As part of their fall 2020 release, Southern Draw Cigars included a new Presidente vitola of their acclaimed Jacobs Ladder Brimstone blend. The new line extension, Un Presidente, is not a political statement by any means as it is purely a coincidence that it was being released on the eve of major U.S. elections, but rather Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente – Rated 96[…]
Earlier this year, ACE Prime and Crowned Heads announced the release of new Luciano Cigar line called: THE DREAMER. It is the second cigar in the line named after the owner and co-founder of Tabacalera Pichardo and Ace Prime, Luciano Meirelles. The Dreamer was inspired by the book, “The Artisan Soul” by Erwin McManus who describes Read more about Cigar Review: ACE Prime Luciano – The Dreamer – Rated 94[…]
Micallef Cigars, barely known just a few short years ago, has been growing box by box since their introduction in 2016. One of the many reasons for the company’s growth has been their Ambassador Program which stated back in 2019 and is designed to “bring together a community of cigar enthusiasts who share an admiration Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Cigars “A” – Rated 90[…]
Blanco Cigars announced today a new line of cigars known as Prince Hall Cigars. This new line are manufactured in Estelí, Nicaragua by Blanco Cigars at the family’s factory and blended by Master Blender and fifth generation Master Mason, David Blanco. According to David Blanco: “The genesis and creation of the brand started over a Read more about Cigar News: Blanco Cigars Announces Prince Hall Cigars[…]
Drew Estate announced today the launch of the Liga Privada Unico Serie Bauhaus, an exclusive release for the European market. The basic tenant of the Bauhaus architectural movement is that every object must have a purpose in design. The new Liga Privada Bauhaus Short Robusto pays extra attention to leaf placement within the cigar, intentionally Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Unveils Liga Privada Unico Serie Bauhaus as European Exclusive[…]
The year was 1519, when the Spanish established a settlement on the northern coast of the island nation now known as Cuba. The settlement, San Cristóbal de la Habana by Spanish conquistador, Pánfilo de Narváez. San Cristóbal de la Habana was the original name of Havana, Cuba’s capital city. The name is derived from San Cristóbal Read more about Cigar Review: HVC 500th Anniversary Selectos (Corona Extra) – Rated 96[…]
This is the second review of the Stallone Nicaraguan Cigars Cowboy Series. If you recall from our review of the 96 rated Alazán Habano Robusto, company owner Tony Barrios is a cigar and horse lover not to mention, a real life cowboy. Todays review is focused on the Castaño San Andres. This is one of Read more about Cigar Review: Stallone Nicaraguan Cigars Castaño San Andres Toro – Rated 91[…]
I recently ordered a collection of cigars from one of my favorite Long Island cigar shops – Maxis Cigar Lounge in Franklin Square, NY as part of the Stogie Press 2020 mission to KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. My friend, brother of the leaf and shop owner, Jack Joshi hoked me up well. As part of Read more about Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2020 Toro – Rated 89[…]
Originally introduced in 2014, the Southern Draw Firethorn has been a core line for the company and also has evolved in different formats and tweaks since its debut. The latest extension to the Firethorn line is the “Augusta“, a nod to the Georgia city just outside of Ft. Gordon – the home to the U.S. Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Firethorn Augusta – Rated 91[…]
Today I have the pleasure of bringing you all a review of yet another CiGAR CLoWnS special drop. This is round #5 of the NY CiGAR CLoWnS journey to find the perfect cigar. For this drop, they went with a Connecticut shade they have named Captain Spaulding. For those that don’t know, Captain Spaulding is Read more about Cigar Review: CiGAR CLoWnS Captain Spaulding – Rated 95[…]
Well, October came and went, and with the passing of the month I was fortunate this year to pick up three Tatuaje Karloff cigars. The Karloff is the latest addition the company’s Monster Series that debuted in 2008. This particular cigar is a nod to Boris Karloff, the actor that played Frankenstein’s monster in the Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars Karloff – Rated 92[…]
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[…]