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 […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Habano by Moya Ruiz Cigars
La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
Cigar Review: Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva
Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva In what has become a mid-March tradition, New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar is releasing a retail exclusive cigar to commemorate their anniversary. In 2014, the retailer is celebrating their 93rd anniversary in business. This time they team up with Oliva to release the Federal Cigar 93rd […]
Cigar Review: Placeres Reserva
Add caption The Placeres Reserva is one of several lines of cigars made by Compania Hondurena de Tabacos (CHT) in Honduras. Along with the Miro and Tabacalera Zapata, the Placeres Reserva is distributed by Kuuts LLC in the United States. About a year ago, Kuuts LLC was launched to bring these three lines into the U.S. […]
Assessment Update: Recluse Kanú #2 by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cigar Review: Casino Gold H.R.S. by Royal Gold Cigars
Casino Gold H.R.S. by Royal Gold Cigars The Casino Gold H.R.S. is one of four releases by Royal Gold Cigars that is currently available. It was about a year ago when the launch of Royal Gold Cigars was announced. Royal Gold Cigars is a division of Swisher International, and it marks Swisher’s return into the […]
Cigar Review: Debonaire Toro
Debonaire Toro Today we take a look at another vitola in the Debonaire Cigars core line – the Debonaire Toro. In 2012, Debonaire Cigars made their debut in three sizes. In 2013, the company introduced two line extensions – the Debonaire Sagita and the cigar we will talk about today, the Debonaire Toro. While each vitola of the Debonaire shares common […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Golden Band Awards 2013
Davidoff Golden Band Awards 2013 The Davidoff Golden Band Awards 2013 is a cigar that is a limited edition cigar that was awarded to those retailers that were recipients of a 2013 Golden Band Award. The awards program is meant to honor and the company’s best Appointed Merchants that according to Davidoff “truly embody the […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014
E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 No. 60 Recently, E.P. Carrillo has released its fifth installment of its annual Short Run series – the E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014. The Short Run 2014 brings a change to this series in a couple of ways. First, the Short Run 2014 is somewhat of an extension […]