Silencio – not to be Silenced
About the only problem I have with Felipe Gregorio is that I always misspell the name. I’m sorry! But, otherwise, it’s a great line of cigars and wonderful people to deal with. From time to time they call and ask if we have smoked their cigars recently, reminding me that I should enjoy another great stick. And, the Silencio is a great smoke. Rumored to be an event cigar,...
Guayacan
Noel Rojas makes a hell of a cigar! OK, so now you probably want to know who Noel Rojas is. I don’t blame you. And I don’t have the answer, but I assure that I’m going to find out. There are so many new cigars put out each year that you can’t smoke them all. And sometimes when someone gives you a stick, it’s hard to remember much about it. I picked up a...
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...
Steam Punk and a New Cigar – Foundry
One of the most different things to be encountered at the recent cigar industry trade show was the introduction of Foundry, from General Cigar. FOUNDRY is a stark juxtaposition between the old and the new. This visually-arresting collection was inspired by the art form of “steampunk,” which is both a retrospective and futuristic interpretation of innovation. FOUNDRY is the brainchild of...
J&D Temptation – Irresistable
Even though you smoke cigars regularly it’s impossible to know of every brand. You try new brands when you visit your local shop, at an event, or upon the recommendation of a friend or hopefully, reviewer. But, you can’t know all of the cigars. Your team of reviewers is comprised of 5 hearty smokers and we can’t know them all either. So, it is not unusual that we get...
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...
