Prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system, assessment updates were used to provide assessment ratings to cigars that were “Pre-Reviews” (typically pre-release reviews). Going forward, assessment updates will also be done to provide scoring updates to cigars that have been previously assessed. We will not go back to score every cigar reviewed, but […]
La Aurora Puro Vintage 2004 The La Aurora Puro Vintage 2004 is the second of the Puro Vintage limited release series from La Aurora cigars. This has been a long awaited follow-up release to the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003. In addition to being a salomon vitola, the distinguishing factor with the Puro Vintage line […]
NHC Surrogates – Skull Breaker When it comes to online retailers, New Havana Cigars has built a reputation that separates them apart from many other online retailers. The focus on New Havana Cigars has been around some of the more popular indie/boutique cigars on the marketplace (e.g. Tatuaje, Illusione, Viaje). They fill a niche by […]
Tatuaje HCS When it comes to retailer exclusive cigars, Tatuaje has been well known to provide blends in this area. Some of these have been more accessible to cigar enthusiasts than others. In 2011, the Tatuaje Anarchy, which finished as our #3 Cigar of the Year was made accessible online via Smoke Inn. On the […]
Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva A few weeks ago, I assessed a cigar by Casa Fernandez called the Casa Fernandez Miami. This was a re-branding of Casa Fernandez’s self-titled core cigar. This was done to reflect Casa Fernandez’s relocation to Miami, Florida. At the 2011 IPCPR, another blend under the Casa Fernandez Miami line was introduced […]
