Monthly Archives: March 2012

Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Claro

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is the day when everyone is Irish, at least that’s what my Irish wife tells me. Being Italian, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t that big of a deal, and as I got older, I went out … Continue reading

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La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 3

Today’s cigar review is the La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 3 (4 1/2 x 56). It’s a nice short robusto with a dark, oily wrapper. After lighting it up, I tasted a balance of wood and spices along with … Continue reading

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Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto

Today’s cigar review is the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto (5 x 50). It’s golden brown wrapper is a bit toothy, but this cigar draws and smokes wonderfully. It’s a light, creamy cigar with notes of wood and lemon. This cigar … Continue reading

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My Father Le Bijou Churchill

Today’s review is the My Father Le Bijou Churchill (7 x 50). It’s a beautiful looking cigar, dark, oily, with a grand wrapper on it. This cigar has a full draw with an even burn to it. Some flavors that … Continue reading

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Partagas Serie S Preferido

Today is Friday, time for the weekend. When I was younger, Friday was a big deal. It meant time off from school, staying up late and getting up early on Saturday for cartoons. Another big thing for me on Friday … Continue reading

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Ashton Heritage Puro Sol Robusto

Today’s review is an Ashton Heritage Puro Sol Robusto (5 1/2 x 50). The Puro Sols are produced by the Fuente family in Santiago, Dominican Republic. They are made with toothy, thin Cameroon wrappers grown by the Meerapfel family in … Continue reading

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Ashton Classic Churchill

Today’s cigar review is the Ashton Classic Churchill (7 1/2 x 52). If you are looking for a big, mild, flavorful cigar, this is the one for you. It has a beautiful golden Connecticut Shade wrapper, almost pristine. I got … Continue reading

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Macanudo Robust – Duke of Devon

I hope you are enjoying your Super Tuesday! What makes it better is when you are smoking a nice cigar. A cigar makes everything better. Enjoy the elections returns, and thanks for taking a moment to read today’s blog. Today’s … Continue reading

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Cuesta-Rey Centennial Pyramid # 9

The weather here is starting to warm up and the days are lighter longer. This is a good thing, because that means more cigar smoking. Golf season is coming, backyard season is coming, pool season, bbq season, beach season. All … Continue reading

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Davidoff 4000

Today’s cigar review is the Davidoff 4000 (6 1/4 x 43). It’s a great looking cigar, with a golden brown wrapper with a nice oil sheen to it as well. Honestly, Davidoff cigars always look so good to the eye, … Continue reading

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