


Demise of Davidoff
Davidoff on its way out??
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Quai d’Orsay Belicoso Royal Cigar Review
The Quai d’Orsay brand was originally released for the French market, appealing to their propensity toward a more mild blend. The brand become popular not only in France but around the globe.
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The Truth - Exposed!
It's almost Independence Day and I've been experiencing this rare phenomenon called vulnerability. Most people see it as a weakness, myself included until recently, when I realized the world would be a better place if we all ok with not having the answer.

Nat Sherman Epoch Perfecto Cigar Review
Nat Sherman Epoca Perfecto 2015 was the first brand created and owned by Nat Sherman, way back in 1929 and is the cornerstone of their legacy.
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Tips to Keeping your Cherry Chill
Ever wake up the next morning and have a terrible taste in your mouth from smoking a cigar?
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The Fuente Cigar Experience
Day 2 of my Dominican trip started early… 8:30am might not sound early, but after smoking and drinking until the wee hours of that same morning turns 8:30 into brutal.
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The Worlds First Cigar Auction and Trading Platform Welcomes Major Retailer
The Purotrader platform recently opened the auction and trading feature to the public; the world's first and only site to offer a cigar exchange to consumers regardless of physical location. Users can list items within their personal collections for sale or trade by completing a profile on the site allowing them access to thousands of collectors from around the globe.
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Schrader “Sparky” by Nat Sherman Cigar Review
Schrader is no stranger to the finer things in life as they are one of the most sought after wines produced in Napa Valley.
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Puros and Poker
On poker night, anything can happen.
Read More »Avo Lounge Edition Cigar Review
The AVO Lounge Edition was a blend crafted for worldwide distribution and the higher end of their production line.
Read More »Cutters Matter
I'm not usually a super fan of the single blade cutters...
Read More »Davidoff Tokyo Exclusive Cigar Review
Davidoff has been expanding their offering of exclusive, flagship based cigar lines around the world. I was lucky enough to snag a box of the Davidoff Tokyo blend during one of my recent trips to the island nation.
Read More »Part II - Dominican Love Affair
The fermentation and aging factory is exactly what you would expect; leaves are sorted yet again and grouped together by type, size, color and quality, then bundled together for long term aging.
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Carlito Fuente was my Tour Guide
Recently I spent a week with the GodFather of Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. in the Dominican Republic and it was EPIC!
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I'm Obsessed!
Weekly Obsessions are out!
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Winston Churchill Davidoff 2016 Limited Edtion Cigar Review
The Winston Churchill line was created to introduce a more powerful cigar to the US market.
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Romeo Y Julieta Churchill Cigar Review
The Romeo Y Julieta Wide Churchill Havana Cuba is a lovely vitola weighing in with a 5 18' x 55 Ring Gauge and a golden wrapper.
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I'm Obsessed!
Weekly obsessions by the resident Purotrader cigar expert.
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I'm Obsessed!
I'm obsessed with a great many things but I'm focused on these few.
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UnderCrown Shade by Drew Estate Belicoso Review
A departure from the Herrera families usual M.O. of super dark and oily wrappers, the Undercrown Shade has created a light yet distinctively Drew Estate Connecticut blend.
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Cigar Etiquette 101
All because you smoke cigars doesn't automatically make you a gentleman.
Read More »Fuente Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto Review
In mid November of 2015 Fuente begin to ship Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto to select retailers. These cigars are the second of the two planned limited editions from the Fuente family to pay tribute to the 80th birthday of the legendary Carlos Fuente Sr.
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Cohiba 50 Aniversario Release
Today is the official unveiling of the “Cohiba 50 Anversario” in celebration of an important milestone, Cohiba's 50th birthday.
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An Evening with Nat Sherman
Blending intricacies from Nat Sherman was a blast!!
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