H. Upmann Reserve
I probably haven’t smoked an Upmann cigar in over 20 years. Yet, back when I was in college, in the stone age, I used to smoke them all of the time. One of my favorites was the H. Upmann 2000, which, at the time time, could be had for the princely sum of about $22.00 a box. Oh, and what a cigar it was. A medium bodied beauty, filled with complex flavors and a wonderful construction....
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...
Illsione Candela Lancero
Illusione is a boutique cigar made by Dion Giolito. His background in the cigar business is well detailed on his web site. With a music background, and having worked in the cigar business for years, Dion got into manufacturing after buying some cigars from Pete Johnson and deciding that he liked them so much he wanted more. When he ws told they were unavailable he became intrigued...
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...
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...
