It’s no secret that I look forward to our Saint Paddy’s Day exclusive every year and that we change the blend each time. Bleak Midwinter is such a fun project, and I like seeing the evolution from one blend to the next. I think this year’s release has probably gotten the best feedback in the […]
Here is a cigar that I feel doesn’t get the recognition it deserves and will knock your socks off! We all love the El Pulpo line that AJ Fernandez does for Artesano Del Tobacco. But have you tried Nasser the Goat by AJ Fernandez? This Toro is a bold, rich cigar that really highlights what […]
The newest brand to arrive at Oak Glen Tobacconist is Lure Cigars. And ever since Lure Cigars landed here, they have hit the ground running! If you have tried them, you know why! One of my top picks from their portfolio is the dark, impressive box-pressed known as the Lure Brown-E Trout Maduro. The Brown-E […]
It’s Halloween in July—at least according to Ezra Zion Cigars! For the first time, let me introduce you to Ezra Zion Vampire Slayer! I love a good dark Sumatra and even more when it is box pressed! If you’re into rich, aged tobaccos with serious depth and a whole lot of attitude, this one’s going […]
Stallone cigars are a definite favorite here at Oak Glen Tobacconist. Owner and Blender Tony Barrios is an expert at blending Nicaraguan tobacco for flavor, balance, and body. As he says, “It’s much more difficult to blend a balanced cigar then a strong cigar.” When you blend for strength, you are looking for straight power […]