Felipe Gregorio Refusion – A Secret Shared
As you all know, I’ve been smoking cigars for well over 40 years. And, I’ve found the people in that I’ve met through cigars to be friendly, helpful, and nice. The crew at Felipe Gregorio are no exception. Except when it comes to telling us about the blend of the Refusion. Both on their website, and in their literature they say ‘Belnd: House Secret’. We...
Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado in Cedros
While these cigars have been around for a few years, its nice to revisit them after a while. The Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros is a nice reasonably priced cigar. It is made using a new proprietary ‘Immersion’ process that keeps the finished cigars in cedar for at least six months. This is said to improve the flavor and impart a nice taste. It certainly gives the stick...
Buena Vista An Affordable Smoke
It’s hard to decide what to smoke at this time of year. With the industries biggest show just a few weeks ago there are lots of new things out in the marketplace. Today’s review is of an interesting new cigar from a little known company, Buena Vista Cigars. At this point the company, with a farm in Ecuador, is relatively small and unknown. But they have made a commitment to...
Xicar New HC Squared
Last night I was looking for an easy smoke before dinner. And, being on the road, didn’t have a lot of choices. Luckily, I found the new Xicar HC2. This cigar comes from a company known for its accessories, and the cigar is a fine stick. The entire Habano2 line is box pressed, making a nice presentation. The cigar felt good in my fingers , clipped well, and lit without a problem....
MUWAT Bait Fish – A perfect smoke
Jonathan Drew has changed the way the world looks at cigars. From the early days when the traditional tobacco makers looked at him and said ‘Gringo Loco’ to today, when everyone acknowledges that Drew Estate has revolutionized the cigar industry, Drew marches to the beat of his own drummer. And makes a great cigar. This blend, made in conjunction with the guys at Joyo de...
Asylum 13 is a Good Thing
Funny name for a cigar. But, a great cigar. But maybe not. Asylum Cigars is the brain child of Kevin Baxter and Tom Lazuka, both of whom come for different backgrounds. For Baxter it was first the Marines and then the corporate world, for Lazuka working with Christain Eiroa at Camacho. When asked about the goal of Asylum Cigars to consistently deliver new and innovative taste...
