Jeremy and Jose Ortega of My Father Cigars held an event this past Friday which was hosted by Eric at Castro’s Back Room in Nashua. The event started around 6pm and went on until the early morning with the focus … Continue reading
I reviewed the Rodrigo La Fortelaza just a month or 2 and was impressed by the flavor profile. However, one of the cigars from George Rodriguez (founder of Rodrigo Cigars) and William Ventura (master blender) that I’ve enjoyed in the past was … Continue reading
Andre Farkhas of Viaje created the exclusivo blend which was essentially for his own personal consumption. But like Steve Saka and Liga Privada No 9 blend or Pete Johnson and the Black Label blend, once word got out that they … Continue reading
Crowned Heads is a new brand that was founded by former CAO employees Jon Huber and Mike Condor. Incidentally, the Four Kicks cigar was made at E.P. Carrillo’s facilities in the Dominican Republic. This is what Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Mike Condor … Continue reading
Andy Green of Ashton Cigar held a cigar and beer tasting at Tobacco Haven on Friday Night. Nick, the manager of Tobacco Haven along with John selected the brews beforehand to make sure the cigars paired well. The event drew … Continue reading
I was mildly impressed with some of Room 101′s latest creations such as the “One Shot One Kill” and Namakubi release and on top of which I’ve been enjoying cigars with a Mexican San Andres wrapper such as the Ortega Serie D so I … Continue reading
The La Flor Dominicana Limitado IV was released back in 2009 with an entirely different wrapper compared to the Limitado III. While the Limitado III was covered with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, the Limitado IV was rolled with a Nicaraguan … Continue reading
The J21 Reserva is a cigar that I have always remembered enjoying especially when they were within 6 months of the box date. Lately, I’ve been going through the humidor and revisiting cigar that have some “rest” or “age” on … Continue reading
La Flor Dominicana rebrands Premium Line as LFD Light, April 2012. Coral Gables, FL April 2012 – La Flor Dominicana rebrands its original line “Premium Line” as LFD Light. La Flor Dominicana, who has a reputation for some of the strongest … Continue reading
I have been fortunate enough to smoke a few of these over the years and I felt it was about time to review the cigar. Supposedly the cameroon wrapper that is typically used on Don Carlos cigars is switched out … Continue reading