Comments for The Stogie Review

Comment on Camacho Corojo Maduro (Twitter Review) by Travis

Travis — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:31:29 +0000

Loved the Twitter review. I have only really started exploring the Camacho world in the last six months or so and have been happy with what I have tasted. Maybe the next Twitter review could be of a Camacho Coyolar – count me in for that one!

Comment on CAO Brazilia (Short Ashes) by R.T. Sakers

R.T. Sakers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:01:07 +0000

OK towards the end of the smoke the draw improved and became more dense last 1/3 was nice BTW I had the same burn issues as the reviewer with the larger size.

Comment on CAO Brazilia (Short Ashes) by R.T. Sakers

R.T. Sakers — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:49:55 +0000

Tried a 6 X 60 Brazilia quit awhile ago. Found it lacked flavor and complexity. I like a full bodied cigar but this seemed harsh and too “peppery” , especially considering the lack of complex flavor. Maybe it was because it was such a large size as I found that something seemed to be lost with other cigars Ive tried in this size. I had no desire to try another Brazilia though. I saw this box press and I liked the construction so I gave it a chance. Much more complex -good flavor-creamy-not harsh. Draw could have been a little more dense but overall Brazilia redeemed itself with the box press. Also no significant burn issues with the box press.

Comment on Toraño Partners with Fumee for Branded Lounge by DavefromPhilly

DavefromPhilly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:32:22 +0000

As much as that would suck if you’re really in the mood for something else. I wouldn’t be mad if i had to smoke a Torano, it seems like they have something for everyone, and i think they’re some of the best cigars for the money.

That signature robusto is possibly the best 5 bucks i ever spent.

Comment on Ask The Readers: What would you include on your top 10 Cigars of 2009 list? by Marco

Marco — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:16:04 +0000

Illusione mj12
Padron 1964 40th Anniv.
Tatuaje Boris
My Father La Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto
La Riqueza
Nestor Miranda 20th Anniv.
El Centurion
Cain Habano torpedo
Pinar Del Rio Sun Grown
HC Collection Colorado

No order love them all!!!

Comment on A Message from Pete Johnson by Joel

Joel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:17:38 +0000

Vince,
A poll of Cigar Insiders voted Tatuaje “The Hottest Premium Cigar Brand In America” and yes, grown men are aggressively seeking the Dracs. When I picked mine up another person came straight in and asked for them by name and a person called in and asked how many the shop had (5). I wish I had picked a Tat out of my humidor for this afternoon (the Ashton VSG torpedo I WAS enjoying just split the wrapper and I have been patiently waiting to smoke that cigar for at least a year!)

Comment on Ask The Readers: What would you include on your top 10 Cigars of 2009 list? by Joel

Joel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:06:32 +0000

I have to get in on this one…
No real order
a) Tatuaje Black (I think jdoo also may have noticed the pic of a black in a CA issue with no rating…)
b) 601 Red Label Torpedo
c) Padron 1964 Maduro Torpedo
d) My Father La Bijou 1922 Petite Robusto
e) Ramon Allones Specially Selected
f) Opus X Petite Lancero (patiently aged since Christmas ‘06)
g) Tatuaje Havana Cazadores
h) Arturo Fuente Anejo Shark (also from 2006)
i) San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol Robusto
And I will rank one cigar as my favorite of the year
1) Montecristo No.3, and specifically the one I enjoyed at the end of a recent vacation to the Pacific Coast of Vancourver Island after a great morning of salmon fishing