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Reviewing top shelf smokes is always fun, but in the interest of keeping this blog somewhat balanced, sometimes it’s necessary to smoke a cheaper one. It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a budget stogie, so today I lit up a Casa de Ortez, the newest bundled offering from Altadis U.S.A. I’d be lying to […]
I did a Cigar 101 a while ago on how a cigar’s size affects its taste, but I realized today that I completely glossed over the shape factor. Many smokers agree that the shape of a cigar can affect the taste drastically—just take a look at the ratings on Cigar Aficionado. There are cigars that […]
I posted something last week about Cuban cigar roller Jose Castelar Cairo, better known as Cueto, and his attempt to roll the world’s longest cigar for the fifth time in a row. We’re happy to announce that according to an article on CubaHeadlines.com, he’s done it—Cueto’s newest creation is a jaw-dropping 81.8 meters long. 67-year-old […]
Nude bundles have to be one of the greatest advances in the stogie world. For unbelievably low prices, you get high-quality, hand-rolled stogies with all the flavors of a premium for way less than the cost of a cup of coffee. Well my friend, believe me when I tell you that they just got a […]
After almost 50 years in power and several years as a member of the Communist Party’s central committee, Fidel Castro has officially resigned. Whether that means anything for the embargo, I’m not sure, but it has given him the opportunity to say some things that he might not have necessarily said while in a leadership […]