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 look at the […]
Cigar News: Tortuga Cigars to Add Cedro 6 x 50 Toro Line Extension to Tortuga 215 Reserva
Victor Vitale, owner of Legacy Brands was a special guest star on Episode 79 of the Stogie Geeks and announced a new vitola to the Tortuga 215 Reserva series. This will add a rounded 6 x 50 Cedro frontmark into the Tortuga 215 Reserva line. The Tortuga 215 Reserva line was launched at the 2013 […]
Cigar News: Debonaire to Add Maduro Line, Debonaire First Degree (Exclusive)
Phil Zanghi, co-founder of Debonaire Cigars was a special guest on Episode 79 of our Stogie Geeks show and announced a couple of projects he has in the works. Zanghi announced he is coming out with a Debonaire Maduro that will use a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that is “seriously, naturally aged”. This would become the […]
Cigar News: Cigar Oasis Announces Next Generation Humidification Devices
Back at the 2013, we learned that Cigar Oasis was planning an update to its line of electronic humidifiers to incorporate leading edge technology to maintain and monitor humidor conditions. Yesterday, the company announced this new generation of electronic humidors. The products are expected to arrive at retailers this February. According a press release […]
Assessment Update: Ezra Zion Tantrum
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 Ezra […]
Cigar News: Partagas Benji Homage 62 (Cigar Preview)
Last month, it was announced that Senior Vice President of Premium Cigars, Benjamin “Benji” Menendez was retiring after 60 plus years in the premium cigar business. During a private gala held at Club Macanudo, the Partagas Benji Homage 62 was handed out to guests at the event. It was also announced that the cigar would be […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Singularé 2013 Rose Croix
Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Illusione Cigars announced their fourth entry into its Singulare line – the Illusione Singulare 2013 Rose Croix. The Singulare line is an annual limited production release of a single blend done in a single size. Over the past three years, the Singulare has developed into one of the most anticipated […]
Cigar News: Padilla to Release Sampler, Adds Corona to Reserva Line
Padilla Cigars is planning on releasing a six count sampler of some of its recent blends. A photograph of the sampler was recently posted by company President Ernesto Padilla. The sampler pack will also a 5 x 43 corona-sized line extension to the Reserva Habano and Reserva Maduro line. Padilla had posted a prototype photo […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje Cigars to Release Retail Exclusive Vitola to Leesburg Cigar and Pipe (Cigar Preview)
Cabaiguan Leesburg (Photo Credit Pete Johnson Instagram) Tatuaje Cigars will be releasing an exclusive size to Leesburg Cigar and Pipe in Leesburg Virginia of its Cabaiguan blend. The size will be a 6 3/8 x 43 size. According to Facebook and Instagram post by Tatuaje Cigars founder Pete Johnson, the vitola will be made available […]
Cigar News: Padilla Cigars to Re-Release 1932 Signature Series
Padilla Cigars will be re-releasing its 1932 Signature blend. The announcement was made on company president Ernesto Padilla’s Twitter account. A photo of the packaging was posted by Padilla. It features new ten count boxes (as opposed to the 25 count boxes they used to be package in). It also features the new company branding. […]