Earlier this year, Altidas introduced a new Nicaraguan puro known as the Romeo y Julieta Real Nicaragua. It was officially showcased at TPE 2020 in January and started shipping in March. This is the third time Altidas has created a Nicaraguan puro for Romeo y Julieta. The other two were Romeo y Julieta 1875 Nicaragua Read more about Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Toro – Rated 93[…]
During the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) Trade Show, I met up with Tre-J Cigars CEO Jay Clark. We had a fun and engaging conversation that started with him handing me a sample of his company’s newest blend, The Negotiator, which was also shown at the 2019 PCA trade show. Our conversation got into depths Read more about Cigar Review: Tre-J Cigars Vicarias The Negotiator – Rated 91[…]
Building on the success of the Villa Zamorano Reserva line, Maya Selva Cigars introduced a new 6 x 60 vitola in that line at last years InterTabac trade show in Dortmund, Germany. The new vitola, named “Soberano“, which means “Sovereign”, was also showcased at the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show in January of this Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Villa Zamorano Reserva Soberano – Rated 92[…]
In this weeks episode, which aired June 6, 2020 – Boston Jimmie and Rafael Nodal have a deep conversation that tells the story of a young Cuban boy traveling across the sea to arrive at a new home away from tyranny and repression. That boy eventually grew up to be an accomplished musician, business owner, Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 14 – Rafael Nodal[…]
Drew Estate launches the latest addition to the Deadwood lineup, “Leather Rose,” to all retailers nationwide. This release was showcased on Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar June 11th. Uniting with her sisters Sweet Jane, Fat Bottom Betty, and Crazy Alice after spending time away robbing banks (as the folklore goes) the spicy “Leather Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces Leather Rose, the Wildest of the Deadwood Wild Bunch[…]
Omar de Frias announced today that the Fratello Camo Bundles that showcased at this year’s TPE trade show are heading to stores this week. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic that halted operations in the Dominican Republic and placed the US on a “Stay At Home” order for several weeks, the original March release was delayed. Omar Stated: Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Camo Bundles Start Shipping[…]
Crowned Heads announced today its seventh installment to the Las Calaveras franchise, Las Calaveras EL 2020. First introduced in 2014, Las Calaveras was born as a tribute to those who have passed away in the previous year, and is intended to be a celebration of life and memories made, as opposed to a mournful symbol Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces the Las Calaveras EL 2020[…]
In a corporate press release today, Gurkha Cigars announced Kaizad Hansotia is resigning his position as the Chairman of Gurkha, effective immediately. Over the past few days Gurkha has been embroiled in a public relations firestorm after Kaizad’s personal Facebook page posted an extremely insensitive statement with respect to the George Floyd murder and failed Read more about Cigar News: Kaizad Hansotia Resigns as Chairman of Gurkha Cigars Effective Immediately[…]
Two years ago, when Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua reached its 50th anniversary, it released its most emblematic blend to date: Cinco Décadas, a commemorative cigar conceived as a tribute to all of those that have shaped the company and thus the Nicaraguan cigar industry. Every Cinco Décadas vitola has been named after historic Read more about CIGAR NEWS: JOYA DE NICARAGUA ANNOUNCES CINCO DÉCADAS EL DOCTOR[…]
Durham, NC based Amendola Family Cigar Company has made the decision to move manufacturing operations away from Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and possibly also Aganorsa Leaf. Amendola has been with Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia since July of 2018. Jeffrey Amendola, founder and president, Amendola Read more about Cigar News: Amendola Family Cigars Moves to New Factories[…]
Protocol Cigars has announced their second release in the Protocol John Doe Series with the John Doe 2.0. John Doe is the name given to unidentified males until identification can be made at a later time. The cigars will be available in 10 count bundles with a $92.50 MSRP. The wrapper, binder, and filler are Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Releases John Doe 2.0[…]
Drew Estate announced today the national launch of the Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva, exclusively to Drew Diplomat Retailers. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. Initially launched as a Tienda Exclusiva to STOGIES World Class Cigar in 2016, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces National Launch of Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva[…]
The Cavalier Genève brand is the work of Swiss entrepreneur, Sebastien Decoppet. Like some other boutique cigar brand owners, Sebastien left the corporate world to pursue his dream of getting into the cigar industry. He sold his possessions, flew to Honduras, and connected with the Plasencia family during his travels. Cavalier Genève Cigars introduced their Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90[…]
In this episode, we welcome brothers Billy and Gus Fakih who own the Artesano Del Tobacco brand which currently has one spectacular blend – the Viva La Vida. During the show we dive into the brothers time owning the Cigar Inns in NYC, and how they met A.J. Fernandez, and the process of creating the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih[…]