San Lotano – The Bull Robusto by A.J. Fernandez Cigars San Lotano – The Bull is the third line under A.J. Fernandez’s San Lotano brand. The Bull was originally soft-launched in 2013 as an exclusive to Meier & Dutch distributors, but would make a national launch last year. The San Lotano Bull line introduced a […]
Assessment Update: Avo Limited Edition 2006 – Avo 80th (Part of Avo’s Greatest Hits Sampler)
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Nomad C-276 Robusto
Nomad C-276 Robusto The Nomad C-276 is the fourth regular production cigar released by Nomad Cigar Company. The cigar made its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. 2014 saw Nomad Cigar Company add two regular production lines, the Nomad Connecticut Fuerte and the C-276. Company president Fred Rewey has divided his […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Cien Años Lancero Cameroon
The La Aurora Cien Anos Lancero Cameroon is a limited production shop exclusive cigar made for Chattanooga, Tennessee based retailer Burns Tobacconist. As the name indicates, it is a special version of the famed La Aurora Cien Anos blend featuring using Cameroon wrapper in a lancero format. This marks the first time the La Aurora Cien […]
Cigar Review: Señor Andre’s Chicharrones Original (Corojo) by Viaje
Senor Andre’s Chicharrones is a new line of cigars launched by Viaje Cigar Company. Viaje is a company that has become known not only for its small batch production model, but its seasonal releases. Senor Andre’s Chicharrones along with the new Viaje Jalapeno construct a theme to the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration. Chicacharrones provides three […]
Assessment Update: 1502 Ruby Corona
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Matilde Renacer Robusto
Matilde Renacer Robusto Matilde Cigars is the company launched by the legendary Jose Seijas. Seijas is best known for his tenure as Vice President and General Manager of Tabacalera de Garcia – maker of Altadis products . In that role Seijas oversaw the production of a factory capable of making 60 million cigars annually. He […]
Cigar Review: 1875 by Romeo y Julieta Tres
1875 by Romeo y Julieta Tres At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Altadis USA launched two new lines. These lines were to two of Altadis’ iconic brands – Montecristo and Altadis. For Montecristo, Altadis launched Espada by Montecristo, a Nicaraguan puro that was intended to be a more premium offering. As for […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Habano Rothschild
Cubanacan Habano Rothschild The Cubanacan Habano is one of three blends under the eponymous line made by Cubanacan Cigars. Over the past couple of years, Cubanacan Cigars has been building a name for themselves . Last year, the company streamlined its portfolio to focus on four brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, Soneros, and HR. The Cubanacan […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Selección España Beli-Lance
Quesada Seleccion Espana Beli-Lance The Quesada Seleccion Espana Beli-Lance is one of two limited production shop exclusives sizes of the Seleccion Espana being made available to Illinois retailer Casa de Montecristo. The Quesada Seleccion Espana made its debut in 2011 at the ProCigar festival. It was originally intended for the cigar market in Spain, but based on […]