Talanga, a windy, mountainous, region in the center of Honduras is the home of some unique and flavorful Connecticut shade tobacco. It is where Villiger Cigars turned to get the wrapper leaf for their Talanga cigar, that was introduced in 2012. Still a regular production line for the 125 year old company, the Villiger Talanga is a bold Read more about Villiger Talanga – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
It’s football season and that means Thursday night games at your favorite brick and mortar shop. Last Thursday I had the opportunity to take a little trip down to Fort Lauderdale, FL to visit the Mancave Cigar Lounge owned and operated by two of the best Brothers of the Leaf, Brian Berk and Benjamin Grynbaum. Not only Read more about Football and Island Jim at the Mancave Fort Lauderdale[…]
A Boston Legend It was 135 years ago, that a young man of 20 years, went to work for an established tobacco shop in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. That young man was David P. Ehrlich and the shop was F. Abrahams. The shop was owned by a German immigrant Fanny Abraham, the widow of Ferdinand Abraham, who died before making the Read more about David P. Ehrlich Tremont – Cigar Review[…]
I had the pleasure of meeting Felix Mesa and Pablo Romay from El Galan Cigars at this years IPCPR. Felix is a passionate man when it come to cigars and though I don’t speak Spanish, we still were able to talk cigars. Felix explained that his family has over 3 generations in the tobacco business Read more about El Galan Reserva Especial Connecticut – Rough Cigar Review[…]
West Palm Beach, Florida – an iconic Florida city that marks the start of what I consider South Florida. Founded in the late 1800’s the city has grown over the centuries and seen the booms and busts of the ever changing American economy. Now with a bustling business, shopping, and vibrant nightlife, the city Read more about Sticks and Spirits Cigar Lounge Review[…]
Late in August, I had the opportunity to take a 2 week business trip to France and had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Paris, the City of Light. Paris was always on my bucket list as a world city to visit, and it did not displease. Home base was the Le Grand Hotel de Read more about A Cigar Weekend in Paris[…]
Cornelius & Anthony Cigars has been busy in 2016, launching a number of new blends at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. The line-up included the Cornelius, the Daddy Mac, a revamped Meridian (expected to be released in October), and the Venganza, which is the topic of today’s review. As mentioned in previews reviews, the company is steeped in tobacco history Read more about Cornelius and Anthony Venganza – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Tre-J cigars, founded by Jay Clark, John Johnson and Jerry Garrett may be best known for their Vicarias line of cigars, but back in 2015 they got together with José Blanco and Emma Viktorsson to blend and design a new line known as the Invictis. Emma designed the packaging. The Invictis should not be confused with the Padilla Read more about Tre-J Invictis Cigar – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I have always said, what this country needs is a good $5.00 premium cigar. While the industry has largely been marketing $8.00 to $12.00 cigars in recent years, partly due, to the arbitrary $10.00 price point the FDA and the increase demand for tobacco. The FDA price point is now moot since they did not Read more about Foundation Cigars Charter Oak – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
At the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura cigars announced their latest introduction to the premium cigar market – Archetype. The company held a news conference at the show to enlighten us on this new line and share some fine spirits during the conference. While we enjoyed some of these fine tastings, Jason Carignan, Chief Marketing Officer for Ventura Cigars Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype Sage Advice – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Ernesto Perez Carrillo (E.P. Carrillo) has cranked out some fine cigars over the past number of years, starting with a core line in 2010 and now restructuring the growing portfolio in 2016. This year the company has introduced 8 new lines to their portfolio La Alianza Grand Prize Core Plus Original Rebel Interlude Capa del Read more about E.P. Carrillo Dusk – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
FAMOUS SMOKE SHOP RELEASES THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS PREMIUM CIGARS EDITION New Selection Offers a Wickedly Satisfying Range of Flavors in Seven Unique Shapes EASTON, PA – Famous Smoke Shop, the leading online distributor of discounted premium cigars, specializing in offering the web’s biggest selection of cigars at the lowest prices, has announced the release Read more about FAMOUS SMOKE SHOP RELEASES THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2016 Miami, FL – Gran Habano Cigars, owned and operated by George Rico announces their revamped website and online 2016 cigar catalog. The new online catalog provides complete descriptions, blend profiles, photos and sizes for the Gran Habano lineup. The legacy of making cigars at Gran Habano continues to be a family affair. Read more about Gran Habano Cigars Announces Digital Catalog 2016[…]
Once a Junior Varsity player in the Caldwell Cigars line up, the Gibraltar was brought up to the big leagues in 2015 and the blend was revamped. It is now known as the Gibraltar Extra and is part of the Iberian Express line produced at the companies new factory in the Dominican Republic. The other Seleccion Junior Varsity Read more about Caldwell Cigars Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]