Category Archives: Cigar Reviews

Cigar Review: Balmoral Royal Selection Anejo 18 Rothschild Masivo

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Balmoral Royal Selection Anejo-18Over the last few months, we have been smoking and analyzing a very unique cigar that hails from the Dominican Republic but is made specifically for the European market – the Balmoral Royal Selection Anejo 18 Rothschild Masivo. (aka BRS Anejo 18 RM)

Made by the Royal Agio Cigar Company, this cigar’s big highlight is its use of an 18-year aged wrapper consisting of a special, select grade Brazilian Arapiraca tobacco from 1994.  But before we get in to the review itself, let’s explore the company behind the cigar. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Room 101 Big Delicious (Smoke Inn Exclusive)

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Room101 Big DeliciousBack in January, we covered the press release for the newest Smoke Inn Exclusive called Big Delicious.  Created by Matt Booth and the folks at Room 101, this cigar has been capturing the attention of cigar enthusiasts all over the country.  On February 16th, we also brought you the first fully dressed sneak-peek preview of what to expect when the cigar is finally released.  Now, we’re four (4) weeks away from the national launch party on Friday, April 26th and with that – it is time for our official review. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Padron 1964 No.4 Maduro

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Padron 1964 No.4 MaduroAsk any connoisseur to name the size and shape of a cigar bearing the name “No. 4″ and 9 times out of 10 you’re likely to get small vitola references to such Cuban icons as the Montecristo No. 4 Petit Corona, Partagas Serie-D No. 4 Robusto or the Romeo y Julieta No. 4 Robusto.  Non-Cuban cigar manufacturers have also incorporated the name “No. 4″ in to their lines as well – with such small vilotas as the My Father No. 4 Lancero and the Fuente Opus X Perfecxion No. 4 Petit Corona. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Carnivale

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CAO CarnivaleAnyone who’s been smoking cigars for a period of time is familiar with the CAO Brazilia line.  Before General Cigar took over manufacturing and distribution for CAO, the Brazilia line had already risen to top-quality status with such vitolas as the Gol, Amazon, Piranha, Samba, Anaconda, Corcovado, and Cariocas.  Then they released a series of box-pressed robustos.  Now, fast-forward to earlier this week where we shared the official press release for an all-new updated Brazilia vitola for 2013.  Under the tutelage of Rick Rodriquez of General Cigar, the company now proudly presents the all-new 6-1/2 x 60 box-pressed Carnivale.  Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Quesada Heisenberg

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Heisenberg CigarBack in December we brought you news about an all-new concept cigar from the folks at Quesada Cigars known simply as the Heisenberg Project.  Other than the cigar’s name, sizes and shapes and the unique slogan of “Embrace Uncertainty” – not much else is really known about the line. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate

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Herrera EsteliWhen cigar enthusiasts here the name Drew Estate, two things usually come to mind:  1) infused cigars; and 2) full-bodied limited releases.  The former includes such common lines as ACID, Natural and Tabak - the latter is Liga Privada. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond 1903 Edition

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LaAurora Black DiamondIn the summer of 2012 La Aurora Cigars released the all-new La Aurora 1903 Edition Preferidos (Black) Diamond – a regular core line perfecto that comes in a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.  The Diamond is an extension to La Aurora’s Preferidos line which already consists of the following offerings:  Platinum (Cameroon); Emerald (Ecuadorian); Sapphire (Connecticut); Gold (Corojo) and Ruby (Brazilian Maduro).  Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Viaje Skull and Bones Edicion Limitada (Big Ivan)

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Viaje Skull and Bones Big IvanBack in the Spring of 2010, Andre Farkas – owner & founder of Viaje Cigars – release a new short robusto packed with such flavor and punch that it started a nation-wide craze.  Under the name Skull and Bones, the Daisy Cutter was not a cigar for the faint of heart.  Instead, it was one little powerhouse of a cigar that came with a solid nicotine punch. Continue reading →

Cigar Review: Nomad Navigator

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Nomad Renegade VagabondOne of the newer cigar lines to hit the market in the last 12 months comes to us from Nomad Cigar Company. Those of you who follow the cigar industry via Twitter are probably well aware of Nomad founder Fred Rewey’s @GodFadr handle. Fred is truly a cigar activist, passionate about the industry and always engaging online with manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike.

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Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Big Bad John

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Wild Bunch Big Bad JohnToday we follow in Lou Reed’s footsteps as we “take a walk on the wild side.” After a successful launch with his now famous Serie-D core line, Eddie Ortega now turns his attention to his first limited release, The Ortega Wild Bunch Series. The Wild Bunch is a 12 cigar series with one new vitola being released/announced each month. As noted on the Ortega Cigars website, here’s what Eddie has to say about the series:

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