Bill Paley and La Palina Cigars was not letting the new FDA cigar regulations stop him from pleasing his fans and lovers of La Palina cigars. At this years IPCPR the company announced a new line of cigars with fresh packaging from the boxes to the bands. Known as the Number Series, there is currently Read more about La Palina LP01 Cigar Review – It’s a Numbers Game[…]
In case you haven’t noticed the cigar industry has gone through a growth spurt again and that brings along with it merges, acquisitions, and collaborations. To understand the size one has to look no further than the General Cigar Company that has operations in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. They also have a joint Read more about Macanudo Inspirado White Cigar Review – Not Your Pappy’s Cigar[…]
I have been talking a lot about Jeremy Jack cigars lately and why not, they have some terrific offerings and they all have to be reviewed before the end of the year so we can make our top 25. The company introduced a bunch of new product to the market this year at the IPCPR. Read more about Jeremy Jack Libelula Cigar Review – No Bite On This![…]
You know, sometimes when I fire up a cigar I think about or talk about my grandfather who enjoyed his cigars and chewing tobacco. Sometimes I think of my ex-father-law-law (God rest his soul) and the many nights we sat on the back porch enjoying a stogie. But it is something truly special when two Read more about Licencia Particular by New Era Cigars – Cigar Review[…]
Wow, it’s been 150 years since our northern neighbors gave birth to the Dominion of Canada. Officially, on July 1st 1867 the British Parliament passed the British North America Act in 1867 that gave them self-rule, though they are still part of the British Commonwealth. Canada has been preparing for this year since 2010 and has created Read more about Dominion Confederation Cigar Review – Oh Canada!![…]
Today is Oct 1, 2017 and this day is declared by Drew Estate cigars as Pappy Day. Today is the day that the new Pappy Van Winkle Tradition cigar is being released exclusively available to Drew Diplomat Retailers. Of course, if you attended the Kentucky Barn Smoker event this weekend, you got your hands on one Read more about Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle Tradition – It’s Pappy Day[…]
And the wheels keep turning! Even with the FDA regulations looming over the cigar industry it doesn’t seem to be slowing down manufacturers and brand owners from collaborating and joining forces to create new blends, flavors and experiences. One of these collaborations is the joint force of Mombacho Cigars SA and Mo Maali. Claudio Sgroi, President Read more about Patina Connecticut Cigar Review[…]
Two names that go together real well, especially if you are from Texas, is Micallef and Reata. Of course it only makes sense that these two names represent a fine 2017 cigar offering. If you don’t know what I am referring to let me explain. Deep in the heart of the great state of Texas Read more about Micallef Reata Cigar Review – A Legendary Duo[…]
I assume everyone knows who Steve Saka is, and if you don’t, you may want to crawl out from under that old rock and join the 21st century cigar club. Steve is the owner of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, a cigar company he founded after parting ways as President of Drew Estate a few years Read more about Todas Las Dias Cigar Review – Any Day – Every Day[…]
Quesada Cigars has been crafting premium hand rolled cigars in the Dominican Republic for over 40 years, In fact it was in 2014 that the company celebrated their 40th anniversary in the country with the release of the Quesada 40th Anniversary Cigar. That cigar earned them the #5 spot in our top 25 cigars of Read more about Quesada Oro Dominicana Maduro Cigar Review – 5 Years in the Making[…]
Today we dig a little deeper into the Jeremy Jack Cigars lineup with a review of the Jeremy Jack 23 or as they call it, the JJ23. This is one of the numerous cigars that the company introduced at this years IPCPR. If you would like to get more information about this young and upcoming Read more about Jeremy Jack 23 (JJ23) Cigar Review – Dark and Delightful[…]
As I start the journey through the latest releases from this years IPCPR, I would like to begin with a review of the new Casa Fernandez Buena Cosecha Corojo. Casa Fernandez, famous for its Aganorsa farm-grown Nicaraguan tobacco and collaborations with some of the finest boutique blends on the market including Viaje, Warped, Illusione and Read more about Casa Fernandez Buena Cosecha Corojo Cigar Review – A Good Harvest[…]
Back in 2016, The Crowned Heads Cigar Company released a new cigar to the market in a what was a soft launch so that it would be in commerce in case the FDA passed regulations that did not exempt premium cigars. That cigar was the LUMINOSA and the strategy was spot on as the FDA Read more about Crowned Heads Luminosa Cigar Review – Let it Shine!![…]
If you read our article, Seed to Palate , you appreciate what it takes and how long it takes to bring that cigar you are smoking to market. We are talking years between the time to plant the seed, grow the plants, cultivate, dry, ferment, roll, age, and package. Patience and care are the key Read more about Emilio LJZ Cigar Review – 70 Years in the Making[…]