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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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Casa Cuba Doble Cinco

According to the Arturo Fuente website, “A tribute to the early days of cigar making, Casa Cuba is the last blend of the late Carlos Fuente, Sr. using the time honored traditions he learned from his father Arturo Fuente, about the experience and flavor of Cuban cigars. Carlos Sr. selected an Ecuador Havana wrapper ad chose a mix of Cuban-seed Dominican grown long filler and binder, and blend them in the same manner he used blending Cuban tobacco many years […]

November 2, 2023

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Honduras Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel The Edge 20th Anniversary Robusto

It’s not often the cigar industry is early to the party. The Rocky Patel Edge 20th Anniversary was released 2 years early in their 18th anniversary. When Rocky Patel first released the Edge is was mind boggling how quick they sold. Available in two wrappers (Corojo & Maduro) the cigars would sit in an unfinished box of 100. There would be no bands, no cello, just cigars. At $5 though everyone was willing to take […]

October 26, 2023

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: The Lost Angel TAA 2023 by Crowned Heads

The average cigar smoker knows of the TAA as Limited Edition cigars. However, the Tobacconist Association of America is more than that. The association was founded in 1968 as a way to provide its members with toors and relationship building opportunities to increase the success of the Brick and Mortar retailers. The TAA Exclusive Series are a line of cigars made by the top cigar manufacturers that are exclusively sold at TAA retailers. You won’t find […]

October 24, 2023

Honduras Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Aladino Sumatra Toro

At the 2023 PCA trade show in Las Vegas, JRE Tobacco the parent company of Aladino showcased two limited edition cigars. The first which was simply known as Aladino Limited Edition featured Cameroon tobacco grown in Honduras and it would hands down be my cigar of the year for 2023. However, by the time I transitioned this website to offer cigar reviews as well as liquor reviews I could not find the cigar for purchase. […]

October 19, 2023

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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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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 and I now work as a dispatcher for EMS, Fire & Police. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!