Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit

Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit Cigar Review

Back in March of 2017, Alec Bradley Cigars announced the release of the Black Market Illicit cigar. This cigar was released in the summer of 2017 as part of the Tobacconists’ Association of America’s (TAA) 2017 exclusive series. In the press release the company Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley Cigar Company, stated: “This is the Read more about Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit Cigar Review[…]

My Way by Bayron Duarte

Bayron Duarte My Way Cigar Review

As Old Blues Eyes, Frank Sinatra, sang over and again; “I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway,  And more, much more than this, I did it my way” And so is the case for one of the latest creations to come out of Oscar Valladares, the man, who with Island Jim Read more about Bayron Duarte My Way Cigar Review[…]

RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII

RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Cigar Review – Rated 92

Intemperance is defined as- lack of moderation or restraint and in the case of cigars I find myself in that category. I love my cigars, I enjoy them anytime of the day and always have a few on me wherever I go. Of course if you enjoy cigars you know exactly what I am talking Read more about RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Cigar Review – Rated 92[…]

Cigarz on the Avenue – Winter Park Florida – Longevity is Golden

There is something to be said about a business that has survived for over 2 decades, the perseverance alone is worth an applause. Couple that with an industry like the cigar business with its regulations and hurdles you have to overcome on a regular basis, not to mention shifting demographics, and I would declare such Read more about Cigarz on the Avenue – Winter Park Florida – Longevity is Golden[…]

Jose Dominguez Signature Series

United Cigars adds the Jose Dominguez Signature Series Cigars to Portfolio

Nashua, NH, (Friday, FEBRUARY 23, 2018) – United Cigars announced today they will be adding the Jose Dominguez Signature Series Cigars to their portfolio beginning immediately. In the company’s press release, Oliver Nivaud, Director of Sales at United Cigars stated: “Jose Dominguez has been blending and producing nationally recognized brands for other people for over Read more about United Cigars adds the Jose Dominguez Signature Series Cigars to Portfolio[…]

Heather Callahan

Felix Assouline Cigars Welcomes Heather Callahan as Director of Sales and Marketing

St. Petersburg, FL – Feb. 23, 2018 – Felix Assouline, founder of Felix Assouline Cigars, announced that Heather Callahan has joined the company as its new director of sales and marketing. Her main office will remain in St. Petersburg. “I was very humbled when Felix invited me to be a key component in the growth Read more about Felix Assouline Cigars Welcomes Heather Callahan as Director of Sales and Marketing[…]

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 Cigar Review by Zach Riley

Zach Riley is back in the reviewing seat again, after some long work weeks, and today we offer his take of the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 cigar.  But before we get there here is a little background on the latest installment of this highly sought after and limited edition cigar. This years blend boasts Read more about Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 Cigar Review by Zach Riley[…]

Cornelius londsdale

The Cornelius Londsdale Cigar Review

The team at Cornelius & Anthony expanded their famed Cornelius line of cigars in 2017 with the introduction of a new londsdale vitola. I recently got my paws on this cigar and I have to say, this tall beauty is crafted as well as its other siblings in the lineup. I don’t always review multiple Read more about The Cornelius Londsdale Cigar Review[…]

Villiger La Vencedora

Villiger Cigars La Vencedora Cigar Review – A Special Cigar Indeed

Villiger Cigars, a company that has been selling tobacco products since 1888 when Jean and Louise Villiger started a small cigar manufacturing facility in their home in Pfeffikon the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. We have seen the company in just the short time in the current century grow in the face of tobacco regulations worldwide. Read more about Villiger Cigars La Vencedora Cigar Review – A Special Cigar Indeed[…]

The T Cigar

The T Cigar Review – They Couldn’t Handle The Truth?

Continuing with a series of reviews of cigars that were crafted with the collaboration of A.J. Fernandez, today we offer a review of a magnificent creation “The T”. This cigar is the result of three renowned names in the modern cigar business; A.J. Fernandez, Matt Booth, and Robert Caldwell. The cigar was originally called “The Read more about The T Cigar Review – They Couldn’t Handle The Truth?[…]

Powstanie Habano Perfecto

Powstanie Habano Perfecto Cigar Review

If you are a fan of  the fine craft coming out of Skip Martin and his RoMa Craft Tobac  Nica Sueno Factory factory in Nicaragua, then you may have heard of Powstanie Cigars. If you have not, you may want to familiarize yourself with this brand that is made in collaboration with Skip and RoMa Craft. Read more about Powstanie Habano Perfecto Cigar Review[…]

H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez

H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez – Old School meets New School

Last year A.J. Fernandez was all over the cigar map with collaborations with the largest to the smallest of brands, not to mention his own product releases. Today I would like to offer a review of one of those big box collaborations – H. Upmann. Now when you think about the H. Upmann cigar company you Read more about H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez – Old School meets New School[…]

Salto de La Estanzuela Waterfall

Esteli Nicaragua – A Unique and Interestingly Charming City

At the end of January of this year, I took a little trip to the Nicaraguan cigar mecca, Esteli with my wife Dianne and also Brother of the Leaf, Melvin Bossman Robinson. Yep we were hanging out with Bossman for four days in a country where only my wife Dianne knew the language. We managed Read more about Esteli Nicaragua – A Unique and Interestingly Charming City[…]

Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut

Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut Cigar Review

Last week I talked about the Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Maduro which  was a delight to smoke with enticing nuances of flavor and aromas. Today I would like to introduce you to the lighter shade the Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 line – the Connecticut version. The Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut sports Read more about Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut Cigar Review[…]