Author: petervdgcigars
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The Man Behind the Charity foundation: Robert Martinez and RM Cigars
I have spoken with many people throughout my years, but few have left as lasting an impression on me as Robert from RM Cigars. I am not talking about RM cigars themselves, nor about the fact that he is a veteran. I am talking about what Robert does that makes a real difference in the…
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CAO BX3 Robusto Cigar Review: Brazil Times Three Delivers Something Rare
Some cigars strike you with astonishment. The CAO BX3 Robusto is one of them. It carries flavors that are genuinely rare to find in a cigar at this price point, and that alone makes it stand out in a crowded market. Construction of the CAO BX3 Robusto The first thing I noticed when I picked…
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Rm blue and gold week. Rm cigars
Some people show a side you wish more people had. With this post I want to share with you Robert Martinez from Rm cigars Blue and Gold week, a fund raiser for those who need the support we all can help to provide. RM Blue & Gold Week is a multi day luxury experience built…
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Oliva flor de Oliva Connecticut review
Construction The first thing you notice when you pick up the Flora de Oliva Connecticut is just how firm this cigar is. We’re talking rock solid — noticeably more so than most cigars in this range. There’s a slight oiliness to the wrapper that catches the light nicely, and the whole thing feels exceptionally well-built…
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How to Train Your Palate for Full-Bodied Cigars
The most common version goes like this: someone hands you a full-strength Nicaraguan before your palate is ready. The strength hits harder than expected. The flavors blur into a wall of intensity rather than separating into something readable. The experience is rough rather than rich, and a conclusion forms that full-bodied cigars simply aren’t enjoyable.…
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My Father Connecticut robusto review
When you think of My Father Cigars you don’t think Connecticut. You think full body, Nicaraguan tobacco and pepper. José “Pepin” García and his son Jaime built their name on bold smokes and awards year after year. So when the Connecticut line launched in 2014 it raised a few eyebrows. A Connecticut Shade wrapper from…
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The Magic of the Cigar — A Conversation with Johnny Marques
I want to start this article not with exciting stories about Johnny Marques the actor, or even about cigars themselves, but about the magic of the cigar. My interview with Mr Johnny Marques shows that cigars hold a value beyond what the flavors and the craftsmanship tell you. They bring people together. They show an…
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How to Train Your Cigar Palate Through Food: The Complete Method
By Peter | VDG Cigars | Certified Cigar Sommelier You’ve smoked dozens of cigars. Maybe hundreds. But when someone at the lounge talks about dried fig on the retrohale or a dark chocolate finish, you’re nodding along while honestly tasting something closer to warm smoke and a vague sense of satisfaction. Here’s the thing: the…
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Notorious cigars Corona gordo review
Did the Notorious cigars Corona gordo give me a flavor journey worthy champions? Construction The Notorious cigars Corona gordo was evenly rolled with a slightly oily feel to it. I didn’t feel any soft or hard parts that would interfere the moment with the cigar. Band impression It may be a bit of a preconceived…
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How to Hold a Cigar Properly
Let’s put one idea to rest before anything else: there is no single correct way to hold a cigar properly. If someone tells you otherwise, they’re presenting personal preference as universal law. The grip that works perfectly on a Robusto may feel completely wrong on a Churchill. The way an experienced smoker holds his cigar…
