Oliva V – Another Victory for Oliva Cigars
Often times when you have prolific producers you tend to overlook the commitment required to consistently produce good quality. Oliva makes many different cigars and there is not a bad one in the lot. That requires an attention to detail that insures consistency. I was smoking a Double Robusto which I guess they call double because of a little larger ring than a traditional 48 or 50....
Avo XO – A True Maestro
Avo Uvezian makes a great cigar. OK, I’ve said it, and I have believed that for quite some time. Now, having said that let’s get to the review. The Avo looks great. It has a nice light brown color and a slight tooth to the feel. I punched and lit the cigar easily. It produced nice smoke right off the bat. The flavors in this cigar are rich and buttery with a hint of spice....
Torano 1916, a Splendid Smoke
The name comes from the year the Torano family arrived in Cuba. And the wrapper from what was once a Spanish colony, pays homage to their Spanish roots. This is a very nice cigar, indeed. When I first inspect my cigar I notice that it is wrapped in cedar. This gave it a very pleasant aroma. The cigar itself was veiny and I was concerned that it would be problematic when clipped....
Cheap Bastard – A Soon To Be Famous Cigar
It’s a tough life, the job of a cigar reviewer. You get to smoke cigars, sometimes really good ones. And, of course, you meet wonderful people. Sometimes, you get to smoke some not good cigars. And, once in a while you get to smoke a surprising cigar. Last night I reached into the humidor and picked up what I thought was a, well — something else. And what I got was a Cheap...
C & C Corojo – A Simple Everyday Cigar
Just got a couple of new smokes form the NATO show in Las Vegas. This one from C and C Cigars is made by one of the brothers Cusano, formerly of Cusano cigars. I didn’t really know what to expect since I had been told that the retail price of the cigar was around $4. When you first look at the cigar, it looks like a boring and ordinary stick. It has a nice reddish...
A Gorgeous Chocolate Candy – Joyo de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo
Over the years I have found cigar people at all levels to be extremely generous. Whether it is a cigar smoker who opens his humidor to share a great find with a new smoker or old friend or a tobacconist who offers someone a cigar to try without charge, cigar lovers are very kind and open with their sticks. Show that you appreciate the offering by passing along the favor and our great...
