The Family By Loyalty GERI is named after one of the twin wolves of Odin in Norse Mythology. Its twin FREKI is also a cigar produced by Family By Loyalty. The wolves were not just the companions of Odin, they also were said to have helped the Valkyries carry chosen souls to their home in Read more about Cigar Review: Family X Loyalty GERI Gran Toro – Rated 90[…]
Drew Nicastro and his Gato Negro Cigars Co have released their second cigar release – the Gato Negro Box Pressed. In a press release, the company notes: “The new release marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey to redefine the art of cigar craftsmanship. Inspired by tradition and infused with innovation, this cigar embodies Read more about Cigar Review: Gato Negro Cigars – Gato Negro Box Press – Rated 94[…]
The Stateman Cigar Co. is a new (founded in 2023) premium cigar company founded by three brothers of the leaf – Tommy Allen, Joel Murphy, and Jaycee Estrada. According to the company website: “…Statesman Cigar Co. was birthed out of the founders’ shared passion for cigar smoking, great community, and the finer things of life. Read more about Cigar Review: Statesman Cigar Co. Nightcap – Rated 92[…]
Announced late in 2023, the K by Karen Berger K-Fire is one of the newest releases by Karen Berger. The name is a reference to the Temperature of a pilónes of tobacco which can be as high as 150 Degrees F in the center of the close to 4,000 Lb pile of leaf, as it Read more about Cigar Review: K by Karen Berger K-Fire Toro – Rated 93[…]
In late 2023, Lovely Cigars announced their second release paying tribute to the cigarmakers of Green Bay, Wis. The new release is known as the No. 162, which pays homage to Local 162, the union that represented Green Bay’s cigarmakers. The line is a throwback to the early 20th century and the cigarmakers of Green Read more about Cigar Review: Lovely Cigars No. 162 Churchill – Rated 91[…]
You may have read my past coverage of Tabacalera Caballeros cigars and news. If not, let me at least introduce this relatively new brand that was founded by two cigar enthusiasts with a combined 50 plus years of cigar experience. One is a fourth generation cigar man who worked every area of the cigar production Read more about Cigar Review – Tabacalera Caballeros The Knight Toro – Rated 92[…]
Enébes Tabac was founded by longtime cigar aficionado and serial entrepreneur, John Garofalo III. As a tobacconist and cigar store owner, Garofalo strives to offer a portfolio of original cigar blends that marry time-honored craftsmanship with modern sensibilities. John named his company “Enébes Tabac”. The word Enébes is a made-up word, which John describes as Read more about Cigar Review: Enébes Tabac Signature Jekyll & Hide Toro – Rated 92[…]
JM Patriarch Cigars is a relatively new brand of premium cigars founded by Father, Son, and Patriarch – Maurice Mears – who was born and raised in Miami, FL. After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a BS in Communication, Maurice returned home to Miami Fl where he once lived and experienced the Read more about Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]
Serafin De Cuba, a burgeoning cigar company situated in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has been persistently pursuing the strategic vision of its owner, Arnold Serafin. This vision entails the registration of dormant or expired cigar trademarks from the historical Tampa area. His latest endeavor is the re-creation of the famed Juan De Fuca brand from back Read more about Cigar Review: Serafin De Cuba – Juan De Fuca Toro – Rated 94[…]
At the 2023 PCA trade show, Mario Caraballo and his company Casa Caraballo showcased a number of new introductions to the market. One of those was the Apache cigar line. According to Mario, the Apache line is a regular production line. He noted that it has been in the works for almost 2 years and is Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Caraballo Apache Excelencia – Rated 91[…]
One of the newest releases from Hiram & Solomon Cigars is the Heart & Soul, a cigar crafted exclusively in the Dominican Republic for the Most Worshipful Leonard Vander Horn, Grand Master of Masons for the state of New Jersey. The company notes: “The Heart & Soul cigar embarks on a journey of excellence from Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Cigars – Heart & Soul Toro – Rated 92[…]
In 2023, DBL Cigars celebrated their 10th anniversary in the cigar business with the grand opening of their new and expansive cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. As part of the celebration and expansion, DBL Cigars owner, Fransisco Almonte, made another bold move and launched a Nicaraguan Puro known as the DBL Nicaragua. The main Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – DBL Nicaragua Toro – Rated 95[…]
Welcome to the latest craft to come Straight Outta La Zona, – The Espinosa Sumatra! This is not the first time Espinosa Premium Cigars has used Sumatra leaf but, it is the first Sumatra offering to come out of La Zona in Nicaragua. The company describes the blend as: Hector Alfonso, Director of Operations noted: Read more about Cigar Review – Espinosa Premium Cigars Sumatra Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Don Doroteo Cigars, was established in 2021 by Juan Lugo as an ode to his grandfather, tobacco farmer Doroteo Fermin Delgado and Dominican culture. The company’s inaugural cigar, Don Doroteo El Legado, garnered a 92 in a review I did back a year ago. Now the company has released two new blends in a new Read more about Cigar Review: Don Doroteo Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva Toro – Rated 96[…]