The Case Is Clear: The Rebellion 540 Magnum Tourbillon Sapphire Is Awesome
Dissatisfaction with the status quo is often the seed of change. Nurture a seed long enough with rigid authority and and the seed is likely to sprout into a tree…
The Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2
If there is a quintessential Cuban robusto, the Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 probably holds that title. The size has been around for decades and is a favourite among…
My Father Le Bijou 1922 Limited Edition 2016
Back in June, My Father Cigars, Inc. released another toro in its Limited Edition lineup, this time using the Le Bijou 1922 blend Previously, different blends and packaging have all…
Moving Mountains
Most people avoid driving the Pan-American Highway at night, especially in the mountainous region of northern Nicaragua where the Estelí valley becomes mired by a very particular kind of darkness,…
The Cigar Review: Padrón Serie 1926 No. 90
Whether it be an anniversary or an important benchmark, it seems that the Padrón family is always celebrating something. And when they do, smokers end up with a great new…
The Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull
Here is an unusual, perhaps unfamiliar cigar that gleams with distinction but doesn't have much market history, as it only came out last summer. The wrapper is a striking hue…
Life After Number One
January 6, 2012, 10 A.M. A button is pressed in New York City and a copper, gold and blue cigar band appears on the screens of a waiting world. A…
Exploring Various Cigar Cutting Techniques and Tools
Cigar enthusiasts understand the significance of properly preparing their prized cigars for an enjoyable smoke. The manner in which one opens a cigar can vary from elegant to rustic, but…
In Memoriam: Alejandro Robaina
Per Reuters: Cuban tobacco legend Alejandro Robaina, known in international cigar circles for producing the best of his country’s famous tobacco leaves, died on Saturday at the age of 91, a…
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo leaves General Cigar
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, a renowned figure in the world of premium cigars and the long-time creator of La Gloria Cubana cigars, is parting ways with the General Cigar Co./Swedish Match AB…