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...
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...
Gurkha Ghost Amazing
What to say about a ghost? They are so elusive that it’s hard to describe. But this ghost is an amazing cigar. From our friends at Gurkha and made by Abe Flores, the Gurkha Ghost is special. And it’s special in every way. From the band, a first-of-its kind in the industry holographic print, to the fine black box in which they are packed these cigars were a standout for me. I...
A Smoking Missile
A number of years ago Rocky Patel brought out the ‘Edge’ line. At that time it included a torpedo shape that was referred to as a missile. It was available in a couple of different wrappers. This review was inspired by the recent announcement that the edge would be available in a candela version shortly. I enjoyed the missile on a long drive and it certainly helped pass the...
Gurkha – A Wonderful Ninja
It is only in recent months that I have found Gurkha cigars. A number of years ago a friend raved about them. And, I tried one. I didn’t like it all. He told me I was crazy. And, he was right. Maybe it’s that the cigars have changed for the better, (unlikely), or my palette has changed. But the lesson to be learned from this is that if you tried a cigar some time ago and...
