Cigar News: Fourth Expression of Cohiba Spectre to Hit Retailers in March

Posted on February 2, 2023February 3, 2023 by bostonjimmie

The artisans of Cohiba are proud to debut the fourth expression of COHIBA SPECTRE, a small batch creation that marries the art of cigar making to the luxury of indulgence. Blended by master artisans, Cohiba Spectre is crafted with five varietals of tobacco, each the finest example of the growing regions, soils and microclimates from Read more about Cigar News: Fourth Expression of Cohiba Spectre to Hit Retailers in March[…]

Cigar News: Santana Cigars Launches Inaugural Brand – The Santana San Andres

Posted on January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Santana Cigars Co. makes its instruction with its premiere blend, the Santana San Andres. A lifetime in the making Santana Cigars will finally make its debut in January 2023. President of Santana cigars, Andy Santana brings with him the passion, experience, and love of tobacco that was instilled in him by his grandfather in Cuba. The Santana San Read more about Cigar News: Santana Cigars Launches Inaugural Brand – The Santana San Andres[…]

Cigar Review: Emperors Cut Red Tail 332nd Torpedo – Rated 90

Inspired by the greatness of American heroes, Emperors Cut Cigars introduced the newest line in their growing portfolio – the Red Tail Series late in 2022 and plans to have them shipped to retailers this coming February 2023. Until then you can order these direct from the company’s website. The company notes there are two blends Read more about Cigar Review: Emperors Cut Red Tail 332nd Torpedo – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Caldwell Cigars Long Live The Queen – Queen’s Club – Rated 97

Long Live the Queen is the new line of cigars from the Caldwell Cigar Company that was announced late in 2022. If you recall, last year their was a terrible fire that burned down Tabacalera William Ventura, the primary factory used for creating the Caldwell portfolio of cigars. Caldwell and Ventura though, were making this Read more about Cigar Review: Caldwell Cigars Long Live The Queen – Queen’s Club – Rated 97[…]

Cigar Review: El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Rated 90

Originally launched in Norway in June of 2021, the Buffalo Ten Connecticut found its way to the US later in the year. It is the 3rd blend in the company’s Buffalo TEN series which started in 2018 the brand’s debut in San Andres maduro blend. For the Buffalo TEN Connecticut, El Artista went with a Read more about Cigar Review: El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Terra Nova Araperique Toro – Rated 90

Come take a journey with me, down to Brazil, specifically state of Alagoas, some 84 mi from the state capital, Maceió. Known as “The Brazilian Tobacco Capital” Alagoas is where some of the most revered tobacco is grown, known as Arapiraca. You may know this leaf from other cigar brands, but what Terra Nova does, Read more about Cigar Review: Terra Nova Araperique Toro – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Revival – Rated 93

The Hiram & Solomon Revival was introduced at the 2022 Tobacco Plus Expo. The cigar was crafted exclusively In the Dominican Republic at the PDR factories by Abe Flores, a member of the Elite Pro Cigar (Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers), for the MW Larry B. Thompson, Jr. Grand Master of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Revival – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars – The Last Barbarian Robusto – Rated 92

The Last Barbarian is the latest creation from Sinistro Cigars. Originally introduced to a limited audience back in the summer of 2021, the cigar had its national debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show in summer of 2022. Like the company’s Last Cowboy release in 2018, the Last Barbarian pays tribute to Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars – The Last Barbarian Robusto – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Ferio Tego Timeless Ten Years – Rated 92

The Timeless Collection under the Nat Sherman flag debuted in the United States in 2012 with the Timeless Prestige Blend made in the Dominican Republic. It was the first blend that Michael Herklots- now the co-owner of Ferio Tego created. Herklots and business partner Brendon Scott bought out the Nat Sherman brands back in 2020 Read more about Cigar Review: Ferio Tego Timeless Ten Years – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald – Rated 94

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[…]

Cigar Review: Yaya Cigars Bagua Robusto – Rated 93

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[…]

Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit” Coming To Global Markets

Posted on December 1, 2022 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Review: Ponce Cigars – Sumatra Corona Largo – Rated 90

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[…]

Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva Toro – Rated 92

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[…]