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[…]
Hiram & Solomon Cigars recently released one of their newest blends to the market known as the “Treaty”. The cigar is crafted exclusively to Celebrate the historic once in a life time treaty signing and mutual recognition between the Most Worshipful Prince Hall of Georgia and Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Georgia by MW Donald Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Treaty – Rated 95[…]
Hiram and Solomon Cigars has introduced their latest craft coming out of the collaboration with Abe Flores and his PDR factory, The cigar is named “The Treaty” and is crafted exclusively to Celebrate the historic once in a life time treaty signing and mutual recognition between the Most Worshipful Prince Hall of Georgia and Most Read more about Cigar News: Hiram and Solomon Cigars Introduces “The Treaty”[…]
Back in May, I introduced you to a new cigar company C.L.O.U.T. Cigars and reviewed their Select Toro. It was quite a pleasant offering. Today I would like to introduce you to the C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature Lancero Plus. The C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature line has a blend described as: Wrapper – Cameroon Binder – San Andres Read more about Cigar Review: C.L.O.U.T. Cigars Signature Lancero Plus – Rated 88[…]
La Galera, the brand owned by José “Jochy” Blanco along with the renowned Tabacalera Palma factory in the Dominican Republic released a new blend in mid July 2021 known as the Imperial Jade. For this new project and and 6th portfolio extension, Jochy chose to use a a Cameroon wrapper which is some thing that was Read more about Cigar Review: La Galera Imperial Jade Robusto – Rated 89[…]
LAMPERT CIGARS will be unveiling its newest limited release – Family Reserve 2021, at PCA 2022 in Las Vegas that will be held on July 9-13, 2022. The Family Reserve 2021 is a medium-bodied, full flavor cigar blended by non-other than Hendrik Kelner Jr., KELNER BOUTIQUE FACTORY (KBF). The limited release uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Read more about Cigar News: Lampert Cigars to Debut Family Reserve 2021 at this Years PCA Trade Show[…]