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[…]
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[…]