Why You Should Use This Cigar Platform!

By P Rogers February 21, 2016

Why would anyone use PuroTrader? It is a simple question with a complex answer.

ProCigar Auction Items Announced

By P Rogers February 19, 2016

February 28th the annual ProCigar auction kicks off with Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman and Manuel Quesada of Quesada hosting the event.

News Alert: US & Cuba to Offer Commercial Flights

By P Rogers February 17, 2016

The United States and Cuba have signed a deal to resume commerical flights into Havana, Cuba for the first time in 50 years!

Leaked! From Festival del Habano XVIII

By P Rogers February 17, 2016

Habanos S.A. has given a brief preview of cigars to be released at the Festival del Habano XVII, an annual event starting February 29th in Havana, Cuba lasting the entire week.

New Partagás “Coronan Gorda Añejados

By P Rogers February 16, 2016

The launch of Partagás new Coronan Gorda Añejados cigar is soon to be landing in select German retailers later this week.

Gurkha Celler Reserve 18 Year “Koi” Cigar Review

By P Rogers February 12, 2016

The Gurkha Celler Reserve 18 Year “Koi” is a stout cigar with a dark brown wrapper. This cigar's band covers more then 2/3’s of the cigars overall length.

Avo Syncro Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

By P Rogers February 6, 2016

The Avo Syncro Nicaragua was realized at IPCPR 2015 and is now part of their regular production lineup.

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto Cigar Review

By P Rogers February 5, 2016

This cigar blend was ranked number one by Cigar Aficionado by scoring a 97 of 100; my thoughts on the most hyped cigar of 2015 are as follows.

ECCJ Illusione Cigar Review

By P Rogers January 20, 2016

The ECCJ 20th is handsome cigar with a high quality, minimaly veiny, soft golden wrapper.

Three Generations of Cuban Cigars

By S Graham January 10, 2016

The three generations of Cuban cigars.

Smoking Bans are Bllsht!

By P Rogers January 8, 2016

Hypocrisy in the United States has hit an all time high and someone needs to be the voice of reason! I suppose that responsibility is going to fall on me for the time being.

Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe

By P Rogers January 1, 2016

World famous Lake Tahoe is known for its amazing mountain views and of course the lake. If you haven't been to Lake Tahoe before you need to make the trip.

Fine Cigars in Napa Valley

By P Rogers December 26, 2015

It's a cold December evening in downtown Napa and I find a a warm, cozy place to shelter from the blustery winter winds. Napa Cigars is a relatively new shop, but one of my all time favorites.

Davidoff Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

By P Rogers December 19, 2015

Back in 2013 at the annual IPCPR event Davidoff announced that they were releasing a new line of cigars called the Davidoff Nicaragua line. The master blender for Davidoff is the famous Hendrik Kelner and his goal for this lend was to add a new dimension to the traditional Davidoff flavor lineup.

Beginners Guide to Aging Cigars

By P Rogers December 14, 2015

Learn how to make your cigars taste at least 2 times better by aging them!

Announcing the Melia Cohiba Cigar Lounge

By P Rogers December 8, 2015

Stop what you are doing and make your travel plans to Havana Cuba, STAT.

Cigar Collecting as a Retirement Plan

By P Rogers November 28, 2015

Could cigars really be considered a part of your portfolio?

Limited Editions vs Aged Cigars

By P Rogers November 23, 2015

To age a good cigar or simply purchase a limited edition...this is the question at hand.

2014 FFOX Destino al Siglo Forbidden X Double Robusto Review

By P Rogers November 19, 2015

The Destino al Siglo Forbidden X Double Robusto is a large format at 5 3/4” 52 ring gauge and sports what might be the most beautiful cigar band I have ever seen.

Touring Monterrey Car Week

By P Rogers November 13, 2015

While plenty has been written about the famous Pebble Beach Concours D’elegance, little has been mentioned about how and where to enjoy a cigar during this week of luxury and opulence. I will do my best to rectify that, as I have been attending “car week” for nearly a decade, cigar in hand.

Smokers Guide to Navigating Napa

By P Rogers November 6, 2015

A short guide to my favorite spots for a cigar in Napa Valley.

The Illusione Singulare Phantom Cigar Review

By P Rogers October 29, 2015

The Illusione Singulare Phantom was released in 2010; as a part of the Singulare series, a limited edition line by Dion Giolito (owner of Illusione), who prides himself on personally selecting the leaf and blend. The amount of cigars released is entirely dependent on the quality of tobacco that Dion finds. He believes in creating the best product not the best sales (in my opinion the way all cigars should be made).