E.P. Carrillo Cabinet Robusto At Inter-Tabac 2014 in Dortmund, Germany, E.P. Carrillo showcased a new cigar called the E.P. Carrillo Cabinet. This was one of two cigars announced at the European trade show with the other being a new Ecuadorian Connecticut offering called the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Reserva. The plan was for both of […]
Assessment Update: Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 (BR1213)
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: Sindicato Maduro Toro
Sindicato Maduro Toro The Sindicato Maduro is the second blend to be released under Sindicato Cigars’ eponymous brand. Earlier this year, the Sindicato line of cigars was launched became the fourth brand under the Sindicato Cigars umbrella joining Affinity, Hex, and Casa Bella. The first cigar in that line, the Sindicato (Natural) Cigar is a Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino (Federal Cigar Exclusive)
E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino The E.P. Carrillo Medalla D’Platino is a limited production shop exclusive for Federal Cigar in New Hampshire. It is the second release of three limited production lonsdale-sized cigars that E.P. Carrillo is producing exclusively for Federal Cigar. Each of the three lonsdales share common blend components, but contain a different wrapper. […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona
Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona Late last month, Hammer + Sickle cigars announced a limited production line extension to its Berlin Wall Series called the Hammer + Sickle Berlin Wall Series Celebration Short Corona. This 4 3/4 x 46 cigar is the first line extension to the Berlin Wall Series since its […]
Assessment Update: Joya Red Robusto by Joya de Nicaragua
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: Nat Sherman Epoca Selection Prince
Nat Sherman Epoca Selection – Prince The Nat Sherman Epoca Selection was one of several new lines introduced by Nat Sherman in 2014. This cigar is actually a re-launch of an old brand by the company. Nat Sherman is a company that has prided itself on its rich history and the Epoca brand plays a […]
Cigar Review: Illusione Fume D’Amour Clementes
Illusione Fume D’Amour Clementes At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Illusione Cigars showcased a new regular production line called Fume D’Amour. The name Fume D’Amour translates to “smoke of love” The Illusione Fume D’Amour is a Nicaraguan puro being launched in four sizes. A key point about this blend is that it […]
Cigar Review: Neya Classic Cañonazo by Roberto P. Duran Cigars
Neya Classic Canonazo by Roberto P Duran Cigars Neya is one of three new brands launched by Roberto P. Duran Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. It was a year ago where the company made its debut and released three blends under the Azan brand of cigars. The addition of these new brands has been […]
Assessment Update: Leccia Luchador El Hombre by Leccia Tobacco
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 […]