The End of SmokingStogie.com

Well, I promised yall something big and exciting for the start of 2012, so here it is.

As of this moment, SmokingStogie.com is no more.

About 6 months ago, while at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas, Chalie Minato (from theCigarFeed.com) and I started talking seriously about starting up a new cigar site that would combine the advantages of both of our individual sites (reviews on our end, and breaking and exclusive news on his side) into one huge blog.

After convincing ourselves we could actually do it, we started the process, and for the last 6 months, we have been working diligently on getting everything up and running by Jan. 1st, 2012 (that would be today). As of now, almost every review on both SmokingStogie.com and theCigarFeed.com has been moved over in their entirety (almost 500 of them!) as well as news articles and anything else of interest.

Having said that, other then the name (and different site you will be going to), nothing about the reviews will be changing. The layout of the reviews will be exactly the same and the type of cigars we review will be the same...the main differences are cosmetic (MUCH easier to find what you are looking for information wise on the new site), plus the fact that halfwheel will is (at launch) the most comprehensive cigar blog on the web (in my humble opinion, of course). There will be updates daily, and this first week of reviews is really going to blow you away (starting today with a review of the Original Release Cohiba Behike, a $1,500 cigar!)

There will be no new content on SmokingStogie.com after this post. I want to thank all of you readers for making this site what it is today, since we really would not exist without you :)

So, to see the new site, just head on over to halfwheel.com, and let us know what you think :)

Top Ten Cigars of 2011- 5th - 1st Place

[Editors Note: As most Cigar Blogs will or already have, we present our Top Cigars of 2011 List, which will consist of the Top 10 Non Cuban Cigars both Steve, Patrick and I have smoked this year, along with 7 Honorable Mentions (which were presented on Tuesday in no particular order). All cigars on these lists had to be officially released in the year 2011 in order to be eligible. And as with ALL Top Lists, this is a list culled solely from cigars that we have smoked...In other words, there were quite a few cigars released last year, but it would be impossible for any one person to smoke (and review) every cigar that made it to the market, so while there may be better cigars that were announced then are on this list (although we doubt it), we believe this list constitutes the very best cigars that were released in 2011.

Also, we are aware that there may be a few cigars with higher scores (on the original reviews) are lower on the list then some with lower scores. The reason behind this is simple: Consistency. While we base our (initial) review on a specific numbers of cigars that are smoked at that time, we continue to smoke our Top Cigars though out the year (in fact, we have boxes or bundles that we have been smoking from of each one of the Top 10), and the sticks with the most consistency in terms of Flavor and Construction at the end of the year are ranked #1-#10.

As always, we welcome your comments, suggestions and conflicting opinions. ~ed.]

#5- Casa Magna Domus Mangus Limitada

While I enjoyed the original Casa Magna for what it was, (a lower priced alternative) I was as shocked as anyone when it was awarded the #1 Cigar of the Year spot in Cigar Aficionado in 2008...However, it seems to me that the Casa Magna line has paid off in spades with the introduction of the Casa Magna Domus Magnus...Incredibly smooth and complex flavors from start to finish, with a great construction and draw (and even a pigtail!) make this easily one of the best releases of the year...Throw in the fact that they are only 10 Count boxes (and the decent prices per stick) and it is a winner all around...Much like the Espana, I bought multiple boxes of these when they are released without hesitation...

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#4- My Father Le Bijou 1922 Corona Gorda

I have made no secret of the fact that I loved the first Puff n Stuff release, not only because it is a great cigar, but because it was such a departure from the normal profile of the line (in that case, the DPG Blue)...Well, I am happy to report that Al (and the Garcias, of course) have done it again with the "Puff 'N' Stuff" Le Bijou Corona Gorda...They have taken pretty much every negative I had with the Le Bijou line (Boring, Boring and more Boring) and made a hell of a cigar out of it...This cigar is Strong, consistently complex and the Perfect vitola (for me at least, since I love CGs)...Throw in the fact that it should age VERY well (that strong black pepper note will calm down over time, and blend with the other flavors) I have a feeling people will be kicking themselves for missing this release after a few years...Also, you may not know that there was recently a 2nd smaller release of these cigars (same exact blend), and you can get them NOW at Federal Cigas in NH...Just call up Rick at (877)-424-4270 if you...

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#3- E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2010 No.4

This is just a no brainer in my eyes. I will certainly be making the drive to purchase a cabinet of 50, I can tell you that much. It’s everything you love out of the 2010 Short Run blend but taken a step further with more flavor, increased complexity and incredible balance. Right out of the gate the cigar assaults you with flavor and the spice increases a touch each third, while the finish is rather average in length it is full of flavor and richness that is hard to find. These will be ready to smoke right off the delivery truck but I can’t even imagine what a year will do to them. And, amazingly, there are still a few boxes left! You can get them NOW at Federal Cigas in NH...Just call up Rick at (877)-424-4270 and tell him we sent you, and will take care of you...

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#2- Tatuaje NHC Capa Especial

This cigar surprised me quite a bit, especially since I really was not overly impressed with the 7th Capa Especial, (despite the fact that the blend and the wrapper are fairly between the two sticks)...I love just about everything about it, from the vitola, to the construction, to the rich flavor profile and the strength...Incredibly complex, with flavors changing from third to third, and a wonderful woodish spice and sweetish floral notes that ebb and flow throughout the smoke...This is the complete package, a cigar flavor bomb that will most likely fly way under the radar for 99% of the smokers out there....The major problem is the number produced (1,400 cigars is almost nothing when it comes to a blend like this)...However, if you can get a hold of one or more, you will be rewarded with one of the Best cigars of the year...

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#1- Quesada España Corona

When I was given prerelease samples of this smoke (by 3 different BOTL), I was told each time some variation of "This cigar kicks Ass!" I am happy to report that is definitely the case, and more...This is easily one of the best new cigars of the year, and it is also one of the most "Cubanesque" blends I have tasted (in a non Cuban cigar) in quite a while (I would say it is closest to a Bolivar if I had to choose)...The balance, complexity and finish were astoundingly good, and definitely reminded me of a Cuban blend...The last time I thought that was when I smoked the WCD 120...

There are more of them being released then when it was first reviewed, but the numbers are still fairly small, and only to a few specific stores (like Just For Him, for example...Call up Christian, tell him we sent you, and he will put you on a list to call when more come in, if he does not have any in stock)...

As an aside, there is also a España lancero (only about 5 bundles have been rolled) that I have smoked, and while I thought the lancero was good (and perhaps could be better then the Corona with a bit of time) the Corona is my choice at this point and time for Cigar of the Year, 2011...

Top Ten Cigars of 2011- 10th - 6th Place

[Editors Note: As most Cigar Blogs will or already have, we present our Top Cigars of 2011 List, which will consist of the Top 10 Non Cuban Cigars that Steve, Patrick and I have smoked this year, along with 7 Honorable Mentions (which were presented yesterday in no particular order). All cigars on these lists had to be officially released in the year 2011 in order to be eligible. And as with ALL Top Lists, this is a list culled solely from cigars that we have smoked...In other words, there were quite a few cigars released last year, but it would be impossible for any one person to smoke (and review) every cigar that made it to the market, so while there may be better cigars that were announced then are on this list (although we doubt it), we believe this list constitutes the very best cigars that were released in 2011.

Also, we are aware that there may be a few cigars with higher scores (on the original reviews) are lower on the list then some with lower scores. The reason behind this is simple: Consistency. While we base our (initial) review on a specific numbers of cigars that are smoked at that time, we continue to smoke our Top Cigars though out the year (in fact, we have boxes or bundles that we have been smoking from of each one of the Top 10), and the sticks with the most consistency in terms of Flavor and Construction at the end of the year are ranked #1-#10.

As always, we welcome your comments, suggestions and conflicting opinions. ~ed.]

#10- Padron SI 15th Maduro

This cigar is a FLAVOR BOMB! While not the most complex flavors, (and let's be honest, Padrón's are not really known for their complexity, for the most part), the notes that ARE present are amazingly rich and distinct...The minor annoyances (the monstrous ring gauge for one, and the fairly loose draw for another) pale in comparison to the wonderful flavors...Add in the surprising strength for such a large RG, and you have a winner, no matter how you slice it...This is the cigar to smoke when you want to feel like a baller on the golf course...And in fact, I liked this cigar quite a bit more then the Padron 85th (which you may have noticed is not even on the HM list)....

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#9- Viaje Exclusivo Tower Cigars 45th

I really do think the Exclusivo blend is the best blend that Andre puts out...Every cigar made with this blend is at the very least very good (with some, like the DES, OR Robusto, Corona Gorda and the Tower 45th being the standouts)...The Tower 45th is no exception, and embodies everything that I have come to expect from one of Viaje's top releases...Complexity, strength, great flavors and wonderful construction all combine perfectly to make just a wonderful cigar, one that I bought a box of...

Is it better then the OR Robusto? In my mind, yes, but they are pretty close...Is it better then the Corona Gorda? I think I enjoyed them about the same, but for different reasons (the Tower 45th is stronger and spicier, while the CG is more mellow and sweeter)...

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#8- Liga Privada Feral Flying Pig

Like me, your first question when hearing about the Feral Flying Pig was most likely: Wow, do we really need a BIGGER Flying Pig? This was followed closely by: How does it compare to the No.9 and T52 Flying Pigs? Well, at this point in its life, I thought the Feral Flying Pig was better than the T52 version (easily), but I am going to stop short of calling it better than the No. 9 version. While they share many similarities in flavor, the FFP is quite a bit stronger in body, just a bit more muted in flavor and not quite as complex as the No. 9 FP. Having said that, the construction was excellent in both samples I smoked, the flavors were wonderful and distinct, and with the strength that is present, I have a feeling these will age very well. I will be picking up multiple boxes to smoke and age, if I can find that many...

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#7- My Father “El Hijo”

This cigar surprised us because we thought it was going to be like the regular My Father cigars,  but nothing could be further from the truth. It offered much more flavor, complexity and balance and it really had more power and strength to it as well. I couldn’t be happier with the vitola choice, and the decision to give it a box press just felt incredible while holding it. The overall look and flavor of it really makes you realize how much of a master Jaime Garcia is, he has really put together an amazing factory and this is a testament to that. It is also interesting that 2 of the Top 10 this year have come from the Smoke Inn Exclusive Series of releases...

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#6- Tatuaje Black Label Petite Lancero (Original Release)

We ended the review of the Liga Privada L40 with the thought that perhaps a Lancero is not always going to be the best vitola for every blend...I will end this review with the thought that THIS blend is almost perfectly suited for the (Petite) Lancero format...The multitude of flavors that were present in this cigar (Especially in the First Third) is impressive, even when pitted against other great Tatuaje Limited Releases...

Most likely, your main question when reading this review is some version of "Well, that is all well and good, but does it taste like/Is it better then the Original Release Corona Gorda"? Well, I smoked one of each back to back, and there are some similarities (especially the Cinnamon spice and strong espresso notes that are present throughout the entire cigar), but I think the idea that this (or any other vitola) would ever taste just like the Jar release is faulty from the start...Is it better then the OR? No, I don't think so, but the Corona Gorda to be one of the Top 5 Non Cuban cigars ever released, so it would be hard to beat it....

Having said that, it is an amazing cigar in it's own right, and after doing taste tests, I personally don't think the regular release version (being released now) tastes anything close to the Original Release of the PL...the ORPL is the way to go, if you can find any at this point...

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Coming Thursday!

The 5th-1st Place 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards!

Top Cigars of 2011- Honorable Mentions + Miscellaneous Awards

[Editors Note: As most Cigar Blogs will or already have, we present our Top Cigars of 2011 List, which will consist of the Top 10 Non Cuban Cigars that Steve, Patrick and I have smoked this year, along with 7 Honorable Mentions (which are presented today in no particular order) and some Miscellaneous awards. All cigars on these lists had to be officially released in the year 2011 in order to be eligible. And as with ALL Top Lists, this is a list culled solely from cigars that we have smoked...In other words, there were quite a few cigars released last year, but it would be impossible for any one person to smoke (and review) every cigar that made it to the market, so while there may be better cigars that were announced then are on this list (although we doubt it), we believe this list constitutes the very best cigars that were released in 2011.

Also, we are aware that there may be a few cigars with higher scores (on the original reviews) are lower on the list then some with lower scores. The reason behind this is simple: Consistency. While we base our (initial) review on a specific numbers of cigars that are smoked at that time, we continue to smoke our Top Cigars though out the year (in fact, we have boxes or bundles that we have been smoking from of each one of the Top 10), and the sticks with the most consistency in terms of Flavor and Construction at the end of the year are ranked #1-#10.

As always, we welcome your comments, suggestions and conflicting opinions. ~ed.]

2011 Honorable Mentions

 (in no particular order):

Four Kicks by Crowned Heads

I was Very excited to when I heard that Four Kicks was going to be produced by E.P. Carrillo, as everything they touch seems to turn to gold...However, this being E.P. Carrillo's  first venture into producing a separate brand, I was (just a bit) concerned about how it would taste...Would it be just another E.P. Carrillo blend with a different name, or something different altogether? Well, I am happy to report that it is a little of both...It seems I could taste some similarities to the E.P. Carrillo profile (I would compare it to the Short Run if pressed), but the Four Kicks stands on it's own...A wonderful blend of strong and sweet, with a great kick (yeah, yeah, no pun intended) that really sets the whole cigar off...This would be a wonderful every day cigar: strong enough for you to take notice,  complex enough to keep you interested, great construction that really is a joy to smoke and with a price that is quite affordable, especially in the smaller vitolas...

Undercrown

I am absolutely confident that this cigar will do well, it’s definitely something unique and it has great flavor to it. Personally, the only issue I have with it is while I was smoking it all I could think of was…"I would rather be smoking a Liga Privada". The Liga Privada line is held in such high regard to me that I found this to be a let down just by default. However, due to availability, I would definitely pick up this cigar, and truth be told this will probably become part of my rotation for when I want something truly unique, even if it’s not really in my wheelhouse strength or body wise. Drew Estate is at it again, creating and producing products that are innovative and full of passion, which to me is what Undercrown really represents.

Cain Daytona Lancero

I was quite impressed with this cigar, to say the least. Just like the Cain F Lancero, while it is obviously shares quite a few of same profile characteristics, the lancero vitola the lancero in this line changes the profile TOTALLY from the other vitolas in the line...While I like most of the sizes in the Daytona line, this is easily the best out of all of them...How does it compare to one of our Top 10 Cigars of last year, the Cain F Lancero? Honestly, I liked the Cain F Lancero more (I think I just like the blend a bit better overall), but it is pretty close, and I would be perfectly happy to smoke either one of them at any point...

Tatuaje TAA Release

When Pete mentioned that the blend was "similar to the styles of Brex and Tenderloin", I (along with every one else, I am sure) started salivating like one of Pavlov's dogs...So, the biggest question on everyone's mind is most likely "Does this taste anything like the PTL or the Rex"? The answer is: Sort of...There are definitely some similarities, but In my opinion, the TAA is not as full bodied as either of them...It is also closer to the Pork Tenderloin in mouth feel (they are both very "Gritty" on the palette), and closer to the Barclay Rex in profile (with the noticeable sweetness and less spice), but is not quite as complex or as balanced as either of the other two...Good enough to buy a box to put down, for sure...

 E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut

EPC absolutely Nailed this blend...I have been disappointed in the recent lackluster Connecticut releases by various manufacturers who seem to sacrifice complexity in the name of "Mildness", but the New Wave Connecticut has an almost perfect combination of creaminess, sweetness and spice, with great, easily discernable flavors that change from one puff to the next as the smoke progresses...Throw in the price ($4.50 for the smallest and best vitola) and you have an instant classic on your hands...(Of course, you have to actually like Connecticut wrappers in the first place)...I have a feeling this will be one of the sleeper hits of the year, and will be getting a box immediately upon their release...

San Lotano Oval by AJ Fernandez

I could definitely see this cigar as being on my top ten list for the year so far, I could say that about the regular San Lotano Habano line but this takes it even further for me, a great innovative shape, perfect vitola, wonderful smooth flavor profile, a complex and interesting smoke. I will definitely be buying some of these and checking out the rest of the sizes because i was extremely impressed with this cigar.

La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro

I had heard that this blend was not as strong as Litto's normal cigars, and that definitely proved to be the case...However, I did not expect the wonderful sweetness that blended so well with the pepper and spice (and other flavors)...This is an wonderfully balanced blend, with flavors coming at you from every side (especially in the smaller vitolas)...It seems to me that Litto produced this cigar for more flavors and less strength, and succeeded...

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Top Cigars Smoked (but not offically reviewed) in 2011:

• Cromagnon
• Curivari
• AF1 by Emilio Cigars
• Litto Gomez Small Batch #4
• Jaime García Reserva Especial Limited Edition (Connecticut)
• J. Fuego Sangre de Toro Originals
• Illusione ~MK~ Ultra

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Most Unique Non Cuban Cigar Packaging

(in no particular order)

Viaje Zombie

 Room 101 Namakubi Papi Chulo

Tatuaje Wolfman

Liga Privada "A"

E.P. Carrillo "Dark Rituals"

"My Uzi Weighs a Ton"

Viaje "C-4"

(Photo via Viaje Facebook Page)

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Worst Cigar of the Year

Draper’s 124th Anniversary by La Aurora

We did not review many horrible cigars this year (including this one), but this cigar by La Aurora was the absolute worst that I can remember, not just in flavor and construction, but also because we had such high hopes for it (knowing what has come out of the collaboration between Draper's and manufacturers before, i.e. the WCD 120). 

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Best New Brand (2011)

Four Kicks by Crowned Heads

New cigar brands coming out (and even older brands) really need to take a page from the Crowned Heads way of doing things, especially in regards to the official website (which you can find HERE) and the use of social media...Well designed, great explanations and exclusive content and a blog that is actually updated on a regular basis (with relevant info)...I am sure it takes quite a bit of time and effort, but I think it really makes people more invested in the brand itself.

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Best Under $2 Smoke 

J. Fuego Sangre de Toro Originals

An J. Fuego Original vitola won this award last year (in that case, the Origen Original) and I am happy to say that the Sangre de Toro version is even better (for the same price)...Small, cheap, and extremely flavorful, it is the perfect 30-45 minute smoke. If you have not tried one, you are missing out...

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Coming This Week!

• Wednesday, Dec. 28th- 10th-6th Place 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards! 
• Thursday, Dec. 29th- 5th-1st Place 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards!
• Friday, Dec. 30th- A Review of the Opus X Scorpio Maduro!

Regius Robusto

For those of you that don't know...

I recently became aware that Regius Cigars were now available in the United States for the first time, and it just so happens that the official distributer is right here in Dallas at Sacred Cigars, allowing me to pick up my review sticks, instead of having them shipped to me.

Each Regius cigar is rolled at Plasencia Cigars S.A. and made with tobacco from all over Nicaragua. Regius uses every part of the plant with various amounts of age (up to 15 years old) and is then covered in shade grown wrappers. For the past few years they have been only available in the U.K., and until recently, they have been one of very few non-Cuban brands to not be sold in the U.S. market.

Much like the amazing Quesada España, Curivari and a few others, Regius cigars try to bring some Cubanesque profile to their cigars, while using non-Cuban tobacco.

Says the Regius Website:

The Latin Regius denotes of a ‘King’. We present you a regal smoking experience: to enjoy a hand-made King of Cigars.

Gaius Petronius Arbiter (AD27) was a Roman writer and courtier for Emperor Nero who devoted himself to a life of pleasure. Yet far from being an ordinary, vulgar profligate, he became known as an accomplished voluptuary. Showing capacity for outrageous indulgence, he was looked upon by Nero to be the absolute authority on questions of taste (arbiter elegantiae), especially with the science of alchemy.

In his memory we bring you ‘Regius’. The alchemy of cultivating and blending the finest aged tobacco to achieve the best possible taste, an even burning quality and elegant aromas.

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Regius cigars come in four different vitolas, although sadly, only three are avaible in the States, with the "Lord Madsen" being the lone hold out. They are:

• Grandido- 7 x 47- Churchill- MSRP $10.00
  
• Robusto- 4 7/8 x 50- Robusto- MSRP $7.00
• Corona- 5/18 x 42- Corona- MSRP $6.00
• Lord Madsen- 6 x 38- Petite Lancero-MSRP $N/A

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Here are what the boxes for Regius Cigars look like:

 

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But enough of that, let's get down to business, shall we?

 

• Cigar Reviewed: Regius Robusto
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.
• Wrapper: Nicaragua
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Size: 4 7/8 Inches
• Ring Gauge: 50
• Vitola: Robusto
• MSRP: $7.00 (Boxes of 25, $175.00)
• Date Released: N/A
• Number of Cigars Released: Regular Release
• Number of Cigars Smoked For Review: 4

The cigar itself seems wonderfully constructed with a reddish chocolate brown wrapper that, while not seamless by any means, is silky smooth to the touch. The cigar does seem extremely light for the vitola (underfilled, perhaps?) and is fairly hard when squeezed. The wrapper smells faintly of cedar, leather and earth.

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The First Third starts off quite bitter for about three puffs and then explodes with flavor. Notes of creamy leather, sweet wood (oak?) and even a touch of floral. There is a tiny amount of spice on the tongue throughout the First Third, but it is intermittent.

The Second Third has much the same profile on top, but has quite a bit more sweetness underneath, almost a brown sugar note. The strength is increasing as well, but at this point is only a medium.

The Final Third does not change much from the previous two thirds, although there is a bit more pepper on the retrohale and spice on the tongue than before. The main flavors are still a nice creamy leather and sweet woodish, but the brown sugar note is long gone. An easy cigar to nub, very non-offensive at the end.

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Final Notes:

• I have to say, I love the band, color scheme and logo of this cigar. Ornate with out being ostentatious, and classic without being stuffy. Having said that, I think the band could lose a few millimeters giving it a bit smaller footprint overall and no one would notice.
• I was surprised to notice that while these cigars are meant to emulate Cuban cigars, not one of the three samples I smoked had a triple cap.
• I smoked all of the available vitolas (Corona, Robusto and Churchill) for this review, and I have to say, while I usually enjoy the smaller vitolas the most in just about any brand, I liked the Robusto the best with the Churchill not far behind. The Corona was just too mild for me, and worse had very little flavor. The Robusto was stronger, although no more than a solid medium with more balance and the Churchill was much like a larger Robusto with a little less body and not as sweet of a profile.
• There was not an abundance of smoke coming from this cigar for some reason. I mean, you can tell you are smoking, but the smoke is quite thin in body.
• The draw on all samples was great, but the burn on every sample (other than the Corona) was irregular at times. Not horrible by any means, but noticiable.
• The Robusto was supposed to be full-bodied, but honestly, it never got above a solid medium in my opinion. The other vitolas were various degrees of mildish.
• I find it very cool that there is "credit" given in the form of initials to people who helped make Regius possible on the band itself. Each initial stands for a specific person (i.e. "RB" stands for Don Ricardo, master blender and "NP" stands for Nestor Plasencia, etc. You can find a whole list HERE.)



• The Robusto seemed to burn VERY quickly for its size and the Final Smoking Time for both samples I smoked (of that vitola) was right around 1 Hour and 10 Minutes.
• If you want to purchase any Regius Cigars (in the U.S.), just call Rudy at Sacred Cigars in Dallas at (214)0-281-8424. Great guy, great store, and he will take care of you.

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The Bottom Line: One of the main selling points of Regius Cigars seems to be that it has Cubanesque qualities using Nicaraguan tobacco. While they seemed to have the profile fairly close, all of the samples I smoked tasted more Cuban then Nicaraguan in my opinion, the problem is that the flavors were not the most complex in the world. The construction was wonderful on all samples, and they are very easy to smoke, but sadly, are just not that memorable after you are done. Having said that, the prices are good, and it does make for a decent change of pace or even morning cigar.

Final Score: 86

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Coming This Week!

• Tuesday, Dec. 27th- Honorable Mentions +  Misc. 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards!
• Wednesday, Dec. 28th- 10th-6th Place 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards! 
• Thursday, Dec. 29th- 5th-1st Place 2011 Cigar of the Year Awards!
• Friday, Dec. 30th- A Review of the Opus X Scorpio Maduro!