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”

DBL Torpedo Belicoso: Hand-rolled by Francisco Almonte!

The Royal Leaf had an amazing event with DBL cigars this past Saturday and I was privileged to be able to meet with Francisco Almonte and all the other great members of The Loyal Royal family! I bought some of his best cigars and along with them came some of his hand-rolled cigars. One ofContinue reading “DBL Torpedo Belicoso: Hand-rolled by Francisco Almonte!”

CAO Amazon Basin

A one of a kind cigar by General Cigars Corp that uses tobacco known as Braganca, that is grown in the Amazon Rainforest and harvested only once every three years! This is a cigar that is a huge hit amongst cigar smokers no matter what they normally smoke. I’ve smoked this cigar before and IContinue reading “CAO Amazon Basin”

My Investigation of the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit!

Protocol has been a new brand of cigars that I’ve seen popping up at cigar shops in New Jersey, and when I stopped in at The Royal Leaf I decided it was about time I gave one of their cigars a try. The manager James Appello told me that I should try this one andContinue reading “My Investigation of the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit!”

Seeing what’s lit at Lit Cigar Lounge; With TV star Artie Weiner!

This past week I took a trip to Lit Cigar Lounge and King’s Club over in Sweedesboro and was able to get the full tour! I was able to find out everything there is to know about what Artie does at Lit; from his cigar selection, to his Covid cleaning, to his TV show?? AnContinue reading “Seeing what’s lit at Lit Cigar Lounge; With TV star Artie Weiner!”

Frank’s the Mann! : A talk with The Black Horse Cigar Shop owner Frank Mann

Frank Mann has been an owner for just over a year at The Black Horse Cigar shop in Sicklerville New Jersey. I was able to sit down with him for hours and talk all things cigars as our conversation seemed to have no end. He’s a retired businessman who has a plethora of experience soContinue reading “Frank’s the Mann! : A talk with The Black Horse Cigar Shop owner Frank Mann”

Going Full Throttle!: CAO Flathead V660 Carb

On this strangely warm thanksgiving day I decided to try out another cigar that General Cigar sent me, the CAO Flathead V660 Carb. It’s another one blended by Ricky Rodriguez, and one that was certainly done well. Without front-selling too much, go ahead and check out my thoughts below! If you’ve smoked one before orContinue reading “Going Full Throttle!: CAO Flathead V660 Carb”