Oliva Serie G
From a family whose history growing tobacco in Cuba goes back to 1886, we get a superbly produced and wide ranigning line of cigars made in Nicaragua. Oliva is also responsible for the Studio Tabac line as well as Nub and Cain. They have been at the forefront of innovation in premium cigars at an affordable price for the last number of years. When first looking at the Oliva G Maduro, you see...
San Lantano Maduro
What is with cigars these days and the bands? It’s been a long time since I have seen a cigar with a nice old fashioned band. The San Lantano has two bands, one with the mark and the other telling you that is is the Maduro. I think I might have noticed. This is a nice looking cigar. It has an oily dark wrapper and a nice feel to it. It clipped easily and lit without problem. The...
Partagas 1845
I can’t remember why I haven’t smoked a Partagas in such a long time, but I know why I won’t be going back soon. Partagas, made by General Cigar has many lines, and I recently reviewed a Benji Menendez that was a very nice smoke. This black was disappointing. When you first look at the cigar, it presents a nice profile with a rick almost black wrapper that it very oily....
Diamond Crown – A Morning Delight
JC Newman is the oldest cigar manufacturer in the United States. they have been making cigars for a very long time and know how to produce a good cigar. Their cigars are mostly made for them by the Fuentes at the farm in the Dominican Republic using tobacco generally grown there. I haven’t had a Diamond Crown in quite a while and was delighted to give one a try before lunch one day...
Illimunati Crusade – Looking for a Way Home
Last night, I lit an Illuminati Crusade. I’m pretty sure that I picked it up at an event here in Florida. Without really knowing anything about this cigar or its inspiration I gave it a shot. When you first look at the cigar, it looks nice. It has a dark wrapper of Habano seed from Ecuador, and an oily texture. There were some large veins, but they didn’t seem to interfere...
Nestor Miranda Art Deco – A Coffee Break with a Punch
Recently I have found that I am smoking a more full bodied cigar in the afternoon and something a little bit lighter at night. So, this evening I chose the Nestor Miranda Collection Art Deco. It was perhaps reminiscent of a more full bodied cigar with a nice kick but lots of flavor. When I first looked at the stick it presented well. I was smoking the ‘Coffee Break’ a short...
