Based out of Tampa, Florida – Geronimo Cigar was founded by two Brothers of the Leaf, Ariel Geronimo and Jorge Rodriguez. The duo have been in business since 2015 plying their craft as they navigated the cigar industry waters, learning the industry as they moved along. In 2017, they released the El Principio, a four Read more about Cigar Review: Geronimo Cigars El Principio Maduro Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Originally released in December 2019 and then brought back in the end of 2020, the ADVentura – The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition is an extension to the “ADVentura The Conqueror” lineup which debuted earlier in 2019. The Conqueror was the third release of the ADVentura brand and follows the fictional story of two 15th century explorers Read more about Cigar Review: ADVentura – The Conqueror Emperor’s Edition – Rated 95[…]
Founded by tobacconists Nick Syris and Omar Nasr, Lavida Habano Cigars was originally offered in Lavida Habana lounges in the Middle East. The company found success and made the choice to bring the brand into the US in 2016. and added a lancero vitola in that expansion. The company launched with 3 different blends: Claro Read more about Cigar Review: Lavida Habana (LH) Cigars Maduro Lancero – Rated 92[…]
Late in 2021, Black Star Line Cigars, the company that brought to you the highly acclaimed War Witch, upped the game and announced they were shipping a darker version of the “witch” to be called the Dark War Witch. This time the company collaborated with AGANORSA Leaf for production. Handcrafted by Aganorsa Leaf, the Dark War Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line Cigars – Dark War Witch – Rated 94[…]
Introduced at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the All Saints Fine Cigars – Saint Francis Colorado is the 3rd line of cigars from the small and growing company headed up by Micky Pegg. The cigar is a tweaked version of the company’s St. Francis Oscuro blend using an Ecuadorian Habano Colorado wrapper Read more about Cigar Review: All Saints Fine Cigars – Saint Francis Colorado Churchill – Rated 96[…]
What happens when you have access to incredible tobacco and don’t want to use it in event only cigars that really don’t sell? Well if you are Steve Saka from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, you use it to extend an already successful product – like the Mi Querida Triqui Traca. Yep, that is what Steve Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 448 (Fire Cracker) – Rated 93[…]
Ok, what in Sam Hill is Boston Jimmie talking about, or better still what am I smoking. My friend and mad scientist when it comes to innovative cigar blends, Patrick Potter, has once again emerged from his top secret lab with what may be – one of the most unique cigars on the market. Allow Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Green Chili Apple Pie[…]
The Trinidad brand of cigars has been around for a long time, especially on the Cuban market. but many of us are not able to obtain those. Altidas USA owns the rights to cross brand a number of popular Cuban brands, like the Trinidad, and have been doing so for a number of years. In Read more about Cigar Review: Trinidad Espiritu Series No.2 Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Many of you probably know Kevin Shahan, the fun bearded guy who created Cigar Prop. Long before he launched his cigar media site (I’d Tap That Ash), Kevin created a simple but cool cigar holder that he machined himself and sold to the cigar community. Now years later he not only has a successful media Read more about Cigar Review: Back in Black by Cigar Prop – Rated 90[…]
Aganorsa Leaf showcased a new addition to their popular Just For Retailers (JFR) Lunatic Habano line at this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). The addition was named the JFR Lunatic Hombre Libre. The new addition is offered in a (6.25 x 54) toro vitola with an MSRP set at $8.39/cigar. They come packaged in 28-count Read more about Cigar Review: JFR Lunatic Hombre Libre – Rated 93[…]
Earlier in the year, I offered a review of the Sinistro Cigars El Burro Corojo that I felt was a fine cigar and garnered a solid 92 rating on Stogie Press. Today I am pleased to present my review of its sibling the the El Burro Maduro. The El Burro was showcased at the 2021 Tobacco Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars El Burro Maduro Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Protocol Cigars created the “Lawmen Series,” which Sir Robert Peel was the first installment. Continuing with the company’s law enforcement theme, they created the Protocol Eliot Ness. The concept is that criminals are so often glorified in Hollywood and in media. Very rarely do the men and woman who work tirelessly to bring these criminals Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro – Rated 91[…]
Fiat Lux, a latin expression well-known and often used during the intellectual movement of the Enlightenment, translates to “Let there be Light”, represents the search for knowledge and for meaning. It also happens to be the namesake for the new cigar in the Luciano line, by Ace Prime. Fiat Lux itself is a blend that Read more about Cigar Review: FIAT LUX by Luciano INTUITIONS – Rated 95[…]
Back in 2001, Joya de Nicaragua introduced a bold and strong cigar which they named the Antaño 1970. From it’s first incarnation it has been a well received brand garnering high marks throughout the two decades on the market. The company’s website notes: “Antaño in Spanish means ‘Yesteryear’, a word that perfectly expresses the soul Read more about Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva GT20 -Rated 95[…]