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Origin : Nicaragua
Format : Toro
Size : 6 x 52
Price : ~$3
More info about purchasing: La Vieja Habana cigars

I remember being introduced the La Vieja Habana line from Drew Estate a couple of years ago at one of my favorite B&M’s. I was instantly impressed. I’ve stuck mostly with the Cameroon, but recently had a chance to pick up some Maduro for a change. Once lit, I knew I’d found another favorite from the LVH line. I loved the rich volume of smoke from this guy. There was a touch of sweetness amongst the coffee notes. And at around $3.00 - $4.00 locally, these are definite winners. So whether on the golf course, working around the house or even the commute, these are great to have around.

Origin : Cuba
Format : Petit Corona (Mareva)
Size : 129 x 16.67 mm
Ring : 42
Weight : 8.46 g
Hand-Made
Price : ~$130 for a box of 25
More info about purchasing Hoyo de Monterrey cigars...

I acquired a couple of these tubos in a B&M cigar shop in Geneva, Switzerland. I can’t really explain the reason behind this purchase as there were more attractive cigars on the shelves… I probably thought that I might finally be able to find a Cuban tubo that I’ll like. I think that I’ll have to keep looking.

Read the full review of Hoyo de Monterrey Coronation Tubo…

Origin : Honduras
Format : Toro
Size : 6 1/2 x 52
Ring : 52
Wrapper : Honduras
Filler : Honduras
Binder : Honduras
Hand-Made
Price : ~$5 each
More info about purchasing: Camacho Coyolar cigars

The Camacho Coyolar is a line that I seem to revisit a couple of times per year. I tend to acquire them in random ways like gifts from friends or box passes. Anyway, I’ve had one sitting in my humidor for a while now and felt it was time for a formal review of this cigar. This line is billed as an extra full-bodied, knock you on your ass cigar. I recall when they were first released in 2005; I was working in a tobacco store and nobody knew anything about the blend or what the cigar was called. Camacho had kept most information on this brand secret. It was rumored at the time to be called the “Say Uncle,” and sold quite well.

Read the full review of Camacho Coyolar Puro Super Toro…

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 50
Ring : 50
Wrapper : Brazilian Maduro
Filler : Cuban seed Seco & Ligero, Olor Dominicano & Nicaraguan
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : $106.99 for a box of 20
More info about purchasing Panacea cigars...

Early last month I got excited reading some reviews on the Panacea Black and Panacea Red. Both sounded like cigars that I would really enjoy. So I added them to my ever growing list of cigars to try and then semi-unexpectedly I received a pair of Panacea Black Robusto Maduros from Paul Bush, the owner of the Flat Bed Cigar Company. (Cigar Inspector told me to watch for some samples, but I was surprised to see they were Panaceas.)

Well after a short rest in my humidor I pulled them out over the weekend for review. Here are my thoughts.

Read the full review of Panacea Black Maduro Robusto…

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Custom Robusto
Size : 6.5 x 54
Ring : 54
Wrapper : Dark Nicaraguan Corojo
Filler : Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Rolled
Price : ~$5.00-$6.00 each

This review is submitted by Michael A.K.A. @Se7en_Vandalay, our good friend and cigar aficionado. Enjoy!

Late last week I received two samples of the ORTSAC 1962 from Victor Vitale of The Cigar Agency. From the product literature and their website, I learned that “The Cigar Agency is a manufacturer, importer and distributor of premium of cigars and cigar accessories.” The ORTSAC 1962 is listed as their premier brand. It has been aged for five years and is hand rolled in the Dominican Republic. They are distributed in cedar sleeve of 72 inside a U.S. Army ammunition box, which can be used as a humidor. (Imagine packing that to your next herf. HOOAH!)

Read the full review of ORTSAC 1962…

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Robusto
Size : 5 x 50
Ring : 50
Wrapper : Connecticut Shade
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Hand-Made
Price : ~$5 each
More info about purchasing Santa Damiana cigars...

Santa Damiana is a Dominican brand now owned by Altadis USA. It has a rich history as it was born in Cuba in the beginning of the 20th century. I purchased this specimen in a cigar shop in Andorra and haven’t found a single photo online that looked alike, so I can only assume that this is the new band of the #500 robusto. It can also be a European version of the cigar - who knows? Perhaps it’s really time to sign Doc’s petition…

Read the full review of Santa Damiana Robusto…

Origin : Brazil
Format : Corona
Size : 141 x 17 mm
Ring : 42
Wrapper : Brazil
Filler : Brazil
Binder : Brazil
Hand-Made
Price : ~$5 each

Alexandre lives in Rio de Janeiro and offered his help on reviewing Brazilian cigars. I think it’s a great opportunity to discover another interesting cigar-producing country. Enjoy the reviews!

Alonso Menendez is one of the premium brands made by Menendez Amerino in the state of Bahia, northeast of Brazil. The company is the result of the collaboration between Cuban cigar maker Felix Menendez (who had been involved in the making of famous Cuban brands Montecristo and H. Upmann in the pre-Castro era) and Brazilian tobacco grower Mario Amerino. It is made with leaves grown in the famous region called Mata Fina. They come in many sizes and are also available in Connecticut, clear shade wrapper, but this was a dark, maduro wrapper specimen. I must declare in advance that I am a long time fan of this stick, and therefore, this is bound to be a slightly biased review… :)

Read the full review of Alonso Menendez No. 20 Maduro…

Origin : Dominican Republic
Format : Toro
Size : 152 x 19 mm [6 x 48]
Ring : 48
Wrapper : Connecticut
Filler : Dominican Republic
Binder : Dominican Republic
Year : 1982
Hand-Made
Price : ~$40 for a box
More info about purchasing Vintage Cerdan cigars...

Cerdan is a line of cigars unlike any other on the market today. Rolled in 1982, these cigars have been tucked away for nearly 27 years, yet are available for sale at an affordable price. When I had originally heard of Cerdan, I had my reservations. First of all, how do I know that they were kept under good conditions all this time? I’m sure this cigar wasn’t blended to be stored so long… will there be anything left after 27 years of aging? I was, however, very intrigued. I’ve never smoked a cigar that was almost as old as I am.

To satisfy my curiosity, Craig at Cerdan sent a sampler to me. Each of the cigars looked very nice, showing signs of age, but not neglect. None of the sticks were too dry or stiff, or soft and wet. After smoking a few, I decided that the best of the bunch was the Chamberlain, a 6 by 48 beauty.

Read the full review of Vintage Cerdan Chamberlain…