“I was just overwhelmed with how well it was received and how the people raved about it. I couldn’t wait for the IPCPR, I had to get it out to our retailers as soon as I could.” Erik Espinosa Erik was talking about the new Espinosa Cigars Laranja Reserva Escuro that was released to retailers Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Laranja Reserva Escuro – Rated 93[…]
I have heard a lot about Cattle Baron Cigars and I finally got myself one last month down in Ft. Worth Texas. I was attending the Underground Cigar Shop, NFG19 event, and bumped into some nice folk that gifted me a Cattle Baron Cowboy. For those that don’t know, the Cowboy is a cigar. A Read more about Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Cowboy – Rated 90[…]
You have heard me report on these when they were announced at the IPCPR, you have seen me smoke a few, perhaps you were at an event where I donated a bundle to give away. We are talking about the Southern Draw Cigars – 300 Manos (Hands). It is time to talk more deeply about Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw 300 Manos Habano Piramides – Rated 92[…]
It has been a while since I talked about Illusione Cigars. I recently picked up a sampler pack at this years Underground Cigar Shop NFG19 and today I offer my take on the Illusione Ultra, specifically the OP. NO. 1 vitola. The Illusione Ultra is available in 7 different vitolas and all but two come Read more about Cigar Review: Illusione Ultra OP. NO. 1 – Rated 90[…]
Last month, Villiger Cigars announced they will be bringing to the American market a cigar that has been in the European market since 1998 – the Villiger La Meridiana. The company notes that this particular cigar gained a loyal following among European full flavor cigar enthusiasts and it was time they brought it to the Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger La Meridiana Boxed Pressed Toro – Rated 93[…]
What can I say, Riste Riatevski has created the most innovative cigar on the market since the introduction of the Drew Estate ACID line 20 years ago. The latest cigar to come out of Jas Sum Kral is known as the Nuggs. What makes this cigar unique is that Riste has joined two industries together Read more about Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Nuggs – Are You Experienced? – Rated 93[…]
I probably don’t have to say much about Padrón cigars, especially the 1926 and 1964 Anniversary Series, but I was gifted the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Maduro “A” the other week by my Stogie Press associate – Alton Otto. I decided to take his advice and to turn this one to ash. I was so intrigued Read more about Cigar Review: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Maduro “A” – Not Rated[…]
Back in 2012, two brothers of the leaf, Mike Rosales and Skip Martin, founded RoMa Craft Tobac. The duo made it their mission to be an ultra-boutique cigar company where they had their hands in all levels of production. The company sought out the best quality tobacco for their craft and relied on standards for Read more about Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Revenge – Rated 91[…]
The 2018 IPCPR was a big show for Felix Assouline Cigars as they introduced a number of new lines to their expanding portfolio. The CSB line was one that had three additional blends added to it and today I would like to talk about the Felix Assouline CSB Fuerte. The CSB Fuerte is a Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar Review: Felix Assouline CSB Fuerte N’aie Pas Peur – Rated 95[…]
Last year at the IPCPR, Mel Shah, the owner of Bombay Tabak was showcasing his latest line of cigars known as the MQBA Vintage Reserve. The name MQBA by the way is pronounced “em-kyoo-bho” in case you were wondering. I sampled the Nikka vitola, at the show and was impressed even though they just arrived. Read more about Cigar Review: MBombay MQBA Vintage Reserve Nikka – Rated 97[…]
I was recently contacted by a cigar distributor about a small Dominican cigar company that is looking to break more into the US market. The company is Caoba Cigars, a name I was totally unfamiliar with prior to a Facebook text message. They asked if I would be willing to review some of the company’s Read more about Cigar Review: Caoba Cigars Diamante Torpedo – Rated 92[…]
At the 2018 IPCPR I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the team from a small boutique company based out of San Antonio, Texas known as Warfighter Cigars. This is a company that is owned and operated by combat war veterans and according to the company’s website: “We aren’t even close to heroes, but we Read more about Cigar Review: Warfighter Cigars Garrison 7.62 MM Double Corona – Rated 90[…]
Isabela Cigars kicked off 2019 with the introduction of a new blend known as the Sparkle Robusto. The company defines this blend as ‘a journey of multiple transitions of sparking ever changing profile’. The company further notes: “Our intent was to create a blend that actually comes alive in your mouth, with multiple flavor undertones Read more about Cigar Review: 2019 Isabela Sparkle Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Way back in the days of old, long before the FDA was sinking their teeth into the cigar industry’s jugular, there was a small boutique cigar brand known as Exclusive Cigars started by an 18-year veteran of the financial industry. That man was Glen Case, who you all know as the owner of Kristoff Cigars. Read more about Cigar Review: Kristoff Vengeance Toro – Rated 92[…]