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Cigar Review: Espinosa Maduro Toro


Having hit store shelves roughly a month ago, the Espinosa Maduro is the namesake follow-up to Erik Espinosa’s first solo release, the Espinosa Habano. Made in his picturesque La Zona factory in Estelí, according to the company’s press release, this cigar is reminiscent of brand owner Erik Espinosa’s personal taste...

Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” No. 9



Eddie Ortega made quite the splash last year when he and long time partner, Erik Espinosa, split EO Brands and Eddie launched Ortega Cigar Company. Eddie’s first release was the Serie D Maduro. Cloaked in a dark San Andres Mexican wrapper, the Serie D no. 8 was my #2 cigar of the year last year and is a staple in my smoking...

Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos “Diamond”


Unveiled last summer at IPCPR and released in October, The Preferidos “Diamond” is an extension of the La Aurora Preferidos line. The Preferidos line features five other versions which are distinguished by the color of their decorative tubo packaging as well as their...

Cigar News: Press Release: ESPINOSA PREMIUM CIGARS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ESPINOSA MADURO


Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the long anticipated Espinosa Maduro. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium bodied Espinosa Habano, the Espinosa Maduro will be wrapped in a beautiful, smoothly ...

Cigar News: Press Release: Drew Estate Unveils “Kentucky Fire Cured” line extension to My Uzi Weighs a Ton brand of cigars.


Miami, FL – Drew Estate Inc. announced today the impending release of Kentucky Fire Cured Cigars, an extension to the MUWAT brand also to be produced at the Joya de Nicaragua factory. In development for over...

Cigar Poll: How long have you been a serious cigar smoker?

For this weekend’s poll, we want to know how long you’ve been seriously smoking cigars. I know that’s kind of subjective, so let’s consider serious meeting the majority of these credentials: own and use a humidor, frequent a B&M or order online, smoke at the very least weekly, aware of new releases, etc… Sorry, there are no polls

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Cigar Poll: When do you take the band off your cigar?

For this weekend’s poll, we want to know at what point you take the band off your cigar? Is it before you light it up, maybe to save, when the ash reaches the band, during the smoke? Or, maybe you never take them off, and you put the cigar out when it reaches – or maybe you’re a super wildman, and you just burn straight through the band! I...

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Cigar Poll: Do You Choose Your Cigars Based on the Season?

Last weekend we asked about winter smoking habits, and this weekend we have a similar question – do you choose which cigar to smoke based on the season? I’ve heard many say that they smoke smaller or stronger cigars in the winter, while they enjoy a larger and milder smoke in the summer months. So, how about you? Sorry, there are no polls available at

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Cigar Poll: Where Do You Smoke in the Winter?

We are finally starting to get some spring weather here in Georgia and it’s wonderful. For this weekend’s poll, we want to know where you spent your winter smoking the most. For me, it was inside my garage bundled way up – I didn’t use a heater this year for whatever reason. Thanks to Joseph, our friend on Twitter, for coming up with the...

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Cigar Poll: How Much Do You Spend Per Month on Cigars and Related Product?

For our weekend poll, we want to know how much spend each month on cigars and related product. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous (your spouse will never know)! Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

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Cigar Poll – Limited Release and Hard to Find Cigars

Today we are asking how you feel about all of the limited release cigars that are produced each year. Ahead of the limited release class seem to be Viaje and Tatuaje. These cigars are produced in very small batches, and at times are produced specifically for a B&M, and are sold only there. From the comments on my cigar forum, there are lots of people who...

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