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Cigar Review: Intemperance Volstead VO 1920 Belle Livingstone

The Intemperance line from RoMa Craft is deeply rooted in prohibition. The temperance movement first began in America’s Protestant churches. The churches urged moderation before urging drinkers to help each other resist temptation. Ultimately they demanded that local, state and nation governments prohibit alcohol. Today’s cigar is named after the Volstead Act, also known as the National Prohibition Act, which was an act of the 66th United States Congress that defined intoxicating beverages and prohibited […]

November 9, 2023

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Cigar Review: Charter Oak Pegnataro Corona

In the June of 2023 Nick Melillo owner of Foundation Cigar Company announced the release of two special editions of Charter Oak. The “Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale” these cigars pay homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. They also serve to pay tribute the opening of Foundation’s new office on a 300-acre farm in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco growing region. According to Melillo, “My love […]

November 7, 2023

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Cigar Review: Liga Privada H99 Robusto

According to the Drew Estate website, “Patience and a never-ending drive to craft the world’s most exceptional cigars are deeply rooted in the 10 year history of Liga Privada.” According to Jonathan Drew, President and Founder of Drew Estate, “Following the revolution in Cuba, the Corojo seed took roots in Florida, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Growing Corojo in new climates produced mixed results and much heartache for those who chose to grow it. By creating hybrids of […]

October 31, 2023

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Cigar Review: Red Meat Lovers Ribeye

Originally released in 2019 as part of Smoke Inn’s Microblend Series, the Red Meat Lovers comes from Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust in partnership with the South Florida based Red Meat Lovers Club. It wasn’t the only limited edition cigar released by Saka in 2019 that would be added to the 2023 portfolio. The other cigars were the Mi Querida Firecracker from Two Guys Cigars & United Cigars which donned a red band that […]

October 17, 2023

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Cigar Review: Knuckle Sandwich Habano Toro H

Looking back throughout the history of cigars the industry hasn’t seen many successful celebrity collaborations. One can make the argument that the Erik Espinosa collaboration with Guy Fieri might be the most successful to date. Originally announced in January of 2022 the cigar would make it’s debut at TPE in Las Vegas the following month. Surprisingly the cigar isn’t made at La Zona, the Erik Espinosa owned factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Instead the cigar is […]

October 12, 2023

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje The Face Redux 3

Tatuaje The Face was the 3rd release of the he Tatuaje Halloween Series. The series has been one of the most sought after limited editions to ever grace the cigar industry. Thankfully for those who missed out they are back as a Redux version. Each release of the Halloween Monster Series is a reference to well known character in the horror genre. The Face is a homage to Leatherface from the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre. […]

October 10, 2023

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Cigar Review: Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

My Father Cigars celebrates a milestone with the release of the Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary Limited Edition. It’s hard to believe I was in the cigar industry longer than the brand Don Pepin Garcia was around. I remember when a rep whom I believed was named Glen Gutin came into the store I was a partner in. He was pushing a cigar and said, “This guy is going to change the industry.” We smoked […]

October 3, 2023

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Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Nicaragua

Matt Booth first developed Room 101 in 2003 as a jewelry brand in Los Angeles. 6 Years later he would connect with Davidoff where Room 101 Cigars would be made by their recently purchased Camacho Cigars. In 2017, he would briefly leave the industry before coming back with two new cigars made with Robert Caldwell. More recently, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) would purchase Room 101 Cigars where Matt Booth remains today as creative director. The Room […]

September 28, 2023

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje Selección de Cazador Miami Reserva J21

The J21 is part of the Tatuaje Selección de Cazador Miami Reserva line. As the name implies it was rolled in Miami at Don Pepin’s Miami based My Father Cigar Company. Tatuaje brand owner Pete Johnson has long had a relationship with the Garcia family with the two growing in popularity almost side by side in the cigar industry. These days the partnership has become family with Pete Johnson and Janny Garcia of My Father Cigars […]

September 26, 2023

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Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Toro

Nestor Miranda Special Selection was originally introduced in 2006 by Miami Cigar & Company. In 2014, the brand would be discontinued as Miami Cigar & Company decided to rebrand to the Nestor Miranda Collection. That new branding was met with mix results leading the company to bring back the Special Selection in 2019 as part of their 30th Anniversary. Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Size: Toro (5.5 x 54) Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Criollo ’98 Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, […]

September 12, 2023

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!