The HVC La Rosa 520 line was launched in 2015. HVC Founder and CEO Reinier Lorenzo notes that the name is a homage to his previous address in Havana, Cuba. Now 10 years into the La Rosa 520 journey he has released the 10th Anniversary. Reinier Lorenzo notes: The blend is expressed in two vitolas each Read more about Cigar Review: HVC La Rosa 520 10th Anniversary Magnificos – Rated 93[…]
When I was visiting the HVC Cigars booth at the 2022 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Reinier Lorenzo—founder of HVC—was handing out samples of his newest line to retailers and telling people, “after dinner.” His point is that the HVC Selección No. 1 is strong, and I will certainly agree! Reinier explained that the Selección Read more about Cigar Review: HVC Selección No. 1 Poderosos – Rated 92[…]
Back in July of 2020, you know, the year we all wish to forget, HVC Cigars released their newest craft called the Hot Cake. The company notes that it is a follow-up to the Pan Caliente limited edition that was released back in 2016. If you are interested in the relation, the phrase “pan caliente” Read more about Cigar Review: HVC Hot Cake Laguito #5 – Rated 95[…]
The year was 1519, when the Spanish established a settlement on the northern coast of the island nation now known as Cuba. The settlement, San Cristóbal de la Habana by Spanish conquistador, Pánfilo de Narváez. San Cristóbal de la Habana was the original name of Havana, Cuba’s capital city. The name is derived from San Cristóbal Read more about Cigar Review: HVC 500th Anniversary Selectos (Corona Extra) – Rated 96[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2017 Well, as promised, here are the final candidates for the 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars here on Stogie Press. It has been an amazing year in light of the looming FDA regulations but even so there plenty of amazing cigars that hit the market. The fact that the FDA has Read more about 2017 Top 25 Boutique Cigars Final Candidates[…]
Ever since the beginning of time (that would be 2011 for HVC cigars), the Cerro line has been around. It was one of the lines that they originally launched the company with. Now the line is getting a dark sibling, the HVC Cerro Maduro. Announced at this years IPCPR, the Cerro Maduro takes the original Read more about HVC Cerro Maduro Cigar Review – A Savory Delight[…]
Here’s hoping everyone is having a good weekend, and for those up north, staying warm. Today I would like to present the La Segunda Parte of the Stogie Press 2016 Top 25 Cigars. The final Stogie Press Top 25 rankings will be posted at the stroke of midnight New Years Eve. So without further Read more about Stogie Press 2016 Top 25 Cigars – La Segunda Parte[…]
This past week I was on business in the Detroit area and as usual I always find a moment to stop in and see my friends at Don Yeyo Cigars in Dearborn, MI. As usual, the first question after the, “How you doin?” greeting is “What’s new in the Humidor?” Since there are over a Read more about HVC Cigars San Isidro – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]