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Give the gift of cigars this Christmas and stay on budget.
The Nest Maduro By: Blackbird Cigar co. Size: Double Toro 6×60 Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder; Dominican Republic Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, and USA Pennsylvania MSRP: $4.25 The…
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Cigar Myths And Facts
In the world of cigars, myths abound like the aromatic smoke that wafts from a well-lit stogie. While aficionados and casual smokers alike may have their favorites,…
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Acclimating Your Cigar Prior To Lighting
In this blog we will examine the critical practice of allowing cigars to rest outside of their humidors prior to smoking with moisture regulation and combustion dynamics, this…
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Ricky Rodriguez Story And West Tampa Tobacco Co. Red Robusto Review
Ricky Rodriguez: A Cigar Maestro and His Masterpiece, the Red The Story: The seed for West Tampa Tobacco Company was planted in 1953, when Rick Rodriguez’s grandparents, both…
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Cigar Loons Podcast Top 12 Boutique Cigars 2024
Cigar Loons Podcast: Top 12 Boutique Cigars – A Smoker’s Guide The Cigar Loons Podcast, a popular cigar podcast hosted by a group of passionate every day cigar…
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Kristoff Cigars Pistoff Review
The Kristoff Pistoff: A Cigar for the Agitated Aficionado Kristoff Cigars has a reputation for producing high-quality, flavorful smokes. Among their diverse offerings, the Pistoff stands out as…
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Black Label Trading Co. Last Rites Robusto
Black Label Trading Co. Last Rites Robusto: A Dark and Intriguing Smoke Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) has consistently pushed the boundaries of cigar blending, crafting bold and…
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Casa Magna Colorado Robusto Review
Casa Magna Colorado Robusto: A Masterpiece from Quesada Cigars A rich and complex smoking experience The Casa Magna Colorado Robusto from Quesada Cigars is a premium cigar that…
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Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Flor Fina Anniversary
The Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Reserve Flor Fina Anniversary: A Timeless Classic The Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Reserve Flor Fina is a cigar that has captured the hearts of cigar…
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La Galera Imperial Jade Robusto Review
La Galera Imperial Jade Robusto: A Masterpiece of Cuban Craftsmanship. La Galera, a renowned Cuban cigar brand, has consistently impressed cigar aficionados with its exceptional quality and rich…
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Kristoff Cigars 20th Anniversary Veinte Toro Review
Kristoff Cigars: Celebrating 20 Years with the Veinte ToroKristoff Cigars is celebrating a major milestone – their 20th anniversary. To commemorate this occasion, they have introduced a special…
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Peterson Dracula Sandblasted 69 Pipe
The Peterson Dracula Sandblasted 69: A Dark Prince of PipesA Deep Dive into a ClassicThe Peterson Dracula Sandblasted 69 is a true icon in the world of pipes.…
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Always Black Friday With These 5 Sticks Under $10 Each
1) Rojas Breakfast Tacos Petit Perfecro Maduro $6.00 MSRP For A Single Length: 4 1/2 Ring Gauge: 42 Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua 2)…
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Gq Dinky Pipe and Pipe Tobacco
Pipe Dreams on Dark Nights There’s something uniquely comforting about pipe smoking on a dark night. As the world outside grows still and the shadows deepen, the gentle…
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Inter Tabac Awards Night Winners
Cigar Trophy 2024 Best Boutique Brands Best Boutique Brand Dom. Rep. 2024 went to Platinum Nova with there Classic. Details of the Classic Wrapper: H2000 Ecuador Filler:…
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Jas Sum Kral Tyranical Buc Magnum Connecticut
I brought the cigar from Havana House Cigar Merchants in England in a pack of 4 with the Broadleaf Maduro version init. The Connecticut versions come with white…
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Aj Fernandez Dias De Gloria Nicaragua Paired with The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve
The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks 100% Malted Barley 80 Proof Nose: Cereal grain, spice, orchard fruit and a slight rum like…
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The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars, Cigar Review by @CigarKurt.
Today I bring you the Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars. This Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro masterpiece has been on my to do list for quite some time and I am…
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Samurai by AJ Fernandez Paired with New Riff Bourbon
New Riff Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Bottled in Bond Without Chill Filtration 65% Corn, 30% Rye, 5% Malted Barley 100 Proof At least 4 years old Nose: Cinnamon,…
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Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Paired with Basil Hayden Dark Rye
Basil Hayden Dark Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Blended with Canadian Rye Whisky and Port 80 Proof Nose: Rich dark fruit with soft vanilla and subtle oak Palate:…
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Trinidad Espiritu No. 1 Paired with Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
Pre-Light Draw: Spices and a slight savory note I can’t identify Light Up: pepper and citrus Burn Line: is absolutely perfect 1st 1/3: light pepper and a nice…
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Foundation Cigars Olmec Maduro Review
Today I have the pleasure of smoking one of my new favorite cigars, if not my new, #1 cigar. I am excited to bring you the Olmec Maduro…
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La Barba Ricochet Cru Shade Paired with Coffee
WRAPPER: Ecuador Shade BINDER: Sumatra FILLER: Nicaragua,Pennsylvania and Dominican republic Size – Robusto (5×50) Almost perfect draw with just enough resistance. 1st ⅓ – On this third I…
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Blackened S84 Shade to Black and Evan Williams Single Barrel
WRAPPER: Ecuador Connecticut BINDER: Connecticut Broadleaf FILLER: Nicaraguan Maduro and Pennsylvania Broadleaf Size – Toro (6×52) Great draw and just pouring smoke like a locomotive. 1st ⅓ –…
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Man O War Damnation And Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch
Wrapper : Connecticut Broadleaf Binder : Nicaraguan Habano Filler : Nicaraguan Size : Torpedo ( 6×54 ) Perfect draw on this one. Little wobbly burn line in the…
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Plasencia Cosecha 149 and Bunratty Irish Whiskey
Wrapper : Honduras Binder : Honduras Filler : Honduras Size – Robusto ( 5X52 ) Perfecy draw with just right amount of resistance and straight as an arrow…
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Macanudo Inspirado Green and Old Overholt 114
WRAPPER: Brazilian Arapiraca BINDER: Indonesian FILLER: Colombian, Dominican Size – Gigante (6×60) Good draw, maybe a little too open, and burning well with only a couple touchups needed. …
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Macanudo Inspirado Red With Chattanooga Whiskey
Size: Toro 6 x 50 Wrapper: Eduadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Honduran Jamastran, Nicaraguan Esteli, Nicaraguan Ometepe Cut: Punch Great draw, burning really well no touch- up…
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Crown Heads CHC E Review
Crowned Heads CHC Serie E Cigar review by @CigarKurt Today I am heading further into Boutique Cigars and I am excited to bring you the Crowned Heads CHC…
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Caldwell Lost & Found Spoon
Caldwell Lost And Found Spoon Cigar review by @CigarKurt. Today, I am enjoying and bringing you the Caldwell Spoon from their Lost And Found series. Over this past…
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Cladwell Lost & Found Spam Artist
Caldwell Lost And Found Spam Artist Cigar Review by @CigarKurt. Today I am excited to smoke and review the Spam Artist from the Lost And Found series from…
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Perdomo Double Aged Vintage 12yr Maduro
Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro Cigar review by @CigarKurt Today I bring you my take on the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro. This is…
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Plasencia 151 Cosecha Review By @cigarkurt
Cigar Review of the Plasencia 151 Cosecha by Kurt @cigarkurt I am excited to bring to you my review of the Plasencia 151 Cosecha. Plasencia has a long…
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