Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Hecho Con Corazon LE 2014
Crowned Heads Hecho Con Corazon LE 2014 Hecho Con Corazo LE 2014 is a limited edition cigar by Crowned Heads that has recently been introduced. The cigar was been made exclusively for Hickory Cigar Club in North Carolina. The cigar was unveiled at an October 1st event in Hickory with the remaining supply going to […]
Cigar Review: Balmoral Royal Selection Añejo 18 Rothschild Masivo by Royal Agio Cigars
The Balmoral Royal Selection Anejo 18 is a line of cigars made by Royal Agio Cigars. Royal Agio Cigars is a company based in Duizel Netherlands. The company made some news this year when it moved its U.S. distribution to be handled by Drew Estate. Royal Agio Cigars consists of three brands Mehari’s, Panter, and Balmoral. While […]
Cigar Review: Quesada Oktoberfest 2014 Das Boot
Quesada Oktoberfest 2014 Das Boot The Quesada Oktoberfest line made its debut three years ago at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show. The concept was to he idea bring a cigar to the table. that can be paired with malt liquor (aka beer). It was originally introduced in two sizes. Since then, the Oktoberfest line has […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Satori 2014 Arya
Viaje Satori 2014 Arya For the fifth consecutive year, Viaje Cigars has made its release of the Viaje Satori. The cigar has typically been made available to those retailers that attend the annual IPCPR Trade Show. Viaje is a company that focuses on small batch releases, but also is known to throw in the element […]
Cigar Review: Flor de Selva Robusto by Maya Selva Cigars
Flor de Selva Robusto by Maya Selva Cigars Flor de Selva is one of three lines of cigars made by Honduran cigar manufacturer Maya Selva Cigars. The company is named for its owner, Maya Selva. Maya Selva Cigars has had a footprint in Europe for quite some time and recently has turned its attention to […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Wolf (Part of the Pudgy Monsters Series)
Tatuaje Wolf The Tatuaje Wolf is a part of Tatuaje’s Pudgy Monsters series that was released in mid 2014. This is the second sampler series released based on Tatuaje’s Monsters Series – a cigar released on an annual basis that pays homage to a different monster / horror movie character. In 2012, the Tatuaje Little Monsters series was released […]
Assessment Update: Cigar Federation – The Collective
Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we re-assess […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Collaboration 2014
Viaje Collaboration 2014 The Viaje Collaboration is a new line introduced by Viaje Cigars in 2014. While the cigar was showcased at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was announced and shipped to retailers on the eve of the trade show. Back in February, Viaje President Andre Farkas was a guest on Stogie Geeks and […]
Cigar Review: Ditka Signature by Camacho Cigars
Ditka Signature by Camacho Cigars – Toro The Ditka Signature is the sixth blend to be released under Camacho Cigars’ Mike Ditka brand of cigars. It was just prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show that Camacho announced a partnership with the NFL Hall of Famer for a line of cigars that would carry his […]