Salutem- A Cigar That Rises to Overcome Great Challange
Nowadays everyone is making different cigars. And cigars with different names. Some of the names are made up and some have a great story behind them. Salutem, which is actually a Latin term that is used as a greeting means more. It has a connotation of something that has overcome a monumental life challenge. It ‘salutes’ those who live life to its fullest. This name...
CAO Last Stick Standing O
And so I finished tasting all three of the “Last Stick Standing” entries. And the winner is … the smokers. I will vote for my favorite and share with you at the bottom of this review what I licked best. But, it really doesn’t matter which one of these sticks is the last one standing we are all going to enjoy it. The three cigars, while slightly different in lfavor...
CAO Last Stick Standing – C
This is the second of the three cigars that CAO wants smokers to chose the next blend. The first, not quite sure why I reviewed them out of order, A was reviewed at the end of last week. I thought it was an exceptionally well made stick with a very mild flavor profile. This cigar is less subtle. It clipped and lit easily but as it was smoking it burned a bit unevenly and the cap was not...
A Legend Remade – El Tiante Habano Oscuro
A few weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of spending a few hours with Daniel Tiant of the Tiant Cigar Group. Daniel is the CEO of the company, but also the son of former Major League Baseball star pitcher Louis Tiant. Tiant pitched for the Indians and Red Sox, being the star of the 75 World Series. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, it was a thrill for me. Those of us who remember Louis from...
Alec Bradley Black Market
I along with everyone else has heard alot from Alec Bradley these last few years. Within the past while the company has become a major player in the premium cigar field. They position themselves between the big corporate brands and the small boutique brands offering a more traditional approach with some great cigars. So, I finally got a chance to smoke an Alec Bradley. When you first...
La Gloria Serie N
Michael Giannin and Team La Gloria have been hard at work of the past few years insuring that this boutiques brands does not go stale. They are always working on new projects, different blends and interesting shapes. The Serie N, is the brain child of Yuri Guillen, the general manager of La Gloria. They have put together a powerhouse smoke with an interesting marketing gimmick. When you first...
