AJ Fernandez has a vast portfolio, but he is best known for his work with other companies. Blending cigars for businesses like Montecristo, Artesano Del Tobacco, H. Upmann, and a whole host of others, AJ is a prolific blender, to say the least. Sometimes, however, I don’t think he gets the recognition for his own […]
The newest line to hit the AJ Fernandez portfolio is the AJ Fernandez Dias de Gloria Brazil. Translated as ‘Days of Glory,’ AJ’s Dias de Gloria cigars highlight cigar making in tradition and innovation. His original release is one of his most sought-after; sporting a Habano wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers brings complexity and […]
Steve Saka’s ‘Meatball Cigar’ is one of the more unique blends he has crafted. The Dunbarton Polpetta also has an interesting story behind it. Originally, this blend was created for an annual meatball challenge at a cigar shop in New Hampshire called Two Guys Smoke Shop. Headed up by the owner, Dave Garofalo, the Meatball […]
This has been a big year for Crowned Heads Cigars. They have had big releases, and we are not even halfway through half the year! With Yellow Rose going national, Mil Dias Maduro, Blood Medicine, and now the new Crowned Heads Coroneta Maduro and Coroneta Habano. This is a special one because Jon Huber didn’t […]
This month’s drop from Viaje Cigars brings us PART 2 of the ever popular Viaje Birthday Blend. As the previous drop was, this follow up is a Collector’s Edition! This cigar has become infamous among Viaje Cigar heads. Part 2 has some slight tweaking to it. The Viaje Birthday Blend 2024 Criollo 98 is a […]
The first of three in a Rare Breeds Collection is about to hit the OGT Cigar Society. Chaffiot Collection Cigars have been a significant favorite here at Oak Glen Tobacconist. They have crafted such blends as the See No Evil Lonsdale, which won OGT Cigar of the Year in 2022, and Freedom Fighters Bloody Knuckle, […]
Several companies have celebrated monumental Anniversary years in 2024; however, few have me as excited as Stolen Throne Cigars. Creators of favorites like Stolen Throne Three Kingdoms, Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet, and, of course, Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown, this company is one of my favorite boutique brands in the market. To commemorate this […]
Crowned Heads has a vast portfolio of cigars of various varieties. Some have taken the limelight over others, and some I feel might be a touch underrated. One such blend is their medium-to-full strength Maduro called Crowned Heads Jericho Hill, particularly in the Willy Lee size. Released in five sizes, this cigar shows another side […]
Crowned Heads has put out several awesome sticks this year, and they are just getting started. The much anticipated, event-only Blood Medicine Cigar has now been made available in a limited edition run for Crowned Heads retailers. This cigar has become legendary among Crowned Heads fans. As I mentioned, it was previously an event-only cigar, […]
It’s a crazy busy but exciting time at Oak Glen Tobacconist! The new Black Label Trading Orthodox is shipping out! This is one of the most anticipated releases from BLTC. This is a completely new blend crafted at Oveja Negra, and is the Q2 Limited release. Unfortunately, Orthodox is a one and done, so if […]