This week’s Cigar Spotlight video features the Garofalo Maduro, a cigar created for Mr. David Garofalo by Nick Perdomo in Esteli, Nicaragua. Cigar: Garofalo Maduro Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Power: 7 / 10 Sizes, Robusto 5×50, Toro 6×50, Churchill 7×50, Torpedo 6×54 The Garofalo brand previously only came in one wrapper shade, which was Connecticut. After years and years of consumer demand, the line was extended to include Sun Grown and […]
It’s the week before the boys head to Cuba, and this week Dave dons his Smoking Jackets as we light up the cigar, Smoking Jacket before we get the funk out. In the second hour we smoke a unicorn from United Cigar & Selected Tobacco, an Atabey Lancero. Cigars News, Debonaire and a step into the Asylum round out the #1 Cigar Podcast on the internet,
It’s the week before the boys head to Cuba, and this week Dave dons his Smoking Jackets as we light up the cigar, Smoking Jacket before we get the funk out. In the second hour we smoke a unicorn from United Cigar & Selected Tobacco, an Atabey Lancero. Cigars News, Debonaire and a step into the Asylum round out the #1 Cigar Podcast on the internet PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeing an old episode, please […]
A few weeks ago, I saw our good friend Oliver post a photo on his Instagram (@HavanaDaydreamin) of a cigar I was familiar with, but had never seen. Showcased in the image was an Atabey in a lancero size, another beautiful piece of artwork by Nelson Alfonso. I had to have it for this review. So luckily, I was able to get my hands on one so I could share my thoughts with you. This […]
Last week, Mr. Jonathan and David Garofalo were guests of Nick Perdomo in Nicaragua at this factory. This is the last of a three-part series on the trip as submitted by Mr. Jonathan. Our Final Day Tabacalera Perdomo: Day 2 begins with Nick Perdomo explaining how he came to love Bourbon barrel aging. The idea itself came from Nick’s dad and although Nick had some reservations at first he was quickly ready to change the game completely. As […]
A rebellion. A group of freedom fights have signed up in support of the cigar industry against the tyrannical reign of the FDA. This group is in the form of states Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas for filed a 27 page brief opposing the FDA regulations of cigars. The brief which was filed on February 21 is part of the lawsuit which will be heard on July 28th, 2017 that puts plaintiffs Cigar Association of America, Cigar […]
Salem, New Hampshire (February 22, 2016) It’s that time of year again where green cigars are all the rage, and Two Guys Smoke Shop is releasing their signature cigar Dos Hombres in a Candela version for the second year in a row. In 2016, for the first time the Dos Hombres Candela was released in a limited edition, that quickly sold out. After receiving many accolades, the cigar makes its triumphant return once again in […]
It’s been a while since I visited this brand, considering the last time I enjoyed one was probably back in July. And with the weather warming up slightly this week here in New England, I felt like something that would bring me back to those warm summer nights. Don Pepin Garcia is a legend in the premium cigar industry. He’s been blending and rolling cigars for many years, and recently, his son continued the tradition. […]
Last week, Mr. Jonathan and David Garofalo were guests of Nick Perdomo in Nicaragua at this factory. This is the second installment of a three-part series on the trip as submitted by Mr. Jonathan. Arriving At Tabacalera Perdomo: Day one of our tour introduced us to Nicks second in command at Tobacalera Perdomo, Silvio. Silvio walked us through many of the 3054 steps that it takes to make every one of their cigars. As well as […]
This morning I had no idea what I wanted to smoke when I came in to work. That dilemma was solved when Eric Wentworth the sales manager for Klin tobacco walked in the door. I opted at that point to light up the cigar that was featured at my wedding back in September. According to the Hammer + Sickle website, “Trademark series Connecticut is the quintessential mild cigar. Boasting a four-year aged golden Connecticut shade wrapper Trademark […]