Back in 2018, Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC which is the parent company of Ohana Cigars created a new brand known as the Left Hand Cigar Company. I found that cigar, at the time, to be a fine offering from Ryan Frank Rodriguez. But like all things time moves on and things change. Ryan moved his production to Read more about Cigar Review: Familia Rodriguez Tobacos LLC – Left Hand Cigar – Rated 92[…]
As part of Abe Flores’ revamping of his company, including updated branding and adjusted blends, he has rebranded the Connecticut River Valley Azul which was branded on the Flores y Rodriguez brand. The Azul is now branded on the A. Flores 1975 brand. It also moved from 15-count boxes and 19-count jars to a finely Read more about Cigar Review: A. Flores 1975 – Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul Churchill – Rated 92[…]
It has been a while since Artesano del Tobacco introduced their famed Viva La Vida cigar line and its numerous extensions. Earlier this year, brothers Gus and Billy Fakih, owners of Artesano del Tobacco, announced a brand new blend known as the El Pulpo (The Octopus). The new blend is described as: Wrapper – San Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano del Tobacco El Pulpo (Pre-Release) Rated 92[…]
Today I would like to talk about the second of three new Sancho Panza offerings – the Double Maduro. Back in July, General Cigar announced that the entire Sancho Panza line has been modernized and the brand’s three updated collections have begun shipping. The revamping of the line was a collaboration between Matt Booth, Justin Read more about Cigar Review: Sancho Panza Double Maduro Robusto – Rated 91[…]
At this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, AGANORSA Leaf announced that the limited edition Aniversario Maduro will now be a full production cigar. The original Aniversario line was actually offered in 4 different vitolas, each as a limited release from August 2020 to December 2021. The new production line now features the updated Read more about Cigar Review: AGANORSA Leaf Maduro Toro – Rated 95[…]
Back in May the newest release from Never Ash cigars hit the market. Known as the 815, it is nod to the city area code where Never Ah cigars owners (Tom Grilli and Steve Rotondi) reside. It basically covers the cities of Rockford, Joliet, and Plainfield just outside of Chicago. The Never Ash 815 has Read more about Cigar Review: Never Ash Cigars 815 Toro – Rated 93[…]
Ryan Frank Rodriguez, owner of Ohana Cigars and Left Handed Cigars recently made a move to a new factory – Tabacalera Pages Raffo in Nicaragua. As part of that move, he has been able to procure higher grade leaf for his line of cigars. One of those that has been recently revamped is the Pulse Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Cigars Pulse Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Back in July, General Cigars announced a complete rebranding of the Iconic Sancho Panza line. As part of this re-launch, the team at General Cigar brought in another Iconic figure in the industry – Matt Booth – to work on the project. In the end, there are now three Sancho Panza blends on the market: Read more about Cigar Review: Sancho Panza The Original – Robusto – Rated 91[…]
Today we take a look at the latest offering from the small boutique cigar company – Bocock Brothers Cigars – owned by two Honduran brothers Bryant and Douglas Bocock. You may have heard about them as they have been on my Taking It To The Nub Show and are also a sponsor of the show. Read more about Cigar Review: Bocock Brotheres Signature Edition Sumatra Toro – Rated 92[…]
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[…]