Announced late in 2023, the K by Karen Berger K-Fire is one of the newest releases by Karen Berger. The name is a reference to the Temperature of a pilónes of tobacco which can be as high as 150 Degrees F in the center of the close to 4,000 Lb pile of leaf, as it Read more about Cigar Review: K by Karen Berger K-Fire Toro – Rated 93[…]
In late 2023, Lovely Cigars announced their second release paying tribute to the cigarmakers of Green Bay, Wis. The new release is known as the No. 162, which pays homage to Local 162, the union that represented Green Bay’s cigarmakers. The line is a throwback to the early 20th century and the cigarmakers of Green Read more about Cigar Review: Lovely Cigars No. 162 Churchill – Rated 91[…]
JM Patriarch Cigars is a relatively new brand of premium cigars founded by Father, Son, and Patriarch – Maurice Mears – who was born and raised in Miami, FL. After graduating from the University of New Mexico with a BS in Communication, Maurice returned home to Miami Fl where he once lived and experienced the Read more about Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]
Serafin De Cuba, a burgeoning cigar company situated in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has been persistently pursuing the strategic vision of its owner, Arnold Serafin. This vision entails the registration of dormant or expired cigar trademarks from the historical Tampa area. His latest endeavor is the re-creation of the famed Juan De Fuca brand from back Read more about Cigar Review: Serafin De Cuba – Juan De Fuca Toro – Rated 94[…]
In 2023, DBL Cigars celebrated their 10th anniversary in the cigar business with the grand opening of their new and expansive cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. As part of the celebration and expansion, DBL Cigars owner, Fransisco Almonte, made another bold move and launched a Nicaraguan Puro known as the DBL Nicaragua. The main Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – DBL Nicaragua Toro – Rated 95[…]
Welcome to the latest craft to come Straight Outta La Zona, – The Espinosa Sumatra! This is not the first time Espinosa Premium Cigars has used Sumatra leaf but, it is the first Sumatra offering to come out of La Zona in Nicaragua. The company describes the blend as: Hector Alfonso, Director of Operations noted: Read more about Cigar Review – Espinosa Premium Cigars Sumatra Robusto – Rated 92[…]
One of the newest cigar blends to come out of Luciano Cigars in 2023 was a collaboration between Luciano Meirelles and Linxu “Panda” Yan who left China at the age of 16 and ended in the United States and eventually Estelí, Nicaragua with Luciano Cigars in pursuit of a career in the premium cigar industry. Read more about Cigar Review: Luciano Cigars YPANDA Toro – Rated 93[…]
Back in 2019, I introduced you to a new cigar compony known as Bocock Brother’s Cigars. Back then, the company entered the market with three blends, a Connecticut, Maduro & Habano. Subsequently, they forged a relationship with A.J. Fernandez and released a special blend known as the Signature Edition. Building on that relation, they went Read more about Cigar Review: Bocock Brothers World Traveler Maduro – Rated 95[…]
Earlier this year, Foundation Cigars, headed up by industry veteran Nick Melillo announced a new line of cigars inspired by the birth town of Rubén Darío, a legendary Nicaraguan poet. Dario was the inspiration for the brand to pay homage to Nicaragua’s rich cultural heritage and the artistry behind its world-class cigars. The name Metapa Read more about Cigar Review: Foundation Cigars Metapa Maduro Robusto – Rated 93[…]
The year 2022 marked 30 years since the founding of Perdomo Cigars. To celebrate that major milestone, the company released a special anniversary line of cigars that includes three blends: All three are expressed in 5 different box pressed vitolas and use Nicaraguan fillers and binders. The cigar started to ship to stores in November. Read more about Cigar Review: Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Torpedo – Rated 98[…]
In the beginning of 2019, Black Label Trading Co. announced that they forged an agreement to market and produce Emilio Cigars which are owned by parent company L. J. Zucca. Speeding up to the end of 2022, the Emilio brand under the watchful eye of Fábrica Oveja Negra, released a new line of cigars called Read more about Cigar Review: Emilio Cigars audiophile Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Steve Saka and his Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Cigar company have had a busy 2023, releasing a number of cigars to the market. One of those releases was the 7th iteration of the Muestra de Saka collection, which for those that may not be familiar with, means Sample of Saka. It is line of cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Muestra de Saka Krakatoa – Rated 98[…]
Back in 2012, Miami Cigar & Co debuted a line known as the Nestor Miranda Special Selection that included a three different blends – Habano Rosado, Oscuro, and Connecticut. The line lasted a short couple of years as was phased out in 2014. Then in 2019 they brought back the Habano to celebrate 30 years Read more about Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Special Selection Connecticut Toro – Rated 95[…]
A few years ago, Nestor Miranda, the creator of Miami Cigar & Co., decided to bring back one of his favorite blends – the Special Selection Habano – which originally debuted back in 2006. It was part of a 30th anniversary celebration of the company. I reviewed the Coffee Break vitola back in 2020. The company Read more about Cigar Review: Miami Cigar & Co. Nestor Miranda Special Collection Habano Toro – Rated 90[…]