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[…]
The Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) Art of Magic, is a new and truly Limited Edition cigar release. This new release pays tribute to magicians the world over. Kevin Schweitzer, VRCG owner, has been practicing magic since he was eight years old and to this day he is a member of the Society of American Magicians which was Read more about Cigar Review: Rock-A-Feller Cigars Art of Magic – Rated 95[…]
Today I would like to offer a review of the the second in the series of Echelon Cigars, a Veteran owned cigar company. This time, it is the company’s flagship line – the Veteran Series – which is a Nicaraguan puro. The company described it as a medium bodied and not overbearing, with an unforgettable Read more about Cigar Review: Echelon Cigars Veteran Series Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Dissident Cigars by Benjamin Holt hit the market back in 2019 and they were quite the rave (pun intended). I guess Benjamin realized the hits he had with James Brown (not the singer the cigar maker) and continued to work on new projects with Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. In October of 2020, Dissident Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RAVE – Rated 92[…]
Thank goodness for the Underground Cigar Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas as if not for them, I may not have gotten my paws on the new Black Works Studio Hyena. As part of the Underground NFG21 event, all ticket holders received a fine collection of cigars, including the Hyena, as part of the package. James Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93[…]
Recently I had the honor of joining a group of fellow cigar enthusiasts from my local cigar club – Sticks and Spirits Cigar Club – to sample and talk about the new Isabela Cigars Transporter and also the Isabela Guerrillas. The group gathered virtually from across the country on a Saturday afternoon, led by group Read more about Cigar Review: Isabela Cigars Transporter – Rated 93[…]
La Mirada, is a new cigar line brought to you by a new boutique cigar company Bahama Mamas, LLC. The company is is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with offices also in Las Vegas NV. They are part of the Potomac Tobacco Group, the owners of Bahama Mamas cigars. Now while the namesake of the company, Read more about Cigar Review: La Mirada Toro Reserva – Rated 91[…]