Oliva Serie G
From a family whose history growing tobacco in Cuba goes back to 1886, we get a superbly produced and wide ranigning line of cigars made in Nicaragua. Oliva is also responsible for the Studio Tabac line as well as Nub and Cain. They have been at the forefront of innovation in premium cigars at an affordable price for the last number of years. When first looking at the Oliva G Maduro, you see...
San Lantano Maduro
What is with cigars these days and the bands? It’s been a long time since I have seen a cigar with a nice old fashioned band. The San Lantano has two bands, one with the mark and the other telling you that is is the Maduro. I think I might have noticed. This is a nice looking cigar. It has an oily dark wrapper and a nice feel to it. It clipped easily and lit without problem. The...
A Macanudo Duo – part 2
To pick up where we left off, today is the second in a two part series reviewing the new gigante shapes from Macanudo. This shape has become very popular in recent years and I expect that we will see even larger cigars in August at the national trade show. By the way, what is the largest real cigar you know of or have smoked? I have seen a cigar called the chief by Puros Indios. Someone...
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...
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...
