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Brian Burt

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I have been smoking cigars since 2005 and reviewing them as a hobby since 2010. Initially, I started out small with a 50-count humidor and only smoking one or two cigars a month. Not knowing anybody else that smoked cigars, it was only an occasional hobby that I took part in. In March of 2010, I joined Nublive and Cigar Asylum, connecting me with many people who also shared an interest in cigars. Reading what they had to say about brands I had never heard of, I quickly immersed myself in the boutique brands of the industry and it was then that cigars transformed from a hobby into a passion.

Ortega Serie D Maduro #9

Last year Eddie Ortega released a seventh size to his popular Serie D Maduro line – a lancero. If you’ve been a reader here at…

Viaje V.P.R. Aficionado

In 2010, Viaje introduced the Oro Reserva and Platino Reserva series. Much like the popular Habanos S.A. Edición Limitada series, the V.O.R. and V.P.R. cigars…

Headley Grange Snaredrum

Two years ago at the 2012 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Crowned Heads followed up its initial release line Four Kicks, with a new line…

Perdomo Cigar Mug

The 12-ounce Perdomo Cigar Mug ($14.99) features a groove in the top of the handle that’s designed to hold your cigar, while the rest of…

Tienda Exclusiva (Barrister Cigars) by Willy Herrera

At the 2014 IPCPR convention and trade show we got some interesting news from Drew Estate and Willy Herrera, the Herrera Esteli brand would be coming out…

Toraño Exodus 1959 Finite 2013 Robusto

In light of the recent news about General Cigar Co. acquiring Toraño, I thought now would be a perfect time to revisit my Toraño review…

La Campaña de Panamá Soberana WitchCraft (Prerelease)

Last year at the IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, RoMa Craft Tobac showed off its La Campaña de Panamá Soberana. It was the first of its flagship…

Viaje Cache BP

At this year’s IPCPR convention and trade show, Viaje showed off some of its new releases, though these new releases weren’t coming soon — they…

Padrón 1964 TAA Exclusive Belicoso Maduro

Soon after the annual Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) convention in March, Padrón announced a special release for TAA members, likely due to the company’s 50th…

Casa Fernández Aniversario Serie 2014 Ares

In 2013, Casa Fernández released a cigar to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the company called the Aniversario Bohème No. 35. This year, the company…

E.P. Carrillo Federal 92nd Anniversary Medalla D’ Oro

Last year saw another slew of releases in the Federal Cigar Anniversary line, one of which was created by E.P. Carrillo. The cigar’s blend was…