Released in early 2019, the Aging Room Bin No. 2 Nicaragua builds off the success of the Bin No. 1, but this rendition takes us out to the rich soils of the volcanic island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. This is where some of the best and rarest tobacco in grown. Rafael Nodal, owner of Aging Room Read more about Cigar Review: Aging Room Bin No. 2 Nicaragua C Major – Rated 92[…]
Starting today at 1:30PM EDT, the Premium Cigar Association is launching a virtual town hall series. The association states : This new series will provide PCA members with a way to directly engage with Federal elected officials…The first in this series will be held Thursday, April 30th, and will feature a Q&A session with Rep. Read more about Cigar News: PCA Launches Congressional Town Hall Series[…]
Ever since they appeared on KMA Talk Radio with Abe and his crew, these sisters of the leaf instantly appeared on everyone’s radar. Prior to forming their crew, each of these ladies had their own social media followings and were already making their own mark on the cigar community with their vast knowledge and lively Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: More Than Meets The Eye, Introducing The Smoking Chicks – By Mike Holmes[…]
In December of 2019, Rodriguez Cigars of Key West introduced another spectacular cigar to the market. Known as the Primera Clase, the offering was described as a medium to full blend of aged wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos. In fact, the company noted that all the leaves used in this cigar have gone through a Read more about Cigar Review: Rodriguez Cigars Primera Clase Corona – Rated 94[…]
For a number of years my favorite E.P. Carrillo cigar has been the La Historia that was released in 2014.In the review I stated “It’s not every day that I smoke a cigar and can honestly say the manufacturer’s description, if it is posted, lives up to what I sense upon my palate.” Now, almost 6 years Read more about Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Elencos Elites – Rated 93[…]
This week, Shirtless Mike Holmes and I had the pleasure to talk with Patrick Potter from Tabac Trading Co. Patrick has great story to tell and has cigars in his DNA. Besides the fact that his family owned one of the oldest Tinder Box shops in the US he is a cigar blender, roller, and Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 8 – Tabac Trading Co.[…]
It has been a while since I last spoke about Providencia Cigars, but that has not stopped the small Texas cigar company from hitting the market with more fine cigars. Although I was not able to attend the Underground Cigar Lounge, NFG20 event, I was sent a care package that included the Providencia Rusted Revolver. Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Rusted Revolver – Rated 90[…]
Episode 7 of ‘Taking It To The Nub” featured guests Fouad “Eddie” Kashouty and Nasir “George” Dakrat, co-founders of Hiram & Solomon Cigars a boutique cigar company that not only produces some fine cigars but is known for the many charities they support, especially the Shriners Children Hospital. Eddie and George take you on a journey Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 7 – Hiram & Solomon Cigars[…]
The Unknown, Unexplained, Unidentified, Unnamed, Nameless, Uncharted…call it what you wish, but sometimes a cigar manufacturer chooses a name that is just that – a name. In the case of Patrick Potter, and his Tabac Trading Co., the name is #TheUnknownCigar. What is #TheUnknownCigar cigar? It is a blend constructed of 9 long leaves (2 Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. #TheUnknownCigar 6 x 70 – Rated 89[…]
The Amendola Cigars website tells the story of the company: “Amendola Family Cigar Co. is based out of Durham, N.C., which has a rich and prosperous Tobacco History and a second office and distribution center in Miami, FL. Amendola’s cigars are handmade in a boutique factory in Danli, Honduras, a place we call “El Paraiso”. Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Habano 2000 Toro – Rated 91[…]
Amid uncertainty for retailers, and a consumer population practicing social distancing, J.C. Newman Cigar Company is launching #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to bring a sense of normalcy to these unprecedented times. J.C. Newman will be partnering with retailers nationwide to offer a special on Brick House cigars. With every purchase of this deal, consumers will receive: Five (5) Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Company Launches #BrickHouseAtMyHouse[…]
Frontier Brands, LLC announced today, the appointment of John Giese, Sr. as the Vice-President of Sales & Marketing. In a career spanning 41 years in various executive management positions within the tobacco industry, Giese has a long-established resume of building successful brands and catapulting them to success within the tobacco industry. As the Vice-President of Read more about Cigar News: Frontier Brands, LLC Appoints John Giese – Vice-President of Sales & Marketing[…]
Back in February, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Tabac Trading Co. Trifecta Pennsylvania /Connecticut. It was an interesting cigar and one of three blends in the company’s Trifecta series which are crafted using a patent pending process in a double footed perfecto figuardo. The design of the figuardo allows you to smoke it Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Company Trifecta Double Claro/Habano – Rated 90/88[…]
Jessi Flores, aka Jessi “Victms” Flores, today announced that he has launched his new apparel and accessories line Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores via victms1975.com. In today’s press release, Jessi noted: “Launching my own brand has been a life-long dream for me. Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores has been in the works for a minute. Read more about Lifestyle: Victms 1975 by Jessi Flores To Debut Sunday, April 19, 2020[…]