Pure Aroma Cigars has announced a new edition to its D’Crossier Golden Blend line, the D’Crossier Golden Blend Reserva. It’s a cigar that pays tribute to Isaias Santana Crosier, the father of Pure Aroma Cigars’ President Santana Diaz. It also marks a return to Costa Rica for D’Crossier Cigars. “This new D’Crossier Brand has been […]
On Prime Time Episode 168 we welcome Omar Fernandez, Director of Operations for AJ Fernandez Cigar company! We will talk AJ Fernandez Cigars and learn about Omar’s journey in the cigar business. In our Live True segment, we’ll explore Omar’s career in professional baseball. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, Aaron has published his 2020 edition […]
Southern Draw Cigars has announced the release of a new regular production line known as Manzanita. It’s a cigar meant to pay homage to the history of tobacco and a member of the Southern Draw family as well as keeping to the company’s policy of charitable giveback. “We have long desired to share the […]
Protocol Cigars has announced the Protocol Paddy Wagon. It is an offering that will be sold exclusively through Caravan Cigar Company in Bath Pennsylvania. The Protocol Paddy Wagon keeps to the company’s theme of law enforcement. It is a term used to describe a large police vehicle or van used to transport prisoners. “When we […]
“The expression great things come in small packages is very appropriate here. The Undercrown Maduro Corona Pequeña is an absolute flavor bomb.” Wrapper: Otapan Negro Último Corte (Mexico) Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Habano Filler: Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew […]
At the 2019 IPCPE Trade Show, La Barba Cigars launched a new offering under its Ricochet brand known as the La Barba Ricochet Crü Mexi-Sol. One year prior to that, La Barba Cigars would launch the La Barba Primitivo, which would be the company’s first Maduro offering. Due to potential trademark issues, the Primitivo would […]
“The sweetness early on is going to start as a nice gateway to the cigar experience, but as you get deeper into the smoke, there will be more boldness and more spice – giving the cigar the Nicaraguan edge.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de […]
*The Liana Fuente Interview scheduled for this Episode is being rescheduled for January. We will announce a date shortly* For Prime Time Special Edition 90, we have two gentlemen who will be pinch-hitting as guests. We welcome the Carlos “Carlito” Fuente and José Blanco to the show. We will cover a variety of topics with […]
The year 2020 marks the 145th anniversary of the Romeo y Julieta brand – and to commemorate the milestone, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a limited release called Romeo y Julieta Eternal. The cigar is scheduled to hit stores before the end of the year. Romeo y Julieta Eternal is described as a collaboration between the […]
Hostos Fernandez, best known for his role in product development at Quesada Cigars has announced he has opened his own factory, Tabacalera La Isla. Tabacalera La Isla is located in the Gurabo Industrial Park Free Zone in Santiago, Dominican Republic. For now, the factory will focus on private label hand-made cigar production. “Having spent most […]
“I found this to be incredibly balanced – and more importantly incredibly flavorful.” Wrapper Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, including Ometepe Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Candente: 5 x 50 Price: $15.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente (2/6/20) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): […]
It’s December and that means it’s time for a tradition that has come over from the original Cigar Jukebox – the Christmas and Holiday Music 2020 Show. This year we are joined by the one and only Fred Rewey for the festivities. We will go through our favorite Christmas and Holiday music tunes. We […]
