Clay Smoot

The ’64

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Los Vista Cigars' The '64 robusto resting on a torch lighter beside cowboy hats and spurs, Boerne, Texas

A few months back, I wrote a piece about the launch of my new brand, Los Vista Cigars. This month I’m going to do a review of one of our cigars, The ’64. The ’64 is a bolder version, but still light, of the cigar I do for weddings and other events. I felt the … Read more

Cinco de Mayo 2026

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Cinco de Mayo limited edition cigar paired with a bottle of Tierra-Noble tequila on a colorful Mexican serape blanket, celebrating South Texas and Mexican culture.

Rojas Cigars is a boutique line of cigars that is based in Richardson, Texas. The company was founded by Noel Rojas, an immigrant from Cuba, and is famous for its unique cigar line named “street tacos”. The cigar line includes the always delicious barbacoa, the carnitas, and the recently introduced al pastor cigar. The barbacoa … Read more

Los Vista

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Los Vista Cigars by Clay Smoot

I had my first cigar on August 3, 1998. Yes, I‘m fully aware that it’s odd that I remember the date, but it just happened to be my grandfather’s birthday. In my early twenties, I knew I wanted to get involved with cigars. I knew I wanted to explore different cigars, and then maybe, one … Read more

The Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate.

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Deadwood Sweet Jane cigar resting on a glass of Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon during a February cigar review

This month’s review by Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy from The Cigar Society, is The Deadwood Sweet Jane by Drew Estate. I smoke almost every single day, with my cigar of choice, almost never being a sweet tip or flavored cigar. Not that I don’t like them or enjoy them, it is just that I … Read more

Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. 

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Clay Smoot holds an Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro cigar and lighter, ready to enjoy his featured December cigar review.

I try to smoke at least one cigar a day, as it is part of my “calming” routine. Sometimes that smoke is on the way to a meeting, getting on a video conference or after a long and exhausting day of being me. If you know me or follow my social media, then you know … Read more

1875 Bully by Romeo y Julieta

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Coffee mug, Romeo y Julieta 1875 Bully cigar, and Dirty Duck Cinnamon Teal coffee on a rustic wooden table.

This month’s review by Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy from The Cigar Society, is the 1875 Bully (5 x 50) by Romeo y Julieta. Since I do not smoke many cigars with Indonesian wrappers, I would be lying to you if I said this cigar is always present in my humidor of go-to cigars. I … Read more

Espada Ricasso by Montecristo 

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A Montecristo Espada Ricasso cigar stands in a wooden ashtray next to a glass and bottle of Balvenie 14 Year Caribbean Cask Scotch.

Espada Ricasso by Montecristo  This month’s review by Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy from The Cigar Society, is the Espada Ricasso (5 x 54) by Montecristo. This cigar has been in my rotation of go-to cigars since the first time I tried it four years ago. Today, I prefer to enjoy this great cigar in … Read more

Hemingway Short Story by Arturo Fuente

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Clay Smoot, cigar reviewer for The Kendall Gentleman, relaxes with a Bajuvator Doppelbock beer and an Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story cigar in hand.

As we prepare for the upcoming Das Festival on Father’s Day weekend, I started to wonder what cigar is light enough to pair with a great German style beer. I wanted it to have the ability to grab you with its tremendous flavor profile, yet to also be a quicker smoke as to not to … Read more

Cigar Review: My Father The Judge

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Clay Smoot, cigar reviewer for The Kendall Gentleman and owner of The Cigar Society, holds up a My Father The Judge cigar, showcasing its bold design and rich wrapper.

My Father The Judge: Cigar of the Year 2024 This month’s review by Mr. Clay the Cigar Guy from The Cigar Society is the 2024 Cigar of the Year by My Father Cigars, The Judge. With its impeccable construction and complex flavor profile, this cigar has not only earned top honors but has also secured … Read more

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