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[…]
At this years TPE trade show, Maya Selva Cigars showcased one of their newest line extensions – the Cumpay Robusto Maduro. Originally launched in 1999, and after Nicaragua’s peace accords, the Cumpay captivated us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley terroir. Back then Nicaragua was “One of the newest and most promising Read more about Cigar Review: Maya Selva Cumpay Robusto Maduro – Rated 91[…]
Today I offer a review of the second blend in the Tabac Trading Co. Milk and Honey line. It is called the Matcha, which is a special type of Asian green tea that is popular in both China and Japan. Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The green Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Matcha Milk & Honey – Rated 94[…]
If you are planning to attend the upcoming Protocol Pool Party this coming July 17th, you are going to be in for a treat with this years Protocol Pool Party Year 2 cigar. These cigars are not available for sale but everyone who attends the Pool Party Event will be getting their hands on these Read more about Cigar Review: Protocol Pool Party Year 2 – Rated 89[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the newest new member of the Laranja Reserva family, the Laranja Reserva Azulejo. Originally released in 2014, the original Laranja Reserva was the first breakthrough cigar for Espinosa Premium Cigars. It was followed by the Laranja Reserva Escuro in 2019 and now Azulejo in 2021. The name Azulejo originates from Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces the Laranja Reserva Azulejo[…]
Drew Estate’s 2021 limited edition Liga Privada Unico Serie “Year of the Rat” will become available exclusively to Drew Diplomat Program participants beginning in the week of July 6th. Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat debuted in 2016 as an exclusive cigar available only at the Drew Estate Lounge inside the BB&T Center, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate to Release 2021 Liga Privada Unico Serie “Year of the Rat” Limited Edition[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the release of their new 601 La Bomba Warhead VII. This is the seventh installment of the company’s very successful limited year release series. It is handcrafted at A.J. Fernandez’s San Lotano factory in Ocotal, Nicaragua. The 601 La Bomba Warhead VII is a Nicarguan puro and has a blend Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Release of 601 La Bomba Warhead VII[…]
At this years Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), Zander-Greg showcased two new box pressed vitolas for the Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Liga No. 4 line. Both vitolas are box pressed – a 6 1/2 x 60 Double Toro and a 5 1/2 x 46 Corona. Produced at the Agroindustrial Nicaraguense De Tabacos S.A. facility in Estelí, Read more about Cigar Review: Nat Cicco Aniversario 1965 Liga No. 4 Corona – Rated 91[…]
Seven years after the original run, Cigar Dojo and Espinosa Premium Cigars have reunited, bringing back the Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla project in its original size and blend. Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla (or “Sassy,” as it has become known) first launched in the fall of 2014, marking the second-ever Cigar Dojo collaboration. The cigars—named for exhibiting a Read more about Cigar News: The Sassy is Back – Cigar Dojo and Espinosa Premium Cigars Have Reunited[…]
Tarazona Cigars has announced a new cigar that will be showcased at the upcoming PCA trade show next week. Known as The Witches Broomstick it is officially named La Bruja Broomstick. The blend is described as: Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Jalapa & Condega La Bruja Broomstick is manufactured in Nicaragua and is expressed Read more about Cigar News: Tarazona Cigars Announces La Bruja Broomstick PCA Release[…]