How many of you out there know Heather Callahan AKA Cigar Heather? Yep, you know who I am talking about, if you don’t then I will point you here to see the press release where Felix Assouline announced hiring Heather as Director of Sales and Marketing and put her immediately in charge of growing and enhancing Read more about II Saints by Felix Assouline Cigar Review – Rated 97[…]
This past weekend, I had the distinct pleasure of hanging out with Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars. I spent Saturday night with him at one of my local Brick & Mortar shops and all day Sunday. It was a good break for him to just relax and enjoy some time here in Melbourne, Read more about Southern Draw Cigars Launches the IGNITE Charitable Strategy[…]
At this years Smoke Inn Great Smoke 2018 I received two Perdomo 20th Anniversary cigars. One of those was the 20th Anniversary Sun Grown which is the topic of today’s review. Both 20th Anniversary cigars were released in time for the 2012 IPCPR to commemorate the company’s 20 years in the business, so this cigar Read more about Perdomo 20th Anniversary Sun Grown Cigar Review – Let the Sun Shine Through[…]
Today we go back and visit the fine craft of Tony Belatto and Craig Rossi from La Barba Cigars as I review the La Barba Red cigar. This cigar, along with the La Barba Purple, which I reviewed last July, was one of the two primary blends the team created when they founded their small boutique Read more about La Barba Cigars Red Cigar Review[…]
At the end of last year I made a call that an AJ Fernandez product, or collaboration product, would be picked as the CA number 1 cigar of the year. I was wrong, even with all the great products that he had his fingers on, he did not get that honor. Well, it is another Read more about AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro Cigar Review – I Call This a Winner![…]
Today I would like to offer a review of another cigar in the Micallef Cigars lineup. Over the past few months we introduced you to the bolder more fuller bodied cigars from Dr. Al Micallef and the Gomez Sanchez family including the 1RA Generacion Leyenda and the Herencia Maduro. This time we are stepping it over Read more about Micallef Connecticut Cigar Review – A One and Only[…]
A couple of months ago I introduced you to the fine craft of Odelma Matos and her boutique cigar shop/factory, La Faraona Cigars in Ybor City, FL. That was the review of their Dala Cigar which I described as a “magnificent smoke with a balanced set of palate pleasing notes and aromas“. Today, I have the pleasure Read more about La Faraona Connecticut Double Robusto Cigar Review – A Beautiful Blonde for Sure[…]
You may have seen EQ Premium Cigars on social media lately and wondered what is the deal with this small boutique company owned by Henry Cruz. They are based out of the Dominican Republic and their cigars are manufactured at Tabacalera El Hoyito. Sadly, the brand is not currently distributed in the US but you can Read more about EQ Premium Cigars Maduro Cigar Review[…]
This cigar was purchased at my local Brick and Mortar, The Cigar Room Shoals. This was my first time smoking this cigar. I typically am not crazy about Camacho Cigars, but this one was very different to me, so sit back, relax, and enjoy another rendition of a review by none other than Zac Riley. Read more about Camacho Candela Cigar Review by Zac Riley[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2018 West Bridgewater, MA,– MLB Cigar Ventures, the boutique cigar company with the highly touted cigar brands, Imperia and David P. Ehrlich, today announced the National Release of it’s second cigar blend under the David P. Ehrlich brand name. The David P. Ehrlich PLM Series will be formally released at the Read more about David P. Ehrlich PLM Series National Release Set for June 9th at the Underground Cigar Shop[…]
For all you Drew Estate Fans and others that are interested, the company has announced the 2018 Barn Smoker dates and venues. According the press release this week there will be 5 Barn Smoker events this year: Florida Barn Smoker in Clermont, FL on May 19th, 2018 Pennsylvania Barn Smoker in Strasburg, PA on June Read more about Drew Estate Announces 2018 Barn Smoker Dates[…]
From the International Premium Cigars and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association The FDA has finally published its long awaited notice on premium cigars. The Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) was released earlier today, and as anticipated, seeks input from industry, other stakeholders and the public on if and how the agency should define and regulate premium cigars differently Read more about FDA Alert!![…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, VA (March 27, 2018) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Cigars newest distribution partner in Germany Klaus Kleinlagel. The Kleinlagel family has been in the cigar industry since 1916 and headquartered in Bruchsal Germany since 1946. “We are very excited to be partnering with Klaus & Martina Kleinlagel. Read more about Fratello Cigars Announces German Distribution[…]
It has been some time since I’ve been in the Motor City – Detroit Michigan, let alone in Livonia, MI. I really think it has been two years and a few feet of snow ago. Well I was lucky to find my way back up to Livonia for work this week and that means long Read more about Livonia Cigar Bar – A Smoky’s Lounge – Review[…]