Rocky Patel Sixty Robusto Wrapper: Mexican San Andres WrapperBinder: NicaraguanFiller: Nicaraguan Rocky Patel Sixty is by default Cigar Aficionados Number 1 cigar of the year even though it is listed as Number 2 due to the Number 1 spot going to a Cuban Cigar. Congratulations to the team at Rocky Patel for getting such a high honor this year and …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- February 1, 2023 – Camacho Factory Unleashed 2 Toro
Camacho Factory Unleashed 2 Toro Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: NicaraguanFiller: Dominican Republic and Honduras (Corojo) This cigar has certainly taken the shop by storm! Camacho Factory Unleashed 2 comes in a 100 count box which is in itself unique. This cigar is a mild cigar, yet it is also flavorful which attracts cigar smokers who enjoy a wider variety of cigars …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- January 25, 2023 – Ferio Tego Timeless Supreme Robusto
Ferio Tego Timeless Supreme Robusto Wrapper: NicaraguanBinder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Timeless Supreme is something new to our humidor recently. You might remember Nat Sherman’s timeless cigar, now that Nat Sherman is out of business Michael Herklots who used to work for Nat Sherman decided to buy the rights to use the Timeless and Metropolitan blends known by Nat Sherman and from …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- January 19, 2023 – Chaffiot Collection Freedom Fighter Lancero
Chaffiot Collection Freedom Fighter Lancero Wrapper: Brazilian Mata FinaBinder: Ecuadorian HabanoFiller: Nicaraguan This cigar review is a little more personal for me because I have have known Justin and Crystal Chaffiot for quite a while now, even before entering the cigar business in fact when he first started Chaffiot collection cigars I did a little consulting as a friend and …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- January 11, 2023 – Knuckle Sandwich Habano Corona Gorda
Knuckle Sandwich Habano Corona Gorda Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua This week I have decided to review another knuckle sandwich cigar by Erik Espinosa and Guy Fieri. This time it is the Habano in the corona Gorda size! Upon first light I am getting a nice white pepper note right off the bat. Along with the white pepper I am …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- January 5, 2023 – Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro Toro
Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro Toro Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra MaduroBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua This week I am reviewing the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro which is a collaboration between Espinosa Cigars and restaurateur and Emmy Award Winning TV Host and fellow cigar smoker Guy Fieri. Before I get into this review let me take away some of your doubts. Usually a cigar put out by …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- December 30, 2022 – Highclere Castle Victorian Robusto
Highclere Castle Victorian Robusto Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Brazilian MatafinaFiller: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Estili and Ometepe Corojo and criollo) This week I am reviewing the Highclere Castle Victorian Robusto that we just got in from Foundation Cigar Company. Upon first lighting this cigar I got some raisin and dried fruit notes combined with some floral notes. Eventually it transitioned to sweet and …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- December 21, 2022 – Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I
Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus I Wrapper: NicaraguaBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua We recently brought in a few of the Plasencia line of cigars. This cigar is blended with some of their best 10 year aged tobacco! The Plasencia family not only have their own cigar but they are farmers and grow tobacco to sell to other people. The Alma Fuerte Robustus I …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- December 14, 2022 – H.Upmann 1844 Nicaragua Heritage by AJ Fernandez Torpedo
H.Upmann 1844 Nicaragua Heritage by AJ Fernandez Torpedo Wrapper: Brazilian Mata finaBinder: Nicaraguan HabanoFiller: Nicaraguan, Brazilian This Week I am reviewing the H.Upmann 1844 Nicaragua Heritage by AJ Fernandez. It’s no secret that AJ Fernandez has his hands in many blends in the cigar industry. This is another great example of a fine blend that the masses have grown to …
Shirtless Mike’s Cigar of the Week- December 6, 2022 – L’Talier Selection Speciale 56
L’Talier Selection Speciale 56 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sancti SpiritusBinder: NicaraguanFiller: Nicaraguan We recently Expanded our Tatuaje Selection. If you aren’t familiar with Tatuaje they have several sub brands underneath the Tatuaje Umbrella. This Particular cigar has really taken off in the shop, so much so that you should definitely be aware of it! So this week I will be reviewing the …