El Pulpo comes from Artesano del Tobacco a company that also makes Viva la Viva. While the company doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, who am I to judge the Fakih brothers and their 25 years of experience including running one the most premier cigar shops in the country, Cigar Inn. From around 2005 until I moved to Miami in 2012 I could be found at Cigar Inn where I was a regular that was […]
The Wise Man Corojo is a new cigar with a tie in to an old cigar and a lesson in poor marketing. El Güegüense will go down has one of the worst names in the history of cigars. The cigar which was named after a satirical play written in the 16th Century was difficult to pronounce and spell making it a very hard name for the typical cigar smoker to grasp. It wasn’t until the […]
Woodford Reserve Batch Proof was first releases in 2018, however I don’t recall seeing it in the state of New Hampshire until 2023. It’s a limited edition expression that I for one am happy to see was fairly was fairly easy for me to get in 2 months after its release. This is fast for New Hampshire as we have still yet to see the Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C923 or A124 arrive to the […]
AVO Expressions returns, this time partnering up with hip-hop pioneer DJ D-Nice. Now while I get AVO has always has music ties because of the history of Avo Uvezian this one seems to be a stretch and desperate attempt to make the brand seem relevant again. Sadly, since the passing of AVO the brand is best known for creative packaging and rebranding existing cigars with a different name under the disguise of a limited edition. […]
Ask your cigar store customer what TAA is they would be hard pressed to guess anything but Tits & Ass. Ask a cigar geek and they would tell you TAA is a limited edition release that comes out each year. Some might know there is more then Tatuaje that do these releases, but many would have a hard time naming the others after The Angels Anvil. Right or wrong, this is the perceptions for many […]
According to the Bulleit website, Bulleit 10 Years Old is aged in charred American white oak and select Bulleit Bourbon barrels were set aside to age for 10 years. The result is a special expression of Bulleit that provides a rich, deep, incredibly smooth sipping experience. Bulleit was made for the first time in 1830 by Augustus Bulleit and was discontinued after his death in 1860. In 1987, his great-great grandson Tom Bulleit oversaw the […]
Rojas Cigars is back celebrating Cinco de Mayo this time with their own release simply called Cinco de Mayo LE. In 2023, the company released Elote for United Cigars, a version of the Firecracker which translated to Street Corn. Spoiler Alert: This cigar was exponentially better. According to Noel Rojas this will be the first of an annual series to commemorate the Cinco de Mayo holiday which celebrates Mexico’s victory over the 2nd French Empire at the […]
Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye. You know as a consumer I wouldn’t find it on the shelf in New Hampshire thanks to the state mafia that runs the liquor outlets. Thankfully, I love to pair my bourbon, rum, or rye with a cigar. In the winter months that can provide to be quite difficult in New Hampshire as it is just too cold. Thankfully I live near the best cigar shop and cigar bar in New […]
Aladino Fuma Noche was launched at the 2024 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Available in one size; a 6.25 x 54 called Super Toro the name translates to Night Smoke. The company has been secretive on the blend which saw the original press release to mention corojo tobacco only to have the company walk back the use of the tobacco type. Cigar Review: Aladino Fuma Noche Size: 6.25 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Honduras “Maduro” Binder: Honduras […]
Today’s review of EH Taylor Single Barrel has inspired a rant. Unless you live or shop in New Hampshire feel free to skip ahead. Here is another story about how the New Hampshire Liquor Authority is nothing more but a state run mafia. It’s not about fairness to the consumer, its about the heads of the table getting access to liquor the everyday consumer cannot. Walk into any of the established restaurants or bars in […]