Davidoff is planning on introduction several line extensions to its popular Davidoff Nicaragua line. A Diadema Fina frontmark will become the fourth regular production size, and fifth overall to the Davidoff Nicaragua brand. An offshoot of the Davidoff Nicaragua line in the form of mini cigars called Primeros by Davidoff by Nicaragua is also be […]
Cigar News: Villiger to Extend Cabarete Maduro and Trill Lines for IPCPR 2014 (Cigar Preview)
Villiger Cigars will add two new vitolas to its Cabarete Maduro and Trill lines. The Cabarete Maduro will add a 5 x 60 Gordo which will become the fifth frontmark in that line. Meanwhile, as we mentioned in our assessment of the Trill, a 5 x 46 Corona will be added to that line – […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition Petite Lancero
Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition Petite Lancero The Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition is the third line to be released by Antonio Lam’s Reinado Cigars. Back in October, 2013, Lam was a special guest star on Episode 69 of Stogie Geeks and confirmed to us that an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper project was underway. This is […]
Cigar News: BG Meyer Co By Camacho Launches, Announces BG Meyer Standard Issue (Cigar Preview)
BG Meyer Standard Issue (Photo Credit Camacho Cigars Facebook Page) It was about twelve months ago, when Camacho announced their major rebranding effort known as the “Bold Standard”. While this involved a revamping of the entire core Camacho portfolio, it also introduced the concept of the “Board of the Bold” consisting of brand ambassadors Matt […]
Cigar Review: Trill by Villiger Cigars
Trill by Villiger Cigars – Toro The Trill is one of three new lines by Villiger Cigars launched by Villiger Cigars in 2014. It was two years go when Roy MacLaren was named President of Villiger North America. MacLaren has been instrumental in bringing renewed focus and energy to the premium cigar division at Villiger. This […]
Cigar News: L’Atelier Imports Extension de la Racine ER14 (Cigar Preview)
L’Atelier Imports will be releasing there second edition of their Extension de la Racine line. The company announced on their Facebook page that the Extension de la Racine ER14 will be a torpedo shaped vitola and that the cigar is expected to make its debut at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The […]
Cigar News: Project 7 by Noel Rojas Kicks Off Cigar Federation Factory Direct Boutique Series (Cigar Preview)
Photo Credit: Cigar Federation Store Cigar Federation will be launching a series of Factory Direct Boutiques. These will be a series of cigars made exclusive to the Cigar Federation Store. These cigars will be small batch releases and target products being made in smaller factories by lesser known blenders. They will not contain any flashing […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Renames Joya Red Vitola to Cañonazo
Joya de Nicaragua has announced that the 5 1/2 x 54 vitola in their upcoming Joya Red line will be renamed from Cardinal to Canonazo. Accoding to the company, the name change was “due to a conflict” with the name. The Joya Red was announced one week ago, the cigar is a Nicaraguan puro being […]
Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Morphine
Black Label Trading Company Morphone – Lancero The Morphine is the latest release from boutique cigar maker Black Label Trading Company. It is the company’s seventh blend to be released, and third maduro overall. However, the Morphine is perhaps the most unique cigar the company has released in that incorporates a double maduro wrapper. By […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Premium Plus Sampler Ships to Retailers
Alec Bradley Premium Plus Sampler (Photo Credit – Alec Bradley Facebook) Alec Bradley Cigars has shipped a new sampler pack focusing on big ring gauges. The Alec Bradley Premium Plus sampler contains six cigars – each with a ring gauge of 60 as well as a limited edition Alec Bradley lighter. Included as one of […]