Back in 2016, the US FDA was working on releasing the deeming rules for regulating premium cigars in the country. The fear was real and many young cigar brands decided to fold up and leave the market so as not to risk any more investment that might have been lost if they were shut down. Read more about Cigar Review: Lampert Cigars 1675 Edición AZUL Robusto – Rated 94[…]
It has been a year since I spoke about Amendola Family Cigars and today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the 2nd in the Signature Series Cannoli line. The cannoli is a way for Jeffrey Amendola and Christopher Monaco to celebrate their Italian heritage. Not only is the cannoli a favorite desert for Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Family Cigars Signature Series Cannoli Sumatra – Rated 90[…]
What do fine restaurant dessert menus and JSK have in common?The latest installment of the Munchies flavor-enhanced premium cigar line is based on the well known dessert…the Bananas Foster. This idea began as another test blend concept that was sent out to many cigar smokers to test drive it. It was received with rave reviews, Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Announces Next Installment of the Munchies – Banana Foster[…]
Debuting at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show early in July, the ”K” By Karen Berger 25th Anniversary is the latest offering from the Queen of Cigars – Karen Berger. With this release she celebrate 25 years in the premium cigar industry and testament that few in the industry can make and even Read more about Cigar Review: The ”K” By Karen Berger 25th Anniversary Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I take a look at another blend from the brothers by loyalty – Ernesto Cordova and Allen Sanabria – who I introduced you to back in March on Taking It To The Nub. Their company, Family X Loyalty – has 4 different blends on the market and today I will be reviewing the Hati. Read more about Cigar Review: Family X Loyalty Hati Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Favilli has released its first extension of the Granada Line, a rebranding of the (4½x 26) Small Cigar formerly known as Mombachito. The first extension of the Granada Line is under the Tierra mark and boasts the same blend as the recently released Tierra, offered in three sizes. Favilli’s Small Cigars are true premium handmade Read more about Cigar News: Favilli Releases the Tierra Small Cigar[…]
Diesel is releasing “Disciple” as a new, full-time offering available in all channels. The blend was previously released to the top US brick and mortar retailers as a TAA exclusive. Justin Andrews said: “When we launched Disciple in 2021 as a TAA exclusive, the smokes sold out very quickly. So we decided to make it Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Introduces the “Disciple” as Full Time Offering[…]
Howard G. Cigars was founded in 2020 and was showcased at both the 2021 TPE and PCA trade shows. The company is the brain child of Mr. Howard Gumbs and launched with three lines; Black Moses; Magic Stick; and the All Pro Series. The latter is a line that will pay tribute to former NFL Read more about Cigar Review: Howard G. Cigars All Pro Series – 1OFAHKINE – Rated 94[…]
When creating cigar blends, a Master Blender focuses on how different cigar leaves work together much like a food recipe with varying ingredients offer the consumer a pleasant and balanced array of flavor sensations. The blender also needs to understand how the bunched leaf in the finished cigar combusts to offer a proper burn and Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe Gordo – Rated 93[…]
Fresh off a successful PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV – E.P. Carrillo has announced that the INCH Nicaragua is now shipping and will show up in humidors across the country. The INCH Nicaragua is the Quintessential Big Ring Gauge Cigar. Made at Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo designed the INCH Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Is Now Shipping INCH Nicaragua[…]
How many Beatles fan are out there in the cigar world? I would venture to think there are quite a few. Two of them, the father and son duo from Serino Cigars (Anthony and Carson) are known to be huge fans. Now you may be wondering, why does that matter? Well when it comes to Read more about Cigar Review: Serino Cigars – Studio Serino Elenor Rose Revolver – Rated 91[…]
The Olmecs are the early Americas’ most mysterious and ancient civilizations. The Olmecs pre-date the Mayans and Aztecs and are considered the “mother culture” of Mesoamerica. They are the first to create mathematically precise pyramids, calendars, and, as far as we know, the first to smoke cigars. The Heart Land of the Olmecs is the Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars To Showcase the Olmec at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas, NV[…]
Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, announces that the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro will now be available in a Toro Box Pressed 6 1/4 x 54. The vitola named Eduardo I is in dedication to the very first generation of the Plasencia tobacco family. Pre-orders of the new vitola will Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I to be Showcased at 2022 PCA[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the release of two anniversary cigars that will debut at the PCA in July 2022. La Zona 10 Year Anniversary The first is the La Zona 10 Year Anniversary cigar. This cigar is a celebration of the La Zona factory, where Espinosa Cigars started making cigars in 2012 when Erik Read more about Cigar News Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Two 10-Year Anniversary Cigars[…]