RSS Feed
Jul 19

Daily Deals: Mon, Jul 19th 2010

Posted on Monday, July 19, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
10 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II $29.99

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
Nestor Plasencia Medley Sampler $29.95

http://www.slipperyrockcigars.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2287
10 Baccarret Churchill $35.00

Jun 16

Daily Deals: Wed, June 16th 2010

Posted on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
10 Gurkha’s Park Avenue Torpedo $22.50

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro $14.95

http://www.slipperyrockcigars.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=2287
10 Dunhill Age Dominicans Diamenties $61.00

May 20

La Herencia De Cuba Red Label Petite Torpedo Cigar Review

Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

La Herencia De Cuba Red Label Petite Torpedo Cigar Review

This 5×50 torpedo stick offers a dark milk chocolate colored wrapper with slight tooth, a satin texture, minimal veins, tight seams, an even slightly spongy feel and a strong chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light revels a rich smoke, creamy texture and flavors of barnyard, a slight sweetness and slightly firm draw. The firth third develops in to the same rich, smooth texture and flavors of a medium bodied earthy sweet leather, with a relatively short clean finish with a hint of pepper. The 2nd third changes to a slight caramel with a core of smooth creamy earth, and a slight increase in pepper but only on the finish. The last bit showed little change, remaining a very consistent blend for nearly the whole stick overall. There was a bump in strength near the center, pushing to a medium-full strength for a bit. Thank you very much to La Herencia De Cuba for generously donating this for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Apr 21

Flor de Cielo Churchill Maduro Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

Flor de Cielo Churchill Maduro Cigar Review

This 7×50 stick offers a rich, almost black wrapper with a slick oil sheen, medium veins, and a very firm pack. The leaf seems fragile with a few tears here and there, more typical of a Connecticut than maduro. The feel is slightly toothy and the aroma is sweet and soapy. The flavors are of a slightly sweet smooth tobacco, medium in body but near full strength. The finish is fairly short and clean, leaving a slight pepper zing on the tongue. Overall an extremely consistent stick, the profile really didn’t change at all from start to finish. There were some wrapper splits that contributed to it going out in the 2nd third prompting a couple relights, but the flavors were not impacted. Ending the smoke at 1:45 with 1″ remaining it proved to be a potent classic maduro experience with a great value for the money! Thank you very much to Corona Cigar Company for generously donating this sample for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Mar 24

Daily Deals: Wed, Mar 24th 2010

Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
10 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II $32.50

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 Chateau Real by Drew Estate Magnum 46 $21.99

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 Vegas 6-Cigar Sampler Pack
2 – 5 Vegas Classic robusto
2 – 5 Vegas Gold robusto
2 – 5 Vegas Series ‘A’ Artisan
$8.95

Mar 3

Gispert Churchill Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

Gispert Churchill Cigar Review

This 7×54 stick offered a medium tan smooth oily wrapper with a slightly spongy feel. Mild in aroma, body and strength, it presents a fairly consistent experience, transitioning once between flavors over the long 2+ hour smoke. Although this particular sample had a wrapper flaw that cut it short at the 1:45 mark, it would easily push past 2 hours under normal circumstances. First half flavors were sweet and smooth with mild flavors of grass, moving to a mild sweet leather at the mid point. Smoke output was minimal, and the finish was unremarkable short of a mild pepper zing for most of the stick. The draw and burn were both very good, up to the band point where tears and holes opened up. Removing the band exposed a patch and large crack, ending the smoke. Thank you very much to Jeremie Plouffe for sending this in for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Feb 14

Daily Deals: Sun, Feb 14th 2010

Posted on Sunday, February 14, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
A Dozen Roses For Men Sampler
1 – 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II (6″x52)
1 – CAO L’Anniversaire Maduro Deluxe I (5.5″x46)
1 – Gran Habano Corojo #5 Vintage 2002 Robusto (5″x50)
1 – Gurkha Master’s Select Robusto #4 (6″x52)
1 – Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Gran Consul (4.75″x60)
1 – Padilla Achilles Toro (6.5″x52)
1 – Perdomo Reserve Ltd. Oscuro ‘R’ (5″x50)
1 – Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo (6.1″x52)
1 – 5 Vegas Classic Torpedo (6″x54)
1 – Fonseca 5-50 (5″x50)
1 – La Aurora Cetro (6.4″x41)
1 – CI Anniversary Epicure (6″x52)
$29.99

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 Las Cabrillas Cortez $14.60

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 Padilla Hybrid Robusto $10.95

Feb 10

Victor Sinclair Triple Corojo Toro Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

Victor Sinclair Triple Corojo Toro Cigar Review

This 6×50 medium tan stick offers a soft satin wrapper with minimal veins and very smooth seams with a triple cap. Body started medium-full pulling down to a medium by the 2nd third. Strength slowly built up to full by the end of the stick at the 1:10 hour mark. Burn and draw were both excellent from start to finish, holding a very straight burn with just the right amount of resistance. Flavors were fairly consistent to the last third, giving a smooth, slightly chewy smoke with a creamy leather and slight pepper kick. The finish was long, growing heavy and slightly bitter as it burned down. The final third brought a creamy chewy earthiness with a hint of licorice, and a cleaner finish of oil, cream and the same chewiness on the palate. The only problem with this stick was a terrible band glue job, with a huge glob on the wrapper taking a chunk with the band. Luckily it did not breach and still smoked perfectly. Thank you very much to Ken Glass for sending this in for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Feb 6

Daily Deals: Sat, Feb 6th 2010

Posted on Saturday, February 6, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
Man O’ War Legionnare Sampler
5 – Man O’ War Torpedo (6.1″ x 54)
5 – Man O’ War Ruination Robusto #1 (5.5″ x 54)
$34.99

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 El Rico Habano Corona Suprema $20.50

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
Boutique Variety Sampler II
5 Vegas Cask-Strength II
Bahia Blu
Graycliff 1666
Rocky Patel Renaissance
La Herencia Cubana
$15.95

Jan 4

Daily Deals: Mon, Jan 4th 2010

Posted on Monday, January 4, 2010 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
10 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II $32.50

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 Punch Gran Cru #2 Maduro $38.90

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 CAO Black Gothic $19.95
Reviewed HERE

Jan 1

San Cristobal Monumento Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, January 1, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

San Cristobal Monumento Cigar Review

This 7.25 x 49 stick offers a oily dark chocolate wrapper with slight tooth and fairly firm construction. The aroma has a slight sweet cocoa note along with a rich tobacco. This was a monster of a smoke pushing the 2 hour mark and building to full strength by the last bit – not an early morning smoke! It had some minor burn issues needing several corrections but nothing show stopping. Several transitions were present and flavors were fairly diverse including cream, cocoa, espresso, mocha, wood, pepper and a bit of spice. The draw was a bit firm at the start but quickly opened up to just on the loose side. Thank you very much to Ashton for donating this for review! Photography by BG Pictures.

Dec 30

Cienfuegos Engine #5 Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

Cienfuegos Engine #5 Cigar Review

This 5×50 robusto size maduro stick offers a mottled wrapper with good smooth seams and small veins. Draw was loose but controllable with no construction issues. The ash was fairly toothy and held on for 1″ at a time before falling in chunks. Smoke output was very good, always thick and coating if not huge in volume. Flavors had a couple nice transitions, certainly appropriate for such a small stick. They included a nice spice kick on the draw and finish (not surprisingly), a creamy leather that transitioned to a predominance of buttery cream on the second half. The last third also brought a dry roasted nut and floral flavor that kept it interesting to the nub. Body was medium-full and strength followed in suit most of the time, with a good bump at the 1/2 way point going full strength for several minutes. The finish was always very long, holding thick rich flavors to the next draw. Total burn time was 50 min where it became very warm. This brand is produced by Reyes Family Cigars. Photography by BG Pictures.

Nov 12

Daily Deals: Thr, Nov 12th 2009

Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
10 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II $32.50

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 La Unica #500 Maduro $19.75

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
Perdomo Variety Sampler
Perdomo ESV 1991 natural
Perdomo Habano Corojo
Perdomo Lot 23 natural
Perdomo Habano Maduro
Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne
$10.95

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_oneday.asp
20 Rocky Patel ITC 10th Anniversary Salomon $59.99

http://www.mikescigars.com/cigar-deals.aspx
10 Oliva Serie O Robusto $32.95
20 Oliva Serie O Robusto $65.95

Nov 2

Daily Deals: Mon, Nov 2nd 2009

Posted on Monday, November 2, 2009 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
8 Perdomo ESV ’91 Phantom $29.99

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 El Credito Rothschild Maduro $14.20

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro $12.95

Oct 13

Daily Deals: Tue, Oct 13th 2009

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
Nestor’s Central American Tour
1 – 5 Vegas Cask Strength II (6″ x 52)
1 – Alec Bradley Harvest Selection ’97 Robusto (5″ x 50)
1 – Alec Bradley Maxx The Fix (5″ x 58)
1 – Cu-Avana Intenso Robusto (5″ x 50)
1 – Cuba Libre Magnum (5.5″ x 55)
1 – El Mejor Emerald Torpedo (6.5″ x 54)
1 – El Mejor Espresso Torpedo (6.5″ x 54)
1 – Gurkha G5 Avenger Torpedo (6″ x 52)
1 – Rocky Patel Connecticut Toro (6″ x 52)
1 – Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Corojo Toro (6.5″ x 52)
$27.50

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 Onyx Reserve Torbusto $18.99

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
New deals all day

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
Centenario Classic Liga B by Felipe Gregorio $11.95

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/spec_oneday.asp
10 Bahia Trinidad Corona Gigante $19.99

Sep 16

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3 Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3 Cigar Review

This 5.5×44 stick offered a medium body but medium-full strength experience.  Burn was excellent, draw was on the firm side and excellent all the way down.  Flavors were simple, offering one major flavor at a time, changing near the half way point from slightly sweet earthy to a little woody.  Finish was short and clean with a bit of a pepper kick to enjoy only on the finish.  Burn time to just past the band was 1:30 where it started getting a little warm.  Thank you very much to Cigarsdirect.com for generously donating this stick for review!  Photography by BG Pictures.

For Premium Cigars go to Cigarsdirect.com. This Don Carlos #3 can be found here.

Apr 27

Daily Deals: Monday, April 27th 2009

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 in Daily Deals

http://www.joecigar.com/
Central American Boutique Flight Sampler
2 – 5 Vegas Cask-Strength II Toro (6″ x 52)
2 – Bahia Blu B500 (5″ x 50)
2 – Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo (6.1″ x 56)
2 – Graycliff 1666 Presidente (7″ x 48)
2 – La Herencia Cubana Torpedo (6.5″ x 52)
2 – Man O’ War Toro (6.5″ x 52)
$29.99 w/free shipping

http://www.todayscigar.com/
5 Punch Pitas $17.40

http://www.cigarmonster.com/
5 601 Habano Oscuro (Green) Tronco $17.95

http://www.cigar.com/DailyDeal/ccCigarDeals.asp
5 Camacho Pre-Embargo $34.95