Journal

The Accomplice line from Principle Cigars is one of my favorite complete lines in the industry - maybe even my favorite. Each of the cigars in the lineup comes to you at an incredible price point and each delivers a unique, compelling experience. I promise I don’t have stake in Principle Cigars - I just am being honest. As for the subject of today’s review, the Accomplice Classic was the first of the line I tried some time ago. I knew I was going to do a review today and when I opened my humidor this morning, this is the...

The Rioja is the much anticipated second core-line release from the Somm Cigars. I just recently got these cigars in and have quickly sold through the majority of what I ordered - as I expected. This is a complete departure in blend from the inaugural core line release, BDX, and comes from Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera - the factory of famed master blender Eladio Diaz. This all has set the stage for an exciting release for myself and many consumers.  Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Criollo ‘98, Criollo ‘99, Havana...

It has been a minute since I did a cigar review… I have been smoking plenty, but I have been so busy with various things that my time and interest to do reviews has dwindled, unfortunately.  I do believe that these reviews can be valuable to some readers and, to be honest, they’re valuable to me. When I review cigars I pay more attention to what I am smoking, as opposed to just burning one down. I also am able to put some practice on my pulling out flavor notes - something I don’t just casually do when I smoke....

Hunting season is rapidly approaching and the Whiskey & Whitetails guys are gearing up for a hunt club trip. Of course no trip to the club is complete without some cigars! We worked together to create the PERFECT sampler for the occasion.  Enter the Whiskey & Whitetails Hunt Club Pack Each Whiskey & Whitetails Hunt Club Pack comes with three spectacular cigars to fit the needs of every hunter! And really just any real cigar enthusiast! Grab one or two or five of these packs you’ll have your morning, your stand time, and your nightcap smoke ready to go on...

I had some time this afternoon to do some mowing and I realized it has been a minute since I did a Yardwork Sessions style review. My “Sessions” reviews are just short form reviews named after whatever activity I was doing at the time. I looked in the humidor for what I wanted to smoke and the Cinque Terre from Julian Sued Tabac caught my eye. This cigar was a limited release from 2021 and was crafted as a collaboration between Edgar Julian Sued and Claudio Sgroi (previously of Mombacho, now owner of CST Counsulting LLC). This 5 nation blend...