Mission Statement

The purpose of this blog is help those that smoke cigars and travel for work find the best cigar stores when they travel.

Top Ten Cigar Stores I've Visited - Midwest / Northeast US

  • Avon Cigars, Agawam, MA
  • House of Cigar, Powell, OH
  • Belicoso Lounge, Tinley Park, IL

Friday, March 23, 2012

J Grotto Cigars - unexpected...


It was recommended that I smoke a J Grotto Series Cigar today at my local smoke shop.. - Smokers Delight - Union, NJ

http://www.oceanstatecigars.com/index.php/cigars

Here's the basics
-Wrapper: Honduras Habano Viso
Binder: Honduras Habano Seco
Filler: Honduras Habano Ligero and Viso and Nicaragua Viso

Bottom Line:
Really well made
Smooth oily wrapper
Med Brown Color
Super Draw -
No pungent smell with the prelight or first draw
No harshness in this smoke
Just a great tasting smoke - very smokable for even the average smoker

Monday, March 19, 2012

Hi - Im here to kick your ass


That title describes my encounter with a Liga Privada Corona Doble..... It was truly an amazing smoke. Midway through it though the sweats come, the sick feeling in my gut, the spinning in my head and I wonder what the hell is happening to me. You see this is a weird experience because I am a "smokers smoker." I mean I can smoke 10 really strong cigars in a single day and only stop smoking becuase its time to go to sleep or Im out of money..... But this cigar kicked my ass - in plain english or for that matter in any dam language. I would say that this cigar - for its flavor, feel, draw etc.. could be the best cigar in the world. The only thing that A Cohiba Behike has over this cigar is the price.... I would say that this cigar is a bucket list cigar... In other words before you die - you must smoke one of these.....

Monday, March 12, 2012

Bolivar Gigante!!

Just had the Bolivar Gigante... 8.50 - Smokers Delight - Union, NJ
- What a good cigar... Im one of those cigar smokers who cannot smoke basically any General / Altadis cigars. Dont get me wrong there are great cigars that each make but they usually passed off at a premium price - Saint Luis Rey - Series G as an example...

This wrapper was a dark golden brown - oily, smooth.... Honduran Ligero wrapper - wow!! Has some real power but the kind of power that real cigar smokers love - a great draw


From http://www.texcigars.com/Bolivar-Gigante
Re-blended in 2005, Bolivar somehow improved what was already a powerhouse of a full-bodied cigar. This cigar starts out medium bodied and progressively becomes stronger. Satisfying and savory, flavors of earth and wood mix with notes of pepper and chocolate creating a palette of flavors that packs a punch. This is an excellent cigar for those that want strength without compromising on flavor.