Litto Gomez Jr. was born into the cigar world. La Flor Dominicana had been founded 6 years before he first opened his eyes and 22 years later with the help of his father Litto and older brother Tony his first project has come to fruition. Solis, derived from the Latin word “sol” meaning sun, was conceived Read more about Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Announces Solis – A Litto Gomez Jr. Project[…]
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the company’s 9th-anniversary blend, The VICEVERSA. The VICEVERSA will be making its debut as an exclusive to PCA Members. de Frias notes: “This project is easily one of the most challenging projects I have had the pleasure to work on. We blended a cigar and tripled capped both ends. The consumer decides if Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces the “ViceVersa”[…]
Back 2021, Matilde Cigars introduced the first of a new line of cigars known as the Limited Exposure. Enrique Seijas, co-owner of Matilde, stated in a press release that there will be three different blends in the new limited line and expects to have multiple sizes per blend. The first in the line was known as the Read more about Cigar Review: Matilde Cigars Limited Exposure No. 2 Toro – Rated 94[…]
La Gloria Cubana will debut a new, full-time collection next month. Named “Serie S,” the line marks the first time a Mexican wrapper will be featured in a La Gloria blend. Steve Abbot, director of marketing for La Gloria Cubana said, “Serie S combines large-ring formats, expert blending and fine craftsmanship in a medium-to-full-bodied smoke. Read more about Cigar News: Forged Cigars Announces New La Gloria Cubana Serie S Line[…]
C.L.O.U.T. Cigars is one of the newest small brands I recently came upon and like all brands they have a story to tell. The name C.L.O.U.T stands for “Cigar Lovers Openly Uniting Together”. Founded in 2018, by four brothers of the leaf, Kevin “KAP” Purnell, Jamonicus “JT” White, Brandon “BG” Goins, and Rodney “Pipp” Young, Read more about Cigar Review: C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Select Toro – Rated 94[…]
Kyle Gellis owner of Warped Cigars and Venture 1492, Kyle’s distribution and consultation company have reached out to Victor Nicolá to bring back his famed Chogüí brand of cigars. The brand had left the market in 2018 due FDA regulations, but now it is back thanks to Kyle. The revamped brand is named Chogüí Dos77 Corojo Read more about Cigar News: Venture 1492 Revives the Chogüí Cigar Brand[…]
Today I bring a review of another new brand that came across my mailbox recently – Big Boyz Cigar Co. According to the company’s website: “Although our new journey started in January 2019, we bring to the table for more than 5 years of experience in the cigar industry. Perfection and Innovation are the two Read more about Cigar Review: Big Boyz Cigar Co. Luxio Toro – Rated 88[…]
Vicarias Cigars has announced their latest cigar – the Red Label Edicion Limitada. The new cigar was borne out of necessity, as pandemic-related supply chain issues made the Brazilian Cubra wrapper leaf of the original Red Label temporarily unobtainable. Luis Cuevas, Sr., recommended the Ecuador Habano wrapper that graces the new edition which, like all Read more about Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces The Red Label Edicion Limitada[…]
Every now and then, I come across a new cigar brand that peaks my interest, first with their story and then wows me with their craft. At this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) I met the founders of Apostate Cigars based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The company founders, Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme, Read more about Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars Deseret Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Casa Cuevas Cigars announces that the Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano are now shipping to retailers. The blends were unveiled at the Tobacco Plus Expo this past January. Originally released in December 2018, the brand was well received by the public and then tragedy struck as the Casa Cuevas Cigars’ distribution center Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Flaco Maduro and Habano Now Shipping to Retailers[…]
Fratello Cigars has forged a relationship with CigarClub one of the best cigar subscription sites out there. Together they reached out to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic to create the first of a new line of cigars called the Balancing Act. The first in the series will be known as “Act 1” David from Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars and CigarClub Announce the Balancing Act Part 1[…]
La Gloria Cubana Serie R, a collection best known for its beefy ring gauges and refined, full-bodied palate, is getting a new vitola that marks the brand’s largest size to date. Called La Gloria Cubana Serie R No 8, the powerhouse cigar measures 7” x 70 and delivers a bold, piquante experience derived from its Read more about Cigar News: Welcome the Behemoth La Gloria Cubana Serie R No. 8[…]
Effective immediately the Kafie Trading Company, LLC owners of Kafie 1901 Cigars will be moving all premium cigar production to La Aurora Cigars, located in Santiago, Dominican Republic. A strategic move which will allow for the growth of the company without compromising the quality and consistency that Kafie 1901 connoisseurs have become accustomed to. In a press release, Dr. Gaby Kafie noted: I am grateful to the country and the Read more about Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Moves All Production to La Aurora Factory[…]
Back in 2019, I started my Sinistro Cigars journey with the Last Cowboy, which led me to a number of this small company’s production cigars, most recently the El Burro. Late last year, I was gifted another one, the Sinistro Honchos which is not a cigar the company was originally planning to distribute, by the Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigar Co. Honchos – Rated 87[…]