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: La Colonia Miami Torpedo
La Colonia Miami Torpedo The La Colonia Miami Torpedo is one of the vitolas from the inaugural line of cigars launched by La Colonia Cigars. This project is a collaboration being done with the Casa Fernandez / Tabacalera Tropical factory located in Miami, Florida. The La Colonia Miami was blended by famed blender Arsenio Ramos […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema Fina
Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema Fina In 2014, the Davidoff Nicaragua Diadema Fina became the fourth regular production size and the fifth vitola made in the Davidoff Nicaragua line. The Davidoff Nicaragua made its debut in 2013 and became the first Nicaraguan puro to carry the Davidoff name. Not only was this one of the most anticipated releases of […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda
Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda The Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda is one of five vitolas that are a part of Cubanacan Cigars’ Soneros line. Soneros made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade show. The Soneros line is blended by Cubanacan’s Master Blender Omar Gonzalez-Aleman. Prior to coming to Cubanacan, Gonzalez managed the La Corona factory in […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch by Altadis USA
Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch by Altadis USA The Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch is a new limited edition cigar that has recently been introduced by Altadis USA. The cigar is meant to pay homage to Altadis’ famed Grupo de Maestros team. If one looks at Altadis USA, they are a company that […]
Cigar Review: Aged Selects Maduro Toro Grande
Aged Selects Maduro Toro Grande Aged Selects is a brand of Nicaraguan made cigars that provide cigar enthusiasts with a premium long filler cigar at a low price. To accomplish this, Aged Selects sends buyers to the factories of major manufacturers to secure cigars that have been aging for some time. Once the cigars are […]
Assessment Update: Avo Limited Edition 2011 85th Anniversary (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: RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Venus
RoMa Craft Tobac Aquitaine Venus The Aquitaine Venus is a limited production cigar that was released by RoMa Craft Tobac as a part of their Aquitaine line. The Venus introduced what RoMa Craft has called a petit salamones vitola into both the Aquitaine and CroMagnon lines. Both Venus releases were released as shop exclusives. While […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Keg
Quesada Keg The Quesada Keg is a limited edition cigar that recently has arrived on retailer shelves. This release of this cigar is meant to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as this cigar is designed to be enjoyed with an Irish Stout. This isn’t the first cigar made by Quesada that is meant to […]
Cigar Review: The Alibi by Espinosa Cigars (Part of the Backroom Series)
The Alibi by Espinosa Cigars (alaart of the Backroom Series) The Alibi is the first release in the Backroom Series by Espinosa Cigars. About a month ago, Espinosa Cigars announced the launch of its Backroom Series. This series marks Espinosa Cigars’ entry into the world of lounge exclusive cigars. Currently, there are three such lounges […]