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...
Partagas 1845
I can’t remember why I haven’t smoked a Partagas in such a long time, but I know why I won’t be going back soon. Partagas, made by General Cigar has many lines, and I recently reviewed a Benji Menendez that was a very nice smoke. This black was disappointing. When you first look at the cigar, it presents a nice profile with a rick almost black wrapper that it very oily....
Illimunati Crusade – Looking for a Way Home
Last night, I lit an Illuminati Crusade. I’m pretty sure that I picked it up at an event here in Florida. Without really knowing anything about this cigar or its inspiration I gave it a shot. When you first look at the cigar, it looks nice. It has a dark wrapper of Habano seed from Ecuador, and an oily texture. There were some large veins, but they didn’t seem to interfere...
Fonseca Cubana Limitada
I really didn’t know much about this cigar until I did my research for this review. It was a cigar in the humidor that I must have received at an event. The size intrigued me as it was a small belicoso and looked like it might be a nice late morning cigar. I couldn’t have been more wrong. This is a nice looking stick. It has a dark oily wrapper with heavy veining. I clipped...
Nestor Miranda Art Deco – A Coffee Break with a Punch
Recently I have found that I am smoking a more full bodied cigar in the afternoon and something a little bit lighter at night. So, this evening I chose the Nestor Miranda Collection Art Deco. It was perhaps reminiscent of a more full bodied cigar with a nice kick but lots of flavor. When I first looked at the stick it presented well. I was smoking the ‘Coffee Break’ a short...
