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 assign a […]
Lou Rodriguez and Justin Andrews from Lou Rodriguez Cigars were our special guests on Episode 83 of our Stogie Geeks show and announced a new project for 2014 called the Lou Rod “One Night Stand” cigar. The One Night Stand will be the company’s first event cigar. It will only be available the night of […]
Six months after departing Fabricas Unidas, former Wynwood Cigars owner Robert Caldwell is returning to the cigar business. He is teaming up with La Barba Cigars’ Tony Bellato and Jaclyn Sears for the launch of Impromptu Cigars. The announcement was made via press release by the new partnership. Impromptu Cigars is described as “a continuing […]
Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2013 Toro In 2012 Arturo Fuente launched the first Unnamed Reserve cigar. While it was not only a cigar that is “unnamed”, it was a cigar that had a cloud of mystery around it as there really isn’t much that was known about it – other than it was a 5 […]
As we reported back in November, Jose Seijas is coming out of retirement with the launch of Matilde Cigars. His company Matilde Cigars is launching their first cigar this month – the Matilde Renacer. Seijas is best known for being the Master Blender at Tabacalera de Garcia at Altadis USA. He is known for being a driving […]
Royal Gold Cigars Nirvana Cameroon Selection (Photo provided by Drew Estate Tobacco Company) Royal Gold Cigars and Drew Estate Tobacco Company have jointly announced the release of the Nirvana Cameroon Selection. This is the fourth release by Royal Gold Cigars. It also is the first collaboration Royal Gold Cigars has done with Drew Estate. Information […]
Packaging of Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Second Edition (Photo provided by Alec Bradley) The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan is returning for a second run. Earlier today, the company made the initial announcement to Cigar Aficionado. The Filthy Hooligan represents the company’s first candela wrapper offering. According to the company, the blend […]
San Lotano Oval Habano Limited Edition Pigskin Super Smoke Figurado XLVIII The San Lotano Oval Habano Limited Edition Pigskin Super Smoke Figurado XLVIII is a cigar that was quietly released by A.J. Fernandez Cigars. It was released to commemorate the Super Bowl XLVIII being held in the New York / New Jersey metropolitan area. As such […]
This Psyko Seven Toro will now have a Corona Sibling in the line Ventura Cigar Company will be adding a corona size vitola to its PsyKo Seven. Initial details of this line extension were first reported by Cigar Aficionado on 2/3/14. The PSyKo Seven was originally launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The […]
Packaging of Viaje Exclusivo Leaded(Photo Credit – Viaje Cigars Facebook page) As we noted back in December, Viaje Cigars will be releasing a new variant under its Exclusivo line. Viaje President Andre Farkas has confirmed to Cigar Coop this new blend, the Viaje Exclusivo Leaded is heading to retailers this month. Specific details of the […]
Nat Sherman has announced the launch of a new personal mobile application. The Nat Sherman Personal Humidor Application is available for Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices from the Apple App Store. “Nat Sherman has always been committed to innovation. We are thrilled to debut this dynamic App, which will further engage our current […]
1502 Nicaragua The 1502 Nicaragua is a cigar that will become the fourth release in Global Premium Cigars’ 1502 line. Global Premium Cigars one of the companies in the House of Emilio distribution arm. Over the past twelve months, one can make a case that the 1502 line has become one of the most successful […]
