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[…]
At the 2018 IPCPR, Island Lifestyle Importers LLC, the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories since 2010, announced the distribution release of the “Island Club” line of cigars. I will be getting to the review of that cigar, but today I would like to turn the clock back a Read more about Cigar Review: Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Maduro Toro – Rated 90[…]
The year 2018 was a pivot year for Matt Booth and his Room 101 Cigars brand. As some of you know, Matt took a small hiatus from the cigar industry but returned in 2018 with “his” first new blend known as the Farce. Back in December I reviewed the pre-release edition of this new blend Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Farce Habano Robusto – Rated 94[…]
The Nat Sherman Timeless brand made its debut back in 2012 and has been a go to cigar for many Nat Sherman fans. The brand originally came in 3 vitolas and then in 2013 the company expanded the portfolio with 3 additional vitolas. Originally called the Nat Sherman Nicaraguan Timeless collection, the company re-branded the Read more about Cigar Review: Nat Sherman Timeless Supreme 556 Gordo – Rated 93[…]
Most of you have heard of Flor de Gonzalez cigars a boutique cigar company based out of Miami, Florida. The Gonzalez family has roots back to Cuba and is now run by third generation owner Yadi Gonzalez. The company has been doing it’s best to navigate the unpleasant waters of the FDA rules and regulations, Read more about Cigar Review: Flor de Gonzalez 90 Miles 1980 Edition Churchill – Rated 90[…]
Christian Eiroa and CLE Cigars have been teasing us for a while with the possibility of bringing back the Wynwood line that he created with Robert Caldwell back in 2012. The line went defunct back in 2013 when Caldwell left the brand but Eiroa maintained the brand rights. Now as we speed the film up Read more about Cigar Review: C.L.E. Wynwood Hills Mayhem – Rated 94[…]
At the 2018 IPCPR, Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars, showcased the third release of his limited edition Derrame Series cigar. Known as the Derrame III, it was displayed in a beautiful 49 count humidor that housed 40 box-pressed vitolas and 9 round vitolas. The humidor is as stunning as the cigars Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – Derame III – Rated 95[…]
Iconic Leaf Cigars – known to most of you as Recluse Cigars has been crafting and selling cigars since the 2012 IPCPR Show in Orlando, FL. At their inaugural appearance in Orlando, the company did something unique and showcased their opening act, the Recluse OTG to the public. That may not have been so special Read more about Cigar Review: Recluse Amadeus Los Cabos Toro – Rated 88[…]
At last years IPCPR, George Rica and his Gran Habano Cigar Company expanded their portfolio with the introduction of the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. This was a natural addition to the Gran Reserva #5 line which previously used leaf from 2011. The new 2012 line refers to the year that the cigar was Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Gran Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Joya de Nicaragua was the first cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. It was founded 50 years ago and besides the production of their own line, it has been the “go-to” factory for numerous cigar brands to get quality cigars manufactured and to access select leaf. After 50 years of success, the company put on a Read more about Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Décadas El General – Rated 93[…]
The Traveling Man, a name that holds deep meaning to brother Masons worldwide. The Traveling Man, a name that fits so many cigar brand owners that are road warriors, zig-zagging across the country, and at times the world, to ply their craft. The Traveling Man, a highly successful cigar blend from Hiram & Solomon Cigars. Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Traveling Man Lancero – Rated 97[…]
Back in October of 2018 I introduced you all to the latest creation from Ventura Cigars the Archetype Fantasy Mini Series. We reviewed the first of the three new blends, the Curses. Since then, there has been a lot of sightings by Ventura General Manager, Michael Giannini, from Europe to the New Orleans Barn Smoker Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Crystals – Rated 90[…]