On December 17th, 2014, President Obama announced plans to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in over 50 years. These plans also include the intent to lift the Cuban Embargo. This has been of considerable interest to the cigar industry as premium cigars made in Cuba have been subject to the embargo […]
Cigar News: Ashton and Boveda End Distribution Agreement
Ashton and Boveda have ended their distribution agreement. In a letter to retailers, Both Ashton and Boveda announced that Ashton will no longer be distributing products effective Jaunary 1st, 2015. In a statement by Boveda, the company announced it will be handling its own distribution. The agreement ends a four year relationship in which Ashton […]
Cigar Review: Don Reynaldo Coronas De Luxe by Warped Cigars
Don Reynaldo Coronas de Luxe by Warped Cigars The Don Reynaldo is the fourth line released by Florida-based Warped Cigars. Warped Cigars is run by Kyle Gellis. The company prides itself on making cigars in a traditional Cuban way. Warped Cigars has certainly been a cigar company that have caught the attention of many. The […]
Cigar News: Obama Takes Steps to Restore U.S. Diplomatic Relations with Cuba and End Embargo
In what may be considered a landmark announcement affecting the cigar industry, United States President Barack Obama has announced plans to restore diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States. These plans could pave the roadmap to lift the embargo between Cuba and the United States – something that could re-introduce Cuban tobacco in the […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #14 Long Live the King by Caldwell Cigar Company
“I found that the quality of the flavors delivered was what was most important here…this is an outstanding cigar and one that is easily a box worthy selection.” Coming in at #14 is the Long Live the King by Caldwell Cigar Company. Long Live the King is one of three brands that make up the Caldwell […]
Cigar News: Flor del Valle “Las Brumas” by Warped Cigars (Cigar Preview)
Warped Cigars has announced it will add a third vitola to its Flor del Valle line. The Flor de Valle “Las Brumas” will add a 4 1/2 x 48 size to the line. Plans are for the Las Brumas vitola to be released in early 2015. Flor del Valle is one of our lines by […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Arsenio Serie Oro Robusto
Casa Fernandez Arsenio Oro Robusto At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez showed off several new lines. One of those lines is a tribute to the company’s master blender Arsenio Ramos. The Casa Fernandez Arsenio Serie Oro is a line that commemorates Ramos’ 80th birthday. This isn’t the first cigar to be released with […]
Aged Selects 2014 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #15 Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88
“With the 2014 Limited Edition, the Avo 88 earns a rightful place among the series’ iconic releases as this is simply one outstanding cigar.” Coming in at #15 is the Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88. This is the 2014 installment of the annual limited edition series by Davidoff’s Avo Cigars brand. The series […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana 707 Ligero (Cigar Preview)
La Flor Dominicana has announced they will be adding a 70 ring gauge regular production cigar to their lineup. The La Flor Dominicana 707 Ligero has officially started shipping to retailers on December 15th. This is the second 70 ring gauge cigar released by La Flor Dominicana, but it is the first one to be […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate “The Pope of Greenwich Village” to Become 10th Installment of Smoke Inn Microblend Series
Drew Estate is slated to become the next manufacturer to collaborate with Smoke Inn on their small batch shop exclusive Microblend Series. The cigar is titled “The Pope of Greenwich Village” and will be the tenth installment of the Smoke Inn series. The cigar will have an initial soft-launch at a VIP dinner on the eve […]