Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower, has announced the release of the limited edition the “Year of the Ox”. The cigar brand commemorates the Chinese New Year this coming February 12, 2021, which is the start of the “Year of the Ox”. The Year of the Ox will be a limited-edition brand offered only Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars Announced International Exclusive “YEAR OF THE OX”[…]
Last month, I introduced you to a new line of cigars that I came upon – Barreda Cigars. The history of the company and Don Chico can be found in the review of the Don Chico Habano which you can find here. As promised, today I would like to discuss the second blend in the Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro – Rated 94[…]
Growing up in NY, we had plenty of local bakeries that made some of the best donuts, pastries, bread, and cookies I have ever had. When it came to cookies, one stands out famously, the Black and White. It was large cookie that had one half iced with chocolate and the other half with vanilla. Read more about Cigar Review: Viaje Black & White Maduro – Rated 90[…]
Back in 2018, Altidas U.S.A. announced they would be releasing an exclusive cigar to the members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) for the 50 year anniversary of the association. The company made the choice to reach into its vault of classic cigars and blends and chose a cigar that they released two years Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 TAA Exclusive – Rated 89[…]
I can hear you saying it right now; “Jimmie, who is Tres Leones Cigars?“ I am glad you asked, as I never heard of this small boutique cigar brand until a couple of months ago when the owners reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their craft. Well, the Read more about Cigar Review: Tres Leones Cigars – The Barbary – Rated 90[…]
Founded in 2014, Stallone Cigars was born out of a passion for Premium Cigars and horses. The name Stallone was chosen as it is the Italian word for Stallion. Owner, Tony Barrios, besides having a deep passion for cigars, is also a lover of horses. He received his first horse when he was a child Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaragua Cigars Alazán Habano Robusto – Rated 96[…]
OK, I hear you saying, ‘Jimmie, are you reviewing a cigar or rum here?‘. Well, I am reviewing a cigar that was a collaboration between Mombacho Cigars S.A. and Ron Diplomático Rum. Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Mombacho Diplomático Rum was created specifically, to pair with Ron Diplomático rum. Read more about Cigar Review: Mombacho Diplomático Rum – Rated 88[…]
Back in June of this year, Drew Estate announced the 2020 return of the limited edition “Brothers of the Leaf (B.O.T.L.) – Brown Label” cigar as a Brick & Mortar exclusive for Drew Diplomat retailers. The BOTL cigar platform was originally created in 2012 to pay homage to the brothers and sisters of premium cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate 2020 B.O.T.L. Lancero – Rated 96[…]
Here is a brand that may not be on your radar screen currently, but I am here to say that you should be looking for this. Barreda Cigars is a vertically, integrated, boutique cigar company, based out of Nicaragua that has made their name in the European market and were showcased at the 2019 IPCPR Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Habano Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Introduced in June of 2020, the Las Calaveras EL 2020 is an all new blend from Crowned Heads of their yearly limited release of cigars that started back in 2014. Las Calaveras was born as a tribute to those who have passed away in the previous year, and is intended to be a celebration of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Las Calaveras EL 2020 – Rated 94[…]
Announced during the #DESummerTakeover campaign and highlighted on Freestyle Live: Special Edition the Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo Dogma Sun Grown is the creation of Drew Estate Master Blender Willy Herrera and Cigar Dojo Master Sensei Eric Guttormson. Undercrown Dojo Dogma Sun Grown is a 5 x 54 box-pressed robusto chosen by Drew Estate Master Blender Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo Dogma Sun Grown – Rated 88[…]
A number of months ago, my friend and BOTL Mike Holmes gifted me a new cigar I have not heard of. The small boutique brand, Fuerte y Libre was founded by two friends, Greg Free and Randy Karl, back in 2013, and according to the company’s website, the story is told: “In 2013, with cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Fuerte y Libre Bodacious Robusto – Rated 89[…]
Another installment of the Cigar Clowns hunt for the perfect smoke, arrived the other day. I have to say, it was perfect timing, as just the day before, my wife made some of the most awesome brownies. You will see why that matters in a moment. Here is a selfish plug, if you like cooking, Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “Krinkles” – Rated 95[…]
Today I would like to offer a review of another fine cigar from Traficante Cigars – the Traficante Misfortune. This review is based on a sample I received as part of a cigar exchange from the Frontline Lounge Members Only Facebook Group. Members that want to participate receive a travel humidor in the mail that Read more about Cigar Review: Traficante Cigars Misfortune Robusto – Rated 92[…]