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 […]
Nat Sherman Epoca Selection – Prince The Nat Sherman Epoca Selection was one of several new lines introduced by Nat Sherman in 2014. This cigar is actually a re-launch of an old brand by the company. Nat Sherman is a company that has prided itself on its rich history and the Epoca brand plays a […]
Miami Cigar and Company 25th Anniversary Nicaragua 2014 marks the 25th anniversary for Miami Cigar and Company. To commemorate this occasion, the company has released a pair of limited edition cigars from made from the company’s two leading manufacturing partners. One cigars has was produced at La Aurora Cigars and is called the Miami Cigar and […]
Debonaire Maduro Toro Earlier this year, Debonaire Cigars co-founder Phil Zanghi was a guest on Stogie Geeks and broke news on his second blend, the Debonaire Maduro. Several months later, this cigar would make its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Debonaire Maduro replaces the Habano wrapper of the original […]
Illusione Fume D’Amour Clementes At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Illusione Cigars showcased a new regular production line called Fume D’Amour. The name Fume D’Amour translates to “smoke of love” The Illusione Fume D’Amour is a Nicaraguan puro being launched in four sizes. A key point about this blend is that it […]
Neya Classic Canonazo by Roberto P Duran Cigars Neya is one of three new brands launched by Roberto P. Duran Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. It was a year ago where the company made its debut and released three blends under the Azan brand of cigars. The addition of these new brands has been […]
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 […]
Tatuaje Frank (Part of the Pudgy Monsters Series) We wrap up our look at the Tatuaje Pudgy Monsters Series with the Tatuaje Frank. This blend is perhaps the most iconic of all of the Monster Series blends. It was back in 2008 when the original Tatuaje – The Frank started the whole Monsters craze. This was a […]
La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial Earlier this year, La Palina Cigars released its third release of its Goldie blend in the La Palina Collection brand. The La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito Especial introduced a 7 x 40 lancero frontmark in the Goldie blend. The concept behind the La Palina Collection is that it will […]
Long Live the King Petit Double Wide Short Churchill by Caldwell Cigar Company Long Live the King one of three lines made by Caldwell Cigar Company under its Caldwell Collection brand. Caldwell Cigar Company is owned by Robert Caldwell. Caldwell was best known as a partner of Christian Eiroa with Wynwood Cigars. Last September, it […]
