Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Padron 1926 80th Anniversary Maduro Cigar Reviews

Cigar Command reviews the Padron 1926 80th Anniversary Maduro. (Feeling a bit jealous here!)

Perdomo Estate Vintage 1991

Luv My Cigar reviews the Perdomo Estate Vintage 1991.

Fuente Fuente Opus X Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Fuente Fuente Opus X.

Second Hand Smoke: 30 Minutes = Heart Attack?

Tobacco Analysis reports that the ridiculous junk science that claims 30 minutes of second hand smoke can lead to heart attacks is alive and well.

World's Longest Cigar?

Cigar Advisor corrects the record on who actually holds the record for the longest cigar.

Cuban Cigars in L.A., What Could Be Easier?

James Suckling of Cigar Aficionado illustrates how easy it is to score a Cuban Partagas Serie D No. 4 in L.A. With video!

La Invicta Corona Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the La Invicta Corona.

Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No. 2 Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No. 2.

Famous Nicaraguan Corojo Corona Cigar Review

Keepers of the Flame reviews the Famous Nicaraguan Corojo Corona.

Puros Indios Viejo Toro Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Puros Indios Viejo Toro.

Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein. Wow, that is one crazy looking cigar!

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Maduro Cigar Review

Matt's Cigar Journal reviews the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Maduro.

Partagas Black Label Crystal Cigar Review

Bud's Blog Site reviews the Partagas Black Label Crystal.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Cigar 101: Cigar Etiquette

Bud's Blog Site covers some things every cigar newbie should know before approaching a cigar.

Camacho Coyolar Puro Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Camacho Coyolar Puro. This one packs a wallop!

Arganese Connecticut Ambassador Torpedo Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Arganese Connecticut Ambassador Torpedo.

PIO VI Overture Series 1996 Cigar Review

The Velvet Cigar reviews the PIO VI Overture Series 1996.

Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park Cigar Review

Z06sense's Weblog reviews the Macanudo Cafe Hyde Park.

Black Pearl Rojo Torpedo Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the Black Pearl Rojo Torpedo.

Don Kiki Limited Reserve Brown Label Toro Cigar Reviews

The Box Press reviews Don Kiki Limited Reserve Brown Label Toro.

Oliva Serie V Torpedo Cigar Review and More

Tiny Tim reviews a bunch of cigars, including the Oliva Serie V Torpedo, as well as a bunch of others.

Old Henry Cigar Review

The Stogie Baby reviews the Old Henry. Hmm... Never heard of it. And a bull dog on the band?

Friday, May 16, 2008

Giant Cuban Cigar Doesn't Beat Record, Yet

The Telegraph reports that Cuban cigar roller Jose Castelar's attempt to win back the world record for longest cigar seems likely to fall short. Worth checking out for the video!

New Hampshire: To Tax Small Cigars As Cigarettes?

WBZ reports that a bill to tax small cigars "packaged like cigarettes" like cigarettes. Which means tacking on $1.08 to their purchase, if the bill passes the NH senate.

How To Avoid Cigar Sickness

The How To Smoke A Cigar blog has a number of great pointers to help people avoid feeling ill as a result of a fine cigar.

Graycliff Profesionale PG Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the Graycliff Profesionale PG.

Gran Habano Connecticut #1 and Cohiba Extra Vigoroso Cigar Reviews

2 Cigars A Month reviews the Gran Habano Connecticut #1 and Cohiba Extra Vigoroso.

Rocky Patel Decade Toro Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Rocky Patel Decade Toro. Tasty!

ITC Split Decision Double Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the ITC Split Decision Double. (We've heard nothing good about these.)

Agio Mehari’s Brasil Cigar Review

Coffee & Cigars reviews Agio Mehari’s Brasil cigarillo.

CAO Italia Piazza Cigar Review

The Daily Doormat reviews the CAO Italia Piazza.

El Mejor Emerald Toro Cigar Review

Daniel Honigman reviews the El Mejor Emerald Toro.

El Tiante Natural Belicoso Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys do a quick take on the El Tiante Natural Belicoso.

Cuban Montecristo 4 Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cuban Montecristo 4.

Why Do Cigars Make Some People Sick?

The Stogie Review answers a question many people ask, why do cigars sometimes make you feel sick?

Free Coffee Samples!

Smoke Signals directs us to check out a variety of free coffee samples available from Starbucks, Seattles Best and others. (We put our orders in!) Note: We're a bit late in finding this, so the Dunkin Donuts offer has already expired.

The Australian Cigar Association

The Inlumino Cigar New Blog down in Australia points out a cigar website all Australian cigar smokers should check out: The Australian Cigar Association.

CAO Escaparate Costa Rica Cigar Review

Smoke Signals checks out the CAO Escaparate Costa Rica. We've never seen this one before!

Guide For Cigar Store Freeloaders Book Review

The Stogie Review checks out an interesting small book called the NACSF Guide For Cigar Store Freeloaders. A guide for freeloaders? Do they really need any help?

What Does Raul Mean To Cuban Cigars?

The Daily Doormatt weighs in on what Raul Castro means for the Cuban cigar industry.

H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubo

The Stogie Baby reviews the H. Upmann Coronas Major Tubo.

Rocky Patel R4 Robusto Maduro Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys do a quick run down of the Rocky Patel R4 Robusto Maduro. Burning rubber? Yuck!

Perdomo Habano Corojo Torpedo Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Perdomo Habano Corojo Torpedo.

Alec Bradley Tempus

Cigar Cyclopedia reports on the brand new Alec Bradley cigar, the Tempus.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Nub Cameroon 466 Cigar Review

Tom's Cigar Journal reviews the Nub Cameroon 466.

Oliva Series G Cameroon Torpedo Cigar Review

The Velvet cigar reviews the Oliva Series G Cameroon Torpedo. Let's just say, Elvis wasn't impressed!

Nub Cigars: Ridiculous Marketing Strategy?

2 Cigars A Month argues that the Nub cigar concept is purely a ridiculous marketing strategy.

How Cigars Are Measured

The Blue Havana II blog discusses how cigars are measured, and the impact of the size of a cigar on the smoke.

Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the "retro" Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto.

Lack of Cigar Selection in Caribbean

The Jones Catering blog laments the lack of availability of non-Cuban cigars in the Caribbean. As they point out, Cuban cigars do not trump the many non-Cubans cigars readily available in the U.S. automatically.

Cuban Cohiba Robusto Cigar Review

Bud's Blog Site reviews the Cuban Cohiba Robusto.

AVO XO Intermezzo Cigar Review

Cigar Inspector reviews the AVO XO Intermezzo.

Flor de Oliva Gold

The Stogie Review reviews the Flor de Oliva Gold. We keep hearing great things about this budget smoke!

Dunhill Signed Range Toro

Her Humidor reviews the Dunhill Signed Range Toro.

Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Belicoso No. 11 Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Belicoso No. 11.

Leon Jimenez Cigar Review

The Stogie Baby reviews the Leon Jimenez.

Hoyo De Monterrey Dark Sumatra Noche Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Hoyo De Monterrey Dark Sumatra Noche.

Camacho Corojo Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Camacho Corojo maduro.

Perdomo Lot 23 Churchill Cigar Review

Z06sense’s Weblog reviews the Perdomo Lot 23 Churchill.

Cigar Alliance Podcast Episode 19

Episode 19 of the Cigar Alliance podcast is up. (if you haven't listened already!)

Jameson Torpedo Cigar Review

Brian's Random Thoughts reviews the Jameson Torpedo.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Friday, May 2, 2008

New World Record Cigar Coming?

Cigar Cyclopedia reports that Cuban master cigar roller Jose "Cueto" Castelar is planning to roll a new world record length cigar. The length he has to beat? 65 feet.

Cohiba Siglo VI Cigar Review

Cigar Bunch reviews the Cohiba Siglo VI.

Joya De Nicaragua Serie C Robusto Cigar Review

Cigar Advisor reviews the Joya De Nicaragua Serie C Robusto.

Carlos Torano Reserva Select Cigar Reviews

Buds Blog Site reviews the Carlos Torano Reserva Select.

Montecristo Platinum Corona Cigar Review

The Stogie Baby reviews Montecristo Platinum Corona.

JML 1902 Coronita Cigar Review

The Box Press reviews the JML 1902 Coronita.

Man, does The Box Press have the best cigar images or what? We recommend this blog if for no other reason than for the cigar porn!

Jameson Short Torpedo Cigar Review

Cigar Jack reviews the Jameson Short Torpedo.

Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf Churchill Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys review the Occidental Reserve Double Broadleaf Churchill.

Famous Dominican 2000 Cigar Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Famous Dominican 2000.

Blowin' Smoke Episode 58

Episode 58 of the Blowin' Smoke podcast is up.

Cuban Bolivar Petite Corona Cigar Review

Her Humidor reviews the Cuban Bolivar Petite Corona.

Smokers Held Liable for Second Hand Smoke Deaths?

Tobacco Analysis reports that anti-smoking nazi group Action on Smoking and Health want to hold smokers liable deaths connected to second hand smoking.

Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro Cigar Review

Smoke Signals reviews Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro. (And drinks a Casa Blanca.)

Palio Cigar Cutter Review

The Stogie Review reviews the Palio cigar cutter. (We love this cutter!)

EO 601 Serie Blue Toro Cigar Review

The Stogie Guys take a quick look at the EO 601 Serie Blue Toro.

Dogwatch Cigar Radio Episode 162

Episode 162 of Dogwatch Cigar Radio is available. Pete Johnson interview!

The Griffin’s Maduro Toro Cigar Review

Brian's Random Thoughts reviews the The Griffin’s Maduro Toro.

Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos Cigar Review

World of Cigars reviews the Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos.