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[…]
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. has announced that the long anticipated limited edition Black Market Estelí Diamond cigars will begin shipping to tobacconists this week. Originally scheduled for a June 2020 release, the importation of the 1500 sixteen-count boxes was halted due to Covid-19 related concerns. Alec Bradley pre-sold the entire production to tobacconists in March Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping Limited Edition Black Market EstelÍ Diamond[…]
AJ Fernandez is pleased to announce the international market launch of its renowned Viva La Vida cigars as originally created in 2019 by Billy and Gus Fakih. AJ Fernandez will not only continue to manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand throughout their international markets. These markets include places such as Europe, Read more about Cigar News: Viva La Vida by A.J. Fernandez Goes International[…]
If you look at the Rocky Patel website, you will see the following write-up on the company’s Grand Reserve cigar line which was released to the International market in 2018: “As the demand for his cigars boom abroad, Rocky Patel decided to dedicate a special brand exclusive to the international market. It’s called GRAND RESERVE, and it Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Robusto – Rated 97[…]
Originally released in 2016, the Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch line was revamped in 2020. The company decided to use a Corojo ’99 wrapper from Jalapa and a double binder and fillers from Esteli and Jalapa. All leaf used in this Nicaraguan puro were grown on Aganorsa farms. In addition to the updated blend the Read more about Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf JFR Lunatic Torch Dreamlands – Rated 89[…]
Originally introduced in 2012 as an amped up rendition of the coveted Crowned Heads Four Kicks brand, it was reintroduced in 2017. The 2020 version is the 5th installment of the Mule Kick. Since 2017, the company has chosen to use different wrappers and this year it features a Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper, which is what Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2020 – Rated 94[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group’s latest premium cigar offering, San Miguel has begun to ship to stores this week. Rated a 90 by Cigar Snob Magazine, San Miguel marks the third recent offering made at Aganorsa Leaf in Esteli, Nicaragua. This Nicaraguan puro is also made with Aganorsa Leaf’s signature double Nicaraguan binder and includes their Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Group Starts Shipping San Miguel to Retailers[…]
Plasencia Cigars, a world leading premium tobacco grower, announced today that the Alma del Campo Travesia in its new Box Press incarnation, is now shipping to retailers. This new expression of the blend represents the first line extension in the wildly popular Alma del Campo series, which launched at the 2017 IPCPR. This updated version Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars Begins Shipping Alma Del Campo Travesia Box Press[…]
My Father Cigars, acquired the famed Fonseca brand from the Quesada cigar family in 2019. Once acquired, My Father Cigars made the decision to revamp the blend along with the branding of Fonseca for a 2020 release. The brand itself, is over 100 years old, originally founded by Don Francisco Fonseca in the 1890’s in Read more about Cigar Review: My Father Cigars Fonseca Robusto – Rated 93[…]
It’s that time again, the Cigar Clowns have received their 3rd drop of rare and un-circulated cigars. This time the Clowns have given it a name – Carletto – and added a band to the cigar also. The drop will be available for Cigar Clown members to purchase staring this coming Friday September 18. The Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns “Carletto” – Rated 91[…]
As part of Viaje Cigar Company’s White Label Project, the company released their first cigar of 2020 known as the Viaje Amuse-Bouche Robusto. It hit shelves at all Viaje retailers in January of this year. The White Label Project is where Viaje creates experimental blends that may or may not become a production line for Read more about Cigar Review: Viaje Amuse-Bouche Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Sometimes in the cigar world, whats old is new, and that is very much the case for the Tatuaje Nuevitas. This is a cigar that was in a much younger Pete Johnson’s line up over ten years ago and was since discontinued. The original line was made by Pedro Martin’s Tropical Tobacco which was subsequently Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Nuevitas Jibaro No. 1 – Rated 86[…]