Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
Top 5 Posts of 2009 on The Weekly Cigar
As 2009 comes to a close, I thought I’d look back at the most popular posts on The Weekly Cigar this year. Not surprisingly, cigar news topped the charts, with the story I broke about Don Pepin’s new cigar coming in at number one. Hopefully this round up of popular posts will provide some of [...]
QOTW: What are your top ten cigars of 2009?
With the new year fast approaching, many of the cigar blogs are coming out with their “Top Ten” lists. I will be coming up with my top ten in the next few days, but I also wanted to hear from my visitors and see what cigars they enjoyed this year. For that reason, the Question [...]
Old Henry Maduro Corona Cigar Review
This week, we have a guest review from our friend Ryan Collman, or @ryancollman on Twitter. He’s reviewing the Old Henry Maduro, a inexpensive maduro made by Don Pepin Garcia for Holt’s Cigar Company.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium/Full
Wrapper: USA/Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size: 5.5 x 44
Draw: Medium, a little bit tighter than I like.
This smoke in beyond [...]
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale Beer Review
This week, the guys and I review the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. This is a seasonal beer for the holidays from the people at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Here’s what Sierra Nevada says about the beer on their website:
The long, cold nights of winter are a little brighter with Celebration Ale. Wonderfully robust and rich, [...]
QOTW: What cigar related gifts are you getting for the holidays?
It’s that time again for another Question of the Week. This time, the question has to do with the holidays.
What cigar related gifts are you getting for the holidays?
I’m actually getting a box of Tatuaje Black Tubos for Christmas. I’m very excited to try this cigar. Also, you can look forward to a review [...]
Bolivar Gold Medal Cuban Cigar Review
This week, we have a guest review from our friend Ryan Collman, or @ryancollman on Twitter. He is reviewing the Bolivar Gold Medal, a Cuban cigar from January of 2008.
Vitola: 6.44″ (165mm) x 42
Cut: Guillotine
Construction: Superb. Two noticeable veins on the wrapper, but nothing major.
Box Code: PBS ENE 08
Pre-light Draw: Perfect draw with hints of [...]
Delerium Nocturnum vs. Miller High Life : Battle of the Beers
This week, instead of the standard beer review, we are having a Battle of the Beers. In this new segment, we will be facing two beers against each other in a battle of appearance, aroma, and flavor. In this episode, we’ll be putting Delerium Nocturnum up against Miller High Life. Obviously, this isn’t a fair [...]
Oliva Serie V Maduro 2009 Cigar Review
This week, we have another guest review from our friend Morgen Selmer. Morgan is going to be doing some reviews for the site, so I hope you enjoy his writing. He is reviewing the 2009 Oliva V Maduro, which is a fairly limited production cigar from Oliva. Enjoy the review!
What can I say about the [...]
Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig Cigar Review
This week, I’m reviewing a fairly limited cigar from Drew Estate, the Liga Privada No. 9 Flying Pig. This cigar is a stout 4 1/8″ x 60 perfecto, and is a similar blend to the regular Liga Privada No. 9. I thoroughly enjoyed the cigar, and definitely recommend picking a few up if you can [...]
The Weekly Cigar News and Reviews, Volume 4
This new segment to The Weekly Cigar will help keep my readers informed about what is going on in the other great cigar blogs around the Internet.
The Smoking Hot Cigar Chick writes about the 100 Mile Hump.
A Cigar Smoker reviews the Miami Cigar Extravaganza.
Toasted Foot interviews Paul Bush of Flatbed Cigar Company.
The Stogie Guys review [...]
