Originally introduced in 2016, the Black Diamond by J.C. Newman has been updated with new bands and a tweaked blend, that according to the company adds more strength to the cigar. The new blend and packaging was released in August of 2022. The company worked in collaboration with Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. to handcraft Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald – Rated 94[…]
The latest offering from E.P. Carrillo is named the Allegiance and it is available on retail shops across the country. I picked one up for this review at my local brick & mortar – Executive Cigar Shop & Lounge in Melbourne, FL. The Allegiance now joins the award winning trio in the Perez-Carrillo Series: Pledge, Read more about Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant – Rated 96[…]
By now most of us are familiar with Ricky Rodriguez, the previous CAO Cigars brand ambassador who recently this year launched his own company – West Tampa Tobacco. He launched with two blends, the West Tampa White and West Tampa Black. Now, to close out the year, Ricky has reached deep into his stored thoughts Read more about Cigar Review: West Tampa Tobacco Co. Attic Series – The Attic Toro – Rated 97[…]
Wow, how time flies. It has been 20 years since Rocky Patel introduced to the market a wallet friendly cigar known as “The Edge”. I remember this cigar so well, as I smoked tons of them and my favorite was always the Edge Sumatra. Originally the cigar came in 100-count humidor trays and the cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge 20th Anniversary – Rated 88[…]
The latest release of the Muestra de Saka known as The Bewitched hit the shelves earlier this year but it was a originally a cigar that Steve Saka made to celebrate the Owl Shop of Worcester’s 75th Anniversary. Steve Saka explains it the best: “Originally this was a liga I created to celebrate the Owl Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Muestra de Saka “The Bewitched” – Rated 97[…]
Officially launched on 2019 in the Dominican Republic, Yaya cigars founded by Carlos Guillermo made its US debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The brand falls under the distribution arm of the United Cigar Group who also distribute cigars like the Atabey and the Byron. Yaya cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Yaya Cigars Bagua Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Introduced in 2021, the All Saints Cigars – St. Francis is the second line of cigars for the young company headed up by Micky Pegg. The inaugural line was the Dedicación which was well received in the industry. With this second line, Micky pays homage to one of the great Catholic Saints, Francis of Assisi, who Read more about Cigar Review: All Saints Cigars – St. Francis Churchill – Rated 94[…]
The latest release from Cordoba y Morales Cigars has hit the shelves and it is not one for beginners as the company says right on the band “CUIDADO ESTE DESAFIO NO ES PARA PRINCIPIANTES” which translates precisely to – Be Careful This Challenge Is Not For Beginners. Why? Because in the crazy good mind of Read more about Cigar Review: Cordoba y Morales Nica Reaper – Rated 94[…]
MAS IGNEUS is a Catalan expression that can be translated as “House of Ignition,” accurately reflecting the essence of the creation of this unique and peculiar cigar. Named for Luciano’s partner and award winning winery located in the Priorat, Spain, Mas Igneus was launched in four different sizes at the 2022 PCA Trade Show. This collaboration between Read more about Cigar Review: Luciano Cigars MAS IGNEUS Short Robusto – Rated 95[…]
I recall way back when, in 2014 – the Crux Cigar company entered the premium cigar market and I first met Jeff and Casey Haugen, two cigar loving cousins with a mission to bring some of the best cigars to the market. Jeff owned a lounge in Maple Grove, MN and he knew he wanted Read more about Cigar Review: Crux 2022 LE Limitada Short Salomone – Rated 94[…]
Over three decades ago, Steve Saka began his long cigar journey and one of his first true cigar loves was the broadleaf puros crafted by Sr. Frank Llaneza (1920 – 2010) and his General Manager Sr. Estelo Padron (1927 – 2015) at the Honduran-American Tobacco, S.A. (HATSA) factory in Cofradia, Honduras. Steve would tell you Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan – Rated 93[…]
The fifth addition of the A.J. Fernandez New World series debuted this year at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The latest bend stared shipping to retailers in September and I picked one up from one of my local brick & mortar shops – Smoke Rings 72 in Merritt Read more about Cigar Review: A.J. Fernandez New World Dorado Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Here is a cigar company you may not have heard of, though it is starting to make itself known around the country. Ponce Cigar Company, founded was established by Frank Vazquez in 2021 with a single blend and vitola – the Ponce San Andrés (5.5 x 54) robusto. As for owner Frank, he worked for Read more about Cigar Review: Ponce Cigars – Sumatra Corona Largo – Rated 90[…]
The Cuevas family has been in the cigar business for over 70 years through 5 generations of family members. They started growing and cultivating tobacco in the famed Pinar de Rio region of Cuba as far back as the 19th century. When Cuba nationalized the industry, the family relocated to the Dominican Republic and eventually established Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva Toro – Rated 92[…]