Quai d’Orsay Belicoso Royal Cigar Review

By P Rogers July 8, 2016

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.

The Truth - Exposed!

By P Rogers July 1, 2016

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

By P Rogers June 26, 2016

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.

Tips to Keeping your Cherry Chill

By P Rogers June 21, 2016

Ever wake up the next morning and have a terrible taste in your mouth from smoking a cigar?

The Fuente Cigar Experience

By P Rogers May 31, 2016

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.

The Worlds First Cigar Auction and Trading Platform Welcomes Major Retailer

By cristine irwin May 26, 2016

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.

Schrader “Sparky” by Nat Sherman Cigar Review

By P Rogers May 23, 2016

Schrader is no stranger to the finer things in life as they are one of the most sought after wines produced in Napa Valley.

Puros and Poker

By P Rogers May 19, 2016

On poker night, anything can happen.

Avo Lounge Edition Cigar Review

By P Rogers May 12, 2016

The AVO Lounge Edition was a blend crafted for worldwide distribution and the higher end of their production line.

Cutters Matter

By P Rogers May 5, 2016

I'm not usually a super fan of the single blade cutters...

Davidoff Tokyo Exclusive Cigar Review

By P Rogers April 21, 2016

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.

Part II - Dominican Love Affair

By P Rogers April 19, 2016

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.

Carlito Fuente was my Tour Guide

By P Rogers April 18, 2016

Recently I spent a week with the GodFather of Cigars, Carlos "Carlito" Fuente Jr. in the Dominican Republic and it was EPIC!

I'm Obsessed!

By P Rogers April 15, 2016

Weekly Obsessions are out!

Winston Churchill Davidoff 2016 Limited Edtion Cigar Review

By P Rogers April 12, 2016

The Winston Churchill line was created to introduce a more powerful cigar to the US market.

Romeo Y Julieta Churchill Cigar Review

By P Rogers April 8, 2016

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.

I'm Obsessed!

By P Rogers April 8, 2016

Weekly obsessions by the resident Purotrader cigar expert.

I'm Obsessed!

By P Rogers March 26, 2016

I'm obsessed with a great many things but I'm focused on these few.

UnderCrown Shade by Drew Estate Belicoso Review

By P Rogers March 15, 2016

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.

Cigar Etiquette 101

By P Rogers March 11, 2016

All because you smoke cigars doesn't automatically make you a gentleman.

Fuente Fuente Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto Review

By P Rogers March 5, 2016

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.

Cohiba 50 Aniversario Release

By P Rogers March 2, 2016

Today is the official unveiling of the “Cohiba 50 Anversario” in celebration of an important milestone, Cohiba's 50th birthday.

An Evening with Nat Sherman

By P Rogers February 28, 2016

Blending intricacies from Nat Sherman was a blast!!

Cigar Hosting 101

By P Rogers February 24, 2016

Are you the “cigar guy" in your group of friends? You will know if you are the select cigar aficiando in the group that always likes cigars just a little bit more then everyone else. Here are a few tips to always being prepared and wowing your friends.

Fuente Fuente OpusX ForbiddenX BBMF Cigar Review

By P Rogers February 22, 2016

This cigar is just stunning to look at both in size and shape. The cigar is aptly named the “Big Bad Mother F#$ker” and properly lives up to that moniker.