The last time I spoke about Martinez Cigars NYC was when I reviewed their 2021 release – the Patrimonio. That was a pretty fine cigar which added to the outstanding portfolio this small boutique cigar factory, in the heart of NYC, produces on a regular basis. Now enter 2022 and they have released yet another Read more about Cigar Review: Martinez Cigars NYC – La Bodega Series Riki Taki – Rated 91[…]
For those of you that are familiar with the CAO Amazon Basin and CAO Brazilia cigar blends, you understand that CAO has quite a bit of experience working with Brazilian Tobacco. Now enters the BX3, which aptly stands for Brazilian times 3. That’s right, the new BX3 incorporates Brazilian tobacco in the wrapper, the binder, and Read more about Cigar Review: CAO BX3 Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Today I take a look at yet another revamped and tweaked blend from Abe Flores and his Puros Dominican Republic (PDR) factory in Tamboril, DR. Yes you read that right, ABE changed the name of his company from Pinar Del Rio to Puros Dominican Republic back 2021 but the name change allowed him to keep Read more about Cigar Review: PDR Cigars A. Flores El Criollito Robusto – Rated 91[…]
The revamped A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Maduro was introduced to the market in late 2019 and brought with it, a new taste and packaging. In order to “streamline the flavor profiles” the company added more Dominican Criollo ’98 to the filler. During the release, Abe Flores, owner of PDR Cigars noted: “The Serie Privada Read more about Cigar Review: A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Maduro SP44 – Rated 89[…]
The Rock-A-Feller Art of Magic Cardician, is the 2nd expression of the Limited-Edition Art of Magic series. A Cardician is a Master of Card Magic. The owner of the company, Kevin Shwietzer, is a Magician himself and loves to do card tricks that will blow your mind. For the art work, Kevin once again reached Read more about Cigar Review: Rock-A-Feller Cigars – Limited-Edition Art of Magic Cardician – Rated 90[…]
Named for the home of Mexico’s premium cigar industry the Tatuaje TUXTLA (pronounced Toos-tlah) is one of the latest offerings from Pete Johnson and his iconic Tatuaje Cigars brand. The new blend is built off the famed T110 that was introduced as a limited edition shop exclusive for R. Field Wine & Co in Honolulu, Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje T110 TUXTLA – Rated 96[…]
The latest drop for the Cigar Clowns is coming this weekend and it is unlike any other Clown cigar to date. I was recently gifted one of these from Clown Extraordinaire – Nick Marzigliano – while attending the Drew Estate Connecticut Barn Smoker this past weekend. The cigar is named “The Recession” and is expressed Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “The Recession” – Rated 88[…]
Hiram & Solomon Cigars recently released one of their newest blends to the market known as the “Treaty”. The cigar is crafted exclusively to Celebrate the historic once in a life time treaty signing and mutual recognition between the Most Worshipful Prince Hall of Georgia and Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Georgia by MW Donald Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Treaty – Rated 95[…]
Back in 2016, the US FDA was working on releasing the deeming rules for regulating premium cigars in the country. The fear was real and many young cigar brands decided to fold up and leave the market so as not to risk any more investment that might have been lost if they were shut down. Read more about Cigar Review: Lampert Cigars 1675 Edición AZUL Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Today I once again introduce you to a new cigar brand that has come across my doorstep. The Pendrey Guillen (PG) Cigar company was founded by Carlos Alfonso Pendrey Guillen based of Danli, Honduras. According to Carlos: “Since I was young I have had a desire for a good “Habano”. My passion started ten years ago Read more about Cigar Review: PG Cigars – Lenca Barber Pole Torpedo Maduro/Connecticut – Rated 91[…]
It has been a year since I spoke about Amendola Family Cigars and today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the 2nd in the Signature Series Cannoli line. The cannoli is a way for Jeffrey Amendola and Christopher Monaco to celebrate their Italian heritage. Not only is the cannoli a favorite desert for Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Signature Series Cannoli Sumatra – Rated 90[…]
Debuting at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show early in July, the ”K” By Karen Berger 25th Anniversary is the latest offering from the Queen of Cigars – Karen Berger. With this release she celebrate 25 years in the premium cigar industry and testament that few in the industry can make and even Read more about Cigar Review: The ”K” By Karen Berger 25th Anniversary Toro – Rated 95[…]
Back in May, I introduced you to a new cigar company C.L.O.U.T. Cigars and reviewed their Select Toro. It was quite a pleasant offering. Today I would like to introduce you to the C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature Lancero Plus. The C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature line has a blend described as: Wrapper – Cameroon Binder – San Andres Read more about Cigar Review: C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature Lancero Plus – Rated 88[…]
Today I take a look at another blend from the brothers by loyalty – Ernesto Cordova and Allen Sanabria – who I introduced you to back in March on Taking It To The Nub. Their company, Family X Loyalty – has 4 different blends on the market and today I will be reviewing the Hati. Read more about Cigar Review: Family X Loyalty Hati Robusto – Rated 94[…]