Crowned Heads has announced that it will debut the Le Patissier brand at the 2022 PCA Convention and Trade show in Las Vegas, July 9-12. Le Patissier originally came onto the premium cigar scene as a 2021 PCA Exclusive release. Launched as a (6 1/2″ x 44) parejo, the limited production cigar quickly developed a Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads To Debut Announces LE Patissier at PCA 2022[…]
Maya Selva Cigars is officially opened the 2022 cigar season by launching the new Cumpay Lancero. With the addition of this brand-new cigar, the Cumpay family continues to offer a wide range of aromas and sizes — always true to the identity of Nicaragua’s volcanic highlands. Cumpay is Puro Nicaragua. Its fillers, a blend of whole Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Cumpay Lancero – Rated 92[…]
The Menelik, since its heralded release as an event-only cigar in 2016, has been an elusive brand within the Foundation Cigars portfolio. Nicholas Melillo, owner and master blender stated: “I wanted to create a unique blend in limited quantities for those tobacconists that support all of our brands. It started as an event-only blend and has now become Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Introduces Menelik 6 x 52 Toro[…]
CAO has always had a rebellious streak (think MX2, CX2, LX2), and the brand’s maverick approach to blending is taking another leap forward through its latest expression: CAO BX3. BX3 is a new collection that harnesses “three times the Brazilian tobaccos” in one robust blend. Focusing on the primary growing regions of Northeastern Brazil, CAO Read more about Cigar News: CAO Debuts BX3 – Highlights Brazilian Tobacco[…]
For the second consecutive year, Crowned Heads will be joining a select group of premium cigar companies to release a cigar made exclusively for attendees of the annual PCA Convention and Trade Show. The Crowned Heads PCA 2022 Exclusive, Sfumato in C Major, draws its inspiration from a Renaissance art technique made popular by Leonardo Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces PCA 2022 Exclusive – Sfumato in C Major[…]
DISSIDENT Cigars has announced the Limited Release MOLOTOV, a new release available for the first time at PCA 2022 in Las Vegas. The MOLOTOV is a limited edition release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Oveja Negra Brands retailers attending PCA 2022. The MOLOTOV will be offered to non-PCA attending retailers upon show close. Read more about Cigar News: DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV[…]
Back in December of 2020, Blanco Cigars – headed up by David Blanco, announced the release of a new line of cigars – the Prince Hall. The new line was blended by Master Blender and fifth generation Master Mason, David Blanco and the name pays tribute to father of Black Freemasonary – Prince Hall. In Read more about Cigar Review: Blanco Cigars Prince Hall Habano Rosado Compass- Rated 88[…]
Back in February of this year, I offered a review of the Emperors Cut Cigars – “Jazz Series” Trane which scored an outstand rating here on Stogie Press. Today I would like to turn back time and take a look at the cigar that started it all for this young company – the Natural Pleasure Read more about Cigar Review: Emperors Cut Natural Pleasure Toro – Rated 95[…]
Favilli has released its core line of cigars, dubbed “The Granada Line,” in the U.S. after the company’s Canadian launch earlier this month. The core line is centered on Tierra, the complete rebranding of Tierra Volcan. Tierra, Isletas and Lava make up nine total SKU’s over three wrapper options. The Granada Line has begun shipping Read more about Cigar News: Favilli Releases “The Granada Line” in the U.S., including Tierra, Isletas & Lava[…]
In 2015, Crowned Heads launched an event-only cigar named “Blood Medicine.” The original 6,000 cigar production expired by the end of that year and ‘Blood Medicine’ went on an indefinite hiatus. Seven years later, Crowned Heads is pleased to announce the return of ‘Blood Medicine,’ resurrected once again to be available only at designated Crowned Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Blood Medicine to Return as New Event Only Cigar[…]
Warped Cigars has announced the return of a fan favorite which was never released on a worldwide level, Eagles Descent! Originally released as a retailer exclusive in 2019 for R Field Wine Company in Honolulu, the blend has returned as a limited edition for all Warped retailers around the world. The Eagles Decent features components Read more about Cigar News: Warped Cigars Announces Return of Eagles Decent[…]
El Rey del Mundo, the legendary Honduran brand, welcomes its first limited edition cigar with El Rey del Mundo by AJ. The new expression is available in one box-pressed vitola and features a blend from AJ Fernandez. El Rey del Mundo by AJ began shipping to all channels of retail this month. Steve Abbot, director of Read more about Cigar News: STG Introduces the El Ray Del Mundo by AJ[…]
Drew Estate has revealed the secret identity of the mystery cigar inside its latest Freestyle Live Event Pack … the all-new Nica Rustica Adobe, the second expression in Drew Estate’s value-priced Nica Rustica line. Nica Rustica Adobe’s introduction happened during last night’s “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast, which aired from 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches New Nica Rustica Expression – “Adobe”[…]
After bit of a hiatus, Reinado Cigars returned to the boutique cigar world in 2021 with the introduction of a new blend – the Grand Apex. The blend was offered in a single Robusto Extra vitola but they added a gordo earlier this year. For this review, I will focus on the original Robusto Extra. Read more about Cigar Review: Reinado Cigars Grand Apex Robusto Extra – Rated 88[…]