Tre-J cigars, founded by Jay Clark, John Johnson and Jerry Garrett may be best known for their Vicarias line of cigars, but back in 2015 they got together with José Blanco and Emma Viktorsson to blend and design a new line known as the Invictis. Emma designed the packaging. The Invictis should not be confused with the Padilla Read more about Tre-J Invictis Cigar – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I have always said, what this country needs is a good $5.00 premium cigar. While the industry has largely been marketing $8.00 to $12.00 cigars in recent years, partly due, to the arbitrary $10.00 price point the FDA and the increase demand for tobacco. The FDA price point is now moot since they did not Read more about Foundation Cigars Charter Oak – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
At the 2016 IPCPR, Ventura cigars announced their latest introduction to the premium cigar market – Archetype. The company held a news conference at the show to enlighten us on this new line and share some fine spirits during the conference. While we enjoyed some of these fine tastings, Jason Carignan, Chief Marketing Officer for Ventura Cigars Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype Sage Advice – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Ernesto Perez Carrillo (E.P. Carrillo) has cranked out some fine cigars over the past number of years, starting with a core line in 2010 and now restructuring the growing portfolio in 2016. This year the company has introduced 8 new lines to their portfolio La Alianza Grand Prize Core Plus Original Rebel Interlude Capa del Read more about E.P. Carrillo Dusk – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Once a Junior Varsity player in the Caldwell Cigars line up, the Gibraltar was brought up to the big leagues in 2015 and the blend was revamped. It is now known as the Gibraltar Extra and is part of the Iberian Express line produced at the companies new factory in the Dominican Republic. The other Seleccion Junior Varsity Read more about Caldwell Cigars Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Say it! “La WHO gah dah”. That’s right, by now consumers should know how to pronounced it. Moya Ruiz announced the original La Jugada in Late October of 2012 and the line has increased over the years. At this years IPCPR the company introduced the latest in the La Jugada line up, the La Jugada Claro. In the words of Danny Read more about Moya Ruiz La Jugada Claro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I personally met Baracoa Cigar Company owner, Danny Vasquez, at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas and then again we stood together, brothers in arms, at the Save The Leaf “herf” in Washington D.C. in early August. Danny and his company, Baracoa Cigars, presented their inaugural release “The Voyage” at this years IPCPR and I am Read more about The Voyage by Baracoa Cigars – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
It seems everywhere we look this year, the name AJ Fernandez comes up in the cigar world. This time it is with famed cigar maker Rafael Nodal and his latest release the Aging Room Pelo de Oro. I picked one of these beauties up at my local brick and mortar shops – Paradise Cigarz in Rockledge, Read more about Aging Room Pelo de Oro Scherzo – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Newly released at this years IPCPR, the La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro is one of the latest in new blends from William Paley and represents his first work with Nicaraguan leaf. In addition to venturing into Nicaragua, Mr. Paley has also partnered with A.J. Fernandez and his Tabacalera Fernandez factory for this creation. The La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro Read more about La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Sensado Cigars, a brand you may not be familiar with and one I cam across at the 2016 IPCPR. I met Dave McMullen at the show and spent time with him learning about his brand and cigars. Sensado currently has 4 blends in their introductory lineup known as the “City” series; Roma, New York, Read more about Sensado Roma Torpedo Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
I thought it apropos that I bring one of my Maya Selva cigars on my visit to Paris this past couple of weeks. I chose to smoke this fine specimen of cigar as I enjoyed my weekend off from work while touring the City of Lights. The Flor de Selva Grand Pressé is an extension to the Flor de Read more about Flor de Selva “Grand Pressé” Cigar Review[…]
Though it has been on the market in Canada since 2014, the Dominion Cigar Black Lotus was officially introduced to the US market at the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas. With all the Cuban cigars available in the Canadian market, the Black Lotus has been one of the most popular non-Cuban brands and as you Read more about Dominion Cigar Black Lotus – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Victor Calvo Cigars, known for reasonably priced, premium cigars announced three new blends at this years IPCPR – the Victor Calvo Fuerte, the Victor Calvo 50, and the Victor Calvo U.S. Shade Reserve. According to their Facebook Page: “We are here to stay,” that was the theme for the latest meeting this morning in Esteli. This Wednesday, May Read more about Victor Calvo U.S. Shade Reserve – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Nicoya cigars made their debut at this years IPCPR with two introductory blends; Nicoya Robusto Medio and Nicoya Robusto Fuerte. The company is owned and operated by Gerard Hayes, a man from down under, complete with the Australian accent and a desire to produce a fine cigar. Gerard searched out the best in the business and settled Read more about Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte – Cigar Review[…]