La Palina Pasha Cigar Review

By P Rogers October 2, 2015

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

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.