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Te Amo The Original San Andres Cigar Review (Video)

Mar 22, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Cigar Advisor Review of Te Amo The Original San AndresAs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrappers continue to rise in popularity, the veteran cigar smokers among us remember their introduction. It came from “Te-Amo”, an everyman cigar—as commonplace in the hustle and bustle of city life as a cab. Te Amo has since lost the hyphen but continues to be owned and operated by the Turrent family in Mexico. And the name isn’t the only thing that’s been tweaked.
5 Things About Cigar Bands

Mar 22, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | John Pullo |Jared Gulick

Reading Time: 6 minutesUnwrapping the History and Significance of Cigar BandsSome are simple. Some are ornate. Some cigars don’t even have one. It’s the cigar band. And I hesitate to use the word “humble,” given that some of these things are an absolute billboard (looking at you, Camacho). It’s no surprise, really: as bands came into popular use during cigars’ golden age, it was a cheap and easy way to add a ton of visual appeal to the cigars you were being sold and were smoking.
Charter Oak Pasquale Cigar Review

Mar 20, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb |Paul F. Lukens

Reading Time: 3 minutesGrandpa Pasquale Was An Early Premium Cigar Influencer In November of 2023 Foundation Cigars released the Charter Oak Pegnataro and Charter Oak Pasquale cigars. Foundation Cigars founder, Nicholas Melillo named the cigars after his two grandfathers, Pegnataro and Pasquale. Why? Because it was his grandfathers’ passion for Connecticut-made cigars that kindled Nicholas’s passion for the leaf.
Plasencia Cosecha 151

Mar 18, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb

Reading Time: 2 minutesFresh smokes from Plasencia, Alec Bradley, & Tatiana—reviewed! Warm sunshine, blue skies, and perfect smoking weather. With the arrival of spring tomorrow to kick off the official smoking season, I’m hoping snow and ice are firmly in the rear view. And what better way to kick it off than with a new cigar?
Cigar Wrapper Types & Colors Comprehensive Guide

Mar 15, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb

By Jared GulickMarch 15, 2024Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Cigar Wrapper Cheat Sheet—What to Expect from their Color, Flavor, & More!In the cigar shops of yesteryear, wrapper choices were fewer and making a decision, well, it was kind of made for you. Today, in the post boom cigar era, wrapper selections are plenty and it’s easy to get lost in the noise.
Best Cigar Punch Cutters & How to Use Them Properly

Mar 15, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb |Paul F. Lukens |Jared Gulick

Reading Time: 5 minutesHow to Find the Best Cigar Punch for YouSome cigars need a punch like a hole in the head. It’s true, especially if you prefer a cigar punch over the more popular double blade cigar cutter. It’s not a heated contest, either. I mean, have you ever seen two cigar smokers come to blows over which cigar cutter is best? It’s not about the straight cut being better than the punch cut and vice versa. Most cigar smokers use the cigar cutting method they like most pretty exclusively.
H. Upmann Banker Daytrader Cigar Review (Video)

Mar 13, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb

Reading Time: 3 minutesVIDEO CIGAR REVIEW: H. UPMANN BANKER DAYTRADERInspired by the modern world of investment banking, H. Upmann’s Daytrader cigars are a spinoff of the H. Upmann The Banker line. The company even scheduled the three vitola selection to arrive in retail cigar stores on Income Tax Day, April 15th, 2023, as a “new money release.”According to Sr. Marketing Director, Jennifer True, the introduction of Daytrader is part of H.
10 Best-Rated Rocky Patel Cigars

Mar 8, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Paul F. Lukens |Gary Korb |Jared Gulick

Reading Time: 6 minutesSee the Top 10 Customer-Rated Cigars from Rocky Patel!Rocky Patel first came onto the scene when he swapped his high-profile Hollywood attorney gig for the cigar world. Making matters more challenging was the fact that this occurred during the 90s cigar boom—a bold move given the fierce competition. Starting with Indian Tabac Cigar Company, his premium blends caught on fast, leading him to fully immerse himself into the industry.
New Cuba Superior Connecticut Toro Cigar Review

Mar 6, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Gary Korb |Paul F. Lukens

Reading Time: 3 minutesVIDEO CIGAR REVIEW: NEW CUBA SUPERIOR CONNECTICUT TOROThe New Cuba Superior Connecticut selection was created to take the bestselling New Cuba cigars brand to what the company calls an “elevated” level. Although Aganorsa Leaf will still continue to offer New Cuba bundles, New Cuba Superior Connecticut differs in two ways: For one, the blend is all long filler instead of a mixed-filler Cuban sandwich.
Top New Cigars | Asylum 867 | Cigar Advisor

Mar 4, 2024 | famous-smoke.com | Jared Gulick |Gary Korb

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe latest cigars from Asylum, Aganorsa and more…reviewed!Homer said it best. “Lousy Smarch weather.” March never knows what it wants to be. Half winter and half spring, it’s the most indecisive of months. But…the silver lining here is that half spring part. At least warmer weather is on the way! To celebrate, I found three new cigars to enjoy in our newfound sunshine.