Miro – As Good as the Artist
A few weeks ago, I got a package of sticks in the mail from a distributor inviting me to review three new smokes. They all looked good and I chose the Miro first. Being in the fine art business for years, it is a name that I relate to. Miro was a 20th century master, creating abstracts and working in vibrant colors. His art influenced a generation of artists. This cigar had a nice look...
Camacho Connecticut Exceeding Expectation
Having grown up in the business Christian Eroia ha created a powerhouse brand in Camacho cigars. Acquired by Davidoff a few years ago, Camacho continues to produce cigars worthy of the reputation of both Davidoff and Eroia. I was looking for a mild smoke and the last thought was Camacho but, someone suggested that I give the Connecticut a try. With a beautiful golden brown wrapper the Camacho...
C&C Connecticut Wrapper
C&C Cigars are made by one of the founders of Cusano cigars, and he has struck gold for a second time. They are making cigars in three different blends, each exciting in its own right. All of their cigars are being well received and have made many Top 25 lists. Over the past few months I have had several guests for whom I have opened the CigarMayven.com humidor. I always ask what...
PDR 1878 Get One PDQ
It’s easy to write about this cigar. And there is plenty to write. Abe Flores of PDR Cigars was born to make great cigars and this is no exception. When you first look at this stick it seems unusual. Many cigars today are called shaggy foot sticks. They have binder and filler that extends beyond the wrapper creating a shaggy foot to the cigar. But that is not what you find here....
Cordoba & Morales Family Reserve Great Complex Flavor
What can you say about an up and coming your cigar company that is founded in a hundred year old tradition. With a background in the Pinar del Rio area of Cuba, grandma taught them how to grow and blend. Today they use twenty-first century marketing to bring their cigars to us. When I reach into the humidor and find a cigar from Cordoba & Morales I know that I am going to enjoy...
C&C LRMD – Nice!
This is an interesting new brand that we are reviewing today. C&C is the brainchild of Joe Chisano the founder of Cusano Cigars. He has had plenty of experience in the industry and after selling his previous business decide to get back to making cigars again. The C&C brand is currently grabbing lots of attention. Just the other day I was smoking with a colleague from Los Angeles...
