The Cigar Clowns are at it again. Just in time for Halloween they are releasing the Albert Von Blount aka “AVB” which is the actual name of the headless horseman. The Headless Horseman is a mythical figure who has appeared in folklore around the world since the Middle Ages. The figure is traditionally depicted as Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Albert Von Blount aka “AVB” – Rated 92[…]
Last year, Foundation Cigar Company premiered the Perfecto extensions to its highly successful Tabernacle Broadleaf in both the David (5 x 54) and Goliath (5 x 58). In fact the David was selected as the Stogie Press #1 cigar in 2020 for the Medium Size Company Category and rated an amazing 97. Now, Nick Melillo, Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Announces David and Goliath in Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142[…]
Today we take a look at the lighter side of the Stallone Nicaraguan Cowboy Series – The Palomino. This is one six different blends that make up the company’s inaugural line of cigars known as the Cowboy Series created by Antonio Barrios, a real life Cowboy, in concert with Guillermo Pena and his Las Villas Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaraguan Cigars – Palomino Robusto – Rated 92[…]
ATL Cigar Co has announced the launch of its fourth line of cigars, the ATL Magic. which will be released to ATL Cigar Co’s network of 50+ premium cigar retailers on October 16, 2021. The ATL Magic celebrates a city full of passion and mystery, gems and ghosts. The single (6 x54) vitola was created Read more about Cigar News: ATL Cigars Announces the ATL Magic[…]
Not ironically and perfectly positioned, on September 23, 2021, Southern Draw Cigars will release the newest Jacobs Ladder, a (5.5 x 52) Belicoso Fino, a size the company customarily offers with a box press and open foot format, and a blend that takes them back to a 2013 version of this brand. Produced in September Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces the Jacobs Ladder – The Ascension[…]
Announced in May of this year, the 2021 Isabela Cigar Company PepperHead Gordo was the latest creation to come out of the Isabela Cigars IMAGINE studio. In the press release, Isabela Cigars stated: “For this release, we take you on a magical journey to far away lands, and their myriad of different exotic peppercorns and spices , a true “tour de force” Read more about Cigar Review: 2021 Isabela PepperHead Gordo – Rated 95[…]
Ever since I fired up my first LadyKiller by Southern Draw Cigars at Executive Cigar Shop and Lounge here in Melbourne, FL, I knew then that I had to review this magnificent blend. I needed another, but they were limited in supply and at the time limited to just one per person. Fortunately I stopped Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars LadyKiller – Rated 95[…]
Sometimes in the cigar industry, bringing back the past pays dividends. In the case of Erik Espinosa, owner of Espinosa Premium Cigars, that may well be the one of the stories for 2021.The original 601 Black was introduced over a decade ago, so far back in cigar time that it was part of the EO Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Cigars 601 Black Toro – Rated 96[…]
Drew Estate is set to unveil the new Subculture size, Acid Continental, as a retailer exclusive for Smoker Friendly during the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival on Aug. 28th. ACID Continental (5 1⁄2 x 52) is handcrafted at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Estelí, Nicaragua, employing an Indonesian wrapper and binder surrounding Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Releases new Subculture size, ACID Continental, As Smoker Friendly Exclusive[…]
Coming fresh off the Stogie Press 2020 Small Company Cigar of the Year, Tony Barrios – owner and founder of the Stallone Nicaragua Cigars – launched his latest creation, the Pony, at this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE). This latest introduction was created in collaboration with Guillermo Pena and his factory, Las Villas Cigars factory Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaragua Cigars Pony – Rated 93[…]
Kerr Viajante, owner of Stogie Road Cigars has been a fan of barber pole cigars for quite some time. He has formed his company solely around this special vitolas. Working in collaboration with Chris Weber’s Tabacalera Nuevo Nica factory in Estelí, Nicaragua was a smart choice, as Chris has buncheros and rollers that are specialized Read more about Cigar Review: Stogie Road Cigars Big Tony – Rated 93[…]
Received with great anticipation and a bit of fanfare, the Protocol Cigars Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU) cigar is newest addition to the Protocol Cigars core line portfolio. This is the fifth Protocol Core Line release. It was announced in September 2020 and hit the Stogie Press lounge a couple of months ago. After an early Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Cigars Cyber Crimes Unit – Rated 90[…]
As I continue to experience the craft of Benjamin Holt’s Dissident Cigars, which are hand crafted at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí Nicaragua, I will honestly say – “keep up the great work“. Today I review the Dissident RANT, one of three new blends introduced late in 2020. The other two were the Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RANT – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer a review of the 2nd Cigar in the Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group portfolio. As I mentioned in the previous review of the 1492 Jerez Legacy Toro, the company is a family owned business that was founded in 1999 by brothers García Vindell and Benavides Rodriguez. Both were born in Estelí Nicaragua, known worldwide Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Nicaragua Tobacco Group Paris Midnight Esplendido – Rated 91[…]