Review of the Cusano M1
Country: Dominican Size: Robusto Length: 5” Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Filler: Dominican Binder: Dominican Strength: Mild Cost: $2 – $3 per cigar Background: Cusano is one of the most popular premium brands and cigar makers in the industry. The Cusano M1 still delivers on quality and taste and rivals Punch, Partagas, and Montecristo cigars ...
The Bugatti B-1 Lighter Review
You thought we just reviewed cigars, didn’t you? Psych! You are a Brother or Sister of the leaf, so with that said, we all share a love for smoking and shiny gadgets. You don’t have to admit it to me, you are the one still reading this. Well, if you are like me, you probably ...
Colibri Reload Torch Lighter Review 2
Not very long ago, I had the pleasure to review the Bugatti B-1 torch lighter. Recently, I just got my hands on another, the Colibri Reload Torch Lighter. I did a bit of research on this torch and I found that it is an American bred lighter, manufactured in Providence, Rhode Island. To me, that ...
Fight the Regulation of Premium Cigars
There’s a cold, unsettling wind that is blowing in from Washington DC these days in the cigar industry. Fortunately, there is a major counter-offensive in place as well for cigar enthusiasts to defend the right to maintain the cigar industry that we all know and love. As most of you already know, Barack Obama signed ...
Space Heaters for Winter Cigar Smoking
This is the time of year when winter and the holidays come into focus. The snow is starting to fly around and everybody is in a panic to find the perfect gift for their special someone. While a nice box of new cigars would be the best option in our opinion, there are always other ...
Oliva Serie G Review 3
The Basics: Country: Nicaragua Size: Torpedo Length: 6 ½” Ring Gauge: 52 Wrapper: Natural African Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Cuban-Seed Habano Strength: Medium Cost: $4 per cigar Background: This morning I thought I would go back to an old trusted friend, the Oliva Serie G Torpedo for my first smoke of the day. There ...
Erin Go Bragh Review
The Basics: Country: Dominican Length: 6” Ring Gauge: 44 Wrapper: Connecticut Filler: Dominican Binder: Dominican Strength: Mild Cost: < $3 per Stogie Background: The Erin Go Bragh is certainly a cigar worth noting. In celebration of Irish culture, this well-aged mild cigar is infused with Irish whiskey. No, that’s not a typo. I’ve heard of pairing ...
The Obsidian Robusto Review 4
Country: Nicaragua Size: Robusto Length: 5.5” Ring gauge: 54 Wrapper: Maduro Filler: Nicaragua Strength: Full Cost: $3 -$4 per cigar Now every now and then, I run across a cigar that floors me from looks alone. It’s true I’m newbie at the cigar game, but I’ve been through my share, believe me. The dark shaded ...
Cigar Plume vs. Cigar Mold 2
For all of us here over at Stogie Boys, we get a lot of customer calls from people who are unable to determine the difference between cigar bloom/plume and cigar mold. It’s a very common misconception, and knowing the difference is very important. So, today I’m going to take the opportunity to break down each ...
Paulie’s Cigars to be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is a terrific time of year. I love fall weather, football, and the opportunity to enjoy friends and family. It’s also a time when I start feeling thankful, in general, for all that I have. This year, I am feeling extra-thankful for good cigars. I have been an avid cigar smoker for over 10 ...