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 […]
The E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Natural At the 2012 IPCPR, E.P. Carrillo was showing off a cigar being called “the red label”. Some initial information has been released (on Facebook) regarding this cigar. First up the cigar is being called the “E.P. Carrillo Cardinal”. Secondly, the cigar is being released in two blends – a natural […]
Padilla Cigar Company has announced an agreement with Oliva Cigar Company to handle its distribution in the United States. The announcement was reported by Cigar Aficionado. The agreement follows an announcement earlier this year, that Oliva Cigar Company would be handling Padilla’s European distribution. It also follows a major restructuring that occurred within the Padilla […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades In 2012, the Viaje Honey and Hand Grenades (HHG) series has been an anticipated release by Viaje Cigars. It was at the 2012 IPCPR where Viaje showed off this new cigar. For several months, Viaje has put hints out for this most anticipated new release in some of its 2012 shipments (in […]
Oliva Serie V Melanio The 2012 IPCPR Trade Show saw Oliva Cigar Company showcase a new line as a part of its popular Serie V family – the Oliva Serie V Melanio. With a lot of new releases in the cigar industry over the past twelve months, Oliva has been pretty quiet. However, for 2012, […]
Gary Griffith, brand developer of Emilio Cigars announced on the Emilio Cigars’ facebook page that his company has entered an agreement to distribute Guayacan Cigars. Guayacan Cigars is a new company in the cigar scene. The company has been founded by a gentleman name by Noel Rojas. The cigars are produced in Esteli, Nicaragua. Griffith […]
Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition Last month, we previewed the Viaje Oro Collector’s Edition. This was a special limited edition vitola of Viaje’s Oro blend that was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Viaje President Andre Farkas created the Collector’s Edition Series for cigar and Viaje cigar enthusiasts who like to keep special cigars. Each […]
