JR Delves Into Uncharted Territory
August 13, 2015 JR has requested that I write an unbiased review of the new Uncharted premium handmade cigar. However, this cannot be an unbiased review because I work here, and if I say it stinks, I’ll lose my job and be forced … Read More
Davidoff Escurio
August 7, 2015 Davidoff is one of a handful of brands that can literally guarantee the best flavor, artisanship, and excellence with every new offering. Their latest, and some may soon think their greatest, is no exception. Introducing the Davidoff Escurio. Read More
IPCPR Day 4
July 21, 2015 It is sadly the last day here at the 2015 IPCPR. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we did a lot of different bodily functions. The buyers have done a great job picking up the best products for our customers and ensuring … Read More
IPCPR Day 3
July 20, 2015 In my mind day three seemed to be the most important day of the IPCPR show. The glitz and glamour of the big manufacturers was fantastic, yet in terms of the cigars, well most of them have been announced for … Read More
IPCPR Day 2
July 20, 2015 Another fantastic day here at the IPCPR trade show. Some of these booths are absolutely phenomenal and the cigars I’ve tried have been great! Yesterday I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Booth of Room 101 for … Read More
A Great Old Cigar Brand Has Returned!
April 21, 2015 So while sitting back with an astounding maduro Robusto, that was rich, sweet and loaded with zesty notes of sweet spice and cocoa, (more about … Read More
More USELESS Ramblings and … A GREAT NEW CIGAR, HERE AT JR !
March 19, 2015 To say we are currently in a major cigar renaissance would be an understatement. It seems that a new premium offering is hitting the shelves every Tuesday (sarcasm)! Now that would be a bad thing if they were all a … Read More
Reserva Privada
February 25, 2015 At Quesada Cigars, they showed off their newest blend made by Manuel Quesada called the Quesada Reserva Privada. Last year at Pro Cigar, the company marked its 40th anniversary with new cigars and this year it … Read More
Unheard of
February 12, 2015 La Aurora is the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. They’ve been making cigars since 1903…a long time. And La Aurora is known for its quality. That you know, but for most of you the name Rene … Read More
Anejo Romeo
January 21, 2015 Altadis USA has been giving new life to its brands. In recent years, the company has been adding new blends to its portfolio. Examples are the Saint Luis Rey Gen 2, H. Upmann The Banker, Montecristo Espada … Read More
New Magnus
January 14, 2015 The Quesadas are also busy with their Casa Magna line. The Casa Magnas have been a hit since they first came out. They were named Cigar of the Year back in 2008. A few years back they … Read More
AVO changes
January 8, 2015 According to Cigar Aficionado, Davidoff is changing its Avo line. This comes after the company revamped its Winston Churchill line last year. According to CA, the Avo line is getting a facelift and some of the lines are being … Read More
Embraceable Ewe
November 25, 2014 It is Thanksgiving and a time for us to be grateful for all the bounties we have. Of course while the stores are looking ahead to Christmas (actually they started a few weeks ago) some people are talking about the … Read More
The New El Rey Del Mundo Reserva Nicaragua Cigar
November 18, 2014 In the 25 years working for JR Cigars, I must have smoked at least 6 million premium cigars, give, or take three or four. Most were great, some were mediocre, and a few were so bad it felt like an … Read More