The Griffins – An Interesting Surprise
It’s been years since I’ve had a cigar by The Griffins. Usually, I consider them to be to mild for my taste. This particular cigar was given to me at a show, and with an early morning drive, it seemed like a good choice for a ‘breakfast’ cigar. Upon first inspection this cigar really looks nice. It has a great natural Connecticut wrapper and just looks like what a...
Casa Torano
A few weeks ago I visited Jack Torano at his warehouse in Miami. We shared stories and cigars. While he was talking about being able to smoke in the office, he mentioned that for most of the staff the Casa Torano was their preferred stick to smoke during the day. So I was not surprised to find that originally this cigar was only available at rolling events and was somewhat rare....
San Lantano Connecticut
AJ Fernandez is known for making strong cigars and this blend proves his versatility. This is an exceptionally mild and smooth cigar that is beautiful to look at and smoke. Upon first inspection you notice both the elegant double band and the rich light brown color. It’s hard to find any veins in this stick and it has a great feel in your hand. I cut and lit the cigar easily and it...
Padron 2000 – Legacy Deserved
I was visiting some non-smoking friends this weekend in Tampa. I know, how can you live in a cigar capital and not smoke! But, they at least allowed me a small cigar with my bourbon on Saturday evening. I had a few sticks with me and decided on the Padron 2000. I have, over the years, on special occasions enjoyed some of their more pricey and notable lines, but it had been quite a while...
A Fuente Gran Reserva
A. Fuente is celebrating their 100th anniversary year. They have been making cigars for a very long time. And it shows. The company is run by Carlos Fuente, Sr. and his children, Carlos Fuente, Jr. (known as Carlito) and Cynthia Fuente-Saurez. They are wonderful people quite generous and charitable. They have provided for the education of thousands in the Domincan Republic by...
Rafaeli Churchill, a Jeweler on a Budget
David Rafaeli, a jewler, is the CEO of Miraculous Templar Cigars and selected the Templar’s Iron Cross with a diamond insert as the cigars logo. At first look you notice that the cigar appear to be too veiny, lighting end appeared unfinished. You also notice the end is prepunched for you, usually a mark of an inferior cigar. Nevertheless, it proves to be a reasonable cigar in the right...
