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....
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...
Who Needs Another Room When You Have Room 101
In the over 40 years that I have been smoking, I don’t think that I have had more than a handful of cigars made by Comacho. I’m not sure why, because I have certianly enjoyed every smoke. So it was a pleasure to find that tonight’s stick was a Room 101 by Comacho. The first thing that you notice about this cigar is that it is not a straight sided stick. It bulges in...
Torano Signature, A Worth Autograph
Truth be told I like Torano cigars. Long before I started writing reviews I was buying the Exodus 1959 by the box and recommending them to friends. Almost always with great results. So, it was a pleasure a month or so ago to spend the afternoon in Miami smoking and sharing stories with Jack Torano. Know that I favored the torpedo shape he gave several cigars fromt he different blends that...
Cusano 59 – A Rare Cameroon Wrapper
I can’t remember how many years ago it was, but I was in a Two Guys Cigar Shop in New Hampshire shortly after they had opened. I had framed a number of prints for their new shop and was talking to the owner, David. A gentleman came in and I was introduced to Mike Cusano. At that time he had just started making cigars and I got a ‘Bullet’ which was quite flavorful....
A Legend Remade – El Tiante Habano Oscuro
A few weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of spending a few hours with Daniel Tiant of the Tiant Cigar Group. Daniel is the CEO of the company, but also the son of former Major League Baseball star pitcher Louis Tiant. Tiant pitched for the Indians and Red Sox, being the star of the 75 World Series. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, it was a thrill for me. Those of us who remember Louis from...
