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: Cornelius Toro by Cornelius & Anthony
The Cornelius is one of two new cigars launched in 2016 by the brand Cornelius & Anthony (C & A). Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by the Bailey family and run by Steven Bailey. The family has over 150 years in the tobacco industry. […]
Cigar Review: Hoyo Robusto by Hoyo de Monterrey
In 2015, the Hoyo de Monterrey brand celebrated its 150th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion General Cigar Company released a limited edition cigar called the Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150. This cigar not only paid homage to the history of the brand, but also provided a conduit to look forward to the future as […]
Cigar Review: Viaje C-4 2015
In 2015 after a one year hiatus, the Viaje TNT and Viaje C-4 made a return. These cigars returned with a couple of big changes. For starters, these would mark the first Viaje releases to come out of the Dominican Republic and the PDR Cigars factory (a factory that Viaje has now built a strong partnership […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 (Part of the Avo Improvisation Series)
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 3 is a limited edition cigar that has two themes to it. The first is that it is a cigar that commemorates the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. Secondly, it is the third installment of a series in the limited edition line known as the Avo Improvisation […]
Cigar Review: Wilson Adams Black Label No. 4
The Wilson Adams Black Label is the latest line to be released by Wilson Adams Cigars. The Black Label introduces a Connecticut Shade Cigar into the company’s portfolio. The company refers to this cigar as its “Dark Connecticut” and the name is appropriate because the cigar uses a darker shade of a Connecticut wrapper. The […]
Agile Cigar Review: Illusione Original Documents ~mj12~
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: E.P. Carrillo Federal 95th Anniversary
The E.P. Carrillo Federal 95th Anniversary is a limited edition shop exclusive cigar to New Hampshire based retailer Federal Cigar. Since 2011, when it celebrated its 90th anniversary; the retailer has commissioned various manufacturers to produce exclusive cigars for the shop, including ones for subsequent anniversary. This year (2016), for its 95th anniversary, Federal Cigar […]
Cigar Review: Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat by Drew Estate
A couple of weeks ago, Drew Estate opened up a branded cigar lounge at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida – the home of the NHL’s Florida Panthers. As a part of the partnership, a new cigar called the Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat is being sold exclusively at the lounge. Year of the Rat […]
Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Stockyard’s
Cattle Baron Cigars is a company launched by cattle stock grower Bryan Mussard out of Montana. When it comes to the cattle industry, Mussard is a well known name. He currently serves as the First Vice President of the Montana Stockgrower’s Association. He also has branched out to other ventures, most notably Gorgeous Vodka – […]