the good stuff. The story is this one is for the dogs who protect the Aganorsa farms and TABSA factory in Nicaragua. […]
Santa Muerte, Sacred Death Everyone is a fan of something, it could be sports, weaving, pottery, cars etc. For me I’m a fan of cigars and just as in sports I have some favorite teams. Black Label Trading Company is one of those teams. And with the Day of the Dead soon upon us, BLTC […]
Serino Royal Medio I’m excited to smoke through this next series. Our friends at Serino cigar company has put together what looks to be a great line up of cigars. Today I will be smoking the Serino Royal Medio. The Medio is one of four blends in the Serino Royal line up. I chose to […]
Highclere Castle, Inspired by history If you’re fan of the cigar industry like myself, you find yourself reading into the story behind the stick. The Highclere Castle is no exception. The cigar is inspired by the earlier Earls of Carnarvon to Highclere Castle at the turn of the 19th century. I can’t wait to dive […]
Mombacho Liga Maestro I gotta admit, the name is the first reason I grabbed this stick. Mombacho has a big and mighty kinda ring to it, so I had to give it a whirl. At first grab, your eyes are drawn to the reddish brown Jalapa wrapper that almost calls your name. Off the foot, […]
The Wise Man Maduro, Wiser and Darker… This is an exciting day! I’ve been looking forward to this one since the announcement. I’ve walked into Ford on Fifth for weeks hoping to see that red band staring me in the face and finally the day has come. Without hesitation I grab the Churchill Wise Man […]
Patina Habano… With the NBA season kicking off today, I’m excited to smoke something new. I walk into the Humi and grab the new Patina Habano. At first look, the golden brown wrapper looks inviting and the smell on the foot has flavors of earth and cocoa. Well here we go, were off and smoking. […]