I’ve always been a cigar geek, and it annoys Mr. Jonathan to no end. If it’s a new stick I want to smoke it, usually just once, 2-3 times if I will review it. That makes me the worst cigar customer in the world. There is no brand loyalty from me, and that makes me a bad customer. Why you may is? The answer is simple, when I jump from brand to brand, I am part […]
WHITE KNIGHT LIMITED EDITION Every year S.T.Dupont’s expertise, as master lacquer and master goldsmiths, is expressed in sumptuous limited editions. Four values symbolise S.T.Dupont and the very essence of its heritage: Excellence of unique pieces, Nobility of the materials, Pride of craftsmen and work of exceptional quality, Loyalty with exceptional items transmitted from generation to generation. As a perfect illustration of these values S.T.Dupont has chosen the theme of knights for this new limited edition. […]
The inspiration for Barabbas comes from the story of a man who faced death several times throughout his tumultuous life. Most people know this cigar’s namesake from his affiliation with Jesus of Nazareth. It was Barabbas, known for a life of crime, who was freed by Pontius Pilate, which ultimately led to the crucifixion of Jesus. What is not widely known, however, is the personal transformation he experienced as a result. Witnessing the impact of […]
In 2011, Pete Johnson created an exclusive cigar for Two Guys Smoke Shop as a follow-up to the Don Pepin Firecracker. The cigar was highly sought after then, and continues to be sought after today. Periodically, they release the cigar as part of a sampler or at a special event. The next event, is October 12th, when Pete Johnson comes to town (details below). Rumor has it, that this will be the last of the […]
Davidoff is proud to unveil the first Limited Art Edition, featuring the works of the Davidoff Art Initiative’s first resident Dominican Artist: critically acclaimed Caribbean artist, Quisqueya Henríquez. Launched in 2012, the Davidoff Art Initiative supports contemporary art and up and coming artists from the Caribbean. The compositions created by Henríquez for the Davidoff Limited Art Edition call to mind the intricate handcraft of cigar making and evoke the multiple phases involved in the tradition […]
On the weekly radio show Mr. Jonathan was known for finding strange notes in a cigar, but with the addition of cigar blogger Barry Stein to the mix, the battle of supremacy was up for grabs with each trying to outdo the other. It was decided that these two cigar smokers would battle it out with a review. Mr. Jonathan vs Big Barry, the battle for Supremacy has begun… Barry: Every year the phenomenon known […]
Davidoff GBA Cigars Last week in Las Vegas at the IPCPR, Davidoff hosted it’s annual Golden Band Awards Dinner. According to an email from Davidoff, Zino Davidoff believed in the importance of time. Then and now, the time dedicated to cultivating, drying, curing, and blending, in the single-minded pursuit of creating only the finest cigars. It takes time to create an exceptional cigar, and the GBA Limited Edition Cigar was created to symbolize the time each […]
LIMITED EDITION 2014 DARE TO DOUBLE DOWN THE CONCEPT The double-tailed scorpion. Extremely rare. A fierce force of nature. The bold inspiration behind this shockingly flavorful cigar. Twice the stinging power. Twice the intensity. Packed into every stick. Dare to double down. THE BLEND The new Double Shock Limited Edition 2014 is one the most unique cigars ever created under the Camacho brand name. A blend containing two different wrapper leaves and tobaccos from five […]
The Griffin’s cigars were created in 1984 by Bernard Grobet for his private club in Geneva, The Griffin’s. The Griffin’s Club Edition celebrates the brands roots by introducing a limited edition cigar series that brings together the world and spirit of the famed nightclub. This Anniversary Edition celebrates two special milestones; the 50th anniversary of the Griffin’ s Club and 30 years of the Griffin’s brand. The Griffin’s Anniversary Edition wrapper, grown in Ecuador, provides […]
Sitting in The Cigar Authority offices Mr. Jonathan let me know about the new Perdomo Double Aged Vintage 12 Years and I was hoping he would bring back a sample from IPCPR. However, we didn’t have to wait long as Perdomo sent us a nice rocks glass with a cigar sample of the new Connecticut. The cigars will only be released to 250 of the finest tobacconists world-wide. According to a letter that came with […]