Cigar Review #9: Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto
BACKGROUND: As I stated a few months in my review of The Edge Habano Toro (review #2); Rocky Patel began his career as an attorney in the entertainment industry. While working with the clients he represented, he would relax with them as they smoked between...
Cigar Review #8: RoMa Craft BA XXl Intemperance Ambition
My reviews always feature an awesome photo of my chosen cigar. As you can see, these photos are taken by members of my Photography Department, in my state-of-the-art studio, with wireless flash guns, backdrops, umbrella reflectors, tripods, and hundreds of feet of...
Cigar Review #7: Davidoff Camacho American Barrel-Aged Robusto
BACKGROUND: The Camacho Cigar company was founded in 1961 by Simon Camacho, and was sold to the Davidoff Group in 2008. Zino Davidoff was born into a family of tobacconists, then as an adult he took over his parent’s cigar store in Geneva Switzerland. His...
Cigar Review #6: Montecristo Espada Robusto
BACKGROUND: The Espada is the result of an amazing collaboration between Montecristo and Nestor Plasencia. The Plasencia family is world-renowned for growing exceptional tobaccos; they own state of the art factories and create premium cigars for several well-known...
Cigar Review #5: Foundation Cigar Company El Güegüense (The Wise Man) Torpedo
People often ask me how I select the cigar that I’m going to review. The selection process this time was not difficult, as several people recommended that I review this intense, mouthwatering, sexy new cigar. After sampling a few sizes, I want to share my moments of...
Cigar Review #4: Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado
BACKGROUND: The Nica Puro Rosado was unveiled just a few months ago and is a new addition to the Nica Puro line from Alec Bradley. Following the sale of his family’s hardware business, Alan Rubin used the profits to create a cigar company which he named after his two...
Cigar Review #3: La Palina Goldie Robusto Extra for 2015 Ltd Edition
Background: This smooth, sultry cigar is produced by Bill Paley, Jr. in Little Havana, Miami at the El Titan de Bronze factory. Mr. Paley came from a wealthy background and over the years has been involved in a wide variety of career interests, but like his...
Cigar Review #2: Rocky Patel Edge Habano Toro
BACKGROUND: Rocky Patel’s Edge series was introduced in 2004. Rocky began his career as an attorney in the entertainment industry. While working with the clients he represented, he would relax with them as they smoked between takes on the set. During that...
Cigar Review #1: Laranja Reserva Corona Gorda
After returning from a trip to Greece and Turkey, where I enjoyed a variety of Turkish and Cuban cigars, I am ready to return to an old friend: The Laranja Reserva. BACKGROUND: Laranja Reserva was released in 2014 and is made by Erik Espinosa at his factory in Esteli...