About me

I started smoking cigars in the late 90′s while obtaining my Bachelors degree and then I stopped smoking for a short period while focusing on other things in my life.  However, after getting my MBA and working in the consulting industry in New Jersey, I started smoking cigars again and reviewing them on a personal basis.  In November 2011 I decided to move to New Hampshire and create a site with my own personal flair.  Since then, I’ve visited as many shops as possible in the New England region to develop a positive relationship focusing on boutique brands,exclusive releases and news updates..  Even though this site will always be a work in progress, I’d like to say that the cigar industry has welcomed me with open arms and this is my way of returning the favor.

Thanks again for being a part of this site.

Veeral

(Batista30 on puff/botl)

  • Keith Malaguti

    Hey Veeral ! Its Keith ( blackandgold508 ) Awesome site my man ! Looking forward to more reviews, pics etc !!!! Great Work !!!!!!

  • TravelingStogie

    Hey Keith! Thanks for posting and I appreciate the comments! Look for a giveaway on thread in a few weeks! And a herf!

  • http://www.mobilemusicnj.com Dav0

    Dude, awesome site! Gonna take me a month (due to my limited free time) just to get familiar with all the stuff up here! Keep up the good work and see you soon my BOTL.

  • Big Rick

    Amazing site and, as always, great reviews. Let me know when you have a chance to get together for a smoke.
    Best,
    Rick

  • Paul

    Great site might see you soon at Twins

  • kevin (kapathy)

    Absolutely gorgeous job here veeral!

  • TravelingStogie

    Big Rick-anytime. I’ve been visiting many of the cigar shops over here in NH so you let me know when you’re free!
    Paul-Looking forward to it!
    Kevin-Thanks brother. I appreciate the kind words!

  • NB109

    Hi Veeral,

    I am very much impressed with such a fantastic job done in short period of time.Keep it up and move foreward. I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST.

    Your long time friend
    NB

  • Ashu Rana

    Veeral,
    It was good to meet you today at Castros.  We are having an event at the Castros shop at 972 Elm Street in Manchester on Thursday, Beb. 23rd, from 5PM to close.  I invite you to come see how we run events at this location.  It is a Law Enforcement Appreciation event and should be a good time. 
    Hope to see you there. 
    Ashu

  • Ashu Rana

    That was supposed to say Feb 23rd, not Beb 23rd. 
    A

  • Jay @ cigarphoto.net

    Veeral,I’m enjoying the content. Keep up the good work. Hopefully we can meet up in New Jersey one of those days again. 

  • Sandeep (djangos)

    This is great V! I am already hooked!

  • Swede214

    Hi Veeral, have been reading your blog for about three months, heard you on ”Kiss My Ash Radio”, sounded good. Enjoy your comments on cigars.