Cigar Review: Davidoff Back2Back Nicaragua – Rated 89

Here is something you don’t see every day, a new cigar brand from Davidoff, and I don’t mean a new blend with a Davidoff brand mark, but a fully new brand line. Introduced at the 2018 IPCPR in Las Vegas, Back2Back cigars is essentially a reintroduction of the Room 101 Big Payback – remember that Read more about Cigar Review: Davidoff Back2Back Nicaragua – Rated 89[…]

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Cigar News: Rare Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Coming to a Drew Diplomat Retailer Event Near You

When Cuatro Cinco was originally released in 2013, it immediately became a favorite amongst cigar enthusiasts around the world and it was dubbed one of Joya de Nicaragua’s true “Obras Maestras” (masterpiece). This summer, Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate are making an exclusive and limited beautiful smoke for cigar lovers across America: Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Read more about Cigar News: Rare Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Coming to a Drew Diplomat Retailer Event Near You[…]

Cigar News: PSYKO SEVEN NICARAGUA BY INDIANA ORTEZ ARRIVING AT A TOBACCONIST NEAR YOU

Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is pleased to announce the arrival of PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua, the fresh, bold blend created in collaboration with rising industry star, Indiana Ortez. All eyes have been turned toward the PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua cigar since its debut at TAA 2019. And enthusiasts everywhere have been anticipating the rich, relaxing smoke seen Read more about Cigar News: PSYKO SEVEN NICARAGUA BY INDIANA ORTEZ ARRIVING AT A TOBACCONIST NEAR YOU[…]

La Coalición

Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Debut La Coalición at IPCPR 2019 – A Drew Estate Collaboration

What do you get when you put two industry disruptive companies with a combined experience of over 40 years together? Well, you create a coalition to challenge the norm while paying homage and respect to the tradition and history of the craft. That is exactly what the cigar world will experience at this years IPCPR Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Debut La Coalición at IPCPR 2019 – A Drew Estate Collaboration[…]

Cigar News: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Authorities trying to Identify Jane Doe

Back in January of 2019, an unidentified cigar hit the market in the Pennsylvania area and without any identifiable markings or blend information it was named John Doe. That cigar was eventually declared an offspring from the Cubariqueño Cigar and now is officially a “unicorn”. If you have one you are lucky. Now, cigar authorities Read more about Cigar News: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Authorities trying to Identify Jane Doe[…]

H. Upmann Nicaragua Papi

Cigar News: Altidas U.S.A Announces the H. Upmann Nicaragua Papi

Altadis U.S.A., has announced they will introduce a (4 x 38), handmade mini version of the H. Upmann Nicaragua by A.J. Fernandez. The new vitola, which will come packaged in 6-count tins,will be available in mid-June and carry an MSRP of $23.10/Tin. The original H. Upmann Nicaragua, was launched in 2017 and Altidas U.S.A. noted that cigar ‘exposed Read more about Cigar News: Altidas U.S.A Announces the H. Upmann Nicaragua Papi[…]

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Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces IGNITE 2019

Happy Memorial Day, and on this day let us first take a moment to remember all the fallen men and women who fought valiantly to protect human freedom across the globe and keep our American way of life here in the homeland. In honor of the many brave US soldiers across the globe, Southern Draw Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces IGNITE 2019[…]

Cigar Review: Cordoba y Morales Celestina Corona Gorda – Rated 93

It has been some time since I spoke about Cordoba y Morales Cigars. They are a local Florida cigar company and have just released their latest creation, the Celestina. This is a cigar that Azarias “Z” Mustafa, co-founder of the company, named after his grandmother, something he has been wanting to do for some time. Read more about Cigar Review: Cordoba y Morales Celestina Corona Gorda – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: 2019 Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker – Find What You Love

If you are a cigar enthusiast, then May was your month as all roads led to the Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker in Clermont, Florida and the Florida Sun Grown farm. The 2019 Florida Barn Smoker, the 4th annual, is officially in the books and what a day it was. Sunshine, Cigars, Food, Drink, and Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: 2019 Drew Estate Florida Barn Smoker – Find What You Love[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Cigars International Exclusive – Fraternal Order Cigars

As we approach the 87th Annual International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show this coming June, Southern Draw Cigars has announced they will be introducing a number of blends prior to the show. The first to be announced, are two Southern Draw private blends for Cigars International (CI) – the Fraternal Order White Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Cigars International Exclusive – Fraternal Order Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Announces 2nd and 3rd Installment of the Salomone Series

Crux Cigars anounced today they have added to their new Short Salomone Series of limited edition cigars with the release of the Guild and Limitada Short Salomones. These are the second and third in the Series, which includes the previously released and Stogie Press, 97 rated, Epicure Short Salomone. Crux Cigars noted in the press Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Announces 2nd and 3rd Installment of the Salomone Series[…]

Cigar 101: Spit or Swallow? We don’t judge! – By Mike Holmes

Have you ever smoked a cigar and while smoking the cigar you felt the sudden urge to Spit? The cigar tasted bitter and the saliva in your mouth built up, and when you swallowed, you started to feel queasy? If you have ever felt like this you are not alone! People are affected differently when Read more about Cigar 101: Spit or Swallow? We don’t judge! – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91

Mr. Red, Mr. Black, Mr. White; it sounds like part of the cast for the Reservoir Dogs, but in reality it is the core lines of Sinistro Cigars, a Glendale, CA based cigar company founded by James Agopian. The company has been in existence since 2015 and has been growing year over year. Adding to Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Illusione MJ12 – Rated 94

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending the Underground Cigar Shop NFG19 boutique cigar festival in Fort Worth, TX. As part of the event, I purchased a Illusione Cigars sampler that contained a fine collection of Dion Giolito’s craft. One of those in the collection was the Illusione MJ12 which is the subject Read more about Cigar Review: Illusione MJ12 – Rated 94[…]