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 […]
RoMa Craft Tobac will be releasing its latest limited production cigar, the Aquitaine Blockhead to Monte’s Pueblo Pipe Shop in Albuquerque, NM. The Blockhead adds a 6 x 54 box-pressed Gran Toro vitola into the Aquitaine line. According to an email communication to RoMa Craft Tobac, the Aquitaine Blockhead will be primarily available to walk-in […]
Nat Sherman has announced it is adding a line extension to three of its lines. This line extension comes in the form of a Super Lancero measuring 8 x 38. The three lines that will receive this new frontmark are the Timeless Collection (Dominican), Nat Sherman 1930 Collection, and the Nat Sherman Sterling. Information on this […]
“2013 might go down as the “Year of the Maduro” as it has certainly be a banner year for them. The Ezra Zion Eminence holds its own among some of the best of them.” #12 – Ezra Zion Eminence Coming in at #12 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Ezra Zion Eminence. This cigar […]
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 […]
“This cigar is the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. There is no doubt whatever tobacco (Fred) Rewey uncovered in Nicaragua had something really special going for it.” #13 – Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386 Coming in at #13 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Nomad LE Esteli Lot 1386. This cigar became […]
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 […]
The trend of regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company continues. The company confirmed a limited edition lancero to its La Aurora 107 Maduro line is coming to the Southeastern United States. The La Aurora Maduro Lancero – a.k.a “Bowtie” will be heading to retailers based in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. […]
New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar has announced, the return of the E.P. Carrilo Medalla D’Oro. This cigar was released back in March. 2013 as retail exclusive to Federal Cigar to commemorate the shop’s 92nd anniversary. Information was announced in an email communication to its customers. According to the communication, 47 boxes were held back from […]
“When (company president Rafael) Nodal talked to the media at the 2013 IPCPR, you can see him beaming with pride when it came to the Aging Room Maduro. He knew he had a winner, and from smoking this cigar – it totally lives up to the expectations.” #14 – Aging Room Maduro by Boutique Blends […]
