Cigar Review: Calibre 58 from Miami Cigars
Size: 4×58, Robusto Wrapper: Nicaraguan Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: $4.60 Grade: 9.0 Miami Cigar has had a recent explosion of new cigar offerings in the Nestor Miranda Collection, including the Special Selection (review), Dominicano (review), the mixed filler 1989 (review), and now the Calibre 58. They’ve also been a part of [...]
Interview: Bruce Goldstein of Arnold's Tobacco Shop
Today we interview Bruce Goldstein of Arnold’s Tobacco Shop located in Plainview, New York. In business since 1911, Arnold’s remains in the family today, specializing in online sales and boutique selections. You can view the history of Arnold’s and view their wide array of cigars at their website. Let’s welcome Bruce! When did you personally [...]
Cigar Review: Velvet Cigars, The Tompkins
Size: 6½x52, Torpedo Wrapper: Maduro Filler: Cuban-seed, Dominican Republic Strength: Full Price: Box of 25, $185 Grade: 8.9 Velvet Cigars in New York City recently sent us a few samples of their full-bodied house blend, The Tompkins. Each of their three cigar lines is named for locations in New York City’s East Village; the Tompkins [...]
