Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or providing a score for a first time. It might be a blend we […]
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Prime Time Show Episode 21: Nate McIntyre Miami Cigar and Company
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Nestor Miranda, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Tatiana, Viva Republica
This week Nate McIntyre of Miami Cigar Company joined us for Epsiode 21 of the Prime Time Show. Nate was a last-minute fill-in, but certainly brought his “A” game to the table. Nate is an industry veteran and is currently transitioning into his new role as Miami Cigar and Company’s Marketing Coordinator. He caught us […]
Cigar News: House Appropriations Bill Passes with Premium Cigar Exemption and Predicate Date Change
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Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a twelve-bill spending package for the 2018 Fiscal year that includes the Agriculture Appropriations Bill that was approved by a subcommittee earlier this summer. This bill includes language that calls for a premium cigar exemption and predicate date change to August 8, 2016. The bill package now moves to […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2016
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Davidoff, Review
Earlier this year, Davidoff announced a limited edition series under its White Label brand known as The Master Selection. The Master Selection is a series of six blends that were personal blends which Davidoff Master Blender Eladio Diaz created to commemorate some of his birthdays. While turning a personal blend into a more widespread release is nothing […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on My Father Cigars at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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When it comes to the Garcia family and My Father Cigars, the IPCPR Trade Show usually doesn’t bring a ton of new and/or showcased products. At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, the company had two featured products – which was par for the course. This year the company made a decision to expand its core eponymous My […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 21: 9/14/17 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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For Episode 21 of the Prime Time Show, we are proud to welcome Willy Herrera, Master Blender for Drew Estate. We will get some insights on Willy’s journey from El Titan de Bronze in Calle Ocho to Nicaragua’s largest factory, La Gran Fabrica – home of Drew Estate. In our Debonaire Ideal Segment we will “talk about the weather” and […]
Cigar Review: Gaaja Robusto by Bombay Tobak
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, Bombay Tobak, Gaaja, Review
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Mel Shah and Bombay Tobak showcased a 5 x 54 box-pressed Robusto size to its Gaaja Natural line. The Gaaja was a new brand by Bombay Tobak that was released in 2016. Bombay Tobak is best known for its MBombay line of cigars. Gaaja would become Bombay Tobak’s first box-pressed cigar. The blend itself […]
Cigar News: Cigar Industry Sees Impacts from Hurricane Irma
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When it comes to Hurricane season, there always is a possibility for impacts to the cigar industry. The tobacco producing countries of the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Honduras, and Nicaragua are all prone to damage from hurricanes. This can impact everything from tobacco farms, to curing barns, and to warehouses. In the U.S., Florida is also the home […]
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Black Diamond Emerald by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Diamond Crown, JC Newman, Review
Late last year, J.C. Newman Cigar Company released its long-awaited Diamond Crown Black Diamond. Diamond Crown is J.C. Newman’s most premium cigar line and the Black Diamond is a maduro offering under that brand. The story of the Black Diamond traces back to 2013 when, just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, J.C. Newman announced it […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Releasing Trinidad Santiago
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The Rafael Nodal era at Altadis U.S.A. has begun. Nodal’s first project within the Altadis portfolio is a resurrection of the Trinidad brand with the release of the Trinidad Santiago. While word of this project surfaced during this year’s IPCPR, details have recently now been released. The Trinidad Santiago is slated to hit retail shelves […]