Back in 2016, Padrón debuted a special pair of birthday blends to celebrate José O. Padrón’s 89th birthday. Known as the Padrón Black PB97, it was offered in a natural and maduro varietal. The (6 x 46) Corona Gorda was released as a Smoke Inn exclusive. It never became a full production cigar though. Seven years Read more about Cigar Review: Padrón PB97 Maduro Torpedo – Rated 91[…]
Nicholas Fusco, the dynamic young owner of El Mago Cigars, made his mission known at this year’s PCA trade show. As noted by Nicholas, the El Mago brand is dedicated to his grandparents who endured many obstacles throughout their lives. Today we look at the El Mago Triunfante Connecticut, a cigar blend that salutes his Read more about Cigar Review: El Mago Triunfante Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer a review of the Enébes Tabac Malay Toro. The name is a homage to Malaysia specifically the Sumatra wrapper that is used, albeit it is an Ecuadorian Sumatra vs a true Indonesian but the reference makes sense. The full blend of the Enébes Tabac Malay is described as: The Enébes Tabac Malay is expressed in Read more about Cigar Review: Enébes Tabac Malay Toro – Rated 94[…]
Lina and John Remer recently introduced a new cigar known as the Devil in Disguise. This is their first collaborated cigar since their whirlwind wedding in Last Vegas. The couple noted that there are some similarities to their previous offerings (La Linas, J and F Trains) and this cigar offers a medium to bold profile Read more about Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95[…]
Nick Syris from LH Premium Cigars added a new cigar to the company’s growing portfolio. The cigar is known as the Nick Sofos. The word Sofos translates from Greek to English as wise or learned. The company notes that the cigar pays homage to Nick’s Greek heritage and also to the cigar making craft. Nick Read more about Cigar Review: LH Premium Cigars Nick SOFOS Short Salomon – Rated 91[…]
The latest release to come out of Crowned Heads this year is the Coroneta, which is actually comprised of two different blends from two different factories, both under the ‘Coroneta’ heading. Confused? Don’t be; it actually makes sense to showcase some of your best factory partners in a new release. Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Coroneta Maduro Earl – Rated 91[…]
As part of the Italian Collection by Fratello Cigars, the Arlequin was inspired by a 16th century Italian theater and Venetian carnival character. The Arlequin blend was introduced to the market back in 2019 as a round cigar and then in a box pressed format in 2020. In 2023, the company added a box pressed Corona Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94[…]
In late 2022, Lampert Cigars released a new blend into the market; The Ocean Breeze Robusto Grande. The company says the OCEAN BREEZE embodies the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida. Smooth, effortless, relaxing, and delicious, this cigar offers a phenomenal experience. The Lampert Cigars website explains the genesis of the Ocean Breeze: “The initial idea Read more about Cigar Review: Lampert Cigars Ocean Breeze Robusto Grande – Rated 94[…]
In 2023, Foundation Cigars released a pair of cigars that they declared ‘embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company’. The cigars are known as the “Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale”. The names are a homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. Nicholas Melillo, Founder Read more about Cigar Review: Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Pasquale – Rated 96[…]
Fortaleza Y Libra Cigars expanded their portfolio of blends this year with the introduction of the bold Intimidador and a new company name and logo due to a possible infringement in the name where they were informed the word “Fuerte” could not be used so they changed it to Fortaleza. I don’t know who thinks Read more about Cigar Review: Fortaleza Y Libra Cigars Intimidador Corona – Rated 93[…]
General Cigar Co. released a new line of cigar this year at the PCA Trade Show. Known as the FASA line, it comes in two blends, the Noche and the Sol. The name FASA translates to “Phase”. The names Sol and Noche I would say translate to the phases of the day. Sol is “sun” Read more about Cigar Review: CAO FASA SOL Toro – Rated 94[…]
2023 was a pivotal year for Karen Berger. She rebranded her company from “K” by Karen Berger to Karen Berger Cigars. She also launched a value cigar named the Tailgate. The boxes for these cigars are designed to look like a classic truck, and the tailgate section of the box opens downwards in order to Read more about Cigar Review: The Tailgate Toro by Karen Berger – Rated 92[…]
Introduced at this years TPE, the Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. The cigar is the counterpart to the original Cuevas Mandarria launched in 2019, which used an Habano wrapper and Olor binder and are made at the company’s Dominican Factory – Tabacalera Las Lavas S.R.L. The new Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro – Rated 95[…]
At this years PCA Trade Show, Powstanie Cigars announced the release of a new size for its Connecticut blend: the Corona Gorda. The new vitola, named “Justice”, is a tribute to the middle child of Mike Szczepankiewicz, the co-owner and master blender of Powstanie Cigars. The cigar was originally blended over 9 years ago for the birth Read more about Cigar Review: Powstanie Justice Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]