Bandolero Premium Bravos by Selected Tobacco offers a refined and rare experience that lives up to its luxurious pedigree. Handcrafted in Costa Rica and aged for three years in cedar-lined humidors in Madrid, this cigar is the product of extreme attention to detail and old-world patience. This cigar is wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 leaf, with a Nicaraguan binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan Ligero and Peruvian fillers. The wrapper presents a glossy sheen […]
The Ozgener Karatoba Robusto is a box-pressed cigar crafted at the NACSA factory in Nicaragua. Cloaked in a dark Sumatra wrapper with an oily sheen and fine tooth, it boasts a rich, inviting appearance with visible veins hinting at the depth within. Its name, “Karatoba,” combines “Kara” (dark in Turkish) and “Toba” (a nod to Indonesia’s volcanic Lake Toba), a fitting title for a cigar that delivers a bold, complex experience from start to finish. […]
This week on a Special Ash Heels episode, let’s talk about the people who got us into cigars! How did these people influence us to not only start smoking cigars but make it our careers!? The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Fuente Y Padron Legends: Fuente Cigar Review By Mr. J In a moment as rare as it is meaningful, two titans of the cigar world — Carlos Fuente Jr. and Jorge Padrón — came together not just to share a smoke, but to honor the legacies of their late fathers. What began as a conversation over cigars and scotch in early 2020 blossomed into one of the most significant collaborative projects in the premium cigar […]
La Gianna Havana Natural Toro is a cigar built on sentiment and legacy—originally created by David Garofalo in 1994 to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Gianna. This cigar carries with it not only decades of tradition but also a commitment to approachable, flavorful craftsmanship. Rolled in Honduras, it features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Honduran binder and fillers. The cigar presents beautifully with a butterscotch, sandy brown hue. Its wrapper is smooth with a […]
This week on The Ash Holes, Drew Newman, Owner of JC Newman Cigars joins us live! This May marks J.C. Newman’s 130th Anniversary & Drew Newman is here to share the story of JC Newman with us! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, & Weekly Top 5. The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys […]
The Bentley Green Edition Robusto is a Nicaraguan-made cigar that combines elegance and approachability in a well-crafted format. Dressed in an Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper, this Robusto immediately catches the eye with its smooth, reddish-brown hue. The wrapper is clean with minimal veins and tight seams, giving the cigar a refined appearance. It’s well-packed and feels substantial in the hand, promising a quality experience. Upon lighting, the first third delivers a burst of cedar wood that […]
This week on The Ash Holes. Perdomo Legacy Launched! Perdomo Legacy debuted last week at Two Guys & is red hot! Let’s talk about this new cigar & how Perdomo has made launching new products so successful! The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
This week on The Cigar Authority, it’s the Perdomo Legacy National Launch with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo Live in Studio! Perdomo Legacy is officially on sale! We discuss with Nick & Nicholas Perdomo’s Legacy & how this project came to life . In the first hour, we’ll be smoking the Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Robusto. Join Mr. Jonathan, David Garofalo and Ed Sullivan as we light up cigars and talk about them. The Cigar Authority […]
The Don Lino Africa Punda Milia is a revival worth noting. Originally released by Nestor Miranda, this cigar was brought back by Miami Cigar & Company to commemorate their 30th anniversary, and it shows the brand is still very much in touch with what makes a cigar both memorable and accessible. Handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, it showcases an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper, an authentic African Cameroon binder, and a global blend of fillers from […]