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Cigar Reviews HomeMacanudo Robust (10/29/2009)
He drives! He scores! He's fined for smoking? Michael Jordan's recent warning for smoking a cigar on a public golf course caught Bob Hritsko's eye, as did the hearty Macanudo Robust.
Rocky Patel Edge – Corojo (09/30/2009)
Most cigar smokers would love to get their hands on a Cuban, but that's easier said than done. Instead, Bob recommends a cigar with a Corojo or Criollo wrapper or blend. In particular, the Rocky Patel Edge – Corojo is a flavorful and full-bodied smoke with a slight peppery taste.
J. Fuego Gran Reserva (08/28/2009)
Before you toss a moldy cigar, make sure it's not actually plume that you're seeing. Bob details how to tell the difference between the two and the steps you should take to keep mold off quality cigars like the full-bodied J. Fuego Gran Reserva, which ranks as one of Bob's top-three smokes of all time.
Louixs (07/31/2009)
Ulysses S. Grant liked to smoke cigars, but would you like to light up and burn a Grant? Our sultan of smoke got to do that not once but twice, with $50 Louixs super-premium cigars. Still, those are cheap compared to Gurkha's Black Dragons, which cost more per case than a couple of Cadillacs.
The healing properties of a good cigar (06/18/2009)
Bob takes time to remember the late Tom Long, who was a good friend as well as an early Bullz-Eye fan and supporter. Bob shares his thoughts on the healing power of tobacco, and the comfort found in whiskey and cigars like the go-to Arturo Fuente.
Cigar Web Guide
Cigars
Get cigars online from Cigars Direct.
Cigar-Review.com
A site devoted to all epicurean delights: eating, drinking, smoking and, of course,
women. With news, polls, jokes, merchandise and their Smokin' Babes, Cigar-Review.com
is all about having fun and enjoying life to the fullest.
Cigar Aficionado
The online version of the print magazine for the serious
cigar smoker. Contains extremely comprehensive and reliable cigar ratings.
Also contains celebrity profiles, timely articles (e.g., A Guide to
Smoking in Major League Ballparks) and a listing of cigar and cigar-accessory
retailers.
The Cigar Smoker's
FAQ
Not fancy but a great quick reference for everything you
need to know about cigars. If you have a question about cigars, you'll
likely find the answer here. Easy to follow question-and-answer format
allows quick access to answers. Very thorough compilation. Also contains
links to sources and information. Don't expect a lot of fluff and don't
worry, they won't bore you with a lot of questions about tongue and throat
cancer.
CigarFriendly.com
This site is a little cumbersome but it has some redeeming
features. Its best feature is its cigar listings/reviews. It also lists
upcoming cigar industry events and has a cigar-friendly directory of
resorts, restaurants and lounges (e.g., The Cuesta-Rey Cigar Bar at
Tropicana Field in St. Pete, Florida). Its Ask Dr. Smoke column answers
frequently asked questions about cigars, including such topics as the
best way to store cigars and how to revive a cigar gone bad.
Smoke Magazine
Another online magazine, but this is geared toward the
younger, hipper crowd as opposed to the Cigar Aficionado, which is geared
toward the more seasoned cigar smoker.
Cigar.com
Your one-stop shop for all your cigar-related needs. This
site allows you to purchase not only cigars and cigar-related accessories,
but also cigar art prints and cigar-related books (through Amazon.com).
You can also track stocks of, and read stories relating to, publicly
traded cigar companies.