Tom Johansmeyer on July 9th, 2010

The new cigar from Litto Gomez has generated a lot of excitement … but is it worth it? The cigar reviewers over at Nice Tight Ash take a closer look.

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Tom Johansmeyer on July 2nd, 2010

Need some help choosing a cigar for the weekend? Take a look at these reviews from friends of Cigar Reader. If there’s a reviewer out there that you like, let us know at tips [at] cigarreader.com, and we’ll add him or her to the list.Need some help choosing a cigar for the weekend? Take a [...]

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John Biggs on June 29th, 2010

For those looking forward to a relaxing 4th, to be enjoyed with a favorite beer and a great cigar, here are some suggestions for pairing up from Vin Lee, CEO of Beverly Hills Cigar Club. Print it out and take it on your next shopping expedition. Cigar Reader Summer Cigar Cheatsheet

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 25th, 2010

Need some help choosing a cigar for the weekend? Take a look at these reviews from friends of Cigar Reader. If there’s a reviewer out there that you like, let us know at tips [at] cigarreader.com, and we’ll add him or her to the list.Need some help choosing a cigar for the weekend? Take a [...]

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John Biggs on June 22nd, 2010

We’re one day late on this – yesterday was the solstice – but Gary at About just brought up his review of the La Unica 100 Cigar, an 8-inch stick that could probably last you all day. Prior to smoking the La Unica 100, the longest cigar that I ever smoked was 7 1/2 inches [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 21st, 2010

You know how it is when it comes to cigar reviews … I prefer to put myself in the capable hands of A Cigar Smoker. His look at the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary stick, a pre-release view, notes: A quick check of the foot reveals notes of cedar and spice while the draw offered up [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 21st, 2010

I ran into Michael Herklots, the general manager of the two named Davidoff stores in Manhattan, at Rick’s Cabaret last week. Up on the roof, at an event hosted by A Cigar Smoker, Herklots slipped me an unbanded stick. Shrouded in a rich, oily wrapper, it was nothing short of gorgeous. Herklots explained that he [...]

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admin on June 16th, 2010

Davidoff just released the Davidoff Royal Salomones, a perfecto that comes 50 to a box and uses aged tobacco to add a smooth flavor and nice burn. The best part? They’re $47 each. The box, available now for $2,385.00, is only available in Davidoff stores and features a mix of filler from the Dominican Republic [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 15th, 2010

Yesterday, I had my first El Gordito (aka the Calibre 58) after lunch, and it was nothing short of fantastic. The shorty from Miami Cigar Company is only 4 inches long, but it has a 58 ring gauge (as you probably figured out from the cigar’s alternative identity). It’s on the north side of medium [...]

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Dad’s day is right around the corner, and for those of us who smoke cigars, it’s time to whip out the wish list. If you’re not sure which stick to pair with this special occasion, turn to Vin Lee, CEO of the Beverly Hills Cigar Club, for some advice. He’s put together five recommendations for [...]

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