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[…]
I was recently contacted by gentleman by the name of Don Lewis IV. He is the co-founder of a small boutique cigar company known as Poker Face®️ cigars. The other co-founder is Dominican native, Magaly Veras De Lowe. The vision for their cigar company began back in 2015 and by 2017, the self described “Poker Read more about Cigar Review: Poker Face®️ Cigars King of Spades Habano Robusto – Rated 88[…]
The Micallef Grande Bold Ligero is part of the Micallef Cigars Grande Bold line of cigars that were introduced in 2018. The line includes a variety of blends; Maduro, Nicaragua, Mata Fina, Sumatra, and todays review the Ligero. Not only did the company release five new blends but each one was released in multiple vitolas Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars Grande Bold Ligero 552L – Rated – 91[…]
Back in 2018, DBL Cigars created a huge 8 x 60 cigar they named the MAFU. The cigar was created to pay tribute to a funny older man that cleans the company’s factory in exchange for cigars. DBL Cigars owner explained the story to me: “There is this guy that lives near our factory in Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars MAFU Cameroon Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]
If you look at the Rocky Patel website, you will see the following write-up on the company’s Grand Reserve cigar line which was released to the International market in 2018: “As the demand for his cigars boom abroad, Rocky Patel decided to dedicate a special brand exclusive to the international market. It’s called GRAND RESERVE, and it Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97[…]
Originally released in 2016, the Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch line was revamped in 2020. The company decided to use a Corojo ’99 wrapper from Jalapa and a double binder and fillers from Esteli and Jalapa. All leaf used in this Nicaraguan puro were grown on Aganorsa farms. In addition to the updated blend the Read more about Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch Dreamlands – Rated 89[…]
Originally introduced in 2012 as an amped up rendition of the coveted Crowned Heads Four Kicks brand, it was reintroduced in 2017. The 2020 version is the 5th installment of the Mule Kick. Since 2017, the company has chosen to use different wrappers and this year it features a Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper, which is what Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2020 – Rated 94[…]
My Father Cigars, acquired the famed Fonseca brand from the Quesada cigar family in 2019. Once acquired, My Father Cigars made the decision to revamp the blend along with the branding of Fonseca for a 2020 release. The brand itself, is over 100 years old, originally founded by Don Francisco Fonseca in the 1890’s in Read more about Cigar Review: My Father Cigars Fonseca Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Rocky Patel Number 6 is described by the company as a medium body cigar. The name of this cigar refers to the factory blend code. Rocky wanted to name it the “Legacy” but that name was already taken so they went with Number 6. Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Number 6 Toro – Rated 89[…]
It was the year 1844, when a young 28 year old German banker, Hermann Dietrich Upmann, decided to purchase a local cigar factory in Havana, Cuba and began prodicing cigars under the now famous, H. Upmann brand. That was 176 years ago! Owning, operating, and growing a cigar brand is not the easiest thing to Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann 175 Anniversary – Rated 93[…]
It’s that time again, the Cigar Clowns have received their 3rd drop of rare and un-circulated cigars. This time the Clowns have given it a name – Carletto – and added a band to the cigar also. The drop will be available for Cigar Clown members to purchase staring this coming Friday September 18. The Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “Carletto” – Rated 91[…]
Villiger Cigar Company kicked off 2020 with the introduction of a special cigar to celebrate Villiger’s century long history with Brazilian tobacco, The “Villiger Do Brasil” (Villiger of Brazil) was showcased at the year’s only cigar trade show, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE 2020), held the last week of January at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Do Brazil Maduro Robusto – Rated 94[…]