We recently reported that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was introducing a new Senate bill to exempt premium cigars from the FDA Tobacco Regulations. As noted this bill was to be similar to the one he previously introduced with former Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. We have now learned more details on the current bill S-9. Read more about Cigar News: Senator Rubio Cigar Bill Update[…]
You know, every now and then I find myself smoking a Connecticut wrapped cigar and saying to myself, “Damn, this is a one fine cigar!” Today was one of those days. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some pretty good blondes on the market, but then there are a few that really stand out. Read more about Cigar Review: Rodriguez Cigars Reserva Privada Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Skip Martin. Owner of RoMa Craft Tobac, announced on his Facebook feed yesterday the immediate availability of the company’s newest Limited Edition releases for 2019. Two panatelas; the Intemperance BA XXI Vanity and the Intemperance EC XVIII Humility are now shipping to stores nationwide. In his post, Skip notes that you may want to ask Read more about Cigar News: RoMa Craft Announces First Limited Edition (LE) Cigars of 2019[…]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) upped their game today in the fight for premium cigar and pipe enthusiasts as they announced the hiring of David Jessup as its new regional lobbyist. The fight against big Government oversight, regulations, and business killing taxation has an additional force with this hiring. Having served Read more about Cigar News: The IPCPR Association Hires Regional Lobbyist[…]
This time last year, we were wrapping up our selection for the best Boutique Cigar of 2017, and when all was said and done it was the Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Torpedo that took the top slot. There were numerous other accolades given to Foundation Cigars owner Nick Melillo for his Wise Man Maduro Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Lancero – Rated 97[…]
When we think of legendary cigars, the name Montecristo is one of the few that comes to mind. It is has its roots deep in the Cuban cigar world and has been an iconic brand for decades. The brand was founded in 1937 in Cuba, but after the Cuban revolution, Montecristo founder, Alonso Menendez and Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo Nicaragua Series No. 2 – Rated 94[…]
The Plasencia tobacco family has been known for generations for their quality tobacco cultivation but up until 2016, that tobacco was used to roll over 35 million cigars annually, under non-Plansencia brand banners. That all changed at the 2017 IPCPR when Nestor Plasencia Sr. and his son Nestor Jr. unveiled a line of premium cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Del Campo Guaguiro – Rated 93[…]
No sooner has the New Hampshire State House of Representatives been seated for the 2019 legislative session, a 5th term house representative, Timothy Horrigan (D), introduced a bill that would no longer exempt premium cigars from the states Tobacco Tax. Rep. Horrigan, a resident of Duram. NH, who represents Strafford- District 06 which includes both Duram and Madbury, Read more about Cigar News: Live Free or Die..Unless You Smoke Cigars[…]
If you are a fan of the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño, then you will be happy to learn that Drew Estate announced it has began shipping the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Keep an eye out for these as they are limited and may not last long on the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Shipping Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill[…]
Continuing with our lancero battle, today I would like to offer a review of the Drew Estate Liga Privada L40 Lancero. The sample I reviewed was part of the Liga Privada 10th Anniversary Collection I received at last years IPCPR. The Drew Estate Liga Privada Unica Serie L40 was originally introduced to the market back Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada Unica Serie L40 Lancero – Rated 91[…]
Back in 2017, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Rolling Thunder Cigar Co. .50 Caliber “Boot Camp” Habano robusto. The cigar offered some fine flavors and decent burn qualities. Now, Dave Cribbin, owner of Rolling Thunder Cigars has added another round to his .50 Caliber chamber. Known as the .50 Caliber “Pre-War” Vintage Double Read more about Cigar Review:Rolling Thunder .50 Caliber Pre-War Vintage Ligero Robusto – Rated 93[…]
I noted last year that it was “raining lanceros” with brand owners filling out their portfolios with line extensions including the lancero vitola. George Rico, owner of Gran Habano Cigars also joined the party as he released a 50-count sampler box of his famed Corojo No. 5 Maduro Limitado 2011. As part of La Colección Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro Lancero – Rated 93[…]
Unless you are hiding in a barn or living under a rock, you most certainly have heard of Island Jim Robinson and probably set your eyes on his acclaimed Leaf by Oscar series of cigars. You know, the ones that are wrapped in a tobacco leaf instead of being packaged in cellophane. The ones that Read more about Cigar Review: The Leaf by James – Rated 91[…]
Unveiled at the 2018 IPCPR and shipping now to retailers across the country, the Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo is part of the 10 year celebration of the Liga Privada series and joins the Liga Privada No. 9 and Liga Privada T52 on the shelf. As part of the unveiling, Jonathan Drew, President and Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo – Rated 93[…]