The Torano Master Maduro is the second blend in the Master Series by Torano Family Cigars. The series is is a joint effort by Charlie Torano and his “master roller” Julian Felipe Sosa. The first blend in the series, the Master by Carlos Torano was released in 2010. This was a cigar that scored highly in […]
Assessment Update: PDR 1878 Cubano Especial Capa Natural
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 provide […]
Cigar Review: La Palina Classic
La Palina Classic The La Palina Classic was one of two new blends launched at the 2012 IPCPR by Bill Paley’s La Palina Cigars. The La Palina Classic is La Palina’s first cigar to be made in the Dominican Republic. It also is intended be a economical priced La Palina offering with the quality La Palina […]
Assessment Update: VegaFina Jose Seijas 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 a previously assessed/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Epic Vintage 2007
Montecristo Epic Vintage 2007 The Montecristo Epic is a cigar that it at the center of an expansion of the Montecristo line by Atladis. In the past 18 months, Altadis has seen many changes at the top with the departure of general manager Jim Colucci and master blender Jose Seijas. With Javier Estades moving into […]
Assessment Update: Rocky Patel Fifty
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 provide a numerical score to the […]
Assessment Update: Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon
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 provide a numerical score to the […]
Cigar Review: Excéntrico by Elogio
Excentrico by Elogio At the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, indie cigar company Elogio launched a new line called “Excentrico by Elogio”. This blend marks the fourth line by Elogio (joining LSV, Habano, and Excepionales). The Excentrico marks a change of pace cigar in that it is probably Elogio’s most multi-national blend to date. The Excentrico […]
Cigar Review: Viaje 5th Anniversary
Viaje 5th Anniversary One cigar that was front and center at Viaje’s 2012 IPCPR booth was the 2012 IPCPR was the Viaje 5th Anniversary. The name of the cigar is exactly what it says – it is meant to commemorate the 5th Anniversary of Viaje Cigars. The Viaje 5th Anniversary has been released in a […]
Assessment Update: Tatuaje Avion 11
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 […]