Jan
17
Every year Cigar Aficionado publishes their list of the Top 25 Cigars. As a cigar smoker and man of leisure I was very much influenced by this magazine with the launch of FlawlessCrowns.com. A lot of these cigars I have tried and some I have not. An interesting list nonetheless. Pin It
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Dec
26
Binder: Nicaraguan Wrapper: Cameroon Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic Length: 6 1/4 Ring Gauge: 52 For my most recent birthday I was gifted a Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Torpedo. I totally fell in love with the Rocky Patel Autumn Collection 2009 Robusto Cigar so I was really looking forward to this smoke. After aging it …
Oct
26
Binder: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Filler: Nicaragua, Pennsylvania Ligero Length: 6 Ring Gauge: 50 Emilio Cigars is an up and coming brand that I came across recently and I’m very glad I did. It is run and operated by cigar enthusiast, shop owner and all around good guy Gary Griffith. His AF2 cigar is …
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Oct
23
Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Dominican Republic Length: 5 1/2 Ring Gauge: 52 The La Flor Domicana Air Bender cigar is a stick I have been fancying for about a year an a half. I had the pleasure of enjoying the La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Guerrero in Miami and I instantly fell in …
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Sep
25
Binder: Brazilian Wrapper: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6 Ring Gauge: 60 CAO is a cigar brand I have haven’t had much experience with. A couple of months ago I won an auction and got a box of the CAO Brazilia Amazon at a great price. I had heard from a buddy of mine that this …
Aug
23
Binder: Honduras Wrapper: Brazillian Habano Filler: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua Length: 6 Ring Gauge: 52 One great thing about cigar culture is that if you keep your eyes and ears open you can win free cigars. I had the great luck of winning a nice five pack of San Lotano Habano Toros from Buck Head …
Aug
07
Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Dominican Republic Rosado Filler: Dominican Republic Length: 6 1/4 Ring Gauge: 48 There are very few cigar brands that are synonymous with excellence. The Fuente Fuente Opus X line is right in that small circle. Last year I had the distinct pleasure of smoking the Opus X Petit Lancero and I …
Aug
07
Refugio Cigar House 635 Lorimer Street Brooklyn, NY 11211-2205 347.384.2282 While enjoying a smoke outside of your home is becoming more of a task, I am happy to announce that Brooklyn has a place smokers finally can call home. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, Refugio Cigar House is my new favorite cigar lounge in …
Jul
31
Binder: Dominican Republic Wrapper: Ecuador (Habano) Filler: Dominican Republic Length: 6.5 Ring Gauge: 54 When I smoke a certain brand of cigars, I expect a similar experience when I try other sizes in the same family. With my profound adoration of the LFD Air Bender Guerrero, I decided to pick up the Chisel size. Unfortunately I …
Jul
14
Binder: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade & Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaragua Length: 7.5 Ring Gauge: 38 At the end of June I had the pleasure of the launch of the new Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie Lancero hosted at Nat Sherman. While the event was more than memorable, the purpose was to highlight this a great …
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