Tag: Cigars
Written by Briley on July 24, 2025
Espinosa Laranja Reserva review
This is my review of the Epinosa Laranja Reserva, an excellent citrusy cigar from the brilliant minds of Erik Espinosa and AJ Fernandez.
Written by Briley on July 22, 2025
The single smoke conundrum: Why you need to smoke most new cigars more than once
Usually, you shouldn’t smoke a cigar once and decide you don’t like it. The cigar brand or blend might not be the problem, and here’s why.
Written by Briley on July 18, 2025
Friday Brand Feature: Upallant
You may have found Upallant and its cigar accessories shared by the cigar community. It’s our Friday Brand Feature for the week.
Written by Briley on July 16, 2025
JFR 20th Anniversary review
This is our review of the JFR 20th Anniversary, a release to celebrate the brand’s twenty years of business with lots of pepper and more.
Written by Briley on July 14, 2025
Montecristo Bardstown Distiller’s Select review
This is our in-depth review of the Montecristo Bardstown a limited release and collab between the cigar legend and Bardstown Bourbon Co.
Written by Briley on July 13, 2025
When big cigar retailers drop the ball
This is a quick reflection on an event I went to recently where one of the big cigar retailers really dropped the ball.
Written by Briley on July 11, 2025
Friday Brand Feature: Aria Exclusives
This is our look at Dominican-based Aria Exclusives, a small boutique cigar company you really should get to know.
Written by Briley on July 1, 2025
Check out the Atlantic AJ Fernandez box sale for some excellent smokes
Atlantic Cigar Company is having an AJ Fernandez box sale right now, allowing an extra discount on select boxes, and it’s worth shopping.
Written by Briley on June 30, 2025
Over 120 years in, La Aurora is still innovating with Fuerte Sol: I’m here for it
With over 120 years in the cigars business, La Aurora is still innovating. The Family Creed Fuerte Sol proves it. Here’s my experience.
Written by Briley on June 25, 2025
La Aurora 120 Aniversario Lancero is coming this summer
The La Aurora 120 Aniversario Lancero is getting a standalone release this summer in its titular size and I’m ready. How about you?
Written by Briley on June 16, 2025
Finding solace in the smoke
I find solace in the smoke. Every evening I kick back, relax and enjoy myself. What does that mean and why does it bother others so much?
Written by Briley on June 13, 2025
Friday Brand Feature: Karen Berger Cigars
Today’s Friday Brand Feature focuses on Karen Berger Cigars, the successful woman-owned brand that makes exceptional stogies.
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