Cigar News: Drew Estate Drops the “ACID 7 Wonder Sampler” & “ACID Loud Sampler”

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Drew Estate announced today the national release of two ACID samplers, the “ACID 7 Wonders” and “ACID Loud Sampler.”  These releases will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. ACID Loud Sampler ACID is a loud cigar … and one that doesn’t sit quietly in the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Drops the “ACID 7 Wonder Sampler” & “ACID Loud Sampler”[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Press Severs Relationship with Team Shirtless Mike

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In light of the recent posts from Mike Holmes, regarding the ongoing situation in Minneapolis, Stogie Press has taken the action to disassociate with Team Shirtless Mike from this point forward. Although we understand the delicacy of the matter, especially in regards to the recent events, we can not look past Mike’s insensitive post that Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Severs Relationship with Team Shirtless Mike[…]

Cigar Review: La Familia Robaina Ilegal Connecticut Robusto – Rated 93

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This is my second review of a La Familia Robaina Ilegal blend. The first was back in February where I reviewed the Ilegal Habano Toro. Today I break down the La Familia Robaina Ilegal Connecticut Robusto which was also introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. One of three blends in the Read more about Cigar Review: La Familia Robaina Ilegal Connecticut Robusto – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate “Year of the Rat” 2020 Begins Shipping

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Drew Estate announced today that the Liga Privada Unico Serie “Year of the Rat” is shipping to Drew Diplomat retailers hosting Virtual Events starting on June 1st. 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, and includes special guests, surprise announcements, and giveaways. The Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate “Year of the Rat” 2020 Begins Shipping[…]

Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Lancero – Rated 92

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Back in 2016, I reviewed a most tasty cigar from a young boutique cigar company known as Jas Sum Kral. That review, was on the company’s inaugural blend, the Red Knight. In talking about his craft and mission, Riste Risteski, owner of Jas Sum Kral cigars noted: “Smoking mainly Cuban cigars, I wanted to create a profile Read more about Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Lancero – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cedrus Lancero – Rated 89

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Back in January of this year, Southern Draw Cigars rolled out their latest extension to their famed CEDRUS bland at the TPE 2020 Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. The latest in this line is a box pressed vitola. The CEDRUS Lancero is expressed in a 7.5 x 40 box pressed vitola and comes packaged Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cedrus Lancero – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: Gurkha Real Toro – Rated 95

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The year 2019 was a big one for Gurkha Cigars. First and foremost, 2019 was the 30th anniversary of Kaizad Hansotia acquiring the brand. The company also announced the appointment of Jim Colucci from Sindicato Cigar Group as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President. If that was not enough, and we all know Read more about Cigar Review: Gurkha Real Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar News: Warfighter Cigars Announces the Warfighter Vaccine

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Warfighter Cigars has cracked the code. Summoned the demons. Trekked to the corners of the earth. And created the Vaccine. The company stated: “This organic, free range, all natural, gluten free, vegan cigar has successfully passed clinical trials and double blind studies. Well, not medical trials and studies but there have been trials and studies Read more about Cigar News: Warfighter Cigars Announces the Warfighter Vaccine[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 11 – Alec & Bradley Cigars – Alec Rubin

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In this weeks episode, Shirtless Mike Holmes and Boston Jimmie, welcome Alec Rubin, one of the Co-Founders of Alec & Bradley Cigars. We talk about the founding of the brand, growing up with his dad, Alan Rubin, and get into vinyl collection and whiskey pairings. If you missed the show live, you can watch it Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 11 – Alec & Bradley Cigars – Alec Rubin[…]

Cigar News: Island Lifestyle Does Shop Friendly Re-Packaging

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Island Lifestyle Importers is pleased to announce their highly rated Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Cigars are now packaged in beautiful 10 count boxes. The new white boxes with the distinctively colorful box wraps are more emblematic of its tropical namesake. Island Lifestyle Importers focused on a box quantity more in keeping with today’s consumer wishes. Read more about Cigar News: Island Lifestyle Does Shop Friendly Re-Packaging[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2020

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On November 20, 2012, Crowned Heads released a limited extension to the Four Kicks brand, “Mule Kick LE 2012,” that featured a higher priming Habano wrapper and a slightly altered Four Kicks blend. Despite a very small production (5,000 cigars), Mule Kick garnered the attention of the global cigar cognoscenti and quickly became sought-after by Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2020[…]

Cigar Review: Don Rafa Cigars Fatback Habano – Rated 89

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Today I would like to offer another Don Rafa cigar review. Don Rafa Cigars is a family-owned business operated in the Chicago-land area and the company’s premium line cigar include a Mexican San Andres Maduro blend and a Ecuadorian Habano Blend. We recently did a review of the Habano Robusto and in that review we Read more about Cigar Review: Don Rafa Cigars Fatback Habano – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: ACE Prime and Tabacalera Pichardo Provide Generosity During COVID-19 Crisis

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ACE Prime and Tabacalera Pichardo recently published an article on what they are doing to combat the COVID-19 crisis in their factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. In the article they describe how they empowered their workers and have been working tirelessly on a sustainable and healthy solution for their workers and the factory. The article starts Read more about Cigar News: ACE Prime and Tabacalera Pichardo Provide Generosity During COVID-19 Crisis[…]

Cigar Review: Casdagli Cigars Basilica A – Rated 94

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When one thinks of boutique cigars, various synonyms come to mind including the word “bespoke” which means; dealing in or producing custom-made articles. I bring this up because Casdagli Cigars, prior to 2018, was known as “Bespoke Cigars”. The company decided to change the name in 2018 to better reflect the growth of the business Read more about Cigar Review: Casdagli Cigars Basilica A – Rated 94[…]