When your business suddenly sees an unprecedented increase in annual sales during a time where the country is under lockdown, you might be a bit puzzled. For the cigar industry as a whole it saw an increase of over 30% in sales, leaving cigar companies, lounges, manufactures, and distributors scrambling. It was impossible for themContinue reading “The future of brick and mortars is decided by You”
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Episode 6: West Tampa Attic Review
Rick Rodriguez starts his Attic Series off with a…? Listen to what I think of the debut cigar!
Episode 5: Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Review
Did it live up to the celebration? Listen to what I thought of the cigar made to celebrate 85 years of Montecristo’s success here in the United States!
Episode 4: La Gloria Cubana Society Review
What do I think of what the LGC Society thinks? That is a loaded question… listen in and find out!
Episode 3: 2022 CAO Vision Review
How does this year’s Vision compare to 2020’s? Tune in and find out what I think of this completely different blend!
Episode 2: Rick Rodriguez talks West Tampa & new release, Attic!
Hear master blender Rick Rodriguez tell the story of his journey from CAO to West Tampa, as well as details about his next release!
Episode 1: Cohiba Macassar Review
The Cohiba Macassar is the priciest cigar that I have reviewed so far, does the flavor live up to the price? Tune in, light up, and figure out!
All Aboard the J-Train!!
This past weekend I went to the Johnnysmokesuncut and Protocol Cigars event at the Caravan Cigar Company shop where I had the pleasure of meeting with many friends, some of which I’ve only seen through virtual cigar meetings. One of those people was John Remer, who started the Johnnysmokesuncut group that meets virtually for cigarContinue reading “All Aboard the J-Train!!”
La Galera Connecticut Chaveta Robusto
The Cigar Origin – Dominican Republic Wrapper – Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade Binder – Dominican Republic Filler – Dominican Republic Vitola – Robusto Size – 5 1/8 x 50 Strength – Mild Source: neptunecigar.com Cold Draw/First Draw The cold draw on this cigar was very sweet and on the first draw I primarily had notes of graham cracker. It was gentle and smooth,Continue reading “La Galera Connecticut Chaveta Robusto”
Rolling the Dice!: CAO Bones Blind Hughie
After letting this cigar sit in my humidor for a few months I finally decided it was time to pull it out, and light it up. I’ve smoked the Bones more than a few times before, but I had never really let one age. As a word of advice – I would highly recommend thatContinue reading “Rolling the Dice!: CAO Bones Blind Hughie”
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