Andre Farkas, President and Founder of Viaje Cigars was our special guest for Episode 86 of Stogie Geeks. Farkas took us through the Viaje story and vision. While we discussed many projects he has done over the seven years, but we also got a glimpse into what the company has planned for 2014. It appears […]
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 look at the […]
A new cigar blend is coming to the Dunhill Cigars portfolio. The 1907 by Dunhill is expected to make its debut this May. This will add was is described as a “medium offering” into the company’s cigar portfolio. Information on this release was reported on a 2/26/14 article by Cigar Aficionado. The 1907 by Dunhill […]
Avo Cigars is getting ready to release a sampler pack of four robusto-sized cigars. The sampler pack is advertised as enjoying for Avo Cigars for the price of three. As a part of the sampler pack is the Avo Lounge cigar, and a Mystery Cigar being branded as AU14. The Avo Lounge Cigar is a […]
Nomad Connecticut Fuerte The Nomad Connecticut Fuerte is set to become the third core line – and fourth blend overall released by Nomad Cigar Company. This line adds an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper offering to the Nomad portfolio. Nomad Cigar Company was launched in 2012 by Fred Rewey. The company first released the self-titled Nomad line which […]
David Mallow, owner of Barrister Cigars in Union, NJ, today announced the 3rd edition of the New Jersey Cigar Festival scheduled for Sunday, May 4th, 2014 from 11am through 4pm at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, NJ According to a press release, there will be festival exclusive cigars handed out to attendees. Last […]
Leccia Tobacco is getting ready to release its third blend. The Leccia Luchador will be released on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th, 2014). The release on this Mexican holiday appears to be no coincidence. In addition to incorporating Mexican tobacco into the blend, it will also have a theme that pays homage to Mexican pro […]
Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba The Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba is a new line of cigars that was launched late in 2013. This is a line that many Fuente fans have anticipated for quite some time. It had originally been targeted to be a part of the company’s 100th anniversary in 2012. However, in June, 2012 […]
General Cigar Company has informed retailers of this year’s release of the Punch Rare Corojo series. This year’s edition will be have eight frontmarks, including a new limited edition Rare Salomones. It will also feature some new packaging. The Punch Rare Corojo Series was launched in 2001 and has become an annual release by […]
262 Cigars will be adding a new line extension to its Paradigm line. The 262 Paradigm Corona will become the seventh frontmark released in the Paradigm line – the first line launched by 262 Cigars. Information on this announcement was made available on the 262 Cigars web-site. The 262 Corona will be released in March […]
As we noted on the 2/8/14 Cigar Industry Report, General Cigar Company is getting ready to launch a second blend in its Partagas 1845 line. Retailers have been informed that this new cigar, the Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte is expected to ship in March and will be a brick and mortar exclusive. The Partagas 1845 […]
Room 101 Master Collection Two – Sucio It was about a year ago when we first broke news of a new line of cigars by Matt Booth’s Room 101 Cigars brand called the Master Collection. The plan was to release two blends of what would be considered a limited edition, premium cigar line within the […]
