Early in 2024, B.A.M.F. Cigars released a new blend known as the Area 51 Alien. It is described as a Top Secret cigar where the company will not disclose the blend because it is “The Cigar that doesn’t exist”. This project was another collaboration between Ismael and Doug Kojak Kacsir who have worked together on Read more about Cigar Review: B.A.M.F. Cigars Area 51 Alien – Rated 94[…]
At the 2024 PCA trade Show, Scandanavian Tobacco Group (STG) did something they have never done before. They created and showcased a box pressed lancero version of their Cohiba Riveria blend. The company has held the US trademark for COHIBA since 1978 and has been through numerous court battles with the most recent in 2023, Read more about Cigar Review: Cohiba Riviera Box Pressed Lancero – Rated 90[…]
Inspired by the modern world of banking, the makers of the popular H. Upmann The Banker, that was introduced to the market in 2014, released a follow-up to the line in 2023 known as the “The Banker Daytrader”. They released it near tax day 2023 and coined the collection – “a new money release“. Jennifer Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann “The Banker Daytrader” Toro – Rated 88[…]
Today I would like to offer you a review of a new brand and one of their introductory blends. The company is called Lure Cigars and is owned by Brother of the Leaf – Lou Cross. You may have seen him on a recent episode of Taking It To The Nub. It was a dynamic Read more about Cigar Review: Lure Cigars Corojo Oscuro “The Big Lou” Toro – Rated 95[…]
The newest addition to the Drew Estate portfolio is the Blackened “S84 Shade To Black”. The name “84” is a nod to Metallica’s 2nd album, Ride the Lightning, which was released in 1984. The “S” represents Shade. The name “Shade to Black” is an obvious nod to the song Fade to Black on that second album which Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro – Rated 95[…]
Miami Cigar & Co. kicked off their 35-year anniversary this year by bringing back Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve. This 2024 version is a brand-new blend and complete with updated packaging. Nestor Miranda worked closely with the My Father Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, to create a blend that was worthy of such a milestone. Miami Cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 Torpedo – Rated 98[…]
Today I would like to offer my 3rd review of the Rebellion Cigars line. I will be staying with “The Country Range” of cigars in this review. The country line includes 3 blends; So far, I have enjoyed the blends that Rebellion Cigars has offered the market. So, keeping with the Country Line, I will be talking Read more about Cigar Review: Rebellion Cigars 5 O’Clock Somewhere Toro – Rated 94[…]
CAO Cigars, by way of the General Cigar Co. showcased two new production blends at this year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show. Known as the FASA, which translates to “Phase”, it comes in 2 blends -Sol and Noche. Sol is “sun” – or roughly day – and Noche is “night’. So, these are made to be night and Read more about Cigar Review: CAO FASA NOCHE Toro – Rated 89[…]
In the world of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, one of the most interesting cigars in the portfolio is the Umbagog. It gets a lot of social media attention and is known as a value priced cigar that offers more than what you might expect for the price. Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback – Rated 96[…]
Sobremesa, ‘over the table’, has no precise English translation, perhaps because there is no cultural equivalent in the US. It is an idiom used among the Latin culture to describe the leisurely time spent tableside after you have finished dining, but before you rise. It is the experience of lingering casually with family and friends Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust/Cigar Dojo – Sobremesa Brülée Wagashi – Rated 90[…]
Originally released in 2022 the Villiger Miami was, according to Rene Castaneda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, “the cigar we give to our friends, customers and colleagues when they visit our Miami office.” That is important, because despite its name, the Villiger Miami is not made in Miami but rather in the Dominican Republic Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Miami 2023 Cañonazo – Rated 93[…]
Back in August, Southern Draw Cigars released the DECENNIUM, Latin for a ten-year period and their first milestone cigar release since the extremely popular LUSTRUM in 2019. Described as an amazing new blend featuring a carefully selected and well-aged dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper (known as “Green Gold” in the municipality that produces this wrapper). The DECENNIUM is a Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Decennium – Rated 96[…]
Today, I would like to present my review of the latest craft coming out of NOMOS Cigars. NOMOS Cigars is a brand under CTJM Partners, LLC which is owned by two New York Lawyers and cigar enthusiasts – Corey Turner and Jerold Miles. The company is just a few years old and strives to make Read more about Cigar Review: NOMOS Cigars TITAN – Rated 90[…]
Earlier this year, Black Label Trading Co. announced the shipment of their new Intergalactic Event Horizon cigars. It is a limited-edition cigar that was showcased at the InterTabac 2024 trade fair in Dortmund, Germany. This release follows up the 2022 release of the company’s Intergalactic debut. The primary difference between the two is the wrapper, Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) INTERGALACTIC Event Horizon – Rated 95[…]