In June of this year, it was announced that Espinosa Premium Cigars was releasing their 9th iteration of the company’s signature La Bomba Warhead. The La Bomba Warhead IX is a continuation of the limited-edition 601 La Bomba Warhead series the company began back in 2013. This year iteration is a (6 x 56) perfecto Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa La Bomba Warhead IX – Rated 91[…]
Early in 2023 Ohana Cigars and 262 Cigars, two Texas based cigar companies announced a new collaboration and formation of a new cigar company known as Ohana Nui. The name is Hawaiian for “Big Family”. The formation resulted in Ohana Cigars having a 10% stake in 262 Cigars and the latter having a 10% stake Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Nui Cigars Aloha Toro – Rated 98[…]
Keeping true to form with the theme of his Aging Room Quatrro line, Rafael Nodal has recently released the latest in the line – the Quattro Nicaragua Sonata. This has been a much-awaited cigar since the company’s release of the award-winning Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua back in 2019. The Sonata is Rafael’s way to describe Read more about Cigar Review: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata Vibrato – Rated 92[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to another new cigar brand that has found its way to my doorstep. The brand name is Flatbush Cigar Co. According to the parent company, Gotham Cigars: “Gotham Cigars is the largest online purveyor of cigars in the United States. Over 20 years ago, Gotham Cigars’ founder and president, Read more about Cigar Review: Flatbush Cigar Co. The Doorman Toro – Rated 94[…]
Back in October of 2022, I was fortunate to receive some samples of the pre-release version of the Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo. I found it to be a pleasant cigar, but then again it was a pre-release and today I want to offer you my review on the production El Pulpo release that started Read more about Cigar Review: Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Toro Grande – Rated 96[…]
Originally released in 2022 for the German and Swiss cigar markets, the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua was introduced to the USA at the 2023 PCA trade show. The blend is described as: The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is expressed in 3 vitolas, each packaged in elegant dark blue 20-count cabinet boxes. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is hand Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with Luciano Meirelles and his team at Luciano Cigars. We discuss the latest in the evolution of this vertically integrated Premium Cigar company including the newest of blends and multiple collaborations the company has formed over the past year to bring some Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 4 – Luciano Cigars[…]
Back in June, Black Star Line Cigars and Oveja Negra announced the introduction of the Rosewood 1923. The cigar is a dedication to the race riot that occurred in Rosewood, Florida. Aric Bey, owner of Black Star Line Cigars noted his excitement to work with James Brown and his Oveja Negra factory in Estelí, Nicaragua: Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line Cigars Rose Wood 1923 – Rated 92[…]
CAO Arcana Mortal Coil will soon be back by popular demand. The limited-edition cigar that features “Andullo,” the oldest tobacco fermentation method of the Dominican Republic, will ship to retailers on August 1. Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager of CAO cigars said, “The fans of CAO spoke, and we listened. We previously brought back Mortal Read more about Cigar News: CAO Cigars Announces the Return of the Mortal Coil[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of a lounge exclusive cigar, the Espinosa Linked. The name was chosen to emphasize the strong connection between Espinosa Premium Cigars and their lounges. The Espinosa Linked is made exclusively and available only to the ten (10) branded Espinosa Lounges throughout the United States. Said Erik Espinosa, Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Lounge Exclusive “Linked” Cigar[…]
Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]
Viso Horny has finally announced the arrival of ‘Uncle Luke’ 452, a scandalously seductive cigar produced at Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. in Esteli, Nicaragua. Viso Horny is a concept blend that will bring some spice into the seco lives of connoisseurs. The blend features four different Nicaraguan and Honduran viso long-filler variatals, an Read more about Cigar News: Long Anticipated Viso Horny – ‘Uncle Luke’ 452[…]
One of the most anticipated cigars to come out of the Micallef Cigar Company has finally hit humidor shelves across the country and I recently got my hands on one as a gift from my local Brother of the Leaf and Stogie Press supporter – Lou Piscitelli. Known as the Micallef Black, it the company’s Read more about Cigar Review: Micallef Black Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; POISON DART. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. POISON DART is a small batch release offered exclusively to retailers attending the PCA tradeshow this year. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to Showcase the Poison Dart as PCA Exclusive[…]