If you recall, back in 2019, Steve Saka – owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, released a special new Connecticut blend known as the Sobremesa Brûlée. Though conceived in 2015, the Sobremesa Brûlée, finally made it to market in 2019. When asked about this special liga, Steve Saka noted that the Sobremesa Brûlée is: “…recreation Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée Blue – Rated 93[…]
You read that right, it is not a type. The oldest cigar factory in Nicaragua and the team from Cigar Dojo and collaborated on a bold new cigar that is blended for the higher rank. The new cigar will be known as the Joya Ninjaragua, and according to Dojoverse Wisdom: “Ninjaragua, the legendary status achieved Read more about Cigar News: Joya De Nicaragua and Cigar Dojo Announce the Joya Ninjaragua[…]
Earlier this year, ACE Prime and Crowned Heads announced the launch of the Pichardo Maduro, a cigar that draws on the life and experience of its namesake – Don. Eradio Pichardo. A fourth-generation tobacconist and heir to more than a century and a half of knowledge in the world of tobacco, Don Pichardo worked for Read more about Cigar Review: Pichardo Maduro (6.5 x 50) Box Press – Rated 90[…]
In this episode, Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Todd Vance – North American Vice President of Sales for Stallone Nicaragua Cigars. This 2014 founded company is owned by real time cowboy, Tony Barrios and uses Tabacalera La Perla in Nicaragua, owned by the famed cigar maker Guillermo Pena. Todd and Boston Jimmie talk Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 33 – Todd Vance –Stallone Nicaragua Cigars[…]
It’s been a while since I talked about Providencia Cigars, that little Texas cigar company that keep on delivering. Recently, the company has created a new line of cigars that follow a theme that throws them back to the 1980’s when boom boxes, cassette tapes, video games, detox centers, the moonwalk, etc. Ray Zinar, co Read more about Cigar Review: Providencia Cigars Mix Tape – Rated 92[…]
As crazy as the 2020 has been, there have been some sweet spots throughout the year. One of those was the announcement that Crowned Heads collaborated once again with Tabacalera Pichardo to produce a new cigar line, the Mil Dias. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Fuerte y Libre Cigars Founder, Gregg Free and his National Sales Director Randy Karl. Mr. Free, an educated horticulturist, is a unique figure in the boutique cigar world as he not only understands the blending and rolling processes, but Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 31 – Greg Free – Fuerte y Libre Cigars[…]
Last month, I introduced you to a new line of cigars that I came upon – Barreda Cigars. The history of the company and Don Chico can be found in the review of the Don Chico Habano which you can find here. As promised, today I would like to discuss the second blend in the Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro – Rated 94[…]
Growing up in NY, we had plenty of local bakeries that made some of the best donuts, pastries, bread, and cookies I have ever had. When it came to cookies, one stands out famously, the Black and White. It was large cookie that had one half iced with chocolate and the other half with vanilla. Read more about Cigar Review: Viaje Black & White Maduro – Rated 90[…]
I can hear you saying it right now; “Jimmie, who is Tres Leones Cigars?“ I am glad you asked, as I never heard of this small boutique cigar brand until a couple of months ago when the owners reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their craft. Well, the Read more about Cigar Review: Tres Leones Cigars – The Barbary – Rated 90[…]
Founded in 2014, Stallone Cigars was born out of a passion for Premium Cigars and horses. The name Stallone was chosen as it is the Italian word for Stallion. Owner, Tony Barrios, besides having a deep passion for cigars, is also a lover of horses. He received his first horse when he was a child Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaragua Cigars Alazán Habano Robusto – Rated 96[…]
OK, I hear you saying, ‘Jimmie, are you reviewing a cigar or rum here?‘. Well, I am reviewing a cigar that was a collaboration between Mombacho Cigars S.A. and Ron Diplomático Rum. Introduced at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, the Mombacho Diplomático Rum was created specifically, to pair with Ron Diplomático rum. Read more about Cigar Review: Mombacho Diplomático Rum – Rated 88[…]
Back in June of this year, Drew Estate announced the 2020 return of the limited edition “Brothers of the Leaf (B.O.T.L.) – Brown Label” cigar as a Brick & Mortar exclusive for Drew Diplomat retailers. The BOTL cigar platform was originally created in 2012 to pay homage to the brothers and sisters of premium cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate 2020 B.O.T.L. Lancero – Rated 96[…]
As part of their Fall Release Collection, Southern Draw Cigars, makers of the award-winning Jacobs Ladder and Brimstone blends of cigars, have released two new “Brimstone” expressions – the Oblivion and the Un Presidente. Jacobs Ladder is the popular cigar blend named in part for Ethan Jacob, the son of Founders, Robert & Sharon Holt. Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone[…]