Regius of London Corona Regius Cigars is a company based in the United Kingdom. A little over two years ago, the company expanded its distribution into the United States. The Regius of London (sometimes referred to as the Regius Black Label) was among one of Regius’ first cigars to come stateside. The company entered […]
Cigar Review: Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 5.0 - The Oasis, 94-96, Quesada, Review
Quesada 40th Anniversry Corona Clasica 2014 marks the 40th anniversary since Manuel (Manolo) Quesada opened the MATASA (recently changed to the Quesada) factory in the Dominican Republic. In 2013, word surfaced that the Quesadas were planning a cigar project to commemorate this milestone. It was shortly after the ProCigar festival when the details were officially […]
Cigar Review: Debonaire Belicoso
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Debonaire Belicoso In this assessment, we take a look at the Debonaire Belicoso. This is one of five currently available vitolas by Debonaire Cigars‘ core line. In 2012, Debonaire Cigars made their debut in three sizes, and introduced two line extensions in 2013. The Debonaire Belicoso is one of those three original vitolas. As we have mentioned, while each […]
Cigar Review: Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88
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Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 The Avo Limited Edition 2014 – Avo 88 is the 2014 entry in Avo Cigars’ annual limited edition series. Each year the release coincides with brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s birthday.With 2014 being Uvezian’s 88th birthday, this year’s edition has appropriately been titled the Avo 88. As we will […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Habano by Moya Ruiz Cigars
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La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
Cigar Review: Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva
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Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva In what has become a mid-March tradition, New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar is releasing a retail exclusive cigar to commemorate their anniversary. In 2014, the retailer is celebrating their 93rd anniversary in business. This time they team up with Oliva to release the Federal Cigar 93rd […]
Cigar Review: Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.5 - Fight Chuck Norris for Them, 94-96, Hammer and Sickle, Review
Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014 The Hammer + Sickle Sochi Limited Edition 2014 cigar is a limited production cigar that was released to pay tribute to the XXII Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi, Russia. It has currently been released as a retail-exclusive cigar to Two Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. Hammer + Sickle […]
2013 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #2 Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition (Part 29 of Epic Encounters 2013)
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“This was a truly amazing cigar experience. Davidoff has made some epic smokes, and the Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake ranks right up there among the best.” #2 – Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition Coming in at #2 on the 2013 Cigar of the Year countdown is the Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition. […]
Cigar Review: Padrón Family Reserve No. 46 Maduro
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Padron Family Reserve No. 46 Maduro The Padron Family Reserve No. 46 was released in 2010. It marked the third release of the Padron Family Reserve Series. The Family Reserve series was launched in 2008 with the release of the Padron Family Reserve No. 44. The significance of the number in the name corresponds to the […]
Cigar Review: El Centurion Toria by My Father Cigars
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El Centurion Toria A few weeks ago, we reported on a limited production, limited distribution line extension to My Father Cigars’ El Centurion line called the El Centurion Toria. This cigar adds a 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda frontmark to the recently re-released, re-blended El Centurion cigar line. Currently the cigar has been made […]