My Father Blue
Honduras Cigar Review

Cigar Review: My Father Blue Toro

My Father Blue was announced in March 2025 and marks a departure from their Nicaraguan factory with this becoming their first Honduras made cigar. Of all the cigars announced for release at the 2025 PCA trade show I was looking forward to this the most, but does it live up to the hype?

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Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof
Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof

Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof is only available to customers who purchase an entire barrel from the distillery. My local cigar shop and bar has one for their location but the only way to drink that is by the glass. Thankfully my go to liquor store in Massachusetts bought a barrel for their locations so I was able to grab one. 

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Little Book Chapter 09 None For Granted
Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Little Book Chapter 09: None For Granted

James B. Beam Distilling Co. released the newest expression in its Little Book collection: Chapter 9 – “None for Granted.” According to the bottle Master Distiller Freddie Noe states, “I created Little Book as an honor to my grandfather, Booker and our shared love for creating unique blends to share with the world.”

Is it worth the $160 MSRP?

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Warped Corto Maduro X46
Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Warped Corto Maduro X46

Warped Corto Maduro X46 was released in 2025, but the regular Corto line saw it’s introduction in 2016. Back then, the company called it the first full bodied blend they crafted, but full bodied in their eyes. A complex cigar with a depth of body but not overpowering. Designed for time sensitive cigar moments.

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