Size, Yeah, It Matters

Here at the Party Source, our humidor showcases 1000s of cigars. With a selection that large, finding the right smoke can be a bit overwhelming. When assisting a customer with selecting that perfect cigar, we ....

Litto Gomez's Air Bender

The long awaited release of La Flor Dominicana Air Bender is finally here; released to just four select retailers prior to its national debut. The click here for more info

The Party Source Top 25 Cigars of 2009

Throughout the year we are lucky enough to sample hundreds of cigars new, old and some forgotten. Based on those tastings we came up with our Top 25 Cigars of 2009. This year there was no fancy p ....

Caring For Your Humidor Year-Round

As seasons change from one extreme to another proper seasoning of your humidor is critical to ensure your cigars are properly humidified throughout the year. The passing from one season to another bring ....

Calle Ocho

Just a few miles west of the art deco facades and the haute couture of Miami’s South Beach, lies Little Havana. Representing the world’s largest Cuban exile community, Little Havana is alive w ....

La Aroma de Cristobal

La Aroma de Cuba Immensa
(5 ½” x 60)

This is the brand new blend from La Aroma de Cuba (Ashton), and has been in ....

PERDOMO Reserve Maduro

Josh Heaps, our newest cigar employee has given us his first cigar review, well done, Josh.


Well, here it is, my first cigar review. For this review I chose to review the ....

C.A.O. Italia vs. C.A.O. Brazilia

With the World Cup just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to pit two legendary soccer teams against one another in the form of good tobacco – CAO’s Italia Box Press and Brazilia Box Press. With these ....

PINAR DEL RIO Habana Sun Grown

Pinar del Rio is possibly the most famous tobacco growing region in the world. The Pinar del Rio province of Cuba produces around 70% of the tobacco grown in Cuba. Pinar del Rio is also the name ....

CUBAO #5 Maduro

I sat down to smoke the Cubao Maduro #5 on one of the most beautiful evenings In mid October one can ....

United Tobacco Murcielago

Eddie Ortega and Erik Espinosa, the two men behind United Tobacco and EO Brands, have released the Murcielago (Spanish for "bat"). These long time friends have been in the industry for a long time ....

La Flor Dominicana El Museo del Barrio

El Museo del Barrio was founded in 1969 by a group of educators, artists and community leaders led by artist Raphael Montañez Ortiz. It was designed as a place to feature the diversity and beauty ....

Chateau Fuente A Dominican Dream

It’s 5:52 a.m. From behind the mountains, the morning sun quickly warms the air, still heavy with the night’s mist. The first rays of daylight illuminate tightly manicured rows of lush tobacc ....

Don “Pepín” Garcia, The King

There are big cigar companies, there are medium sized cigar companies, even small cigar companies and then there is a new kind of cigar company, the “boutique” cigar company. In the past f ....

Drew Estates: The Rebirth of Cigars

Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel didn’t start out looking to change the cigar industry, but rather they wanted to make their own unique mark on an industry they were passionate about. Jonathan an ....

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Working in the humidor at The Party Source, I have had the chance to meet and talk with the newest members who appreciate the leaf. It has been a pleasure to be able to talk with and offer suggestions to someone who is just getting started in this great new hobby.

Something I have found in conversations with a lot ....

Essentials of a Humidor

As a cigar enthusiast one of the most important things you can own is a humidor. Regardless if you purchase a few cigars at a time or a whole box, proper storage is essential and a humidor will help to protect your investment. Cigars, like wine, are organic and their flavors will naturally change and mature over time.

Choosing The Perfect Cigar

When I’m choosing a cigar, the most important qualities are burn and construction. If it doesn’t smoke, flavor means nothing. I can’t tell you how many times, the only cigar I had with me had a plug, unraveled or was rolled too loose. By carefully inspecting potential cigars one can drastically reduce the amoun ....

Rum & Cigars, The Forgotten Pairing

Before my discovery of fine wine and spirits my drink of choice when smoking cigar was beer or an occasional vodka tonic. The more I learned about cigars and spirits, the more adventurous I became in my liquor consumption.

My first real journey into spirits began when my friend Penny returned from the Dominican R ....

Camacho Triple Maduro, A Triple Crown

2007 was a very busy year for Camacho, as they introduced us to an innovative social networking website Social Cigar, as well as, introducing a couple of new lines. Of the new lines introduced by Camacho, none was so well received as the Camacho Triple Maduro . The most distinguishing attribute of the Triple Maduro is that it is ....

Mi Barrio, Nuts Spice and Everything Nice!

Mi Barrio is another new release from my buddies at EO cigars, who have been smoking hot. The REO and Vibe started things going. Then the 601 was knocked out of the ball park and put EO cigars firmly in the ranks of great cigars. Most of you have smoked the Cubao by now and know that this is one of the best new cigars of 2008.We ....

La Aroma de Cuba Especial Edicion; Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

The La Aroma is just a great looking cigar. The Ecuadorian sungrown wrapper is smooth and has a nice oily sheen. The Nicaraguan filler and binder give the cigar a solid but not firm feel. The aroma and flavor on the prelight draw has some cedar and barnyard notes and a sweet taste from the wrapper. Looks, smell, taste, perfect c ....

Rock Patel Renaissance

A lot of great new stuff will be hitting the shelves of your local B&M this September. If the production cigar is anything like the IPCPR samples then the Rocky Patel Renaissance will be a butt kicking. This cigar is a full power, flashback of Rocky Patel cigar's of old. Remember how those first RP Edges could kick you in th ....

Liga Privada No. 9, A Change for Drew

It's hard to pigeon hole this cigar.The white, hand printed label makes this dark wrapper appear almost black in color. But don't let the appearance fool you. The Liga Privada may look like a kick butt cigar but it smokes a lot milder then it look's. Maybe a medium body cigar but for me it was more mild to medium. 
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Illusione, Big On Flavor

I love my Illusione cigars, so this morning I pull the smallest of the line out of the humidor to enjoy with my coffee. The Illusione 68 is a 4 inch by 44 ring and a nice relaxing 20-25 minute smoke. This is a great size to jump start your engine in the morning.

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