As folks know, being that I named the Avo LE10 my 2010 Cigar of the Year, the most anticipated release in my book as been the sequel – the Avo Limited Edition (Avo LE11). It deserves a lot of attention in my book because it is the follow-on to the LE10. This release is going […]
Cigar Preview: Camacho Super Limitado
Christian Eiroa did an interview with Cigar Aficionado today where he announced the new Camacho Super Limitado. By the name of the cigar – this will be a super limited series. Eiroa has accumulated about 24 different blends since 1996 and has decided to release these to select retailers. He is intending only to make […]
Cigar Preview: E.P. Carrillo Cigars for 2011
It seems like 2011 is going to be a huge year for E.P. Carrillo for new cigars. E.P. Carrillo Limitada 2011 On this past weekend’s Cigar Dave show, Cigar Dave sampled a prototype of the new E.P. Carrillo Limitada 2011. This has all of the makings of a top cigar – and it is expected […]
Cigar Preview: Viaje WLP Candela and Viaje Exclusivo Short
Viaje WLP Candela (L-R), Viaje Exclusivo Short (Center) Well fresh out of the humidor of Outland Cigars in Charlotte, North Carolina are two of the most sought after releases from the folks at Viaje Cigars. These are the Viaje WLP Candela – and the Viaje Exclusivo Short. Yes folks, we are in full swing of […]
Cigar Preview: La Palina El Diario
If you have followed Cigar Coop, you know that I have been a big fan of La Palina Cigars. In fact I ranked two La Palina Cigars in my Top 10 for 2010 (#5 and #7). One thing that these cigars carry is a higher price tag as these cigars are priced in the $20.00 […]
Cigar Preview: New Swag Limited Edition in the Works (Swag Limitado 99)
There were some posts from Swag Cigars on Twitter today. A new limited edition blend is development from Swag Cigars. The details have said that there was a 1999 bale of rare tobacco found. The plan that only about 2000 boxes will be blended. It will only be made available to select dealers of Swag […]
Cigar Preview: New Band for Gurkha Ninja
New band for Gurkha Ninja (Perfecto) In 2010, Gurkha introduced two value-priced cigars. I happened to think these were terrific cigars and placed both of them in my Top 30 for 2010. The Gurkha Ninja was my #26 cigar and the Gurkha Viper was my #29 cigar. There was one issue that was a prevailing […]
Cigar Preview: Cain Daytona
The first release of the post-Sam Leccia era at Oliva Cigars is coming. If you have been following Studio Tobac, you know that the Cain Daytona is the next cigar in the Oliva pipeline about to be released. As per the Studio Tobac web-site, the Cain Daytona is: The CAIN DAYTONA is a medium […]
Cigar Preview: La Reloba Selección Mexico
There is going to be a new cigar introduced to My Father Cigars’ La Reloba line. This one is called the La Reloba Seleccion Mexico. The 2011 Cigar pipeline is now getting into full swing and it looks like 2011 could be another great year like 2010. The La Reloba line was introduced as a […]
Cigar Preview: EO 601 La Bomba
It’s been a little while since we’ve seen a new addition to EO Brands’ 601 Cigar line. I’m sure last year, there was a lot going on the business end with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars acquiring EO Brands’. The good news is, now that the acquisition has been completed – and much of the transfer […]