In what was a blow to the cigar industry, the language that would have exempted premium cigars from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation was not included in the Omnibus Spending Bill. In addition, language that would have shifted the proposed grandfather date for cigars subject to regulation was not included. What this means, is […]
Sosa Cigars has announced it is bringing back its Santa Julia line. This is the third line Sosa Cigars has re-launched in 2015 joining Imperio Cubano and Macabi USA. The return of these existing brands is a part of the company’s “returning to their roots” campaign – which is a key component to the company’s […]
“I found this cigar to have a nice amount of complexity to keep me very interested from start to finish. I also was very impressed with this blend in the perfecto format.” Wrapper: 6 year-old Dominican Piloto Cubano from La Canela farm Binder: Dominican Corojo from La Canela farm Filler: (Each with 5 years […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars unveiled three new blends. One of those blends is an extension to its Sun Grown line called the Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro. The original Sun Grown line is highlighted by its Sun Grown Ecuadorian Sumatra has been a staple of Rocky Patel Premium […]
“Overall this is probably a fuller and stronger cigar than many Falto cigar enthusiasts are used to, but it delivers a cigar completely worthy of being a 20th anniversary cigar.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Havana 2000 Binder: HVA, Carbonell Filler: Negrito Canca, Dominican Olor, 20/20 (Cuban Hybrid Seed) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (La Aurora SA) Double […]
The Quesada Keg, a cigar that was specifically designed to be paired with an Irish Stout around St. Patrick’s Day is making a return for 2016. The cigar will feature the same blend and be done in collaboration with the Placencia Family in Nicaragua. However, this year’s edition will see the number of vitolas increase […]
Earlier this Spring, Viaje Cigars released a new cigar called Viaje Jalapeno. The Jalapeno was released along with another three cigar line called Senor Andre’s Chiccharrones. While it wasn’t intentional, the cigars took on theme for Cinco de Mayo. Like many other cigars, the Viaje Jalapeno was released in a shroud of mystery with the only details […]
Winston’s Humidor, located in Midlothian, Virginia is the recipient of a limited production single store exclusive by Viaje. The cigar is a part of the Viaje White Label Project (WLP) and is dubbed the Viaje White Label Project Thanksgiving Leftovers. The cigar is being made in the Dominican Republic at the PDR Cigars factory. The cigar […]
Once again, the Viaje Cigars will be releasing its annual Christmas Seasonal release. The Viaje Holiday Blend and Viaje Holiday Blend Candy Cane are returning, but this year’s edition will feature new blends and new sizes. In addition, for the first time, these blends will originate from the Dominican Republic at Viaje’s manufacturing partner, the […]
Casa Fernandez has recently released its fourth installment to its JFR Lunatic line called the JFR Lunatic Torch. This cigar differs from the previous installments in that not only does it feature a unfinished foot, but it also is an all-Nicaraguan blend. JFR stands for “Just for Retailers” and has been positioned as a Casa Fernandez […]
