Front 9 – Not to be missed
This is perhaps a brand that you haven’t heard of. They don’t have a big marketing budget or a lot of fanfare. But they are certainly getting lots of fans. Just about everyone who smokes their sticks becomes a fan. And, what’s not to like. With an education in cigar making from the ground up, these young cigar makers have taken on a family tradition started by their...
Reserva Dorada
When I pulled this stick from the humidor I knew nothing about it. A little bit of research turned up some info. This is a bundle stick, coming in at less than $50 for a bundle of 25. It is made by MJ Frias who is known for flavored cigars. Nevertheless, I examined and reviewed this stick before knowing any of this info. Sometimes it’s best to just smoke a cigar and then find out...
Lou Rodriguez
Lou Rodriguez comes from a cigar factory. Over 50 years ago his father left Cuba and came to the United States seeking a free life. He was passionate about his roots and loved his new country. Lou honors both his fathers roots and passion with the wonderful line of cigars. They are very traditional in look and style. First made only with a maduro wrapper, the company next brought forth...
Tony Borhani Returns – Bahia Gold
Tony Borhani was in the cigar industry some years ago. He made a line of cigars that became very popular during the cigar boom in the late 90s. A few years ago, he disappeared from the scene. Now, he is back. And the cigars make it a worthwhile return. When I first looked at my stick, it was dark, rustic and very veiny. I was concerned that the cap was poorly fit, but, ultimately, this...
Old Powder Keg – A Good Stick
It shouldn’t be surprising when a cigar company is from Connecticut. After all it is one of the biggest cigar tobacco growing states in the country. And Connecticut shade has wrapped millions of cigars throughout history. Yet, we really don’t seem to think of it as a place for cigar makers. Battleground Cigars, which produces the Old Powder Keg line has been in the area for...
Mutineer – A Tradition
A swashbuckling pirate is an appropriate symbol for this strong rustic smoke. From the Reyes family, these cigars are made with a tradition for the ages. Rolando Reyes was a master cigar maker in Cuba for years. His son grew up in the business and has followed in his fathers footsteps. Now that Sr. has passed on it is left to Rolando Jr., to carry on the family tradition. This cigar is...
