Today I have the pleasure of bringing you all a review of yet another CiGAR CLoWnS special drop. This is round #5 of the NY CiGAR CLoWnS journey to find the perfect cigar. For this drop, they went with a Connecticut shade they have named Captain Spaulding. For those that don’t know, Captain Spaulding is Read more about Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Captain Spaulding – Rated 95[…]
Well, October came and went, and with the passing of the month I was fortunate this year to pick up three Tatuaje Karloff cigars. The Karloff is the latest addition the company’s Monster Series that debuted in 2008. This particular cigar is a nod to Boris Karloff, the actor that played Frankenstein’s monster in the Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars Karloff – Rated 92[…]
If you recall, back in 2019, Steve Saka – owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, released a special new Connecticut blend known as the Sobremesa Brûlée. Though conceived in 2015, the Sobremesa Brûlée, finally made it to market in 2019. When asked about this special liga, Steve Saka noted that the Sobremesa Brûlée is: “…recreation Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée Blue – Rated 93[…]
Earlier this year, ACE Prime and Crowned Heads announced the launch of the Pichardo Maduro, a cigar that draws on the life and experience of its namesake – Don. Eradio Pichardo. A fourth-generation tobacconist and heir to more than a century and a half of knowledge in the world of tobacco, Don Pichardo worked for Read more about Cigar Review: Pichardo Maduro (6.5 x 50) Box Press – Rated 90[…]
Earlier this year, El Artista, one of the largest cigar producers in the Dominican Republic, announced a number of new and revamped products in their cigar lines. In the announcement, the company noted that one of their oldest brands – Puro Ambar – was being re-blended due to the fact they could not obtain the Read more about Cigar Review: El Artista Puro Ambar Robusto – Rated 94[…]
It’s been a while since I talked about Providencia Cigars, that little Texas cigar company that keep on delivering. Recently, the company has created a new line of cigars that follow a theme that throws them back to the 1980’s when boom boxes, cassette tapes, video games, detox centers, the moonwalk, etc. Ray Zinar, co Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Mix Tape – Rated 92[…]
As crazy as the 2020 has been, there have been some sweet spots throughout the year. One of those was the announcement that Crowned Heads collaborated once again with Tabacalera Pichardo to produce a new cigar line, the Mil Dias. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]
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[…]