Cigar Review: Casa Bella Maduro (Robusto) Manufacturer: Sindicato Cigars Format: Robusto Rating: 4.5/10 First Impressions: The Casa Bella Maduro is an affordable stick, and honestly, not a bad-looking one either. The cigar has a nice amount of give when squeezed, and the band presents well, classy without being flashy. That said, if I had to… Continue reading Casa Bella Maduro Cigar Review: A Casual Choice
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Exploring Toque Snuff: An Interview with Roderick Lawrie
A Morning Chat Over Coffee and the Art of Tobacco I sat down one groggy morning with a warm cup of coffee and Hedges snuff, ready to interview one of the biggest names in the snuff world: Roderick Lawrie, founder of Toque Snuff. Toque has been featured in everything from casual forums to the famously… Continue reading Exploring Toque Snuff: An Interview with Roderick Lawrie
G.L. Pease Jackknife Plug Review: A Rich Smoking Experience
Maker: G.L. Pease Name: Jackknife Plug Tobacco: Kentucky Fire Cured & Red Virginia Cut: Plug Taste: 6/10 Strength: 6/10 Room note: 5/10 (tolerable.) My Overall score: 6/10 This rich and earthy plug from G.L. Pease is a classic, the aroma reminiscent of an elder's pipe in the park. A fast chop and pack into the… Continue reading G.L. Pease Jackknife Plug Review: A Rich Smoking Experience
Babaton Snuff: Aroma, Strength, and Experience
Maker: Babaton Country of origin: South Africa Aroma Length: 20-30 minutes Grind:Coarse Nose Comfort: 7/10 Strength: 7/10 Aroma rating: 6.5/10 Moisture: 10/10 Color: Almost Black Notes: Natural Tobacco, Smokey, Earthy, Drip Levels; Hanky needed! My Rating: 7.5/10 This is the first snuff I actually opened from Mr. Snuff. This Snuff Hailing from South Africa comes… Continue reading Babaton Snuff: Aroma, Strength, and Experience
