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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
A. Flores Gran Reserva – Robusto At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the A. Flores Gran Reserva was one of two new lines being showcased by PDR Cigars. The A. Flores derives its name from its master blender, Abe Flores. Ever since he expanded his PDR Cigars factory in Tamboril, Dominican Republic, Flores has been […]
Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Casa Fernandez announced the Casa Fernandez Miami Reserva Maduro. This cigar adds a maduro blend into its Miami line. The Casa Fernandez Miami line gets its name because the cigars are made at the Casa Fernandez factory in Miami, Florida. The original […]
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) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Room 101 Serie HN Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Room 101 Cigars launched the Room 101 Serie HN. This cigar marks the tenth blend to be produced by Matt Booth‘s Room 101 brand. This cigar is intended to be a core line. For the past few couple of years, the Room 101 […]
Rocky Patel Royale The Rocky Patel Royale is the first of several new cigar blends launched at the 2013 IPCPR by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars to make their way to retail shops. Word of the Royale first surfaced on the 5/11/13 Cigar Dave Show. It was just prior to the IPCPR when the details about […]
Camacho Criollo Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Camacho Cigars launched a major campaign known as the “bold standard”. It was described by Camacho as “the most brazen move in their nearly 50 year history”. This campaign not only involved rebranding their cigars with a new logo and new packaging, but it also […]
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 re-assess the […]
Aging Room Maduro Rafael Nodal’s Boutique Blends had a very busy IPCPR in 2013. The Aging Room Maduro was one of five new releases launched by the company. It actually was one of two maduro blends launched (the other being the Swag S Maduro). Aging Room Cigars was a new line formed two years ago. […]
Fratello by Fratello Cigars Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade show, a new cigar company launched their first cigar. The name of the company is Fratello Cigars and their first release is also being called Fratello. Fratello Cigars is being launched by Omar de Frias who is based out of Northern Virginia. de Frias […]
