CAO Flathead Sparkplug 450 The CAO Flathead Sparkplug 450 is a line extension to CAO’s Flathead line introduced in 2014. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, CAO launched the Flathead line. This would be the third regular production release of the Rick Rodriguez era with the CAO brand. For this release, Rodriguez blended his first […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Skull and Bones MOAB 2014
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Viaje Skull and Bones MOAB 2014 The Viaje Skull and Bones MOAB 2014 is a part of the eleventh batch of Viaje’s Skull and Bones series. The MOAB is a cigar that actually has appeared in three batches of this series. The first Skull and Bones MOAB was released back in 2011 as a short […]
Cigar Review: Bello Natural by Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company
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Bello Natural by Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company – Piramide The Bello Natural is one of several lines from Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company. The name Bello comes from the company’s owner Pedro Bello. The Bello family has a long tradition in the cigar industry. Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company is based in Little Havana in Miami, Florida […]
Cigar Review: 601 La Bomba Bunker Buster by Espinosa Cigars (Part of the Smoke Inn MicroBlend Series)
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601 La Bomba Bunker Buster by Espinosa Cigars The 601 La Bomba Bunker Buster is the eighth installment of South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The concept has involved Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited run exclusive to its shop. […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014
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Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 Toro The Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 is the second release in Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ limited production II-XXVI line. II-XXVI stands for “2-26” and it happens to be the birthdate of company President Rocky Patel. Last year, the first Rocky Patel II-XXVI was released and it got considerable attention by the […]
Cigar Review: Rosalila Inframundo Maduro by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
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Rosalila Inframundo Maduro by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company The Rosalila Inframundo Maduro is one of four blends in the Rosalila line launched by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company. Valladares’ name may be familiar to cigar enthusiasts as he collaborated with Pittsburgh retailer Jim Robinson on the Leaf by Oscar line. Rosalila, along with Leaf […]
Cigar Review: Jaxx LT by La Sirena
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Jaxx LT by La Sirena – Toro Last month, La Sirena Cigars underwent a major expansion of its portfolio cigars when it acquired Old School Cigars. Old School Cigars was founded seven years ago by Danny Ditkowich and the Holman family – owners of Tobacco Plaza in Great Neck, New York. It is Ditkowich’s daughter […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana 2014 TAA Exclusive – The 707
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La Flor Dominicana 2014 TAA Exclusive – The 707 The La Flor Dominicana 2014 TAA Exclusive – The 707 is one of eight releases done by various cigar manufacturers as exclusive releases for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) for 2014. This marks the third consecutive year La Flor Dominicana has made a cigar for […]
Cigar Review: Total Flame FTW
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Total Flame FTW – Robusto The Total Flame FTW is one of four lines currently offered by Total Flame Cigars. This cigar was released in 2013. The name FTW stands for “Forever Two Wheels” and fits in with theme of the company. Total Flame Cigars was founded by Vladimir Roshchin and Maxim Privezentsev. The duo […]
Cigar Review: Ortega HeavyDuty
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Ortega HeavyDuty 6 x 60 The Ortega HeavyDuty recently became the fifth brand to be released by Ortega Premium Cigars. This brand is meant to provide an affordable premium hand-rolled cigar to satisfy the ever growing demand of the big ring gauge cigar enthusiast. With the exception of the Serie D Maduro/Natural No. 20 and […]