The Cigar Clowns and the Limited Cigar Association (LCA) have recently released their latest drop “The Ron” this past month, shipping them to LCA shops across the country. This is their largest drop to date and the company is proud to note that this one is hand crafted by A.J. Fernandez. Joe Cassara, one of Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Limited Cigar Association “The Ron” – Rated 94[…]
Announced in March of 2021 and showcased at this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), the CURAMUS is a cigar that was specially crafted for M.W. Robert V. Monacelli, Grand Master of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Freemasons for the State of New Jersey. The Freemasons are the largest and oldest fraternal organization with a mission to: “Promote Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon CURAMUS Toro – Rated 93[…]
This is the third in the series of La Hoya del Chan cigars portfolio. The previous two were the Connecticut Big Rubio, and the Habano Gran Toro. This one is called the Big Bro a 6 x 60 dark maduro. La Hoja del Chan is a dream come true, for husband and wife team – Read more about Cigar Review: La Hoja del Chan Big Bro Maduro – Rated 88[…]
One the nice things about attending a cigar trade show, like the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) each year, is I get to experience not only fun and reacquainting myself with old friend in the industry, but I also run across something new that I have not heard of. This year I introduced myself to the Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group – 1492 Jerez Legacy Toro- Rated 88[…]
This past year, the little cigar company from Texas, Providencia Cigars, came out with a line of cigars to celebrate the 1980’s, a time when life was full of fun, excitement, indulgence, and well… some crazy times for those that remember it. One of the blends in that collection is called the Detox and it Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Detox Toro – Rated 93[…]
Tabac Trading Company, owned by Master Blender Patrick Potter, has been growing since 2015. The company has produced some amazing craft, both in blends and construction. This year, Patrick showcased a blend, known as the Milk & Honey at the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, NV. In fact he showcased three different blends Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Milk & Honey – Rated 95[…]
A number of years ago, I talked about a small cigar company in NYC that has their own factory in their NYC shop. That company is called Martinez Cigars and they have been in business since 1974. The cigar I reviewed then was the Flat Iron, named after the iconic Flat Iron building in NYC. Read more about Cigar Review: Martinez Cigars NYC – Patrimonio Brazilian Arapiraca Torpedo – Rated 95[…]
Late last year, DAV cigars release some new blends that added depth to their growing portfolio. One of those was the DAV Series 1918 also known as the purple band. The year 1918, is special to founders Valot Atakhanian and Armen Caprielian, as it represents the First Republic of Armenia and was the first modern Read more about Cigar Review: DAV Cigars Series 1918 Double Toro – Rated 92[…]
In the year 2020 , you all remember that year, or maybe you chose to forget it and purge it from you memory, but either way, the little cigar company from Texas – Providencia Cigars, release a number of new blends in limited quantities. One of those blends was name the “BOOM”. It was a Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars BOOM Toro – Rated 92[…]
At this years Tobacco Plus Expo, Altadis U.S.A. was showcasing their latest extension to the H. Upmann line. Known as H. Upmann 1844 Classic Connecticut it is produced at La Flor de Copan in Honduras under the watchful eyes of Grupo de Maestros. This is the 4th extension to the H. Upmann 1844 heritage portfolio. Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann 1844 Classic Connecticut Toro – Rated 91[…]
Well folks, May 6th, is the day, the big reveal, the huge announcement. What am I talking about? Those that know, understand, but just in case – I am talking about the Drew Estate Mystery cigar which you got if you were lucky enough to purchase the event package. The package as you know, came Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Freestyle Live – Mystery Cigar – Rated 94[…]
“You May Choose To Look The Otehr Way, But You Can Never Again Say You Did Not Know… ~ William Wilberforce Wilberforce was a 19th century British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade. Wilberforce was convinced of the importance of religion, morality and education. He championed causes and campaigns such as Read more about Cigar Review: Chaffiot Collection See No Evil Robusto – Rated 89[…]
Alex Spenser Reserve (ASR) Cigars is a small boutique cigar company that carries name of the company founder – Alex Spenser a Cincinnati, OH native. The first cigar Alex branded is called the Mansa and was introduced in late 2019. The cigar was made to highlight and celebrates the people of Africa and the African Read more about Cigar Review: Alex Spenser Reserve Mansa Box Pressed Toro – Rated 95[…]
Puros Birriel may be a brand you are not familiar with, and I can appreciate that, as neither did I until I received some samples of the company’s craft to review. The young Chicago based company was founded by Jose Birriel, a passionate man whose mantra is: “I work to make myself a better person, Read more about Cigar Review: Puros Birriel Don Jose Segundo – Rated 89[…]