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AVO Tesoro Limited Edition 2008

I had originally planned to review another unusual looking cigar. I don’t know why, but I seem to be drawn to the odd looking smokes. As you probably remember, I reviewed the Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein last week. And then there’s the Inmenso by Perdomo I reviewed back on Halloween. Who can forget my smoking [...]

Twitter Poll: Which cigar is here to stay?

In this edition of the Twitter Poll I asked which new cigar (from the past 6 months) is here to stay. Check out the responses and tell us what you think. The Verdict @brianhewitt: I think the Decade will stick around for a while, considering it’s rating. I think the Decade is Rocky’s Serie V @Vic121: none in my opinion…once [...]

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YQMA Episode 33 - Status

Last week Jerry, Brian, and I sat down and recorded Episode 33 of Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA). Due to some technical difficulties with the files they were not completely available until Sunday morning. With Mothers Day on Sunday I was unable to edit the footage at all and will be forced to post it [...]

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La Vieja Habana by Drew Estates

Honestly, this is probably the worst video review I’ve ever done. Quality sucks because my camcorder isn’t working and the pocket camcorder doesn’t play well with my professional lights. Then the cigar I had planned on reviewing got all jacked up. Then I was confused whether I was smoking a newer or [...]

Sunday Supplemental: CAO Brazilia Samba

Since I had so much fun shooting my follow up video review for the San Cristobal Clasico a couple of weeks ago, I thought I’d do it again. But I wasn’t sure what to review. I considered revisiting the quirky Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein that I smoked earlier this week, but it seemed too soon [...]

Contest: Win a Xikar Prize Pack

For the month of May, we will be running an easy contest to give away a Xikar Prize Pack.Courtesy of Xikar To enter, simply place your email address in the box below. Once entered, you will receive email updates on new posts that appear here on Stogie Review. One random winner will be selected from the list [...]

Contest Winner for the Month of April

Last month we announced a contest to win a box of Jameson Petit Corona Cigars courtesy of Jameson Cigar Company. To win all you had to do was leave a comment on contest announcement at the Stogie Review Hefspace page. A random prize winner has been selected. Congratulations smoke_screen Please shoot me your mailing address so that I [...]

Guest Review: Fuente Fuente Opus X

Image courtesy of Dennis “Stogie Baby” Camacho Along with some music from the Dominican Republic. I will review for you what is now my favorite Dominican cigar. I want to thank Walt for inviting me as a guest reviewer. I’m a huge fan and its my pleasure to do a review for the site. Thanks and [...]

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Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein

One look at the picture and you already know why I’m reviewing the Felipe Gregorio Icon Einstein. If you’re anything like me, you say that and thought, what the heck is that? Well it isn’t a bottle brush even though it almost looks like one. And in spite of all the decoration, it is possible [...]

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Catching up after my short break

For those of you that weren’t following along last week, I announced that I was pre-recording my video and getting posts up ahead of time so that I could take some time off and attend a slew of events. Now the 4 days of back to back events are over I’m feeling a little run [...]

Split Decision Double by ITC

Happy Monday! Here’s to hoping everyone has a good week. This Monday, I bring you a review of the Indian Tabac (ITC) Split Decision Double. Back towards the end of March, Brian Hewitt reviewed the Quad version of this cigar. The first time I smoked the Double, I didn’t think it was that [...]

YQMA Follow Up: Cigars making you sick

Back on Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) Episode 29, Jon asked us why cigars can make you sick after smoking. His question can be streamed below. Jon’s Question During the show Brian and I stated that we felt it was an issue with Blood Sugar. We also asked that if anyone in the know was listening [...]

NACSF Guide For Cigar Store Freeloaders Review

A couple of weeks ago I was smoking my way through a local cigar shop grand opening event when I bumped into a fellow named Dave. Dave, it turns out, is the former cigar shop owner and is now the author of a blog called Havana Bananas, which, as the website states, covers the topics [...]

Flor de Oliva Gold

Brand: Flor de Oliva Vitola: Robusto Length: 5.00 Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Nicaragua Price: $34.95 per bundle of 25 Brand: Flor de Oliva cigars are a product of the the Oliva Family of Cigars. The brand was launched in 1996 and consists of first rate quality tobacco. Each cigar is hand rolled using quality long filler tobacco from Nicaragua as [...]

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Guest Review: Camacho Corojo

Back for another video review we have Jeremiah. This time he takes on the Camacho Corojo. This is Jeremiah’s second video review. Take a look at his Dona Flor review if you haven’t already watched it. Copyright © 2008 The Stogie Review All Rights Reserved Guest Review: Camacho Corojo

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La Flor Domicana Double Ligero Lancero Cameroon

If you’re familiar with the current offerings of La Flor Dominicana, you’re probably a little puzzled by the name of this review. A Double Ligero Cameroon? Is Brian wrong, or this a manifestation of his previously documented lunacy? Will it help if I mention the box was actually labeled “CameooM” [emphasis added]? No? Well that’s because [...]

Twitter Poll: Best Value Smoke

Last week I posted a quick question on Twitter asking what cigar everyone though was the best value, or bang for your buck. The responses were great and brought a few cigars to mind that I haven’t had in some time. The Results: @dcamacho: Padron! The 2000 is a fantastic smoke and its 3/4 dollars at my [...]

Habana Reserve by Romeo y Julieta

This week I bring you a cigar that I’ve had in my humidor for about 7 months. When I first smoked the Habana Reserve it was very inconsistent and I really couldn’t decide whether I liked it or not. Fast forward 7 months and without question, this is a solid cigar. With these square [...]

Your Questions, My Answers (YQMA) Episode 32

Welcome back for another Episode of Your Questions, My Answers Episode 32. Just like last time, I’ve broken the show down into three segments all with separate video for your watching convince. Segment 1 Question 1 from Anthony via Youtube This is a question more directed towards Ed for YQMA #32. I’d like to know how did [...]

Saturday Supplemental Video: San Cristobal Clasico

A while back, one of our readers was really after me to do a video review. He seemed particularly disappointed that I chose to review the San Cristobal Guajiro in text and pictures only. So I promised him that once I finally got around to doing a video review, the very first one would be [...]

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Padilla Signature 1932

Brand: Padilla Vitola: Lancero Length: 6.875 Ring Gauge: 42 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Origin: Miami Price: $13.00 Brand: The Padilla Signature 1932 is a limited production cigar produced by Ernesto Padilla to signify the birth year of his father, Heberto Padilla. The cigars were produced in Don Pepin Garcia’s El Rey de los Habanos Factory in Miami. The blend consists of a Nicaraguan [...]

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Felipe Gregorio Power

This weeks guest review comes to us from Tom and Ed and covers the Felipe Gregorio Power. In addition to the review they speak with a Felipe Gregorio roller who happened to be in for an event. Click To Play Copyright © 2008 The Stogie Review All Rights Reserved Felipe Gregorio Power

La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Miami Churchill

I’ve got a question for you. What’s my favorite cigar to review? If you said a pre-lease cigar you’re absolutely right. (”I don’t care” also accepted.) So it is with great enthusiasm that I light up the cigars for this week’s review. This new Artesano de Miami cigars by La Gloria Cubana is due to [...]

Macanudo Maduro

I’m baaaaaaaack! Filling in for Walt here so I thought I’d give my new Aiptek pocket camcorder a try and see how it would work if I needed to do a review or interview on the fly. Since this isn’t my regular time slot, I used different music too. Short video that only runs [...]

Famous Dominican 2000

This week I review another exclusive from Famous Smoke Shop (if this keeps up they should really sponsor us or something right?). Walt reviewed the Famous Dominican 2000 last year and I thought it be great to do an update to that review and add my own comments since Dominican and mild cigars are my forte. Video [...]