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Cigar Review: Viaje Super Lance Exclusivo


The ninth vitola to be released in Viaje Cigars’ Exclusivo series, the Super Lance Exclusivo is another take on brand owner Andre Farkas’ personal blend. The Exclusivo happens to be my favorite of the Farkas blends which led to an added anticipation of the this unique Cigar. ...

Cigar Review: La Jugada “Prieto” Robusto


La Jugada “Prieto”, a new brand that launched at the end of 2012 by longtime friends Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz, is one of the latest cigars to utilize the Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. The “Prieto” or “move” is named as a tribute to the game of Dominoes, which the founder of...

Cigar Review: Casa Magna Domus Magnus II Optimus


Despite having been delayed for a few months, the Domus Magnus II line – currently offered in the Optimus and Primus sizes – continues the celebrated relationship of Manolo Quesada and Nestor Plasencia. Serving as a...

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...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: 100% Hawaiian Kona Body: Light/Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $36/lb (Purchase) Background: I’ve been looking forward to trying a 100% Kona, having lots of blended Konas over the years. Here is how Rocketfuel’s website describes their variety: Kona Coffee is the...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Genuine Kopi Luwak Body: Medium/Full Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $100 per ½ lb (Purchase) Background: If you haven’t heard, there is a coffee known as the “cat poop” coffee, though it’s officially called Kopi Luwak – and we have a review of it for you today! Here are some...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Jamaican Blue Mountain Body: Light/Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $46/lb. (Purchase) Background: Rocketfuelcoffee.com describes the Jamaican Blue Mountain: Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is a globally protected certification mark meaning that only coffee certified by the...

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Back in February we started adding a coffee review here and there and we have really enjoyed learning more about coffee and on tasting. We’ve been less consistent as of late, but there are some new reviews lined up for the next couple of months. We hope you’ve enjoyed this aspect to the site, as minor as it may be. You can check out the full list of...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Brazil Yellow Bourbon Body: Light/Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $36/lb. (Purchase) Background: Today we are reviewing another single origin bean from Rocketfuelcoffee.com. Here is how the bean is described on their website: This Yellow Bourbon is produced by Fazenda Cachoeira...

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