Friday, February 29, 2008
Arizona Cigar Shop Takes On Health Department
The Arizona Capitol Times gives us some more information on the lawsuit being brought by a family-owned cigar shop against the Health Department of Arizona
Suckling's Sickly Cigar Day Cinco
James Suckling of Cigar Aficionado was a little worse for wear on this, his 5th day at the Cuban Cigar festival in Havana. We wish we could feel sorry for him, but our feelings of incredible jealousy make that impossible.
California Cigar Send-Off For Marines
The Temecula Cigar Lounge blog reports that the Olde World Cigar Lounge in Temecula, California is honoring Marines headed over seas with a cigar event on March 1st. Very cool!
Ashton Virgin Sungrown Belicoso #1 Cigar Review
Cigar Command really enjoys reviewing the Ashton Virgin Sungrown Belicoso #1.
What's Your Cheapest Smoke?
Right after asking about the priciest smoke you've ever shelled out for, Cigar Jack now asks you what's the least amount of money you've laid down for a cigar? Check out the comments on the respective pages to see some answers, or post your own.
Cuban Cigar Festival, A Lawsuit in Phoenix and eBay
The weekly cigar news wrap up from Cigar Cylopedia covers the ongoing Festival del Habano, a lawsuit filed against the state of Arizona, the new Camacho 10th Anniversary release date and more eBay hijinks.
Moroccan Cigars?
For a short moment, we here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News thought we'd discovered new source of cigars. In a restaurant review we stumbled on in the Taipei Times, we saw a mention of "Moroccan cigars." Moroccan cigars? We gotta try those out! To our disappointment, Moroccan cigars are not something you can smoke. At least not easily, and not without an oven. Oh well.
Carlos Torano Website Review
Cigar Jack finally gets around to reviewing Carlos Torano's website. (Hey, we're just agreeing with him! One of our favorite pastimes here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News is giving Cigar Jack hell. It's incredibly rewarding.)
NUb Habano 464 Cigar Review
The Stogie Review has the nerve to continue to tease us with the latest in a series of pre-release NUb cigar reviews. The latest review: the NUb Habano 464.
Day 4 of Cuban Cigar Festival Wrapup
Cigar Aficionado's James Suckling talks about the events of the 4th day of the festival, including smoking a couple of Cohiba lanceros.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Smokin' in Santa Fe
Cigar Aficionado profiles a fine fixture of Santa Fe cigar culture, the Diogenes Club.
Video Report On Havana Cigar Festival
ITN pulls no punches, nor do they hide their condescension for lovers of the premium leaf in this video and short article on the Havana Cigar Festival. Want to see the cigar world through the eyes of an anti-smoking Nazi? Then check it out, but be warned, it will probably piss you off. It did us.
New Cigar Group Formed At ASU
Perhaps there's hope for the future of cigars. As reported by Arizona State University's online paper The Web Devil, a new student cigar group has been formed to indulge in the pleasures of good company and fine cigars.
Cigar Review Set To Verse: Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Sungrown
The Stogie Review today features an intriguing combination of the arts of tobacco and written word by putting up a guest review of the Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Sungrown written in verse! Simply delicious!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
2007 A Good Year For Cuban Cigars
According to the International Herald Tribune,"Cuban cigar sales rose 7 percent to US$402 million (€270 million) in 2007, Habanos S.A., the government-run tobacco company announced on Wednesday."
We at Today's Cigar Reviews and News would like to deny all rumors that 6% of the increase was because of us. We're sure our part wasn't any more than 5%.
We at Today's Cigar Reviews and News would like to deny all rumors that 6% of the increase was because of us. We're sure our part wasn't any more than 5%.
Enter To Win $4000 Bottle of Bowmore Scotch
In researching the new Bomore Way website, we stumbled onto a place to enter to win a bottle of Black Bowmore Wiskey, worth around 2000 British Pounds. Why not throw your name into the hat?
Cigars the Bowmore Way
Cigar Jack tells us about a brand new website from the purveyors of fine single malt scotch, Bowmore. This new site covers more than just premium scotch, it also ventures into the world of cigars. Check out the video on how to select your cigar.
New Cuban Cigars Announcement
The Cuban News Agency reports on the new cigars coming out of that little island south of Miami. Worth checking out just so you can say you visited a Cuban website. (It's a first for us. Be prepared to wait!)
More New Cuban Cigars from Cigar Aficionado
Cigar Aficionado previews some more of Cuba's Edicion Limitadas at the 10th Havana Cigar Festival.
Why Is Cuba An Enemy?
Creative Loafing skewers U.S. policy regarding Cuba, citing similarities to other countries the U.S. is on friendly terms with.
Another Blogger Discovers CigarPlaces.com
Brian's Random Thoughts discovers CigarPlaces.com and offers up some recommendations on how to make it better. (Everyone's a critic, huh? But we appreciate the link love.)
Famous Smoke Shop Cigars 101 Discussion
Cigar Advisor talks about a Cigars 101 discussion group at Famous Smoke Shop. In the process they smoke a couple Perdomos and the Royal Jamaica Gold Belicoso.
Starbucks: Perfection, Or We Do It Again
Yahoo finance reports a new pledge from omnipresent coffee chain Starbucks: We'll Make a perfect cup, or we'll do it over again. We know, we know, this has nothing to do with cigars, but we find a cup of coffee goes well with cigars. We often stop at said chain on our way to the local smoke shop.
Americans Want Cuban Cigars, Embargo End
The Daily Cardinal out of Wisconsin reports something I think we're all aware of: Americans want Cuban cigars and an end to the embargo. Though we here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News don't think that's gonna happen anytime soon. Viva la internet!
Interview: Don Giolito of Illusione Cigars
The Stogie Guys sit down and talk shop with Don Giolito of Illusione Cigars.
Update: This interview follows on the heels of a similar interview Cigar Jack had with Don Giolito that took place before we started up! We're starting to think we should interview him too!
Update: This interview follows on the heels of a similar interview Cigar Jack had with Don Giolito that took place before we started up! We're starting to think we should interview him too!
Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2 Review
Cigar Command makes the maneuvers with a review of the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 2. This is a cigar we could swear we have a few of somewhere, but can't ever seem to find them.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Three Gurkha Reviews
La Voz Online reviews three Gurkas smoked at a local cigar event. Gurkhas reviewed: the G3, Grand Reserve and the much talked-about Black Dragon.
Priceless typo: "The Campbell Cigar Store held its monthly cigar party on Feb. 15 with Gurkha Cigars being resented."
Priceless typo: "The Campbell Cigar Store held its monthly cigar party on Feb. 15 with Gurkha Cigars being resented."
H. Upmann Magnum 50 Review
James Suckling of Cigar Aficionado tours the Cuban H. Upmann factory and smokes the Magnum 50. He gives it a 92. Video included.
USA Today: Fidel's Departure Means Nothing
USA Today reports that "Fidel Castro's retirement is not the end of an era. The selection Sunday of his brother Raul to succeed him is just a turning of the page in the ugliest chapter of the troubled relations between the United States and Cuba."
Boston: High School Smoking Rates Fall in 2007
The Boston Channel reports that High school cigarette smoking among high school students in Massachusetts dropped in 2007. The article anecdotally cites an increase in popularity of Black & Mild cigars among young people, potentially setting up cigars to be the recipient of surplus anti-smoking ire.
CAO Big Smoke Ad Panned On AdRants
AdRants clearly doesn't get the incredible coolness of the new CAO Chicago Big Smoke ad featuring subtitled Samurais harvested from an old black and white movie. We do, and we love it.
Check it out:
Check it out:
An Interview with El Presidente Castro
Saeed Naqvi talks about his interview with Fidel Castro in the Indian magazine Frontline.
New Cohiba Packaging: NSFW!
A random find on the internet: The way all Cohibas should be displayed! (Warning: NOT SAFE FOR WORK!)
EO 601 Maduro Blue Toro Review
Cigar Beat gets down to business and reviews the EO 601 Maduro Blue Toro. He also gives you an opportunity to voice your opinion on it in a poll!
CAO Vision Prana Review
Cigar Jack takes on Cigar Aficionado's #9 cigar of 2007, the CAO Vision Prana in his latest review. (Editorial note: We have mixed feelings about this cigar.)
Pre-Release NUb 460 Cameroon Review
The Stogie Review continues to make us all insanely jealous by reviewing yet another pre-release NUb: the NUb 460 Cameroon.
Is Rocky Patel Losing His Edge?
The Velvet Cigar argues that Rocky Patel, maker of a quite a few cigars including "The Edge", is in fact losing his edge. We here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News are a fan of a number of Rocky's cigars, so we're not sure that we agree here, but it makes for interesting reading.
Cigar Shop Finder: Cigar Places
We just came across an great resource for the traveling cigar enthusiast: Cigar Places! It's essentially Google maps for cigar shops. Check it out, and add your favorite shops!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Breaking News: Padilla and Pepin Parting Ways!
Cigar Aficionado reports that the ever-present, cigar superstar Don Pepin Garcia and Padilla are parting ways! Apparently there is an upper limit to what maestro can produce all at once!
Nat Sherman Metropolitan Selection University Review
Daniel Honigman, a contributer to Cigar Jack's blog features a review of the Sherman Metropolitan Selection University Toro.
New Cigar Savor Humi-Discs
Cigar Aficionado discusses a new humidification device for your humidor, the Humi-Disc.
Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto Review
It looks like the pre-releases of the new 10th Anniversary have made the rounds. We here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News continue to be jealous. The latest review of Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto can be found at In The Humidor.
Close But No Cigar - Arrgh!!!
Public service announcement: We here at Today's Cigar Reviews and News would like to mention that we officially hate the saying "close but no cigar". That is all.
Cigar Aficionado in Havana, Cuba for Festival del Habano
James Suckling of Cigar Aficionado is in Havana for Festival del Habano, and he rubs it in with the latest post on his blog. Check out the video footage of Florida from Cuba. (Yeah, I couldn't see much either.)
Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Selectos Review
Cigar Command goes double quick time in his review of the Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Selectos.
Fuente Fuente Opus X Robusto Review
Cigar Advisor checks of the much hyped, and frequently over priced Fuente Fuente Opus X Robusto in this review.
A Week's Worth of Reviews All At Once
Tiny Tim squeezes in reviews of the Gran Habano Corojo #5 churchill, the Gran Habano XL maduro pyramid, CAO Gold Maduro double corona and the La Unica Cameroon Series belicoso #3 all into one large post!
Another Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto Review
Cigar Jack isn't the only one that got his hands on the Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto. Tiny Tim also smokes and reviews the new Camacho, documenting the whole thing with a generous number of photos.
India Produces Tobacco-Flavored Condoms
From Engadget: "Hindustan Latex Ltd has developed 'paan-flavored' condoms—making a man's...cigar...resemble the tasty Indian treat of betel nuts, spices and tobacco wrapped in betel leaves." See the article here.
Raul Castro is the New Cuban Leader
Cigar Command is the first to report that Raul Castro slips on his brother's military leader boots. Is anybody surprised? Does anybody expect any real differences any time soon?
Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto Review
Cigar Jack secures my eternal jealousy, as he reviews a pre-release Camacho 10th Anniversary Robusto. Fortunately for us all, this cigar will soon.
Win 8 Rocky Patel Cigars from Stogie Review!
The Stogie Review has put up a brand new contest. Send them your most unbelievable cigar story and you're entered to win a 8 cigar Rocky Patel Sampler.
Cigar Jack Advertising Promotion
Attention those seeking a good deal on an ad on a high-traffic website! Cigar Jack is running a special on a 125 by 125 banner.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Arizona Has Cigar Shops In It's Cross-Hairs
Cigar shop owners in Arizona say the state is unfairly targeting them.
More Americans Lighting Up!
According to the Saginaw News (Michigan), "The cigar boom is coming back again...". The article also weighs in on the implications of the Cuban embargo being lifted.
A Teaser Psuedo-Review
The Velvet Cigar reviews an unreleased, unnamed cigar. Not terribly useful, but somewhat interesting.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Anti-Tobacco Movement's Facts in Question
Tobacco Analysis reports that there is an internal debate in the anti-smoking camp on the "scientific accuracy" of second-hand smoke claims. What, you mean 10 seconds of second-hand smoke isn't leathal?
Vegas Cubanas Generosos Review
Keepers of the Flame review yet another Don Pepin Garcia creation, the Vegas Cubanas Generosos.
Daphne, Alabama Bans Cigars and Cigarettes
The Daphne, Alabama city council passed an ordinance that will ban cigar and cigarette smoking in most areas of the city.
Fidel Castro: A Week In The Life
The Times Online published a comical, satirical look at a hypothetical week in the life of the still (probably) living Fidel Castro.
U.S. Consumption of Small Cigars Doubles
According to USA Today, "U.S. adult consumption of little cigars, which have lower taxes and fewer marketing restrictions than cigarettes but pose similar health risks, more than doubled from 1998 to 2006, according to the Agriculture Department."
A Review of Three Premium Cigarillos
Coffee & Cigars takes a look at three premium cigarillos: the Griffin's Griffinos, Davidoff's Minis and CAO's Brazilia.
Camacho Corojo Maduro Review
The Humidor of the Apokalypse fires up a cigar we've been impressed with, the Camacho Corojo Maduro.
E. Zarzuela Toro Fuerte Review
The always impeccably written and researched Keepers of the Flame review the E. Zarzuela Toro Fuerte.
New DogWatch Cigar Radio Episode
We love the Dog Watch here at Today's Cigar Reviews. Check out the latest episode with the Stogie Review and Dr. Terry Simpson as guests. Featured smoke: CAO Black VR
Old Powder Keg Maduro Robusto Review
The Box Press lights up and reviews a cigar we've been hearing about a lot recently, the Old Powder Keg. (We approve of the bald guy with the mutton chops on the band!)
Quick Smoke: Ashton Classic 8-9-8
The Stogie Guys take a quick puff off an Ashton Classic 8-9-8 and determine it's a buy.
Cigar Links Edition 7: AVO 787
Cigar Jack compares his review of the AVO 787 with other cigars from around the blog world.
Retailer Series 4 - Ray Battistella of CigarWorld
Australian cigar connoisseur Samuel Spurr continues his cigar retailer interview series by talking to Ray Battistella of CigarWorld.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Cuban Trinidad Fundadore Review
Her Humidor follows up its inaugural review with a review of the Cuban Trinidad Fundadore.
A Trip to Estli, Nicaragua
Dan from New Havana Cigars details his recent trip to Esteli, Nicaragua to meet with Pete Johnson, Don Pepin and Jamie Garcia.
Padron Executive Maduro
Her Humidor starts off a new cigar review blog with a review of the Padron Executive Maduro.
Whatcha Smokin?
Cigar Jack asks you "What will you be smoking this weekend?" Fair question, you should answer him. (He's desperate for your love. And banner clicks. Just kidding. Who loves ya, CJ?)
Smoking Cigars For A Living Is Hard!
Cigar Advisor cries us a river about the difficulties of smoking and reviewing cigars for a living. Hold on, lemme grab one from my dog-rocket bundle...
Bangladeshi "Beedi" Cigars?
Did you know they made cigars in Bangladesh? Neither did I, until I read about them being smuggled into Malaysia...
Cohiba Bar Opens in Hong Kong
Cigar Aficionado reports that a new members only Cohiba Bar has opened up in Hong Kong, allowing members to get around local smoking bans.
Embargo End = Cuban Price Increase
If the U.S. Cuban embargo were lifted, Swedish Match says the price for a Cuban cigar will rise.
Britian: License to Smoke
Cigar Cyclopedia reports that the government in the U.K. is pondering requiring citizens to purchase "smoking licenses'. The State knows what is best for you comrad!
NUb Cigars Launches Website
The new joint venture between Sam Leccia and Oliva Cigars, Nub Cigars launched their official website this week: NUbCigars.com
Pre-Release NUb 460 Review
In one of the more exciting reviews of the week, the Stogie Review smokes the new stubby NUb 460.
Bobalu Wedge Cigar Review
Cigar Jack reviews a cigar I've never heard of. Check out the Bobalu Wedge Cigar Review.
Arturo Fuente Short Story
Cigar Command puffs on that classic short-smoke, the Arturo Fuente Short Story.
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