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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Selección España Petit Belicoso
The Quesada Seleccion Espana Petit Belicoso is the seventh size to be made in Quesada’s Seleccion Espana line. It is a very limited release that is the third vitola to be released in what we refer to as Quesada’s “one box, one retailer, one month” concept. In 2013, Quesada Cigars selected one retailer per month […]
Cigar Review: Dram Cask No.2 Toro by C & C Cigars (Pairing with Defiant Whisky)
Dram Cask No. 2 by C & C Cigars At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, C & C Cigars announced a new line of cigars called Dram Cigars for Whiskey. This line introduces four distinct blends – each meant to be paired with an appropriate type of whisky. The blends are not infused but blended […]
Cigar Review: Jailbreak by Viva Republica
The Jailbreak by Viva Republica is a new limited release for Jason Holly’s Viva Republica Cigars. It was back at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show where we learned of a project called Jailbreak. At the time, we learned that Jailbreak would be a cigar that would commemorate the retirement of someone special as well as […]
Cigar Review: Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend Toro
Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend Toro The Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend is the fourth line of cigars to be made available by Kuuts, LLC. Kuuts, LLC was setup as a distribution arm to Compania Hondurena de Tabacos (CHT). CHT has their own factory located in Danli, Honduras and is capable of producing 6 million cigars per year. Prior […]
Assessment Update: Avo Limited Edition 2009 Compañero (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: Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla by Espinosa Cigars
Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla by Espinosa Cigars Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla is a limited production cigar that is a joint project between Espinosa Cigars and Cigar Dojo. Cigar Dojo is run by Eric “Master Sensei” Guttormson and is probably the strongest online mobile social community out there. Guttormson and his team’s contributions to cigar media were recently […]
Cigar Review: Pepper Cream Soda Robusto (Supreme Cream) by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears
Pepper Cream Soda (Supreme Cream) by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears (2014) The Pepper Cream Soda was one of the initial releases by Bellatto / Caldwell / Sears, a company previously known as Impromptu Cigars. The company is a collaboration between Tony Bellatto, Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears. Bellatto is one of principals of […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana TCFKA M Collector’s Edition 2014
La Flor Dominican TCFKA M Collector’s Edition 2014 La Flor Dominicana’s TCFKA M Collector’s Edition 2014 is the latest installment in La Flor Dominican’s TCFKA M line. TCFKA M stands for the “The Cigar Formerly Known as Mysterio / Mysterioso”. In 2014, both the Mysterio / Mysterioso lines were rebranded to this name due to trademark […]
Cigar Review: Southern Draw Firethorn Robusto
Southern Draw Firethorn Robusto The Southern Draw Firethorn is the second line released by Southern Draw Cigars. The company was founded by Robert Holt and a group of U.S. Veterans. They have teamed up with A.J. Fernandez’s Tabacalera Fernandez to make their cigars. The name is appropriate to the company’s vision. Southern Draw seeks to […]