Cigar Review: Amendola Signature Series Padrino Belicoso – Rated 92

Back in late 2020, Jeffrey Amendola, owner of Amendola Family Cigars, announced the company would be relocating the manufacturing of their cigars to different production factories. One of those was the company’s Padrino cigar which is now being produced at Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez. The Padrino falls under the Amendola Signature Series line of Cigars. Originally, Read more about Cigar Review: Amendola Signature Series Padrino Belicoso – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Manzanita – Rated 95

Kicking off 2021, Southern Draw Cigars announced a cigar that has been years in the making – the MANZANITA. The process of creating this blend started way back in the early days of Southern Draw Cigars when Robert and Sharon Holt were meeting with AJ Fernandez and his team at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. As the Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Manzanita – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone Un Presidente – Rated 96

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[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces the Manzanita and Associated Native American Charity

Posted on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Southern Draw Cigars has announced today, an exciting new blend that has been years in the making. It Started Years Ago The whole process began years ago, when Robert and Sharon Holt were meeting with AJ, Rafael and Freddy at the AJ Fernandez factory. As they were inspecting bales of tobacco, they came across some Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces the Manzanita and Associated Native American Charity[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Review: H. Upmann 175 Anniversary – Rated 93

It was the year 1844, when a young 28 year old German banker, Hermann Dietrich Upmann, decided to purchase a local cigar factory in Havana, Cuba and began prodicing cigars under the now famous, H. Upmann brand. That was 176 years ago! Owning, operating, and growing a cigar brand is not the easiest thing to Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann 175 Anniversary – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious – Rated 94

When one thinks of Cuban cigars, names like Cohiba, Montecristo, Bolivar, and Romeo y Julieta come to mind. Yet one of the oldest original Cuban brands was the Henry Clay, a brand that dates back to the 1840’s and, during the 19th century, was one of the most popular cigars in the US. Of course Read more about Cigar Review: Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: The King Is Dead Nicaragua Super Toro – Rated 95

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by bostonjimmie

What do you do in the cigar industry when you have an amazing cigar that helped to launch your company? Well, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Of course, in the case of Robert Caldwell and A.J. Fernandez, you take what worked and make it new and even better, which is exactly what the Read more about Cigar Review: The King Is Dead Nicaragua Super Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: A.J. Fernandez Días De Gloria Toro BP – Rated 92

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The name A.J. Fernandez is one that needs no introduction in the cigar industry. Abdel Fernandez has made his mark on both his own brand and that of many small and large brands across the industry. So when A.J. Fernandez comes out with a new line under his own name the industry stands and takes Read more about Cigar Review: A.J. Fernandez Días De Gloria Toro BP – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Begins Shipping Epicure Maduro

Posted on May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Crux Cigars announced today they have begun shipping the long awaited Epicure Maduro to its retail partners across the country. The Crux Epicure Maduro was displayed at the 2018 IPCPR but was not ready to ship at that time. The blend builds upon the success of the Crux Epicure, but features a premium Mexican San Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Begins Shipping Epicure Maduro[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Cedrus – The Hogan – Rated 97

Posted on September 22, 2018September 22, 2018 by bostonjimmie

When it comes to making a special cigar, there are many who have accomplished it but when it comes to making the cigar special, that is a little different. This year, Southern Draw Cigars accomplished “special” in many ways, when they introduced a cigar known as Cedrus – The Hogan at this years International Premium Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cigars Cedrus – The Hogan – Rated 97[…]

AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro Cigar Review – I Call This a Winner!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by bostonjimmie

At the end of last year I made a call that an AJ Fernandez product, or collaboration product, would be picked as the CA number 1 cigar of the year. I was wrong, even with all the great products that he had his fingers on, he did not get that honor. Well, it is another Read more about AJ Fernandez Last Call Maduro Cigar Review – I Call This a Winner![…]

Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte – Cigar Review

Posted on August 13, 2016August 13, 2016 by bostonjimmie

Nicoya cigars made their debut at this years IPCPR with two introductory blends; Nicoya Robusto Medio and Nicoya Robusto Fuerte. The company is owned and operated by Gerard Hayes, a man from down under, complete with the Australian accent and a desire to produce a fine cigar. Gerard searched out the best in the business and settled Read more about Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte – Cigar Review[…]