Posts Categorized: Miscellaneous

Joe’s Gem: El Centurion Guerreros

May 5, 2010

What is Joe’s Gems? Every now and then we come across a cigar that stands out above the rest.  Like a gem of exquisite clarity and brightness, this cigar has qualities far above the “every day” smoke. In this section, Joe will share with you some of his Gems and give an explanation as to… Read More

Alex Svenson Discusses the Lancaster Wrapper

April 20, 2010

Interview with Alex Svenson, Chief Merchant of Cigar.com April 2, 2010 RJoe: I understand using Penn. wrapper came from your desire to create a new blend, but why now? Alex: PA Broadleaf makes great binder.  It is durable and thick but has great combustion.  Those are the key things to look for when selecting a… Read More

2 Many Cooks (2MC) Barbecue Club

March 29, 2010

Members of the barbecue club 2MC (2 Many Cooks) take one of many cigar breaks.  From the left: George Eliades, Rob Bikel, Arthur Payson, Bernie Jaworski, and Bill Bentley.

Sources For High Quality Cigar Bargains

March 25, 2010

Cigar Auctions: Cigarbid.com (check “Specials” section) Cigarbid.com Free Fall CigarAuctioneer.com JR Cigars Auction 5 Pack/Sampler Deals: Famous 5 for 3 Corona 5 Pack Frenzy Daily Cigar Deals: Cigar Monster Joe Cigar Daily Cigar Deal Slippery Rock Cigar Deal Cigar Newsletters: Cigar.com Newsletter Cigar Advisor BestCigarPrices.com Blog (Suggested) Good cigars with low street prices: Estella (Creamy, all… Read More

Ray from Tobacco Trader, Los Angeles

March 21, 2010

Raymond Ruth, proud owner of Tobacco Trader shows us a new and beautiful box of Arturo Fuente Chateau King T tubos.  His shop is full of great cigars and he will actually let you touch them! Tobacco Trader, 13106 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

My first great cigar.

March 13, 2010

Note: This was written when Robustojoe.com was first launched on February 1, 2010.  Circumstances have since changed but, for historical reasons, the article is being presented with its original content. Okay, first things first…I am not an expert.  I have never been to Cuba, or for that matter any other tobacco-growing region, and have never personally laid… Read More