Fresh off the success of the Matilde Oscuro in 2015, the Seijas family and their Matilde Cigar Co. released the latest incarnation of the Matilde line at this years IPCPR. This time it is a medium-full Dominican and Nicaraguan blend named the “Quadrata” Distributed by Quesada Cigars, the Matilde Quadrata is manufactured at Jochy Blanco’s Tabacalera Read more about Matilde Quadrata – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Yayabo Cigars. a name few knew last year. But what a year does for a brand; especially if you have a great cigar. As we noted in our 2015 Top 25, Yayabo had what we considered the number 6 cigar of the year. Well the Yayabo team has taken that to the bank and doubled Read more about Yayabo Cigars Cirion – Cigar Review[…]
Roberto Duran Premium Cigars released a few new blends at this years IPCPR. The one that really caught my eye was the new Neya F8 Texas Tactical Lancero. Lanceros are one of my more favorite vitolas, they offer the truest flavor from the wrapper as there is much less filler and binder to impact it. Hey, even Read more about Neya F8 Texas Tactical Lancero – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
While the big splash by Rafael Nodal and Aging Room cigars at this years IPCPR was the new Solera cigar line, another new cigar introduction was announced. In keeping with his musical themes for cigars. Rafael rolled out the Oliveros All Stars cigar. Unlike the Oliveros “Flavors” cigar, the Oliveros All Stars is not flavored Read more about Aging Room Oliveros All Stars – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
In 1916 Ramón “Pulita” Rodriguez, a humble cigar roller in the Dominican Republic, established Tabacalera El Artista. Three generations and sixty years later our masters rollers make millions of cigars, our farmers grow acres of specialty cigar tobacco, and we still adhere to the principals of Don Pulita. That was the introduction by Tabacalera El Read more about El Artista Pulita 60 Aniversario – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Warped Cigars announced the latest addition to their Corto line at this years IPCPR. This time, a light pressed 46 ring gauge robusto, aptly named the Corto X46. Kyle Gellis and his team were crazy busy at the IPCPR, so I was not able to get time to sit with him this year as they were Read more about Warped Corto X46 – Rough Cut Cigar review[…]
Dean Parsons launched the Epic cigar brand back in 2012 and the inaugural cigar for that launch was the Epic Maduro Reserva. I am not sure if Dean realized what an Epic cigar he created, but then again, having met Dean, I would say he knew what he had. Four years later the Epic Maduro Read more about Epic Maduro Reserva – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
You just have to love George Rico and Gran Habano cigars! As we continue to search the world of cigars for cool holiday gifts we have come upon this unique release from Gran Habano -the Los Tres Reyes Magos. If you are looking for a great gift for your cigar friends, this may be just Read more about LOS TRES REYES MAGOS by Gran Habano[…]