Brandt
Brandt is the owner and operator of Honest Ash Hell — I know, a big title 'round these parts. I enjoy cigars (obviously), a good craft beer or wine, and some football. If I'm not doing one of those things, I'm sleeping.
I've enjoyed cigars off and on for about a decade. This, my brainchild, came from an incessant annoyance with people describing over-the-top tasting notes that are 100% bullshit. No, you can't taste first cuts of hay in your cigar, nor can you tell the ambient temperature of when your tobacco was harvested.
I promise I'm not jaded and cynical, regardless of what this may tell you.
January 11, 2026
Rants and Raves
You’re Wasting Money On Cigars
Yeah, you read that right. The cigar blog is telling you that you’re wasting money on cigars. No, I haven’t…
December 31, 2025
Review
Bentley White — The Unsung Hero of Cigars
Well, they still aren't, and that's especially true for the Bentley White that I've fallen in love with. With no relation to the Continental GT that (doesn't) sit in...
December 28, 2025
Review
My Father Le Bijou 1922 — Strength With Purpose
Full-bodied without being obnoxious. Pepper, leather, a little sweetness hiding underneath. This is what I reach for when I want…
December 28, 2025
Review
Montecristo White Series — Easy, Clean, Forgettable (in a Good Way)
This is a “don’t think about it” cigar. Creamy, mild, zero rough edges. You’re not going to have a spiritual…
December 28, 2025
Review
Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story — Small Stick, Big Reputation
Short smoke, zero filler. Cedar, mild spice, and that classic Fuente smoothness from start to finish. Is it overpriced for…
December 28, 2025
Review
Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduro — Still the Benchmark
I don’t reach for this one often, and that’s intentional. Rich cocoa, espresso, and that unmistakable Padron “everything is dialed…
December 27, 2025
Rants and Raves
Quit with the Pretentious Reviews
Regardless of what it appears like, I’m actually a nice guy. Are cigar tasting notes real? Sometimes. Most other times,…