Friday, April 25, 2008

Black Cat Cigars vs. Don Pepin Garcia

The Stogie Guys, as the saying goes, aired some dirty laundry this week on their blog. In two posts on Don Pepin Garcia's decision to discontinue rolling the Black Cat Rey Miguel cigar line, Gary J. Arzt, a writer and friend of Pepin and Sam Driban Black Cat Cigars present point and counter point. Who's the bad guy? Gary thinks it's Black Cat, but Sam is saying Don Pepin is forgetting those that helped make him who he is now. Interesting read.

Little-Cigar Tax Repealed in New York

Cigar Aficionado reports that the New York had enough sense to repeal the tax on cigarillos.

Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Churchill Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Churchill.

Cusano 18 Double Conneticut Robusto Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cusano 18 Double Conneticut Robusto.

Hollywood vs. The Cigar Industry

The Stogie Review puts up an interesting post comparing Hollywood and the Cigar Industry. They make an interesting point: Hollywood could learn a thing or two from the Cigar Industry.

Bolivar Belicosos Finos Cigar Preview

Cigar Bunch tease us with a video of a cabinet of Bolivar Belicosos Finos.

CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto

The Stogie Guys take a quick look at the CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto.

Savinelli Special Selection 2005

The Velvet Cigar reviews the Savinelli Special Selection 2005.

Flor de Oliva Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the Flor de Oliva Robusto.

We've been hearing a lot about these great bundle sticks recently.

Los Blancos Double Corona Maduro

The Daily Doormatt reviews the Los Blancos Double Corona Maduro.

Camacho Havana H2 Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Camacho Havana H2.

Leon Jimenez Natural Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Command takes a quick look at the Leon Jimenez Natural Robusto.

Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown.

Padilla en Cedro Robusto Cigar Review and Aging Update

Keepers of the Flame updates us on the progress of the new two year old Padilla en Cedro Robusto.

Oliva Serie O Toro Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Oliva Serie O Toro.

Cigar Alliance Podcast Episode 18 & 18b

Episodes 18 and 18b of the Cigar Alliance Podcast are up.

Dona Flor Alonso Menedez Series Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Dona Flor Alonso Menedez Series.

Cuban Montecristo No. 2 Cigar Review

Cigar Bunch does a video review of the Cuban Montecristo No. 2.

Cuvee Blanc Salomon Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the Cuvee Blanc Salomon. (A great looking stick, and as we recall, an enjoyable smoke.)

Arganese Connecticut Ambassador Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Command reviews the Arganese Connecticut Ambassador Robusto. We've been seeing a lot of Arganese cigar reviews recently!

Saint Luis Rey Serie G Cigar Review

The Stogie Baby reviews the Saint Luis Rey Serie G.

Pre-Release Alec Bradley Tempus Lancero Cigar Review

David Savona of Cigar Aficionado smokes a pre-release Alec Bradley Tempus Lancero.

New Cigar Shop Directory

Cigar Inspector announces the creation of a new cigar shop directory. This new directory allows users to submit the shop, a rating (thumbs up or thumbs down) and a short comment. Great idea!

Macanudo Vintage 1997 Demi Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Macanudo Vintage 1997 Demi.

Isla de Cuba Classic Belicoso Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Isla de Cuba Classic Belicoso.

Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby Cigar Review

Cigar Bunch reviews the Zino Platinum Scepter Chubby.

Graycliff Crystal Pirate Cigar Review

The Velvet Cigar reviews the Graycliff Crystal Pirate.

Former Smokers Not Eligible For Heart Transplants

Tobacco Analysis reports that an anti-smoking nazi organization named Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is calling for anyone who was once a smoker to be made ineligible for heart transplants! Their rationale for this ridiculous recommendation? "one in four heart transplant patients resume smoking after their operations..."

Monday, April 21, 2008

Nub Connecticut 460 Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Nub Connecticut 460. (He really likes that picture, doesn't he?)

Troya #54 Cigar Review

Cigar Beat reviews the Troya #54.

Smoking Cigars In A Recession

The Stogie Guys give us some advice on getting by with cigars in rough economic times.

El Rico Habano Gran Corona Cigar Review

The Box Press reviews the El Rico Habano Gran Corona.

Romeo y Julieta No. 2 Tubo Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Romeo y Julieta No. 2 Tubo.

Your Questions My Answers Episode 30 Lost Footage

Tom's Cigar Journal posts some comical footage that missed the cut in the final version of YQMA Episode 30. Includes an Opus X rant by a seasoned tobacconist.

2 Arganese Cigar Reviews

Cigar Advisor visits both the Arganese Connecticut Amabassador and the Maduro Chairman.

We've had a few of these smokes, and we give 'em a thumbs up! (We just wish they were a bit easier to find!)

Gurkha Special Edition Black Puro Churchill

The Stogie Guys review the Gurkha Special Edition Black Puro Churchill.

Rocky Patel Honduran Classic Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Rocky Patel Honduran Classic.

Outdoor Smoking Ban May Increase Kid's Secondhand Exposure

Tobacco Analysis reports that smoking bans in large areas of Berkeley, CA will push smokers indoors, and kids will breathe a lot more secondhand smoke as a result. There are always, always unintended consequences. Especially to stupid laws.

La Perla Black Pearl Morado Torpedo Cigar Reviews

Her Humidor reviews the Black Pearl Morado Torpedo.

Cigar 101: Your Questions, My Answers Episode 31

Episode 31 of YQMA is up!

Primo del Rey Cazadores Maduro Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys take a quick look at the Primo del Rey Cazadores Maduro. It doesn't sound all that great...

Camacho 10th Anniversary Corojo Cigar Review

The Velvet Cigar reviews the Camacho 10th Anniversary Corojo.

Camacho SLR Maduro Gigante Cigar Review

The Daily Doormatt reviews the Camacho SLR Maduro Gigante.

Dogwatch Cigar Radio Episode 161

Episode 161 of Dogwatch Cigar review is up!

As Tobacco Taxes Shrink, Proposals For Alcohol Tax Increases Appear

Cigar Jack gets in an "I told you so" with a proposed alcohol tax increase to cover for shrinking tobacco tax revenues.

Oliva Serie G Cameroon Tubo Cigar Review

Cigar Command takes a quick look at the Oliva Serie G Cameroon Tubo.

Flor de Selva Churchill

The Stogie Guys take a quick look at the Flor de Selva Churchill.

Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 48

Keepers of the Flame review the hard-to-come-by Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 48.

Cigar Photography

Cigar Jack treats us with great shots he took with his new camera.

Partagas Decadas Robusto Cigar Review

The Daily Doormatt reviews the Partagas Decadas Robusto.

Padrón 2000 Natural Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor revisits a favorite, the Padrón 2000 Natural.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas Cigar Reviews

Cigar Inspector reviews the Cuban Ramon Allones Small Club Coronas.

Rocky Patel Connecticut Vintage 1999 Cigar Review

Buds Blog Site reviews the Rocky Patel Connecticut Vintage 1999.

NUB Cameroon 464 T Torpedo Cigar Review

The World According To Stew reviews the NUB Cameroon 464 T Torpedo.

CAO Black Bengal Cigar Review

Cigar Command reviews the CAO Black Bengal.

Cuban Montecristo #4 Cigar Review

Guatemalan Epicurean reviews the Cuban Montecristo #4.

Sosa Cigar Review

Guatemalan Epicurean starts the morning off with a Sosa Cigar. It's hard to beat a cigar and a cup of coffee in the morning!

Guantanamera Chico Cigar Review

Guatemalan Epicurean reviews the itty bitty Cuban Guantanamera Chico.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

Hedonism Weekly reviews the Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Maduro Robusto. Great name for a blog!

Jameson Cigar Company Torpedo Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Jameson Cigar Company Torpedo.

Don Tomás Candela Robusto Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Don Tomás Candela Robusto.

Camacho Triple Maduro Torpedo Review

Smoke Reviews reviews the Camacho Triple Maduro Torpedo.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

ITC 10th Anniversary Toro Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the ITC 10th Anniversary Toro.

Cigars Just A Guy Thing?

Cigar Advisor tackles the topics of sex and cigars. In our experience, cigars are not just a guy thing, we know of a lot of women who enjoy a fine cigar. And some, like Her Humidor, who also do a great job review them!

We'd like to raise a glass and a nice puff of premium tobacco smoke to the women who love cigars!

El Rico Habano Corona Suprema Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the El Rico Habano Corona Suprema.

Nub Habano Cigar Review

Tom's Cigar Journal reviews the Nub Habano.

Equus Limited Ligero Cigar Review

Tom's Cigar Journal reposts a hidden gem of a cigar review that originally appeared on the Stogie Review. This video is very funny, and very recommended viewing.

El Titan de Bronze Redemption Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the El Titan de Bronze Redemption.

Oliva Special S Torpedo Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Oliva Special S Torpedo.

Montesino Pyramid Sungrown Cigar Review

Smoke Signals reviews the Montesino Pyramid Sungrown.

Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente King B Cigar Review

The Box Press reviews the Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente King B.

Belinda Black Exquisito Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the Belinda Black Exquisito.

Cohiba Seleccion Piramide Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Cohiba Seleccion Piramide.

4 Cigar Reviews In One Post

99 Cigars reviews the Hoyo de Monterrey robusto maduro, the Rocky Patel Sun Grown petite corona, the Oliva Serie G and the Lovo Perfecto.

Contest: Win a box of Jameson Petit Corona Cigars

Stogie Review is running a contest through the end of the month. Enter, and you can win a box of Jameson Petit Corona cigars.

Help Kids, Win Cigars

Matt's Cigar Journal reminds us of the opportunity to win a box of Opus X and help out some kids in the process.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Partagas No. 8 Maduro Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the Partagas No. 8 Maduro.

Alec Bradley MAXX Traditional Toro Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the Alec Bradley MAXX Traditional Toro.

Black Cat Prive Rouge Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Black Cat Prive Rouge.

Punch Gran Cru #2 Certified Vintage 2000 Cigar Reviews

The Stogie Review reviews the Punch Gran Cru #2.

Cohiba Pirámides Edición Limitada 2006 Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys reviews the Cohiba Pirámides Edición Limitada 2006.

Te-Amo World Selection Series Honduras Blend Robusto Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the Te-Amo World Selection Series Honduras Blend Robusto.

Padilla Obsidian Belicoso Cigar Review

The Velvet Cigar reviews the Padilla Obsidian Belicoso. This is a cigar that surprised us.

Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro Cigar Review

Cigar Command goes "Quick Time" with a Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro.

La Tradicion Cubana Deluxe Anniversary Corona Cigar Review

The Box Press reviews the La Tradicion Cubana Deluxe Anniversary Corona. Nice picture too, it'd make a great desktop wallpaper.

How To Choose A Cigar

Luv My Cigar discusses how to select a cigar.

DogWatch Cigar Radio Episode 160

The latest episode of Dog Watch Cigar Radio is ready for your listening pleasure!

Cabaiguan Robusto Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys take a quick peak at the Cabaiguan Robusto.

Punch Gran Puro Rancho & Sancho Panza Caballero Cigar Reviews

Smoke Signals drinks a "Tequini" and lights up a Punch Gran Puro Rancho and a Sancho Panza Caballero. Sounds like a heck of an evening.

Fixing A Damaged Cigar

The Stogie Review shows you how to repair a damaged cigar with pectin. What's pectin? Check it out.

Lounging in Long Beach with La Aurora

Doc Stogie Fresh writes about meeting José Blanco and smoking La Aurora cigars.

An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars Book Review

The Stogie Review checks out a must have cigar book for any Cuban cigar Enthusiast: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Post-Revolution Havana Cigars.

Absolute Shows the U.S. A Big Middle Finger

Cigar Jack reports on something that boggles the mind: an advertisement that shows an "Absolut World" where Mexico owns the south western U.S. WTF?

Don Pepin Garcia Blue Cigar Reviews

Cigar Jack compares notes on the Don Pepin Garcia Blue.

Tobacco Advertising Snafu in B.C.

Cigar Beat reports the latest in the world-wide anti-tobacco insanity. This time in British Colombia.

Cuvée Blanc Robusto Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cuvée Blanc Robusto. We thought this was a great smoke also.

Tatuaje Conoju 2003 Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys take a quick look at the Tatuaje Conoju 2003.

Cigar Spots: Plume (Bloom) or Mold?

Keepers of the Flame discusses the very good and the very bad when it comes to your cigar's wrapper.

El Rey del Mundo Robusto Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the El Rey del Mundo Robusto.

Camacho Negro Robusto Cigar Review

In The Humidor reviews the Camacho Negro Robusto.

Cigars And Marriage

Cigar Advisor tackles to the topic of "marrying" cigars. If you have no idea what we're talking about, you really should check out the article!

Good Cigar Deals

Cigar Beat lists a bunch of deals and sales out there for cigars. If you have a few extra bucks, and wanna save a few, check it out.

Xikar Defiance The Instigator Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Xikar Defiance The Instigator. Wow, yet another smoke we've never heard of.

Macanudo Maduro Hyde Park Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the Macanudo Maduro Hyde Park. (Funny, I think this is the first Macanudo review we've encountered since starting this little blog!)

Davidoff Double R Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Cuban Davidoff Double R.

New Cigars: Tobacconist Association of America Conference

David Savona of Cigar Aficionado discusses Tobacconist Association of America Conference and the new cigars he picked up at the show.

The Anti-Smoking Bias at New York Times

The Stogie Guys discuss a story blatantly biased against smoking.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Drew Estate to Distribute Joya de Nicaragua

Cigar Aficionado reports: "Today in New York City, Joya de Nicaragua brand owner Alejandro Martinez-Cuenca and Drew Estate chairman and founder Jonathan Drew told Cigar Aficionado about Joya's five-year marketing and distribution deal with Drew Estate, which begins on April 25."

Nub Habano 460 Cigar Review

YANR! (Yet Another Nub Review) Cigar Jack reviews the Nub Habano 460.

Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles Cigar Review

Cigar Beat reviews the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles.

Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Saint Luis Rey Rothchilde.

Cigar Alliance Podcast Episode 17

Episode 17 of the Cigar Alliance Podcast is up.

601 Green Oscuro Cigar Review

The Daily Doormatt reviews the 601 Green Oscuro.

Cuesta-Rey Centenario #60 Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the Cuesta-Rey Centenario #60.

Por Larranaga Petit Corona Cigar Review

The Box Press reviews the Cuban Por Larranaga Petit Corona.

Freezing Cigars: Good or Bad Idea?

Cigar Advisor discusses the merits of freezing your cigars to beat the dreaded tobacco beetle.

Illusione 88 Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Command reviews the Illusione 88 Robusto.

Nub Cigar Event and Sam Leccia Interview

Cigar Jack interviews Sam Leccia of Nub cigars, and posts some pictures of a Nub cigar event he attended in Kentucky.

Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita.

Drew Estate Java Maduro Toro Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Drew Estate Java Maduro Toro. Cocoa cigar? Hmm...

Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Piramides Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Seleccion Piramides.

Bahia Icon No. II Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the Bahia Icon No. II.

Stogie Baby Monthly Cigar Recommendation

The Stogie Baby makes his cigar recommendation for April in short podcast form.

April Fools Cigar News

The Stogie Review joins in the April Fools activity with a comic write up of site news.

Dutch Masters Corona De Luxe Cigar Reviews

The Stogie Guys review the Dutch Masters Corona De Luxe.

La Finca Joya Cigar Reviews

Tiny Tim reviews the La Finca Joya.

Nub Cigars Officially Launched

Cigar Command announces the official launch of the much anticipated Nub Cigars. Now we'll finally be able to try them out!

Gurkha G3 Cigar Review

Cigar Blog 101 checks out the Gurkha G3 with their new reviewer.

Black Cat Cigar Co. Domincans No. 2 Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews a cigar whose name is a mouthful, the Black Cat Cigar Co. Domincans No. 2.

Cuvée Rouge Churchill Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cuvée Rouge Churchill. Add the Cuvée Rouge to the list of cigars we gotta try.

Blowin' Smoke Episode 057

The latest Blowin' Smoke podcast is now available.

Pairing Cigars and Drinks

Daniel Honigman discusses how to pick a drink to go along with your cigar.

Por Larranaga Cuban Grade Toro Cigar Review

Tiny Tim reviews the Por Larranaga Cuban Grade Toro.

EO 601 Oscuro Tronco Cigar Review

Cigar Command reviews the EO 601 Oscuro Tronco.

Arturo Fuente Anejo #77 Shark Cigar Review

In The Humidor review a Arturo Fuente Anejo #77 Shark. Man, oh, man are we drooling.

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Robusto.

Graycliff Crystal PGX Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys smoke a Graycliff Crystal PGX.

Tiny Tim's Weekend Cigar Review

Tiny Tim smokes up a storm again this past weekend with the Avo #2 Maduro, Rocky Patel Sungrown Toro, Camacho Coyolar Rothschild, Perdomo Reserve Ltd. Golf Double Eagle, Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Madrid and Rocky Patel Vintage 90 Churchill.

Camacho Havana Monarca Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Camacho Havana Monarca.

Stogie Review YQMA Episode 30

The Stogie Review's latest cigar question and answer video segment is available for viewing.

La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #1

The Stogie Review lights up a La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #1. Another cigar we really enjoy.

Rocky Patel Decade Cigar Review

The Daily Doormatt does a video review of the Rocky Patel Decade. We really like these.

Bolivar Bonitas Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Cuban Bolivar Bonitas.

Montecristo Cabinet Selección Belicoso

The Stogie Guys give us a quick take of the Montecristo Cabinet Selección Belicoso.

Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure Cigar Review

Daniel Honigman reviews the Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure.

DogWatch Cigar Radio Episode 159

DogWatch Cigar Radio Episode 159 is now available.

Tatuaje Havana VI Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Tatuaje Havana VI.

Camacho 10th Anniversary Corojo Cigar Reviews

Cigar Jack links to a bunch of reviews of the new Camacho 10th Anniversary Corojo.

We really need to smoke this. Now that it's available, we've really got no excuse not to.

Cigar Bobken Cup Holder Ashtray Review

The Stogie Review checks out one of the weirdest looking ashtrays we've ever seen. But it sounds handy. Check out the Cigar Bobken Cup Holder Ashtray review. (We're not sure if we can bring ourselves to buy one.)

Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys quickly smoke a Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3.

Nestor Miranda Special Selection Robusto Grande Cigar Review

Keepers of the Flame burn through a Nestor Miranda Special Selection Robusto Grande.

Bolivar Cofradia No. 554 Cigar Review

Tiny Tim lights up his second cigar for Cigar Magazine: the Bolivar Cofradia No. 554.

White Owl Sports Vanilla Cigar Review

Cigar Beat gives us all a good laugh by reviewing the White Owl Sports Vanilla. April Fools!

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cigars Book Review

Cigar Jack's cigar blog reviews The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Cigars book.

Smoking Bans Hurting Charities

The Velvet Cigar reports that smoking bans have hurt charities that benefit from gambling revenue.

Out For A Bit, Back Now

Sorry folks, due to illness, we've gotten a bit behind. After a regimen of heavy drinking, chain smoking and sleeping in, we're now back and in 100% form. Cigar headlines to follow.