“One thing that doesn’t change is that the Cayuquero continues to showcase this limited line (Draig) as something special. “ #18 – Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #18 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars. This is the second installment in Emilio’s annual limited release Draig […]
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 […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #19: 7-20-4 Hustler (Part 12 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“(Kurt) Kendall has done some very solid work with his brand, but the Hustler represents his best work to date. This cigar is nothing short of a home run.” #19 – 7-20-4 Hustler Coming in at #19 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the 7-20-4 Hustler. This is the third line released by Kurt […]
Cigar News: Quesada Selección España Ninfa Coming in 2014
Quesada Cigars will be adding a new frontmark to its Seleccion Espana in 2014. The Quesada Seleccion Espana Ninfa will be a 7 x 33 limited release line extension that will be heading to twelve select accounts. Production of the Quesada Seleccion Espana Ninfa will be limited to twelve fifty count boxes. Each month one […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva
Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva The Tatuaje Avion 13 Reserva marks the latest entry in Tatuaje’s Avion series. The Avion is an off-shoot of the Tatuaje Fausto line consisting of a series of annually released box-pressed perfecto vitolas. The series started with the Avion 11 in 2011. The Avion 13 (2013) is the third size to be released […]
Cigar News: Toraño to Repackage “The Brick” in 2014
Torano Family Cigars president Charlie Torano Family was a guest on the inaugural edition of The Cigar Lounger Radio Program and mentioned that the Brick will be returning in 2014. As a part of this comeback there will be some packaging changes. Plans for the return are being targeted for the second quarter of 2014. On […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #20: Avo Limited Edition 2013 – The Dominant 13th (Part 11 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“If there is such thing as ‘lucky 13’, this cigar is it. It’s a definite winner in the Avo Limited Edition series. It is a cigar worthy of tracking a box down of – and one I would reach for again.” #20 – Avo Limited Edition 2013 – The Dominant 13th Coming in at #20 on […]
Cigar News: La Sirena Cigars To Go Independent
La Sirena Cigars will break away from Miami Cigar and Company and become an independent owned and operated company. This will end a three year partnership between the two entities. The change will be effective January 1st, 2014. Information of this change was announced in a press release by Miami Cigar and Company. Distribution of […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #21: Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars (Part 10 of Epic Encounters 2013)
“As the Quetzal has made its way to retailer shelves, this cigar continues to maintain a high standard of excellence and remains some of Emilio’s best work to date.” #21 – Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars Coming in at #21 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Los Regalos Quetzal by Emilio Cigars. This […]
Cigar Review: Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe Bushmaster
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Warrior Joe Bushmaster The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Warrior Joe is the tenth installment in a monthly series of cigars developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept that was introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The idea behind the Ortega […]