Madre Tierra is a new brand of cigars to hit the market this year. They are vertically integrated company in the Dominican Republic and their tobacco is from their manufacturer in Dominican (Equadom) Ecuador/Dominican Tabacco. Madre Tierra owns the whole process from the planting of the seeds to harvesting, fermenting, curing and hand rolling the Read more about Cigar Review: Madre Tierra San Andreas Toro – Rated 88[…]
During the 2022 PCA trade show, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. debuted the Angel Cuesta line and finally starting shipping it to retailers in April of 2023. The company notes that only two rollers produce the Angel Cuesta cigars at the El Reloj factory. The duo produce just 150 per day. Due to the limited availability Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Salomones – Rated 89[…]
Back in 2022, El Artista Cigars, announced the completion of a full rebrand, a new brand strategy, and the launch of new cigar lines including a new Master Brand: ARTISTA. The first two blends under the ARTISTA Master Brand were shown off at the 2023 TPE Trade Show and were officially shipped to retailers in June. Read more about Cigar Review: Artista Harvest Sumatra Box Pressed Robusto – Rated 90[…]
In June of this year, it was announced that Espinosa Premium Cigars was releasing their 9th iteration of the company’s signature La Bomba Warhead. The La Bomba Warhead IX is a continuation of the limited-edition 601 La Bomba Warhead series the company began back in 2013. This year iteration is a (6 x 56) perfecto Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa La Bomba Warhead IX – Rated 91[…]
Early in 2023 Ohana Cigars and 262 Cigars, two Texas based cigar companies announced a new collaboration and formation of a new cigar company known as Ohana Nui. The name is Hawaiian for “Big Family”. The formation resulted in Ohana Cigars having a 10% stake in 262 Cigars and the latter having a 10% stake Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Nui Cigars Aloha Toro – Rated 98[…]
Keeping true to form with the theme of his Aging Room Quatrro line, Rafael Nodal has recently released the latest in the line – the Quattro Nicaragua Sonata. This has been a much-awaited cigar since the company’s release of the award-winning Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua back in 2019. The Sonata is Rafael’s way to describe Read more about Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Vibrato – Rated 92[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to another new cigar brand that has found its way to my doorstep. The brand name is Flatbush Cigar Co. According to the parent company, Gotham Cigars: “Gotham Cigars is the largest online purveyor of cigars in the United States. Over 20 years ago, Gotham Cigars’ founder and president, Read more about Cigar Review: Flatbush Cigar Co. The Doorman Toro – Rated 94[…]
Back in October of 2022, I was fortunate to receive some samples of the pre-release version of the Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo. I found it to be a pleasant cigar, but then again it was a pre-release and today I want to offer you my review on the production El Pulpo release that started Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Toro Grande – Rated 96[…]
Originally released in 2022 for the German and Swiss cigar markets, the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua was introduced to the USA at the 2023 PCA trade show. The blend is described as: The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is expressed in 3 vitolas, each packaged in elegant dark blue 20-count cabinet boxes. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is hand Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94[…]
Back in February, Davidoff Cigars announced a new Limited Edition AVO line of cigars called “Seasons”. The concept is that there will be four blends representing the four seasons of the year – Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Each blend will be expressed in a (6 5/8 x 50) Diadema vitola and will carry an Read more about Cigar Review: AVO Seasons Summer LE23 – Rated 91[…]
Back in June, Black Star Line Cigars and Oveja Negra announced the introduction of the Rosewood 1923. The cigar is a dedication to the race riot that occurred in Rosewood, Florida. Aric Bey, owner of Black Star Line Cigars noted his excitement to work with James Brown and his Oveja Negra factory in Estelí, Nicaragua: Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line Cigars Rose Wood 1923 – Rated 92[…]
Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]
After months, or perhaps years, Kevin “Commish” Parow, the founder of the New England Cigar Militia Group has finally produced his long awaited branded cigar – The New England Cigar Militia Reserva No. 1. After always talking about the many dog rockets he has smoked and ultimately tossed out of windows at 60 MPH, Kevin Read more about Cigar Review: The New England Cigar Militia Reserve No. 1 – It’s not a Dog Rocket, but…[…]
We recently had Founder and CEO of Bella Dama Cigars, Chantel Leavitt, on Taking It To the Nub the other week and talked about her new line of cigars and innovative approach to marketing her brand. Bella Dama Cigars was founded in 2020 and officially launched their line of cigars in 2023. The company sent Read more about Cigar Review: Bella Dama Cigars King Toro – Rated 90[…]