I could spend a paragraph or two talking about and introducing you to MBombay, Bombay Tobak, and Mel Shah, but I think you might already know this information. In the off chance you don’t, and just happened to come upon this review, I am happy to point you to some of the other reviews we Read more about MBombay Corojo Oscuro Robusto Cigar Review[…]
What do you get when take a young college student with ambition and a passion for cigars and place him in the peak of the cigar boom of the mid 1990’s? Some would say an epic fail do to the lack of fine tobacco that was already owned by the goliaths at the time. But Read more about Falto Yagüez Arawaco Cigar Review – Powered by Experience and Knowledge[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2017 Yesterday Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture about the need for appropriations language exempting premium cigars from the FDA’s deeming rule. This testimony came during the Appropriations Committee’s annual members’ day. IPCPR applauds Congressman Posey and extends our thanks on behalf of Read more about Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) Testifies Against Cigar Regulation[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2017 (New Hampshire) – On Friday March 3rd, El Artista Cigars in collaboration with Tobacco Haven and Two Guys Smoke Shop hosted the first-ever Double Header cigar event featuring Big Papi by David Ortiz. Despite freezing temperatures and snow flurries, hundreds of fans lined up as early as 3 hours Read more about EL ARTISTA & DAVID ORTIZ PLAY DOUBLE HEADER[…]
At the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas, there was plenty of chatter going around about the new hybrid cigar from AJ Fernandez. Known as the Bellas Artes (Fine Arts), the cigar is unique in that it uses a special hybrid leaf that A.J. has cultivated just for this cigar. The seed for this wrapper is cross Read more about Bellas Artes by AJ Fernandez Cigar Review – A powerful hybrid![…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March, 3 2017 (Austin, TX) Bobalu Cigars based of Austin, TX is proud to introduce the limited edition Deplorable Cigar Club cigar. Are you a Deplorable? Well then this is for you. Deplorable Cigar Club cigars are here. These Deplorable cigar Club cigars are the finest long filler premium Robustos using only the Read more about Bobalu Cigars Introduces Deplorable Cigar Club Cigar[…]
Regius Cigars is a noted cigar company based out of London, England. The company partnered with the Plasencia family in Esteli, Nicaragua to source the leaf and produce their fine creations. Today I bring you a review of the Regius Seleccion Orchant, a flawless Nicaraguan puro, that is limited in production. The blend was created in collaboration with Mitchell Read more about Regius Seleccion Orchant Robusto Cigar Review[…]
Sometimes you have to go back to your roots, what put you on the scene, for all to see. In the case of Moya Ruiz cigars, I am talking about the La Jugada line of cigars. With all the “cool” coming out the Moya Ruiz team like the Chinese Finger Trap, Dim Mak, Nunchuck, and Pickle Read more about La Jugada Habano Cigar Review – A Cigar Classic[…]
Who let the Dawgs Out! Erik Espinosa – that’s who. Once an event only cigar, the Alpha Dawg by Espinosa Cigars has been let out to the public for all to enjoy. Of course the cigar had to have a packaging design, if it was to be sold in production. Enter the Espinosa fan base. Read more about Espinosa Alpha Dawg Cigar Review – Let the Dawgs out![…]
Back in July of last year I reported on the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas and noted that what was old is new. I was hearing about brand owners pulling out old blends and re-marketing them but that was their blends. I somehow missed the Sindicato booth among the sea of cigar brands that week. Read more about Particulares Cremas Cigar Review – What’s old is new[…]
Here is the short story of my friend and “brother of the leaf”, Luigi “Shorty” Rossi. Born February 10, 1969 Grew up in Los Angeles, California Lived on his own since he was 15 Spent 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days in prison mostly at Folsom State Prison Played “Alvin” for an Alvin and Read more about Diesel Rage Shorty Edition Cigar Review[…]
Tempus, translated from Latin means “Time”. When you talk about fine cigars, spirits, and wine – time is what makes the best products. Let it age and the flavors will get better. So is the case of the Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua introduced at the 2105 IPCPR in New Orleans. Not only does it take Read more about Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua Cigar Review – Take Some Time[…]
Last year was a terrific growth year for Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars, as Francisco Almonte lead his boutique cigar brand to new heights and introduced 4 new products to the market. These included the addition to the Derrame line – the Derrame II, the new super powerful Big Mama, a unique Cigar Baseball Bat cigar and Read more about DBL 2nd Generacion Reserva Exclusiva Cigar Review[…]
Every year, for the past 11 years, cigar smokers from all over the US, descend upon south Florida to celebrate their lifestyle at an event known as the Great Smoke. The event is a way for Abe Dababneh, owner of the “Smoke Inn” enterprise, to give back to the cigar community. The Smoke Inn is huge Read more about Great Smoke 2017 – Celebrating the Cigar Lifestyle in Florida[…]