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[…]
Every now and then, I come across a new cigar brand that peaks my interest, first with their story and then wows me with their craft. At this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) I met the founders of Apostate Cigars based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. The company founders, Brandon Oveson and Kendrick Woolstenhulme, Read more about Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars Deseret Robusto – Rated 96[…]
During the unveiling of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, Heinrich Villiger noted: ” We very much look forward to releasing the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, as it marries Caribbean artisan tobacco craftsmanship with German/Swiss folklore, culture, and mysticism. Both our passion for tobacco and the Villiger culture are represented in this cigar.” That was back Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Cuellar Black Forest – Rated 95[…]
Fresh off the success of the Matilde Oscuro in 2015, the Seijas family and their Matilde Cigar Co. released the latest incarnation of the Matilde line at this years IPCPR. This time it is a medium-full Dominican and Nicaraguan blend named the “Quadrata” Distributed by Quesada Cigars, the Matilde Quadrata is manufactured at Jochy Blanco’s Tabacalera Read more about Matilde Quadrata – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]