Originally introduced in 2016, the Black Diamond by J.C. Newman has been updated with new bands and a tweaked blend, that according to the company adds more strength to the cigar. The new blend and packaging was released in August of 2022. The company worked in collaboration with Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. to handcraft Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald – Rated 94[…]
Officially launched on 2019 in the Dominican Republic, Yaya cigars founded by Carlos Guillermo made its US debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in Las Vegas, NV. The brand falls under the distribution arm of the United Cigar Group who also distribute cigars like the Atabey and the Byron. Yaya cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Yaya Cigars Bagua Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) will release a special blend of Macanudo Inspirado to commemorate The Chinese New Year which begins on January 22, 2023. Called Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit,” the limited-edition release will be sold exclusively in select markets in Europe and Asia. Mark Renard, international marketing manager for STG said; “While Lunar Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit” Coming To Global Markets[…]
Here is a cigar company you may not have heard of, though it is starting to make itself known around the country. Ponce Cigar Company, founded was established by Frank Vazquez in 2021 with a single blend and vitola – the Ponce San Andrés (5.5 x 54) robusto. As for owner Frank, he worked for Read more about Cigar Review: Ponce Cigars – Sumatra Corona Largo – Rated 90[…]
The Cuevas family has been in the cigar business for over 70 years through 5 generations of family members. They started growing and cultivating tobacco in the famed Pinar de Rio region of Cuba as far back as the 19th century. When Cuba nationalized the industry, the family relocated to the Dominican Republic and eventually established Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva Toro – Rated 92[…]
After two introductory blends back in 2013 and 2015, Omar de Frias – owner of Fratello Cigars, tried his hand at using an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. In his own words during a 2016 press release, announcing the 3rd line Fratello Oro, de Frias stated: “We wanted a mild to medium cigar with a creamy after Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Oro Toro – Rated 90[…]
The Emperors Group LLC, the parent company of Emperors Cut Cigars has announced the launch of its fourth cigar line, Red Tail Series. The Red Tail Series is a celebration of the Tuskegee Airmen who were a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed Read more about Cigar News: Emperors Cut Cigars Announces the Red Tail Series[…]
As part of Abe Flores’ revamping of his company, including updated branding and adjusted blends, he has rebranded the Connecticut River Valley Azul which was branded on the Flores y Rodriguez brand. The Azul is now branded on the A. Flores 1975 brand. It also moved from 15-count boxes and 19-count jars to a finely Read more about Cigar Review: A. Flores 1975 – Connecticut Valley Reserve Azul Churchill – Rated 92[…]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce the Four Kicks Capa Especlal Lancero LE 2022, the first lancero it has produced since the Four Kicks Maduro Lancero in 2018. The lancero was a vitola that was first rolled at the El Laguito factory in Havana, Cuba, in the 1960’s with the creation of the Cohiba brand, Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Capa Especial Lancero LE 2022[…]
Kafie 1901 Cigars is excited to announce the release of an updated line of bundled cigars. For the past 5 years Kafie 1901 Cigars has offered a line of bundle cigars named Liga de la Casa®, which means “house blend” in Spanish. This is a registered trademark owned by the company. The cigars originally were Read more about Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Updates Liga de la Casa® Bundles – Now 100% Long Filler Cigars[…]
Back in May the newest release from Never Ash cigars hit the market. Known as the 815, it is nod to the city area code where Never Ah cigars owners (Tom Grilli and Steve Rotondi) reside. It basically covers the cities of Rockford, Joliet, and Plainfield just outside of Chicago. The Never Ash 815 has Read more about Cigar Review: Never Ash Cigars 815 Toro – Rated 93[…]
Today I take a look at yet another revamped and tweaked blend from Abe Flores and his Puros Dominican Republic (PDR) factory in Tamboril, DR. Yes you read that right, ABE changed the name of his company from Pinar Del Rio to Puros Dominican Republic back 2021 but the name change allowed him to keep Read more about Cigar Review: PDR Cigars A. Flores El Criollito Robusto – Rated 91[…]
The latest introduction by Macanudo is a limited-edition cigar named the Inspirado Jamao. The new cigar is composed of especially rare tobaccos and the company notes that “smoking Inspirado Jamao yields an elegant experience reflective of its esteemed profile.” Jhonys Diaz, General Cigar’s senior vice president of leaf operations noted in a press release: “For Read more about Cigar Review: Macanudo Inspirado Jamao Toro – Rated 89[…]
Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc. has announced the upcoming availability of the new Avalanche. Available in two vitolas, a Toro (6X50) and a Robusto (5X52) the Avalanche was a work in progress for 18 months to create a unique Mild cigar loaded with subtle Dominican flavor. Greg Free, President of Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc. Read more about Cigar News: Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc Announces The Avalanche[…]