Dissident Cigars by Benjamin Holt hit the market back in 2019 and they were quite the rave (pun intended). I guess Benjamin realized the hits he had with James Brown (not the singer the cigar maker) and continued to work on new projects with Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. In October of 2020, Dissident Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RAVE – Rated 92[…]
Maya Selva Cigars has officially launched a new “PURO NICARAGUA” to the Cumpay collection. The Robusto Maduro with its naturally-fermented Nicaraguan wrapper will stay true to the collection’s unique character. In the early 1999, and after the country´s peace accords, Maya launched Cumpay, captivating us with the volcanic highlands notes of Nicaragua’s Jalapa valley terroir. Read more about Cigar News: Maya Selva Announces the Cumpay – Robusto Maduro[…]
Thank goodness for the Underground Cigar Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas as if not for them, I may not have gotten my paws on the new Black Works Studio Hyena. As part of the Underground NFG21 event, all ticket holders received a fine collection of cigars, including the Hyena, as part of the package. James Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93[…]
Recently I had the honor of joining a group of fellow cigar enthusiasts from my local cigar club – Sticks and Spirits Cigar Club – to sample and talk about the new Isabela Cigars Transporter and also the Isabela Guerrillas. The group gathered virtually from across the country on a Saturday afternoon, led by group Read more about Cigar Review: Isabela Cigars Transporter – Rated 93[…]
From the beginning, Joya de Nicaragua has had close ties with the United States. The US was the first market Joya de Nicaragua explored and during the early 1970’s, became the official cigar of the White House. The United States continues to be one of JDN’s most influential markets, gaining many amigos and partners, several Read more about Cigar News: JOYA DE NICARAGUA INTRODUCES CUATRO CINCO – EDICIÓN AMERICANA TAA EXCLUSIVE[…]
Back in late 2020, Jeffrey Amendola, owner of Amendola Family Cigars, announced the company would be relocating the manufacturing of their cigars to different production factories. One of those was the company’s Padrino cigar which is now being produced at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez. The Padrino falls under the Amendola Signature Series line of Cigars. Originally, Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Signature Series Padrino Belicoso – Rated 92[…]
Back in early February, Tarazona Cigars announced a line extension to their Caraballo 828 Silverback known as the “The Benjamins”. The (6 x 52) Torpedo, joins The Sterling (5 x 50 Perfecto) in this limited edition line. When I spoke to company owner, Eddie Tarazona, he informed me that this particular cigar has been aging Read more about Cigar Review: Tarazona Cigars “The Benjamins” Caraballo 828 Silverback Edición Limitada – Rated 95[…]
Crowned Heads has announced its latest installment to the TAA ESP (Exclusive Series Product) line; ‘The Lost Angel—TAA 2021.’ The Lost Angel 2021 by Crowned Heads is the prequel to The Angels Anvil (2014-19) TAA Exclusive series, and explores the darker side of the Angels Anvil story’s protagonist. The company notes: “The original Angels Anvil Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces The Lost Angel-TAA 2021[…]
In October of 2020, Alec Bradley Cigars added an an extension to the Experimental Series Project 40 line – this time with a maduro wrapper. The project 40 Maduro continues to represent Alec Bradley founder, Alan Rubin’s belief that cigars create a positive impact on both mind and body. ‘Project 40’ is the name for Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro 05.50 – Rated 92[…]
If you recall, back in October of 2020, Tarazona Cigars announced a special new bundled line of cigars known as the Mazo 305. The Spanish word “mazo” means bundle in English. The new production line for the company was born out of a cancelled large chain shop order and their loss is your gain as Read more about Cigar Review: Tarazona Cigars Mazo 305 Habano Robusto – Rated 91[…]
What do you get when a Cuban Master Blender and Colombian cigar enthusiast have a chance meeting? You get the birth of a new cigar line. Acosta Cigars is the creation of Cuban master blender Delvis Leiva and Columbian Cigar enthusiast Yezid Acosta who has been on a constant quest for the perfect taste, aroma, Read more about Cigar Review: Acosta Cigars La Lujuria – Rated 90[…]
Founded in 2018, Echelon Cigar Company was started in Southern California by longtime friends and squadmates Nolan Meadnis and Allen Gonzalez, along with Nolan’s wife Kat, who all decided to combine their love for cigars with their desire to become business owners. You may remember seeing Kat on the Ladies of the Leaf episode on Read more about Cigar Review: Echelon Cigars Officer Series Maduro Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Ten years ago, the Epic Cigars brand hit the market. It was a small boutique cigar company owned and founded by Dean Parsons, a Real Estate professional in the Turks & Caicos Islands who is now a permanent resident of the Dominican Republic. Dean started traveling to the Dominican Republic in 2005 where he met Read more about Cigar Review: Epic Cigars “Ten” – Rated 94[…]
Announced late in 2020, the Military-inspired DEFENDER from Frontline Cigars continues with the spirit of supporting our Nations’ First Responders and Military. The DEFENDER pairs up with their Law Enforcement-inspired Blue Line Cigar. Jack Bridson, co-owner of Frontline Cigars, stated: “The Green Line DEFENDER is draped in a silky Mexican San Andreas Maduro wrapper with Read more about Cigar Review: Frontline Cigars Defender Robusto – Rated 91[…]