Archive for July, 2009

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Rocky Patel Renaissance Churchill Cigar Review

This cigar was nothing but fabulous!  I enjoyed it on my porch with a glass of water on a fine San Diego (Jamul) day.  The construction was near perfect and the weight and density was just right.  Very minimal veins and a smooth Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper [...]

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Rocky Patel Decade Emperor Review With Nish Patel Interview

I sat down to enjoy a Rocky Patel Decade and just happened to run in to Nish Patel (Rocky’s Brother). The cigar was great and tasted awesome, always a great time at Excalibur Cigars in Miramar.

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Nub Connecticut 358 Cigar Review

The Nubs always treat me well.  This is the first time I have ever had one of the Connecticut wrapper variety and I must say it’s a nice change of pace.  Velvety smoke with a nice toasty flavor.  Not much spice and I have been fighting the drag but the burn is great and over [...]

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How To Light A Cigar

Cigar lighting is a science and an art not to mention a hotly debated topic!  I understand that everyone has their own way and I don’t claim to be an expert.  This is the way that works for me and gets good results, not to mention it makes good sense.  Do let me an everyone [...]

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Padron Magnum Maduro Cigar Review

This baby was a beast.  Truly the longest cigar I have ever smoked, maybe not the “biggest” but certainly the longest!  I expected a lot more kick but all in all the flavor was good.  The draw was near perfect especially since I was expecting some hang ups with such a long cigar.  Their was [...]

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Oliva Master Blend

This cigar was nothing but fabulous!  Try it yourself if your a seasoned smoker and let us all know how you like it.

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Coronado By La Flor Cigar Review

The Coronado By La Flor is a great stick with a ton of kick. The burn was great and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Smoke one yourself and let me know what you think.

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Gloria De Cubana Series R Cigar Review

I had the opportunity to smoke this legendary stick at Excalibur Cigar Club the other day and found it to be fairly enjoyable. It started with a little less umph than I wanted but ended up ok. Check out the review and let me know what you think.