If you have heard of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, you probably have heard of the Dunbarton PapaSaka. It has made it onto everyone’s top list this year, including Oak Glen Tobacconist. Voted by all of you, Dunbarton Papasaka won the number seven slot. Originally released under one size, the Mi Querida Black was known as […]
Drew Estate Freestyle Live 2024 is set for March 14th, from 4pm to 6pm PST/ 7pm to 9pm EST. Drew Estate Freestyle Live is back! What is the Freestyle event pack? Each year Drew Estate hosts several live, virtual events on Youtube and Facebook. As I understand it, this was something that emerged during the […]
Foundation Olmec Maduro Toro. This has got to take the cake for me when it comes to Foundation cigars. By far my favorite Nick Melillo has created. Overall, I am a huge fan of Foundation Cigars, and the portfolio he has created. From Gueguense (The cigar no one can pronounce), to the Tabernacle, Highclere Castle, […]
The newest line to hit the market from Espinosa cigars is here; Espinosa Sumatra. Within their core line from La Zona Factory, Espinosa has a Connecticut, their La Crema, a Habano, and now the newest blend a Sumatra. This a is striking difference not only with the use of Sumatra but also in appearance. I […]
Big Sky Cigars are mostly known for being from Montana, and having exceptional blends from Nicaragua. Almost anyone can find a cigar that their level in terms of strength and body. The unique aspect about their brand; they only release their blends in one size. If you find a cigar you enjoy, it is only […]
Cigar Clowns X Chaffiot Cigars Goldie Ships out to all OGT Cigar Society members January 22nd 2023 This is one of the most exciting OGT Cigar Society drops to date! Two of the Society’s favorite brands are working together to bring all our OGT Cigar Society members something extra special! We have seen favorites and […]
People talk about cuban-esque cigars quite often. Is this because Cuban cigars are the best? Is it because there is tradition in cuban cigars and people are chasing that? Or is it just because people want what they can’t have? I would argue, Cuban cigars are not the best, most especially in this present time. […]
There aren’t many African Cameroon Cigars on the market. And when I say that, I mean, true Cameroon. A high percentage of the seed is grown in Ecuador and it is common to see that leaf on recent cigars. Due to the expensive nature and perhaps scarcity, it is easier for a company to create […]
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Polpetta; what started as an exclusive, mini production is now a full line! The newest cigar to come from Steve Saka, Polpetta is also somewhat of the most different. For those of you who don’t know, Polpetta is Italian for Meatball. In New Hampshire, Dave Garafalo of the Cigar Authority Podcast […]
In the cigar industry, there are varying sizes of companies, ranging from big heritage brands, to boutique, and even smaller. I have heard many cigar makers use the analogy of the music industry and how it is similar. There are some bands that everyone has heard of, several that are a bit more obscure that […]