“Overall this was a very good cigar that I would happily smoke again. There were enough flavors to keep my interest with Caramel, salt, honey, peanut and coffee flavors. The cigar started out as a mild to medium and eventually ended up being more mild which was fine with me.” -Mickey T. (irratebass)
Los Statos Deluxe is expanding its profile with an impressive new Connecticut Shade cigar. Los Statos Deluxe Connecticut, the third entry in the Los Statos Deluxe portfolio, builds upon the resounding success of the brand and continues the collaboration between Matt Booth and Justin Andrews with their lightest profile yet. Matt Wilson, Los Statos Deluxe […]
Smoking has been prohibited since 2011 at Florida International University. But the ban doesn’t preclude patrons from enjoying its new exhibit at the Wolfsonian-FIU museum and research center, “Smoke Signals: Cigar Cutters and Masculine Values,” although it may lead directly to an interest in firing up. TOY HORSE CIGAR CUTTER 1909James Samuel Bell (British, 1860–1935), […]
A look back at the news, reviews and more of the past week. The post Weekly News (July 29, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel.
It’s time again for one of the biggest qualifiers of the Cigar Smoking World Championships, the one in the US. In 2022 there were a total of 17 pre-qualifiers around the country before then newcomer Drew Emch smoked for 3 hours 19 minutes and 24 seconds at the national final in Indianapolis, surprising everyone. Not […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with fellow Brother of the Leaf and Cigar Media member Eric Guttormson. For over a decade, Master Sensei Eric has run the Cigar Dojo media site in addition to creating the industry leading Cigar Dojo App. He has also […]
It takes 200 years to grow a Mizunara tree large enough to be cut for use. Then Rabbit Hole puts its most premium whisky in barrels made from the wood for 11 months, after they’ve already spent 15 years in American oak. Then it’s onto the cigarmaking process. The post Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie press welcomes back Josh Habursky to the show. Josh has just been named the new Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA). We discuss the latest PCA news and events including the latest appointees to the PCA board of Directors and […]
The distribution of Artesano Del Tobacco to the Global market by The Humidor Project is a significant move for cigar aficionados. Viva La Vida cigars, known for their 100% Nicaraguan puros, and the new EL Pulpo cigars showcase a blend of Mexican San Andreas Wrapper and Nicaraguan filler and binder. Produced in Nicaragua with expertise […]
The cigar is a tribute to a “tribute to those Warfighters, operators, first responders and all the other unsung Americans who are working the night shift to keep America running strong while the rest of us sleep.” Its signature design feature is inspired by night vision optics. The post Warfighter Night Shift appeared first on […]