Tonight we kick off 2022 and are proud to welcome Antonio Lam, owner and founder of Reinado Cigars as our special guest. Antonio’s been in the industry for over a decade, and has been quite active the past couple of yeas. We’ll talk about Antonio’s journey and some of the new projects he has […]
“The Rocky Patel Quarter Century was simply an amazing cigar experience in terms of flavor – and it all came together perfectly in the Robusto format. The cigar delivered an excellent balance and synergy of flavors on the palate. After I smoked each one of these, I wanted another.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Honduran […]
The winners for the 2021 Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Humidor Contest will be announced on 1/11. This contest is currently closed. We apologize for the delay. We will contact the winners via email and post the winners in another annoncement. Announcement: Holiday 2021 Contest – Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Humidor Giveaway
New Jersey retailer Sanj Patel, owner of Sanj’s Smoke Shop in Bloomfield, New Jersey, has announced the launch of his own cigar brand known as SP1014. It’s a project that has been two years in the works with Master Blender Francisco “Chico” Rivas and will be sold nationwide to appointed U.S. brick and mortar shops. […]
Tonight we put a wrap on 2021 and we welcome back Bradley Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigar Company. There is a lot going on with Alec Bradley including the return of the Trilogy and success of the Kintsugi. We’ll catch up on those things and all of the other happenings at Alec Bradley. Finally, we […]
“This cigar excels in the most important category – flavor. While the flavors don’t undergo radical transitions, there are plenty of flavor nuances along the way. Add some outstanding construction to the equation and you have the perfect storm for an excellent cigar experience.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua […]
Oveja Negra Brands have announced a new limited edition offering under the Black Works Studio known as Intergalactic. The cigar will arrive at select retailers next week and ship to Belgium and Germany later this month. Black Works Studio Intergalactic consists of a dark Sumatra wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder and all-Nicaraguan fillers. It […]
It’s bracketology meets the cigar industry. Tonight on Special Edition 113, it’s one of our most popular annual shows we do as we do our unofficial preview what to expect on the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 this year. This year, Bear and I will be joined by Ben Lee, Erron Nielsen, and Hector Alfonso […]
Espinosa Premium Cigars and restaurateur Guy Fieri are teaming up for a new regular production line of cigars known as Knuckle Sandwich. It’s a cigar named for Fieri’s lifestyle brand, also known as Knuckle Sandwich. The Knuckle Sandwich is a project that Espinosa and Fieri have been working on for over 18 months. The […]
“…this is a cigar I would smoke again – and it’s one that garners box-worthy consideration….it exceeds the Cigar Coop Standard of Excellence threshold.” Wrapper: Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Rounded Figurado: 5 x 58 Price: $10.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: Yes Review: 601 La […]
