Received with great anticipation and a bit of fanfare, the Protocol Cigars Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU) cigar is newest addition to the Protocol Cigars core line portfolio. This is the fifth Protocol Core Line release. It was announced in September 2020 and hit the Stogie Press lounge a couple of months ago. After an early Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Cigars Cyber Crimes Unit – Rated 90[…]
I recently received some samples of the latest introduction by Acosta Cigars. This new release is named the Envidia which translates to “Envy” and is one of the Roman Catholic seven deadly sins. The church states that ‘Envy’ is among the things that comes from the heart, defiling a person. In the case of Acosta Read more about Cigar Review: Acosta Cigars Envidia Torpedo – Rated 91[…]
As I continue to experience the craft of Benjamin Holt’s Dissident Cigars, which are hand crafted at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí Nicaragua, I will honestly say – “keep up the great work“. Today I review the Dissident RANT, one of three new blends introduced late in 2020. The other two were the Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RANT – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer a review of the 2nd Cigar in the Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group portfolio. As I mentioned in the previous review of the 1492 Jerez Legacy Toro, the company is a family owned business that was founded in 1999 by brothers García Vindell and Benavides Rodriguez. Both were born in Estelí Nicaragua, known worldwide Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group Paris Midnight Esplendido – Rated 91[…]
At this years TPE trade show, Maya Selva Cigars showcased one of their newest line extensions – the Cumpay Robusto Maduro. Originally launched in 1999, and after Nicaragua’s peace accords, the Cumpay captivated us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley terroir. Back then Nicaragua was “One of the newest and most promising Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Cumpay Robusto Maduro – Rated 91[…]
It has been awhile since I spoke about Hooten Young cigars. A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Sticks & Spirits Cigar Club meeting and I won a raffle. What did I win? You guessed it right, the Hooten Young MA Duece. This is a unique vitola, pressed into the shape Read more about Cigar Review: Hooten Young MA Deuce – Rated 94[…]
The Plasencia family has been in the tobacco and cigar business for over 150 years dating back to 1865. They only recently, about 4 years ago (2017), started to blend and produce cigars under the Plasencia name. Prior to that, their business model was to grow, harvest, cure, and age tobacco that would be used Read more about Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 146 La Vega – Rated 93[…]
Today I offer a review of the second blend in the Tabac Trading Co. Milk and Honey line. It is called the Matcha, which is a special type of Asian green tea that is popular in both China and Japan. Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The green Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Matcha Milk & Honey – Rated 94[…]
I was recently gifted this GTO Dominican Cigars Corona de GTO 10 Años Corojo from a great BOTL – Barry Bones Argento, the host of the No Bones About It Podcast and a proud Cigar Rights of America Ambassador. I have to say, I am really starting to discover the GTO craft and I can’t Read more about Cigar Review: GTO Dominican Cigars Corona de GTO 10 Años Corojo- Rated 95[…]
Introduced to the United States in September 2020, the VegaFina 1998 started out as a European market blend but Rafael Nodal, head of product capability for Tabacalera USA, decided it should be also be brought into the US market saying it would be a big hit with American cigar enthusiasts. The VegaFina 1998 is crafted Read more about Cigar Review: VegaFina 1998 VF 54 – Rated 93[…]
If you are planning to attend the upcoming Protocol Pool Party this coming July 17th, you are going to be in for a treat with this years Protocol Pool Party Year 2 cigar. These cigars are not available for sale but everyone who attends the Pool Party Event will be getting their hands on these Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Pool Party Year 2 – Rated 89[…]
At this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), Zander-Greg showcased two new box pressed vitolas for the Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Liga No. 4 line. Both vitolas are box pressed – a 6 1/2 x 60 Double Toro and a 5 1/2 x 46 Corona. Produced at the Agroindustrial Nicaraguense De Tabacos S.A. facility in Estelí, Read more about Cigar Review: Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Liga No. 4 Corona – Rated 91[…]
Introduced at the 2019 PCA trade show in Las Vegas, the Blackbird Cigar Co. Jackdaw is one of six blends the company showcased. I have reviewed the other 5 and today I offer a review of the Jackdaw. Like all the names of the blends in the portfolio, the Jackdaw is the name of a Read more about Cigar Review: Blackbird Cigar Co. Jackdaw Robusto – Rated 94[…]
At this years Tobacco Plus Expo, ADVentura Cigars showcased a line extension to their Navigator series known as the Francis D. Corona. The 6 x 44 corona is a nod to Sir Francis Drake, who is known for circumnavigating the globe from 1577 to 1580. Drake was commissioned by Elizabeth I of England to start an Read more about Cigar Review: ADVentura Cigars – The Navigator Francis D. Corona – Rated 95[…]