Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 Toro The Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 is the second release in Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ limited production II-XXVI line. II-XXVI stands for “2-26” and it happens to be the birthdate of company President Rocky Patel. Last year, the first Rocky Patel II-XXVI was released and it got considerable attention by the […]
Assessment Update: Casa Fernandez Aniversario Series Boheme No. 35
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 provide […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Wolfie (Part of the Little Monsters Series)
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: Regius of London (Black Label) Corona
Regius of London Corona Regius Cigars is a company based in the United Kingdom. A little over two years ago, the company expanded its distribution into the United States. The Regius of London (sometimes referred to as the Regius Black Label) was among one of Regius’ first cigars to come stateside. The company entered […]
Cigar Review: Ora Vivo Armand Assante (European Edition) Genios by Legacy Brands
Ora Vivo Armand Assante Genios (European Market Release) In 2013 Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands launched a new cigar line called Ora Vivo. This project is a collaboration between Vitale, Gary Macchione of Boutique Brands, and motion picture actor Armand Assante. The first cigar, the Ora Vivo Armand Assante was launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade […]
Cigar Review: Debonaire First Degree
Debonaire First Degree The Debonaire First Degree is the sixth frontmark to be added to Debonaire Cigars’ core line. Back in January, Debonaire co-founder Phil Zanghi broke news on Episode 79 of Stogie Geeks announcing the the First Degree would add a petite salomon into this line of cigars. The idea here is that the […]
Cigar Review: My Father TAA Exclusive 2014
My Father TAA Exclusive 2014 The My Father TAA Exclusive 2014 is one of seven releases of the 2014 TAA Exclusive Series. This series consists of cigars from seven different manufactures that will be sold exclusively to Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) retailers. This marks the second time that My Father Cigars has released a […]
Cigar Review: Rosalila Inframundo Maduro by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
Rosalila Inframundo Maduro by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company The Rosalila Inframundo Maduro is one of four blends in the Rosalila line launched by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company. Valladares’ name may be familiar to cigar enthusiasts as he collaborated with Pittsburgh retailer Jim Robinson on the Leaf by Oscar line. Rosalila, along with Leaf […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Mini Mum (Part of the Little Monsters Series)
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: Jaxx LT by La Sirena
Jaxx LT by La Sirena – Toro Last month, La Sirena Cigars underwent a major expansion of its portfolio cigars when it acquired Old School Cigars. Old School Cigars was founded seven years ago by Danny Ditkowich and the Holman family – owners of Tobacco Plaza in Great Neck, New York. It is Ditkowich’s daughter […]