Intemperance BA XXI by RoMa Craft Tobac The Intemperance line of cigars was launched by RoMa Craft Tobac in 2012. RoMa Craft Tobac was launched as a collaboration between Michael Rosales and Skip Martin. This collaboration combined the operations of their two companies, Costa Rican Imports, LLC and Galveston Bay Tobacco, LLC. The Intemperance line is […]
Tatuaje Black Label Lancero In 2012, Tatuaje Cigars released the latest vitola in its Tatuaje Private Reserve Series – a.k.a the Tatuaje Black Label series. This series would be a lancero and this known as the Tatuaje Black Label Lancero (or Tatuaje Black Lancero). The vitolas of thje Black Label series has been released […]
Cuenca 5 Anniversary Box-press Torpedo The Cuenca 5 Anniversary is a collaboration between Hollywood, Florida retailer Cuenca Cigars and blender A.J. Fernandez. We are not saying retail-exclusive here because the plan is to have this cigar in 50 U.S. and European stores by mid 2013. The cigar has been initially launched in a torpedo […]
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 – Big Bad John The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch is to dedicate a cigar to various cigar enthusiasts whom company president Eddie Ortega has personally met during his time in the […]
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 a […]
Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil The Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil is a retail exclusive cigar sold by Cigar International. As the name indicates it is a blend variation of the original Alec Bradley Maxx cigar featuring a Brazilian wrapper and binder. The Alec Bradley Maxx was launched a few years ago as a large, robust cigar […]
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 a […]
J. Grotto Silk by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Silk marks the third blend to be released by Ocean State Cigars. Ocean State Cigars is a brand of cigars released by Rhode Island retailer, Paul Joyal. Joyal is the owner Mr. J’s Havana Shop in West Warwick, RI. Ocean State Cigars are available in […]
La Palina Maduro The La Palina Maduro was one of two new cigars by La Palina showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar began to make its way into brick and mortar retailers in December, 2012. As the name indicates, this is a cigar that is a maduro cigar – marking this the first […]
L’Atelier – LAT52 vitola The L’Atelier cigar line is the flagship cigar of L’Atelier Imports. This cigar line (as well as the company) made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson was involved with the launch of the company, but the operations are separate and run by Johnson’s brother K.C. […]
