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"I have always loved beautiful music. Then I found the cigar. A good cigar is like music. Now I have two loves." -Avo UvezianAvo Uvezian was a larger than life man who excelled in the two loves of his life; cigars and music. Whether he was composing a symphony or consulting with Hendrik Kelner on the next palatable Avo release, this man was the true embodiment of success.And now, we continue his legacy by celebrating Avo’s best cigars. We shall review the best Avo cigars, talk about his …

In a recent review, I smoked a Perdomo Lot 23 Nicaraguan Sun-grown cigar and went into detail about the history of the Perdomo Lot 23 blend. You can say that lately I have a hankering for Perdomo Lot 23 stogies because today we are reviewing the Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut.I will not go on about the history of the brand, again. In fact, if you missed the previous Perdomo Lot 23 review, check it out here. Today, I’ll just zero in on the Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut and do an in …

An Opus kind of man is a man who appreciates opulence and exquisite craftsmanship. Opus cigars by Fuente are plausibly the most extravagant and sought-after brands in the cigar market. In actual fact, chances of finding anOpus X are few and far between. Finding one is a legitimate “you gotta know someone” situation.Rarity aside, Opus X cigars are some of the most complex cigars you’ll ever have. Granted they cost a pretty penny but we only live once, right? Plus, they’re worth it!&nbs …

Perdomo is known for high-end, full-bodied smokes that tag on true aficionados’ heartstrings. And Perdomo, the man, is not shy about fronting blends that are off the beaten path. There is one Perdomo cigar though. The Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne. This cigar is as delicious as it is mysterious. And you know what they say about mystery. Well, they don’t really say anything, but they should.The truth is, I have had this delectable cigar countless times. My cigar buddies and I agree that …

In a largely flooded cigar market, it is difficult to come up with something truly unique. And this, in my opinion, is what separates ordinary blenders from the masters. Perdomo Lot 23 was a daring experiment that went really well. Bet I have piqued your interest. Here is the story.Perdomo Lot 23 HistoryNick Perdomo and his large portfolio of stogies are synonymous with quality and value. This man manages to effortlessly walk the line between value and allure. Back in the year 200 …