Cornelius & Anthony to Release Aerial Even with the FDA breathing down our necks, Cornelius & Anthony is the latest to announce a new release. In a press release today, the company’s latest release – the Aerial – will be released at this years IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. We always knew Steve Bailey and his growing boutique Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Takes to the Sky with Aerial Release[…]
Now that we reviewed the Zlatno Sonce, a truly feisty blonde introduction from Riste Risteski and Jas Sum Kral, it is time to tone it down a bit with the company’s second release for 2017 – the Crna Nok. Now let’s just be clear here, if you walk in a humidor and see the two new introductions Read more about Crna Nok by Jas Sum Kral Cigar Review[…]
It’s Memorial Day weekend and that means it is time to honor our fallen soldiers,the men and women and their families, who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy in our great country. So as you read this take a moment of silence to reflect…. Memorial Day is also the official start Read more about Bobalu Cigars Sun Grown Review – A Pure Nicaraguan Beauty![…]
A few years ago I had the great pleasure of meeting and bonding with Mike Bellody – Founder & CEO of MLB Cigar Ventures. At the time, Mike was introducing his inaugural blend, the Imperia, for his new company which was met with rave reviews. That blend was followed up with additional line additions and now, Read more about MLB Cigar Ventures Taps Alexandria Kling for VP Brand Development[…]
Valentia cigars added to their line last year with the introduction of the Kentucky Dark Fire cigar. I have to say, I am not a huge fan of fire cured tobacco, at least not fresh out of the box, so I let this one rest for about 10 months in the humidor. I find doing Read more about Valentia Kentucky Dark Fire Cigar Review – A cornucopia of BBQ flavors[…]
We have all come to know Riste Risteski, the large Macedonian man, that took the cigar world by storm with his Jas Sum Kral brand. His inaugural Red Knight cigar certainly set the bar for him and his young company. Many wondered if such a young company could survive in the post FDA regulation era, but Riste Read more about Zlatno Sonce Cigar Review – Jas Sum Kral Offers a Blonde to Remember[…]
Founded in 1903, the La Aurora factory is the oldest in the Dominican Republic. The company was started by an 18 year man, Eduardo León Jimenes, who had tobacco knowledge in his genes since birth. Eduardo’s father and grandfather were both tobacco growers and taught him all the traditions he needed to be successful. That knowledge, Read more about La Aurora 1987 Connecticut Cigar Review[…]
I am currently on vacation in Paris this week and thought it would make sense to talk about one of the 2016 Crowned Heads Cigars introductions, Le Carême . The cigar gets its name from, and pays tribute to, Marie Antoine Carême. If you like those wonderful French cream sauces and soufflés, then you can Read more about Crowned Heads Le Carême Cigar Review[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2017 S.T.K. BLACK DAHLIA by George Rico GRAN HABANO Miami, Florida, May 10, 2017 – Gran Habano announces the release of S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico, the latest from its boutique S.T.K. series, joining G.A.R. Opium, S.T.K. Barracuda, S.T.K. Zulu Zulu and S.T.K. American Puro. Gran Habano’s S.T.K. Black Read more about S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico Announced[…]
Last year I had the great pleasure of visiting Tabacalera El Artista S.R.L in the Dominican Republic. I was able to walk the fields and processing facilities while meeting with the Radhames family and see everything from seed to palate. El Artista is a full service cigar manufacturer that produces a number of boutique blends for the market.They Read more about Exactus Maduro Cigar Review[…]
Back in 2012, Iconic Leaf Cigar Company announced their inaugural line of cigars, known as the OTG and it was met with rave reviews. That reception prompted the company to announce their 2nd release, the Recluse Draconian, at the 2013 IPCPR in Las Vegas. It is at this show where I met the Iconic Leaf Cigars Read more about Recluse Draconian Cigar Review[…]
Back in August of 2016, we reviewed a delicious robusto from a little company down under, Australia, known as Nicoya Cigars. That cigar was the Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte, one of two blends, introduced to me, by company owner Gerard Hayes at the IPCPR. Today I would like to take another trip down under and Read more about Nicoya Robusto Medio Cigar Review – A trip down under.[…]
For Immediate Release: CONTACT Rachel McKnett Kretek International [email protected] PRIME PAIRINGS BETTER TOGETHER: COMPLEMENTARY PIPES & PIPE TOBACCO BLENDS FROM 4TH GENERATION. Coming from a strong lineage of tobacconists, Erik Stokkebye is the master crafter behind some of the most popular pipe tobacco products at 4th Generation. Under Stokkebye’s direction, 4th Generation has developed a Read more about BETTER TOGETHER: COMPLEMENTARY PIPES & PIPE TOBACCO BLENDS FROM 4TH GENERATION[…]
When my son Dominic was a young boy, he and I began to study Tae Kwon Do together. It was my first experience at martial arts. It is called an art because it is not really about fighting but more about choreographed moves of kicks, strikes, punches, and jumps. You had to learn not only Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype – Axis Mundi – Are You Centered?[…]