Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 The Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 is the 2014 entry in Avo Cigars’ annual limited edition series. Each year the release coincides with brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s birthday.With 2014 being Uvezian’s 88th birthday, this year’s edition has appropriately been titled the Avo 88. As we will […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Habano by Moya Ruiz Cigars
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La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
Cigar Review: Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva
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Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva In what has become a mid-March tradition, New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar is releasing a retail exclusive cigar to commemorate their anniversary. In 2014, the retailer is celebrating their 93rd anniversary in business. This time they team up with Oliva to release the Federal Cigar 93rd […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014
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Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014 The Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014 cigar is a limited production cigar that was released to pay tribute to the XXII Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi, Russia. It has currently been released as a retail-exclusive cigar to Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. Hammer + Sickle […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3 Tatuaje Apocalypse (Part of the Smoke Inn Microblend Series) (Part 28 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“This cigar has gone to a whole new level and has now gone to the top of the game as far as Smoke Inn and Tatuaje releases go.” #3 – Tatuaje Apocalypse Coming in at #3 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Tatuaje Apocalypse. This was a limited edition, retail exclusive cigar released for Smoke […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #4 E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’ Oro (Federal Cigar 92nd Anniversary Cigar) (Part 27 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“When I look at the (E.P. Carrillo) Medalla D’ Oro, this is a case where the stars in the sky align. This is the right blend coming together – in the right size. To me, the extra ligero, combined with the lonsdale shape elevates the NWC Short Run 2012 blend to a whole new level.” […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #5 Avo Movement TAA Limited Release (Part 26 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“The TAA has received its share of many excellent releases by top manufacturers. Not only does this cigar rank right at the top of this list, but it could be one of the best cigars to be released in the industry this year.” #5 Avo Movement TAA Limited Release Coming in at #5 on the 2013 […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #6 Don Pepin Garcia – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013 (Part 25 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“…this cigar is also the total package. It is one of the best releases to come out of My Father – and there have been some good ones.” #6 – Don Pepin Garcia – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 203 Coming in at #6 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Don Pepin Garcia – 10th […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #7 Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra (Part 24 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Wednesday December 25, 2013. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Thursday December 26th. “For La Mano Negra, Rodriguez goes back to the Mata Fina wrapper again – and delivers a Mata Fina wrapped cigar […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #8 Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate (Part 23 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“The recipe for the Liga Privada seems to be a real effective one and for the most part the concoctions that have been derived from the core lines of No. 9 and T52 seem to work well. The UF-13 Dark is no exception.” #8 – Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-13 Dark by Drew Estate Coming […]