The Barrel Burner - Cigar & Liquor Reviews

Cigar Review: Sobremesa Solita Red

Sobremesa Solita Red was announced in November 2024 where it joined the original Sobremesa (2015), Sobremesa Brulee (2019), Sobremesa Brulee Blue (2020) and Sobremesa Wagashi (2023).

June 23, 2025

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Weller Special Reserve

The Weller Special Reserve is today’s review but it is about to lead to rant about allocated bourbon and the state of New Hampshire. Consider yourself warned.

June 21, 2025

Legislation

Legislation: Louisiana Passes Cigar Tax Cap in Win For Cigar Smokers!

With the leadership of a few state tobacconists and distributors, the state of Louisiana has become the third southern state to enact a cigar tax cap, following Arkansas and North Carolina.

June 19, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Romeo Y Julieta 150th Anniversary

Romeo Y Julieta 150th Anniversary is a cigar that actually released on-time which is almost unheard of in this industry.Romeo Y Julieta 150th Anniversary is a cigar that actually released on-time which is almost unheard of in this industry. The company turned to its partners to contribute tobacco for this cigar which they are calling a hall of fame blend….

June 18, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Patina y Viso – Verdigris

Patina y Viso Verdigris marks the beginning of Patina y Viso Horny—a partnership rooted in friendship, curiosity, and a shared love for tobacco.

June 17, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Lure Cigars Releases “The Last Cast” 2025 Edition

Brand owner Lou Cross of Lure Cigars™ announces the 2025 release of “The Last Cast” – the second annual release of this limited-edition cigar to honor the memory of his late father.

June 17, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Avowed Cigars Higher Calling

Higher Calling is a limited edition from Avowed Cigars. Based on the Vow 6.29 blend this LE uses higher priming leaves that includes Cotui tobacco from the farms of Monica Kelner in the Dominican Republic.

June 16, 2025

American Whiskey

Whiskey Review: Yellowstone Hand Picked American Single Malt Single Barrel – Liquor Junction

Yellowstone Hand Picked American Single Malt Single Barrel is today’s review but how did we get here?

June 14, 2025

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: AG Cigars Un Nuevo Reino

AG Cigars Un Nuevo Reino is a new cigar to me that I wouldn’t have discovered if not for Small Batch Cigar. It’s also the second cigar we’ve reviewed this week from Mi Havana Cigar Factory.

June 13, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Outcast Cigars Now Shipping

Representing a new voice in the premium cigar world, Outcast Cigars is now shipping to retailers. Outcast is a brand built for those who defy the norm, embrace boldness, and live on their own terms.

June 12, 2025

Older Posts

It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!