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 […]
Cigar Review: Archetype Sage Advice Toro by Ventura Cigar Company
The Archetype Sage Advice is one of five blends that make up Ventura Cigar Company’s Archetype line. Ventura Cigar Company is premium cigar company owned by Kretek International, who also is the owner of cigar distributor Philips and King. Over the past five years, Ventura has partnered with many leading cigar factories such as Plasenica, La Aurora, […]
Cigar Review: Gaaja Maduro Torpedo by Bombay Tobak
In 2016, Bombay Tobak, the company best known for its MBombay line introduced a new brand in its portfolio known as Gaaja. Gaaja was a project that Bombay Tobak owner Mel Shah had been working on for about three years. Not only would it be the compamy’s first box-pressed offering, but its blend would incorporate tobacco from […]
Cigar Review: Neya F8 Texas Tactical Lancero by Duran Cigars
Just prior to the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Duran Cigars announced a new extension to its Neya brand known as the Neya F8 Texas Tactical Lancero. The Texas Tactical Lancero would introduce the third blend into the Neya brand and the Neya brand’s first maduro offering. The Texas Tactical Lancero was a project born out of […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff 702 Series 2000
The Davidoff 702 Series 2000 is one of seven cigars that make up the Davidoff 702 Series. The concept behind the 702 Series is that Davidoff has taken seven of its staple blends and replaced the wrapper on each of the blends with its proprietary Ecuadorian 702 hybrid wrapper. The 702 wrapper is the product of a […]
Cigar Review: El Centurion H.2K.CT Box Pressed Torpedo (TAA Exclusive) by My Father Cigars
In 2016, My Father Cigars delivered the El Centurion H.2K.CT Box Pressed Torpedo as an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). This cigar would be fourth TAA Exclusive Cigar by My Father Cigars. Back in 2015, My Father Cigars released the El Centurion H-2K-CT line. This was an all-new blend introduced under the El Centurion umbrella […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Garagiste Robusto
The Illusione Garagiste is a new offering that made its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Garagiste was part of a major product expansion by Dion Giolito’s Illusione brand. In terms of the cigar name, it has ties to the wine industry. A Garagiste refers to a group of winemakers who are somewhat considered […]
Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Crna Nok Toro
One of the revelations of 2016 was a brand called Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars. The company was founded by cigar enthusiast, Riste Riatevski. After being disappointed with many cigars on the market, Riatevski set out to create his own cigar that would satisfy him. That cigar turned out to be a Habano offering known as the […]
Agile Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Tobac Neanderthal SGP
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 […]
Agile Cigar Review: Asylum 33 5 1/2 x 46
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 […]