Author: ministr5

  • Kristoff Cigars 20th Anniversary Veinte Toro Review

    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 line of cigars called the Veinte, and the Toro vitola is a standout among them. The Veinte Toro is a medium-bodied cigar that delivers a rich and… Read more

  • Peterson Dracula Sandblasted 69 Pipe

    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. This iconic shape, the 69, is a testament to Peterson’s commitment to crafting exceptional smoking experiences. The sandblasted finish adds a rugged, almost sinister aesthetic, making it… Read more

  • Always Black Friday With These 5 Sticks Under $10 Each

    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) Don Kiki Brown Label Barberpool Figurado $7.35 MSRP For A Single Length: 4 1/2 Ring Gauge: 54 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade and Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Cuban… Read more

  • Gq Dinky Pipe and Pipe Tobacco

    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 glow of your pipe becomes a beacon of warmth and tranquility. It’s a ritual that slows down time, offering a moment of solitude and reflection in an… Read more

  • Inter Tabac Awards Night Winners

    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: Dominican Binder: Olor Dominicano Classic is a cigar with a rich complex taste. Handcrafted with a spicy Ecuador Habano 2000 wrapper and Dominican filler and binder that… Read more

  • Jas Sum Kral Tyranical Buc Magnum Connecticut

    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 band showing a T-rex wearing a golden crown and the name of the cigar in yellow and black. The Broadleaf Maduro band is very different from the… Read more

  • Aj Fernandez Dias De Gloria Nicaragua Paired with The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

    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 funk. Palate: Vanilla, tropical notes. graham cracker and a light citrus note. Finish: Not very long but nice with honey and spices. AJ Fernandez Dias De Gloria… Read more

  • The Tabernacle by Foundation Cigars, Cigar Review by @CigarKurt.

    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 excited to enjoy this fine Cigar.  If you are familiar with Foundation Cigars, then you probably already know that each Cigar name has a story behind it,… Read more

  • Samurai by AJ Fernandez Paired with New Riff Bourbon

    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, brown sugar, orchard fruit, vanilla, oak, rye spice Palate: Rye spice, caramel sweetness, a touch of vanilla. Finish: Medium to long, with heavy rye spice, leather, oak… Read more

  • Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Paired with Basil Hayden Dark Rye

    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: Caramel, oak and light rye spice Finish: Longer than expected with the dark fruit making it’s first appearance since the nose. Trinidad Espiritu No. 2 Wrapper: Brazilian… Read more