Three, Two, One — We have liftoff. That was the sound of Omar de Frias and his Fratello Cigars team back at the 2017 IPCPR where they showcased the 4th introduction for Omar’s young company. Over those four years he has became a cigar household name to many a cigar enthusiast. As many of you Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta Discovery – Rated 92[…]
The year 2018 was a banner year for Joya de Nicaragua, the oldest cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua. The company, celebrated 50 years in business and as part of that celebration they expanded their portfolio of cigars with some new blends and sizes. One of those was the new “JOYA Silver” which is the fourth blend Read more about Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua JOYA Silver Ultra – Rated 90[…]
Oscar Valladares, the man that may be best known for the Leaf by Oscar cigar, a brand that is owned by and was made popular by Island Jim Robinson, has branched out over the past few years and brought to market some new and interesting blends of his own. At the 2018 IPCPR, Oscar was Read more about Cigar Review: Oscar Valladares Ciseron Edition – Rated 94[…]
Crowned Heads announced today that the company has once again joined forces with Drew Estate to produce the annual Crowned Heads Hawaii State exclusive, “Paniolo Especiale 2019”. The Paniolo Especiale 2019 will be a 5.5 x 48 parejo vitola and will retail for $9.80/cigar. There will be a total of 5,000 cigars manufactured and will Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads and Drew Estate team up again for the annual Paniolo Especiale[…]
The name A.J. Fernandez has been popping a lot in the cigar world. Not just because he has his own fields, factory, brand – but he has also been collaborating with many in the industry to produce blends. This past year was a lot like the year before and the year before that. One of Read more about Cigar Review: Hoyo La Amistad Black Rothschild – Rated 87[…]
We recently reported that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was introducing a new Senate bill to exempt premium cigars from the FDA Tobacco Regulations. As noted this bill was to be similar to the one he previously introduced with former Senator Bill Nelson of Florida. We have now learned more details on the current bill S-9. Read more about Cigar News: Senator Rubio Cigar Bill Update[…]
You know, every now and then I find myself smoking a Connecticut wrapped cigar and saying to myself, “Damn, this is a one fine cigar!” Today was one of those days. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some pretty good blondes on the market, but then there are a few that really stand out. Read more about Cigar Review: Rodriguez Cigars Reserva Privada Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Skip Martin. Owner of RoMa Craft Tobac, announced on his Facebook feed yesterday the immediate availability of the company’s newest Limited Edition releases for 2019. Two panatelas; the Intemperance BA XXI Vanity and the Intemperance EC XVIII Humility are now shipping to stores nationwide. In his post, Skip notes that you may want to ask Read more about Cigar News: RoMa Craft Announces First Limited Edition (LE) Cigars of 2019[…]
The International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) upped their game today in the fight for premium cigar and pipe enthusiasts as they announced the hiring of David Jessup as its new regional lobbyist. The fight against big Government oversight, regulations, and business killing taxation has an additional force with this hiring. Having served Read more about Cigar News: The IPCPR Association Hires Regional Lobbyist[…]
This time last year, we were wrapping up our selection for the best Boutique Cigar of 2017, and when all was said and done it was the Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Torpedo that took the top slot. There were numerous other accolades given to Foundation Cigars owner Nick Melillo for his Wise Man Maduro Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Wise Man Maduro Lancero – Rated 97[…]
When we think of legendary cigars, the name Montecristo is one of the few that comes to mind. It is has its roots deep in the Cuban cigar world and has been an iconic brand for decades. The brand was founded in 1937 in Cuba, but after the Cuban revolution, Montecristo founder, Alonso Menendez and Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo Nicaragua Series No. 2 – Rated 94[…]
The Plasencia tobacco family has been known for generations for their quality tobacco cultivation but up until 2016, that tobacco was used to roll over 35 million cigars annually, under non-Plansencia brand banners. That all changed at the 2017 IPCPR when Nestor Plasencia Sr. and his son Nestor Jr. unveiled a line of premium cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Del Campo Guaguiro – Rated 93[…]
No sooner has the New Hampshire State House of Representatives been seated for the 2019 legislative session, a 5th term house representative, Timothy Horrigan (D), introduced a bill that would no longer exempt premium cigars from the states Tobacco Tax. Rep. Horrigan, a resident of Duram. NH, who represents Strafford- District 06 which includes both Duram and Madbury, Read more about Cigar News: Live Free or Die..Unless You Smoke Cigars[…]
If you are a fan of the Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño, then you will be happy to learn that Drew Estate announced it has began shipping the Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Keep an eye out for these as they are limited and may not last long on the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Shipping Herrera Esteli Norteño Edicion Limitada Churchill[…]