Gotham Cigars Blog

I know it’s weird for me to be reviewing a cigar that was released a dozen years ago. But this is not just any cigar; it’s the Oliva Serie V!In a market full of cigars, there is that one cigar that stands above them all. A blend so rich, that it transcends time and trends. For me, this is the kind of cigar Oliva Serie V is. If you can’t tell, I am a huge fan.I have smoked these babies in the dozens. Consequently, this review is likely to turn me into a motormouth as I try to …

Rocky Patel is a household name in the cigar business. Every cigar connoisseur has an opinion about Rocky Patel. And why not?This formidable company has for years made “in your face” cigars that simply cannot be ignored. Rocky Patel, the founder of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Inc., is a powerhouse of a person and a cigar visionary. He built his company against all odds clawing his way to the “big boys” table. I am a big fan of Rocky Patel, the smokes, and the man behind the na …

Powerband IslandAnother long week of work had passed full of meetings and conference calls and by the end I was ready to get out and dance it all away. Luckily, being in Miami, I can find just about any event to suit my mood and I had been invited to a private island party in the middle of Biscayne Bay. I’ve written about Biscayne Bay many times in my blogs and it’s fairly safe to say it’s one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy a cigar.I had never been to any of the islands that are in the …

Avo Uvezian, A Life Well LivedAvo Uvezian is a legend, a myth, a force to be reckoned with. On April 11th, Avo celebrated a personal milestone, his 90th birthday. In his own words, "I turned 90 years old, but that could happen to anybody," Avo said. "People always ask me, ‘Avo, what's your secret?' And I tell them that every time you smoke cigars, you have given yourself another day of life. I think I'm going to be doing this until I'm 99 years old. That way, when I get to 99, I'll say, ‘W …

I’m not a cigar expert, but I know when I get my hands on something good, and this weekend I definitely had one of the best cigars I’ve had in a while. The Avo No. 2 It was my birthday, I was turning 41 and we had a few friends over to celebrate. We had music, food, and drinks. Everyone was having a good old time sharing stories, laughing at stupid jokes, and just talking about our youth when suddenly my wife surprised me with an amazing gift. It was a box of Avo Cigars No …