Viaje Cigars has announced two retailers which will carry one of its most limited releases, the Viaje Zombie. Winston’s Humidor in Midlothian, Virginia and Serious Cigars in Houston have been selected to carry the Viaje Zombie 2015. A launch event will be held at Winston’s Humidor on April 23rd, and then on April 24th at […]
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Cigar News: La Antiguedad TAA Exclusive 2015 Toro
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For the second consecutive year, My Father Cigars will release an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). This time the cigar will be a toro-sized special version of their La Antiguedad line. The big difference is the La Antiguedad TAA Exclusive 2015 Toro will feature a Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper as opposed to […]
Cigar News: Nat Sherman Panamericana Line Becomes TAA Exclusive
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Nat Sherman will join the list of brands providing cigars to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) in 2015. The company will make available its Nat Sherman Panamericana line, a cigar originally made as a shop exclusive to its Nat Sherman Townhouse in New York City as an exclusive cigar to the TAA. The Nat Sherman […]
Cigar Review: Cumpay Robusto by Maya Selva Cigars
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, Cumpay, Maya Selva Cigars, Review
Cumpay Robusto by Maya Selva Cigars Cumpay is one of three lines of cigars made by Honduran cigar manufacturer Maya Selva Cigars. The company is named for its owner, Maya Selva. Maya Selva Cigars has had a footprint in Europe for quite some time and recently has turned its attention to growing in the U.S. […]
Cigar News: Warped Cigars’ Don Reynaldo Returning at 2015 IPCPR
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The Don Reynaldo, a line by Warped Cigars where a small single batch run was released this past December is coming back. Warped Cigars Owner Kyle Gellis informed Cigar Coop that the cigar will make its return at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The Don Reynaldo is a cigar Gellis made as a tribute to […]
Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150
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In 2015, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand is commemorating its 150th anniversary. It was in 1865 when Jose Gener, one of Cuba’s most well-known growers created the first Hoyo de Monterrey. While today the Cuba still produces Hoyo de Monterrey, there is now a non Cuban Hoyo brand that is produced in Honduras by General […]
Cigar News: The Rake by MoyaRuiz Cigars
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MoyaRuiz Cigars has announced details on its new line called “The Rake”. Back in late January, we reported that The Rake would be the next regular production line by the company owned by Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz. The company has announced the line is slated for a release later this Spring. La Jugada, the […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje Exclusive Series Drinking Age to be Shop Exclusive for Anthony’s Cigar Emporium
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Tucson Arizona-based retailer Anthony’s Cigar Emporium will be receiving a limited edition shop exclusive cigar from Tatuaje to commemorate their 21st anniversary. The cigar will be called the Tatuaje Exclusive Series Drinking Age and as the name indicates, it is a play on the anniversary of the store. The retailer is reporting the cigar will […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana TAA 47 to be Voted on at Convention
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For the fourth consecutive year, La Flor Dominicana will be providing an exclusive cigar for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). However, for 2015, La Flor Dominicana has presented three options and are letting the TAA members decide via a vote. This vote will take place at the TAA’s 47th Convention taking place April 12 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Eiroa Robusto by CLE Cigars
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, CLE
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]