“…there was great anticipation of the release of the 1502 XO. I can say that this is a cigar that came through with flying colors.” Wrapper: Not Disclosed Binder: Not Disclosed Filler: Not Disclosed Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasnecia SA) Toro: 6 x 50 (Box Pressed) Price: $17.75 Review: 1502 XO Toro Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
“As a whole, I have found that the Crux releases launched at last year’s (2015) IPCPR elevated a company already doing great work to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Placencia SA) Toro Extra Marblehead BP: 6 1/2 x 52 Price: $9.99 Review: Crux Guild Toro Extra Marblehead […]
“The Davidoff Scorecard 2016 is one of those cigars the ‘fires on all cylinders’. It has great construction, a nice amount of complexity, and great flavor.” Wrapper: Habano Ecuador Binder: Piloto (Martin Garcia Zone) Filler: San Vicente Mejorado Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Ligero, Piloto Visus Hybrid Olor/Piloto Seco Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (TABADOM) Gran […]
“About three (plus) years ago, Dunhill started breathing new life into its brand by developing several new regular production and limited releases. With the Dunhill Signed Range Seleccion Suprema, this cigar stands at the top of these releases” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Shade Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli), Brazilian Mata Fina Country of Origin: […]
“(Fred) Rewey has built an impressive portfolio in his 4+ years in the cigar business. With the Nomad Martial Law, this could represent his best regular production release to date” Wrapper: Habano Binder: Jalapa Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $12.00 Review: Nomad Martial Law Toro Brand Appearances on […]
“The Green Hornet is a cigar that showcases the brand’s artesian qualities to create a most unique cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro w/ Candela linear cap & closed foot Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 x 48 Price: $9.50 Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet […]
“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
“With the Protocol, this is a blend that works extremely well with the lancero. Whatever adjustments were made to the blend provided the midas touch on an already excellent blend.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 38 Price: $10.50 Review: Protocol Lancero by […]
“…this is a special candela release, and one that succeeds in breaking the mold of traditional candelas.” Wrapper: Candela Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (La Zona SA) Toro: 6 x 50 Price: $7.69 Review: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice Brand Appearances on Countdown: 2 (2015, 2016) Coming in at #26 is the MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice. This […]
“…the Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial is the completion of a challenge for Kapacee – namely introducing an dark-Oscuro blend into his lineup.. Overall, Kapacee responded to this challenge brilliantly delivering yet another excellent release.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia SA) Box-Press Robusto: 4 1/2 x 52 Price: […]
