BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent The BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent is a cigar that was blended by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Earlier this month, we previewed this collaboration between Rocky Patel and NHL Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent. This is the second collaboration with Rocky Patel and a sports celebrity in […]
Assessment Update: Viaje Satori Edición Limitada 2012 (Viaje Satori 2012)
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 provide a […]
Cigar Review: Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel
Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel The Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. The Nording 50th Anniversary commemorates world-renowned pipe maker Erik Nording’s 50th Anniversary in the tobacco business. It also marks the second blend in the […]
Assessment Update: Viaje Late Harvest Estate Grown 2011
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 provide a […]
Cigar Review: Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 by Crowned Heads
Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 by Crowned Heads The Four Kicks Mule Kick Limited Edition 2012 marks the third blend released by the Nashville, Tennessee based Crowned Heads company. It also marks the first time the company has issued a limited release cigar. The story of the Mule Kick is there was a batch of […]
Cigar Review: Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat
Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat The Viaje White Label Project (WLP) Stuffed Turkey 2012 Dark Meat edition is one of two blends that make up the WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 release. The Dark Meat edition gets its name in that it is a maduro wrapper cigar. The Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey made […]
Assessment Update: La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars (formerly Grimalkin)
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/scored cigar. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend 2012
Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 The Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 marks the fourth consecutive year that Viaje has created December seasonal release. This cigar is a Nicaraguan puro that features a criollo wrapper. In typical Viaje fashion, a single batch is released in the December timeframe and once they are gone, they are gone. Each year […]
Cigar Review: Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 White Meat
Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 White Meat The Viaje White Label Project (WLP) Stuffed Turkey 2012 White Meat edition is one of two blends that make up the WLP Stuffed Turkey 2012 release. Last year, Viaje released the Viaje WLP Stuffed Turkey 2011 – which was Viaje’s first foray into a 60 ring gauge […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane (Viaje Candy Cane)
Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane The Viaje Holiday Blend 2012 Candy Cane marks the first barber pole cigar by Viaje Cigars. It was at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show where during an interview we did with Viaje president Andre Farkas, he confirmed the Candy Cane would be released this year. However, it wasn’t until […]