Review: Platinum Nova Trappist 1G

Review: Platinum Nova Trappist 1G

I am getting an early look at this release. It came to me without bands, as the company is still finalizing art at the time of this taste test. The look, feel, and scent of the Platinum Nova Trappist 1G out of the cellophane is encouraging, even formidable: Tipping...
The Blend: Sixty by Rocky Patel “Sixty”

The Blend: Sixty by Rocky Patel “Sixty”

If you’re a student of numerology you might be looking for hidden meaning in the branding of this celebratory cigar. After all, there are a lot of sixes involved here. Well, look no further, my scholarly friends; there are no esoteric codes or symbolism here. In fact,...
The Blend: Dissident Soapbox Toro Gordo

The Blend: Dissident Soapbox Toro Gordo

Toro is one of the great cigar sizes, especially for a late-night smoke…which for me, this is. Moreover, the Dissident Soapbox comes highly recommended. This boutique stick has been around for years, in various iterations, but through it all, I can truly say I have...
What We’re Smoking: Plasencia 146 Torpedo

What We’re Smoking: Plasencia 146 Torpedo

Cigar: Plasencia 146  Size: Torpedo Smoke time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Appearance & AromaThe wrapper of the Plasencia 146 is a beautifully medium shade of brown that appears just as smooth as the flavor of the cigar itself. There are minimal veins, if any,...

What We’re Smoking: Drunk Chicken Mother Clucker

Appearance & AromaIf the name of this cigar does not draw your attention, the gold foil trimmed band with the image of a two-faced sassy chicken will. The Mother Clucker is a very well-constructed box-pressed cigar with minimal veins. The edges of the tobacco leaf...