Back in 2008, Oliva Cigar Company began what has become a yearly tradition the Oliva V Maduro. While the brand began as a torpedo, the company switched in 2011 to a toro format. But that wasn’t the only change as the cigar went from being a Connecticut Broadleaf, to Habano in 2010 and in 2011 it would change to San Andres, where it remains today. Like last year, the 2015 Oliva V Maduro measures at […]
Back in the day, I was an avid fan of the Winston Churchill, specifically the Marrakesh size which was a fancy way to name the Toro. The brand just underwent a transformation with a new from the boxes and bands as well as a change in blends. The question is, will these still be close to my heart. According to Davidoff, “A range of the finest cigars inspired by the iconic aficionado each celebrating a […]
The Guerrilla Warfare by Viva Republica was originally introduced in 2013 in a 4 x 41 vitola. This year, 2014, Jason Holly decided to release a corona size featuring the same blend. Originally slated for a March, the orders taken at IPCPR are just beginning to ship now from La Aurora where the cigars are made. The cigar is distributed by site sponsor Miami Cigar & Co. Cigar: Viva Republica Guerrilla Warfare Size: 5.25 x 43 (Corona) Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra […]
This past weekend, I took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge creating the trifecta of people from the show taking part. In the past week David Garofalo and Mr. Jonathan took part as well. One of my nominees was the Director of Sales from Gurkha which leads me to today’s review. According to the Press Release, the Gurkha Classic Cigar Havana Blend is available in 4 sizes; Robusto (5.5 x 52), Toro (6 x 54), XO (6 […]
Crowned Heads, a company started by Mike Condor and Jon Huber after CAO Cigars was sold to General has made it a habit to build cigars around musical reference. The Jericho Hill is no different as it leans on Johnny Cash for inspiration. Jericho Hill was inspired by Cash’s rendition of “Cocaine Blues,” found on Cash’s 1968 live album, “At Folsom Prison.” The song is a tale of a man, Willy Lee, who goes down […]