The newest line from Aganorsa Leaf Cigars is coming soon to Oak Glen Tobacconist. Known for their success with Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 tobacco, Aganorsa is one of the industry’s biggest suppliers of Nicaraguan tobacco. The two tobaccos are hybrids of an original Corojo seed from Cuba and the primary ingredients in all their […]
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It is somewhat common to see San Andres Negro, or as we hear it said, Mexican San Andrea Maduro. Many cigars on the market use this dark, sweet, spicey wrapper. It blends well, it’s affordable and it seems to be a growing trend. However, as I understand it, during the boom of the 90s, San […]
I have spoken many times about the talents of Nick Melillo and his blending style. In fact, before opening Oak Glen Tobacconist, Foundation Cigar Company was always one of my favorite brands I had stocked in my personal humidor. Regarding tobacco knowledge, Nick is a wealth of knowledge. And why not? The proof is in […]
There have been many celebrity cigars in the past, and unfortunately, they don’t have the best reputation. Most of the time, it is just some famous person attaching their name to a cigar they rarely smoke. However, last year everything changed. While good celebrity cigars do exist, they are usually few and far between. But […]
Noel Rojas, King of the Small Guage, is back with a new release for his portfolio. Known for his success with the Rojas Street Taco Barbacoa and Rojas Street Taco Carnitas, Rojas has expanded the line. Released during the TPE 2023 trade show, Noel rolled out his Breakfast Taco Trio – a 4.5×46 Petite Salamon […]
Stallone Cigars is one of those brands that has something to offer everyone. Stallone Cigars has a vast portfolio, from their Connecticut Shade Palomino cigar to the Corojo, Maduro, and even Broadleaf. Among their Cowboy Series, six different blends, they have a regular production of Sumatra called the Pony and a limited called the Cyldesdale. […]
Let’s talk about that jester, joker-looking cigar. Released initially as a one-off, the Artesano Del Tobacco Viva La Vida has always been an absolute favorite of mine. Originally it was distributed by AJ Fernandez and could not be purchased online. However, as Artesano Del Tobacco has grown, certain avenues have opened up! Now, the company […]
Winner of the OGT Cigar of the Year 2021, this Barberpole has been the staple at OGT since the beginning! Rolled at the Placensia factory in Nicaragua, Liga Zebra uses a complex blend of Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan tobaccos. Liga Zebra is one of five blends from American Viking Cigars, which is owned and operated […]
For the first time, a new blend is being added to the Viva La Vida line from Artesano Del Tobacco! Rolled at the AJ Fernandez factory, Viva La Vida has been a staple for anyone who enjoys a spicier, stronger Habano from Nicaragua. The spotlight it has received on social media is we earned. Now, […]
One of the most underrated cigars in the industry is the Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown Toro. This is one of those cigars that I instantly fell in love with just in the first third of smoking it. At the shop, we are always on the lookout for quality blends in the boutique world. […]