Newly released at this years IPCPR, the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is one of the latest in new blends from William Paley and represents his first work with Nicaraguan leaf. In addition to venturing into Nicaragua, Mr. Paley has also partnered with A.J. Fernandez and his Tabacalera Fernandez factory for this creation. The La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro Read more about La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Sensado Cigars, a brand you may not be familiar with and one I cam across at the 2016 IPCPR. I met Dave McMullen at the show and spent time with him learning about his brand and cigars. Sensado currently has 4 blends in their introductory lineup known as the “City” series; Roma, New York, Read more about Sensado Roma Torpedo Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I thought it apropos that I bring one of my Maya Selva cigars on my visit to Paris this past couple of weeks. I chose to smoke this fine specimen of cigar as I enjoyed my weekend off from work while touring the City of Lights. The Flor de Selva Grand Pressé is an extension to the Flor de Read more about Flor de Selva “Grand Pressé” Cigar Review[…]
A prominent industrial age family born and bred in Pennsylvania’s rich tobacco factory past today donated 50,000 cigar bands, box labels and related memorabilia and provided seed capital to recreate the Record Bond cigar that the family once made out of York County PA. The family, which prefers to stay private, made the donation agreement Read more about Record Bond Cigar to be re-created by Hamptons Cigar Manufactory & Museum[…]
Though it has been on the market in Canada since 2014, the Dominion Cigar Black Lotus was officially introduced to the US market at the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas. With all the Cuban cigars available in the Canadian market, the Black Lotus has been one of the most popular non-Cuban brands and as you Read more about Dominion Cigar Black Lotus – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Southern Draw Cigars – announces CODE DUELLO Limitada 2016! August 15, 2016 Austin, Texas Southern Draw Cigars announces release of CODE DUELLO, a series of perfectos with annual limited production of 4,000 cigars per blend and vitola that are being produced at Tabacalera Fernandez, Esteli, Nicaragua. There are so many long-running conflicts and irreconcilable differences Read more about Southern Draw Cigars – announces CODE DUELLO Limitada 2016![…]
Victor Calvo Cigars, known for reasonably priced, premium cigars announced three new blends at this years IPCPR – the Victor Calvo Fuerte, the Victor Calvo 50, and the Victor Calvo U.S. Shade Reserve. According to their Facebook Page: “We are here to stay,” that was the theme for the latest meeting this morning in Esteli. This Wednesday, May Read more about Victor Calvo U.S. Shade Reserve – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Nicoya cigars made their debut at this years IPCPR with two introductory blends; Nicoya Robusto Medio and Nicoya Robusto Fuerte. The company is owned and operated by Gerard Hayes, a man from down under, complete with the Australian accent and a desire to produce a fine cigar. Gerard searched out the best in the business and settled Read more about Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte – Cigar Review[…]
The Foundation Cigar Company is brainchild of Nicholas Melillo who you may or may not know. Nicholas, a refined world traveler, forged together, his lifetime passions, cigars and international business, when he joined Drew Estate in 2003. Working through the ranks for 11 years, Nicholas became a partner in the company and a true cigar blender. He was the Read more about Foundation Cigar Co. The Tabernacle – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Now that I made it home from Washington D.C. after long delays and flight cancellations on Delta Airlines, I can talk some more about the Save the Leaf weekend held August 6 – 8 in Washington D.C.. Day 2 of Save the Leaf was sponsored by Gurkha Cigars, and we can’t thank them enough for Read more about Save the Leaf Cigar Freedom Event Day 2 – sponsored by Gurkha Cigars[…]
So here it is Monday, August 8, 2016, a day that will live in the hearts and souls of cigar smokers across the United States. A day where the Government stretched the limits of law and finally entered our humidors with cigar regulation. This day is one that many will remember for years to come. Read more about Cigar Regulation Day of Reckoning – Save The Leaf[…]
Day 1 of the Save The Leaf weekend is in the books,and what a day it was. I arrived in College Park Maryland around 11AM Saturday morning and as I sat outside the hotel I fired up a cigar and within in moments I met a new Brother of the Leaf, John, who just got Read more about Save The Leaf Day 1[…]
Southern Draw Cigars comes out smelling like roses August 5, 2016 – Esteli, Nicaragua & Austin, Texas Southern Draw Cigars has released two new blends, Rose of Sharon and Jacobs Ladder, both are being produced at Tabacalera Fernandez in Esteli, Nicaragua. The two blends were initially planned for 2017 and 2018 releases and are currently Read more about Southern Draw Cigars comes out smelling like roses[…]
PRESS RELEASE 08/05/2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Arby Sosa 305-541-6400 asosa@sosacigars.com NEWEST ADDITIONS TO SOSA Miami, Florida – August 5, 2016 – Antillian Cigar Corporation, also known as Sosa Cigars, is in the process of expanding some of their popular brands. These line extensions are already being sold, and the first batch has already been Read more about Antillian Cigar Corporation Expands Sosa Line[…]