Montecristo 520 Edición Limitada 2012

By Pierre Rogers October 8, 2015

Montecristo 520 Edición Limitada 2012 is stunningly gorgeous and honors the “520th anniversary of tobacco discovery”.

La Palina Pasha Cigar Review

By Pierre Rogers October 2, 2015

The La Palina Pasha was released shortly after the triumphant return of the Goldie line.

Davidoff Opens Cigar Lounge!

By Pierre Rogers September 20, 2015

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

California Attacks Cigar Aficiandos

By Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre Rogers August 7, 2015

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

Top 5 Dessert Cigars

By Pierre 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 Pierre Rogers July 26, 2015

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

Accessorizing for the Modern Cigar Smoker

By Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 Pierre Rogers June 23, 2015

Are moldy cigars recoverable? The short answer is yes.

AVO Classic Covers 2015

By Pierre 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 Pierre 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.