Another Slice of Heaven
Heaven Hill just sent me a pre-release of the whiskey maker's latest Parker's Heritage Collection, a series of four (so far) special releases that are a tribute to its distinguished master distiller Parker Beam. The good news is it's excelle...
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Nick’s Sticks-Little Havana Maduro
While browsing the humidor at a local shop recently, I ran across the cigar up for review today. I was drawn to the price, and after a few seconds I realized I was looking at Perdomo cigars. I didn’t know this initially since Perdomo is nowhere on the band. A little history… Before the Tabacalera [...]
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Looking at Bigger Cigars
Back in 1995, when I was hired by Cigar Aficionado , I was a huge fan of big cigars (I was also thinner, had no beard, and my hair was all black, but that's another story.) When I wanted a cigar—and I always wanted a cigar—I rea...
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Gran Habano Connecticut #1
If I recall correctly, a local tobacconist named Jack gave me these to try. It looked like it had potential to be a morning cigar, so I graciously accepted the samples. As always, for the review I paired with water and offer you my thoughts… Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Habano, Nicaragua Filler: Habano, Nicaragua Size: [...]
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Arresting Developments in New Jersey
We’ve all been told from a very early age that breaking the law can get you in trouble. Get caught stealing from a store and you will be arrested. Punch someone in the face in the street and you will be put away. Sell pot near a school and you’ll be fitted for a nice [...]
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Falto Cigars – Falto Legado (Corona Gorda)
I never heard of this boutique cigar company until attending an event at The Bonita Smoke Shop. Louis Juan Falto, President & CEO of La Garita Cigar Co., was showcasing his cigars that day. I smoked a couple at the shop and liked what I had. I brought a couple home with me, and this [...]
Smoke a JJ for JJ
I usually try to keep this site focused on cigars and minimize personal subject matter. There are always exceptions, and this is one of them. Today, July 22nd, is the 3rd annual “Smoke a JJ for JJ day.” Jerry from The Stogie Review would appreciate if you would take a moment and smoke a Don [...]
Hidden Gems
This weekend I took my wife and son out for breakfast at one of our favorite places. It's a tiny donut shop called Speedy Donuts that has been in business for 41 years, almost as long as I've been alive, and despite driving by the place lite...
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Cigars & the Vacationing Tobacco Junkie
Did the Clark W. Griswold thing this past week and took the family on the yearly vacation jaunt. This time it was Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, home to Busch Gardens Amusement Park and a place rich in American Revolutionary War history. Lots to do in this sweltering heat pit, with daily heat indexes of around 107 [...]
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Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary
I’m sure you’ve seen every blog out there reviewing this cigar, and I am no exception. Patrick Vivalo, executive sales at Rocky Patel, contacted me to review this cigar. Being a Rocky Patel fan, I accepted and before I knew it, two samples were at my door. Along with the samples was a press release [...]
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