Davidoff Opens Cigar Lounge!

By P Rogers September 20, 2015

Atlanta you hit the Davidoff jackpot with the opening of their newest U.S store!!

California Attacks Cigar Aficiandos

By P Rogers September 16, 2015

Yesterday, the California State Senate passed 6 anti-tobacco measures, the most intrusive measure was an expansion to the current smoking ban. There is also a measure to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco from the current age of 18 to 21.

Trinidad Coloniales Cigar Review

By P Rogers September 11, 2015

The Trinidad brand is one of the smaller, premier brands from SA Habanos. I would argue that pound for pound this may be the single best brand from Cuba.

Padron Dermaso N. 12 Cigar Review

By P Rogers September 6, 2015

The Demasco is a new line from the Padron Family, named after patriarch Jose O. Padron the first in the family to grow tobacco in Cuba.

Partagas Serie D No 4 Cigar Review

By P Rogers August 30, 2015

The Partagas Serie D No. 4 needs little introduction as it is one of the world's best selling Cuban robustos. I'll preface this review by admitting I have smoked this cigar many times and they're a slam dunk every time.

Cuban Cigars that Won't Break the Bank

By P Rogers August 20, 2015

Cuban Cigars on a budget? Sounds a bit like an oxymoron, right? Wrong!

Nat Sherman Sterling Selection Super Lancero Cigar Review

By P Rogers August 7, 2015

When it comes to choosing a cigar, I much prefer the lancero size.

Top 5 Dessert Cigars

By P Rogers July 31, 2015

I love dessert. I'd eat it for my first course or maybe just my only course, every meal and it would probably be creme brulee 85% of the time. I digress. Dessert in a smoke is possibly a better way to keep the calories to a minimum and still enjoy the essence of a sweet finale.

Choosing a Cigar Like a Boss

By P Rogers July 26, 2015

I remember the draw of my very first cigar like it was yesterday.

Accessorizing for the Modern Cigar Smoker

By P Rogers July 21, 2015

Accessories can say almost as much as the cigar itself. Style your hobby like a pro with our guide to the best smoking accoutrements.

Avo Tesoro 2008 Review

By P Rogers July 16, 2015

Recently had the opportunity to smoke a Avo Tesoro 2008 Limited Edition and 7 years of age improved this cigar immensely!

Quai D'Orsay Corona Review

By P Rogers July 10, 2015

The Quai d'Orsay is a small Cuban line of cigars that originated in 1974 and named after a wharf on the bank of the Seine River.

A. Fuente Between the Lines Cigar Review

By P Rogers July 5, 2015

When I was initially choosing this smoke, I was struck by its shape and barber pole striping, created by the combination of the maduro and natural wrappers.

Identifying a Plumed Cigar

By P Rogers July 1, 2015

Plume is the crystallization of tobacco oils and will be noticed as a fine, silver dust on the wrapper.

Recovering a Moldy Cigar

By P Rogers June 23, 2015

Are moldy cigars recoverable? The short answer is yes.

AVO Classic Covers 2015

By P Rogers June 19, 2015

AVO Classic Covers 2015 is the first cigar in the AVO Improvisation Series; the brand’s latest, limited edition series.

Knockoffs & Fakes ST. Dupont

By P Rogers June 16, 2015

Let it be known that anything and everything can be faked! As a long time cigar smoker and consumer of luxury goods it never ceases to amaze me the gamit of knockoffs that exist.

A Carry All for a Gentleman

By P Rogers June 12, 2015

It's a common conundrum, you're heading to your favorite smoke spot and your pockets are packed with wallet, keys, lighter, cutter, cigar case.

Cigar Review: Forbidden X Phantom

By P Rogers June 7, 2015

Forbidden X Phantom by Arturo Fuente is very rare and a difficult cigar to obtain.

Forbidden Fruit of Cuba

By P Rogers May 31, 2015

I recently had the opportunity of a lifetime and traveled to Cuba legally as an American.

Cohiba Siglo VI 2006 Review

By P Rogers April 19, 2015

The Cohiba Siglo VI 2006 vintage has the classic cedar notes which build throughout the cigar.

75th Anniversary Nat Sherman Limited Edition Review

By P Rogers April 13, 2015

We recently took the time to review the Nat Sherman 75th Anniversary Limited Edition cigar and it was shockingly good!

Bolivar Belicoso Fino Cuba Review

By P Rogers April 10, 2015

The Bolivar Belicoso Fino Cuba is a perfectly balanced blend of cedar and bittersweet chocolate notes.

Vegas Robaina Unicos Cigar Review

By P Rogers April 6, 2015

Vegas Robaina Unicos is an outstanding and yet under-rated cigar and is somewhere between a medium and strong, well balanced flavor profile.

Cigars and Spirits - Pairings That Rock the Palette

By P Rogers March 21, 2015

Creating a perfect spirit and cigar pairing is a mystery game. You may not know what to expect and you may end up experiencing something really exotic or something that is not-so-enthralling. There can be endless possibilities as you try to experiment with the ‘chemistry’ of coupling. Your sense of taste is the most important determinant and designer of ‘perfect matches’ and it would be quite interesting to know about the superstar couples that have enchanted many through their fascinating chemistry.