Gotham Cigars Blog

We love to rate things; cars, clothes, experiences, even friends. Favorites make enduring the less “refined” things more tolerable. Personally, I have a rule when it comes to cigars. Life is too short to endure a bad cigar. For this reason, I had rather not smoke any cigar than have a crappy “every day” cigar.Luckily there are plenty of premium, decadent “every day” cigars in the offing. But none as premium as Ashton. Ashton carries some of the most sought-after cigars in its portfoli …

Choosing the top 5 AJ Fernandez cigars is no easy feat.Why, you ask?Because AJ Fernandez is a blending savant, the man has been churning premium 90+ rated cigars for years. Some pretty tasty blends for his portfolio, as well as top-notch contract blends. In fact, it is safe to say blenders like AJ Fernandez are the stuff of movies and legends. And yet, here I am trying to choose the top 5 AJ Fernandez cigars.Now, I know there will be disagreements, probably a few smh and a sardon …

Whenever we are gabbing about cigars and our all-time favorite brands, Camacho is always on the list. Hailed for its exquisite Cuban-Esque hand-rolled stogies, Camacho has for decades satisfied both mellow and bold flavor profiles with effortless full-frontal all-out flavors. It is truly a powerhouse brand. If you are unfamiliar with the Camacho brand, chances are you don’t have the slightest idea what I am going on about. Well, hang in there, we’ll get to everything in a bit.A Little …

What comes to mind when you hear of Fuente Fuente Opus X? I'll tell you, a primal pride that crescendos into a titillating aristocracy at being one of the few people to experience such a cigar. A bit much? I think not. Consider this, Fuente Fuente Opus X cigars debuted 25 years ago. To this day, they are still the most sought-after cigars in the market.Needless to say, in cigar auctions and black-market trades, these bad boys can sell for 200% or 300% more than the recommended re …

Chillin’ Moose is one of those names that just jump out at you. Especially when you see that laid-back moose on the band. Imagine it kicking back in its posh demeanor enjoying a fine cigar. I reckon it is utterly impossible to think of it without coming up with puns. Go on, give it a try.Well, just so you know, I may or may not try a few moose puns in this article. You’ve been warned. Meanwhile, let’s explore what Chillin’ Moose is really about.Chillin’ MooseQuirky name aside,&nbs …