HAs it been almost year? A year since Southern Draw Cigars celebrated the Boss Lady herself with an extension to the Rose of Sharon line? Well yes it has! Now I would be remiss, if I did not say I have been quietly enjoying this line extension over the past year. Every now and then Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Desert Rose – Rated 96[…]
In this episode Shirtless Mike Holmes and Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press, introduce the Iconic Smokers; Jerome Berry and Juan Nunez. We discuss the brand and the Iconic Smokers mission around the cigar culture. From now till Midnight, May 16 2020 – those that comment on the beauty of the Iconic Smokers Black Card in Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 9 – The Iconic Smokers[…]
From time to time when I browse social media I constantly see people ask if they should leave cellophane on or off their cigars while in the humidor. Like all cigar questions everyone has a different opinion on the subject, I am no different. In this article I am going to explore the reasons why Read more about Cigar 101: Should I Keep Cellophane On or Off In The Humidor? – By Mike Holmes[…]
Crux Cigar Company has announced they are shipping Limitada 2020 in two sizes. The Limitada 2020 is back for its annual release with “The Show” (5 x 52) Box Press Marblehead and the “PB5” (5.75 x 54) semi box press. Each vitola will release 1,000 20-count boxes half in dress boxes and half in Crux Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping Limitada 2020[…]
Greenville, South Carolina based, Stogie Road Cigars™ has announced their latest cigar release – the Sweet Grass Gringo. In collaboration with Tabacalera Kafie factory in Danli, Honduras, the Sweet Grass Gringo was originally set to hit the US market in mid March, but the advent of COVID-19, the company was not able to get the Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Road Cigars™ Announces Sweet Grass Gringo[…]
This is our third review of the Blackbird Cigar Co. line of cigars. Today’s review focuses on the Finch and more specifically the Finch robusto. This is one of the more milder cigars in the company’s portfolio, that was introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. The company has named each cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Blackbird Cigar Co. Finch Robusto – Rated 88[…]
Imperial Brands PLC (“Imperial”) announces this week that it has agreed to the sale of its worldwide premium cigar businesses (“Premium Cigars”) to an investment consortia of individual investors in two distinct transactions for a total consideration of €1,225 million ($1.36 billion), which represents a multiple of 11.8x FY19 EBITDA on a standalone basis. The Read more about Cigar News: Imperial Brands PLC Announces Sale of Premium Cigar Business[…]
George Rico, owner of Gran Habano, explained to me that during each harvest season, he pulls aside the top 10% of the yearly crop and ages it for 7-8 years. after curing and fermentation. The resulting aged leaf is what is used in the company’s Gran Reserva line. In the case of the Gran Habano Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano – Gran Reserva 2012 Corona Gorda – Rated 92[…]
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.[…]