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I am one of the many unlucky sonsofbitches who never got an opportunity to smoke the original Pork Tenderloin release back in 2010. I was just beginning what would quickly evolve into a very deep immersion into the world of premium cigars and Tatuaje wasn’t a company yet on...
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We have featured two previous collaborations between Erik Espinosa and celebrity chef Guy Fieri here in The Corner Of No Hope – the Knuckle Sandwich Habano (rated 92) back in 2022 and the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut (rated 91) last February. Both were enjoyable cigars, so this year’s “Chef Special”...
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We’ve reviewed a handful of offerings from My Father Cigars over the years, including many Tatuajes that were rolled at the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The majority of these cigars were very good if not great. The company recently established their first factory in Honduras and this,...
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Prior to today, I’ve only smoked two Sinistro cigars. The first experience was way back in 2018 or possibly 2019, it was either at a Connecticut or a Kentucky lounge (I think) and the cigar was The Last Cowboy (I’m pretty sure). You see, the TNCC boys were wiped...
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Back in the early days of summer, I lit up my very first Plasencia cigar and reviewed it. The Cosecha 151 La Musica was a complex, memorable Honduran puro featuring a ton of nice transitions and excellent construction. I couldn’t have scripted a better personal introduction to the Plasencia...
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I’m a big fan of the Epernay brand. Back in 2022, I reviewed the Epernay Le Matin and had this to say, “This is one of those cigars where you can truly sense the blender’s intent, there are no happy accidents at play here – this smoking experience is...
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When I think of Tampa cigar culture, I think of J.C. Newman. So it’s only fitting that the company has crafted a new brand extension to celebrate the city they’ve called home since 1895. The cigar is made at Tabacalera Arturo Fuente in the Dominican Republic and will only...
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I always feel like a bit of an imposter when smoking a cigar with an MSRP of over $100. To be fully transparent, in 100% of these occasions the cigar was either gifted to me or submitted to the TNCC for review. The feeling is similar, I imagine, to...
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I celebrated the July 4th Independence Day holiday this past weekend by binge watching video clips from Black Sabbath’s epic final performance and celebration of all things Oƶƶy live from Birmingham, England. An endless stream of musicians took the rotating stage by storm and absolutely killing it as their...
I am one of the many unlucky sonsofbitches who never got an opportunity to smoke the original Pork Tenderloin release back in 2010. I was just beginning what would quickly evolve into a very deep immersion into the world of premium cigars and Tatuaje wasn’t a company yet on...
We have featured two previous collaborations between Erik Espinosa and celebrity chef Guy Fieri here in The Corner Of No Hope – the Knuckle Sandwich Habano (rated 92) back in 2022 and the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut (rated 91) last February. Both were enjoyable cigars, so this year’s “Chef Special”...
We’ve reviewed a handful of offerings from My Father Cigars over the years, including many Tatuajes that were rolled at the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The majority of these cigars were very good if not great. The company recently established their first factory in Honduras and this,...
Prior to today, I’ve only smoked two Sinistro cigars. The first experience was way back in 2018 or possibly 2019, it was either at a Connecticut or a Kentucky lounge (I think) and the cigar was The Last Cowboy (I’m pretty sure). You see, the TNCC boys were wiped...
Back in the early days of summer, I lit up my very first Plasencia cigar and reviewed it. The Cosecha 151 La Musica was a complex, memorable Honduran puro featuring a ton of nice transitions and excellent construction. I couldn’t have scripted a better personal introduction to the Plasencia...
I’m a big fan of the Epernay brand. Back in 2022, I reviewed the Epernay Le Matin and had this to say, “This is one of those cigars where you can truly sense the blender’s intent, there are no happy accidents at play here – this smoking experience is...
When I think of Tampa cigar culture, I think of J.C. Newman. So it’s only fitting that the company has crafted a new brand extension to celebrate the city they’ve called home since 1895. The cigar is made at Tabacalera Arturo Fuente in the Dominican Republic and will only...
I always feel like a bit of an imposter when smoking a cigar with an MSRP of over $100. To be fully transparent, in 100% of these occasions the cigar was either gifted to me or submitted to the TNCC for review. The feeling is similar, I imagine, to...
I celebrated the July 4th Independence Day holiday this past weekend by binge watching video clips from Black Sabbath’s epic final performance and celebration of all things Oƶƶy live from Birmingham, England. An endless stream of musicians took the rotating stage by storm and absolutely killing it as their...
