CAO Angry Santa Last month we reported on two limited edition Christmas-themed seasonal releases by CAO Cigars – the CAO Angry Santa and the CAO Evil Snowman. The Angry Santa is described as a twist on the CAO La Traviata blend while the Evil Snowman is described as a twist on CAO La Traviata Maduro. […]
Cigar Review: Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 by La Flor Dominicana
Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 by La Flor Dominicana The Litto Gomez Diez Small Batch No. 5 is the latest installment of La Flor Dominicana’s Small Batch series. This release technically is the sixth release of this line (There are Small Batch No. 1 through No.3, but for Small Batch No. 4, there was […]
Cigar Review: S & S Foreplay
S & S Foreplay The S & S Foreplay marks the first release by a new company called S & S Cigars. Back in May, we posted a press release on the launch of this company. S & S was started by Bill and Brad Stephens. The Foreplay has recently been launched at the Stephens’ […]
Assessment Update: Rocky Patel Private Cellar
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 re-assess the Rocky […]
Cigar Review: El Centurion Toria by My Father Cigars
El Centurion Toria A few weeks ago, we reported on a limited production, limited distribution line extension to My Father Cigars’ El Centurion line called the El Centurion Toria. This cigar adds a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda frontmark to the recently re-released, re-blended El Centurion cigar line. Currently the cigar has been made […]
Cigar Review: Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 5
Tortuga 215 Reserva Cedro No. 5 The Tortuga 215 Reserva is a cigar line launched by Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The Tortuga 215 Reserva is a Nicaraguan puro that was originally launched in four large box-press vitolas. Recently, Vitale announced three additional line extensions to the Tortuga 215 Reserva line […]
Cigar Review: Leaf & Bean by Esteban
A few weeks ago, we previewed a cigar being made by the Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueno called “Leaf & Bean by Esteban”. The cigar is being made for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based retailer Jim Robinson’s Leaf & Bean shops. The Nica Sueno factory has gained a name as it is most noteworthy for producing cigars for […]
Cigar Review: Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town The Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador H-Town is a retail-exclusive cigar to Stogies World Class Cigars located in Houston, Texas. The H-Town introduces a lancero frontmark into the Namakubi Ecuador series. It was earlier in 2013 where the Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador became the eighth line to be released in Matt […]
Cigar Review: Chinnock Cellars Pressoir
Chinnock Cellars Pressoir At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Chinnock Cellars Cigars showcased their third line, the Pressoir. This cigar is significant for three reasons: First it marks the first maduro to be made by the company; second, it is the first cigar Chinnock Cellars has been made outside the United States as they turn […]
Assessment Update: E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo (Brahman)
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 an […]