El Centurion by Don Pepin Garcia (Guerreros) – 2007 The El Centurion by Don Pepin Garcia was released back in 2007. This cigar was originally released as a limited edition cigar by the Don Pepin Garcia line. Only 850 boxes per vitola were released. Recently, an announcement was made that the El Centurion would be […]
Assessment Update: La Palina Family Series Babe
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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann Legacy
H. Upmann Legacy The H. Upmann Legacy is a 2013 release by Altadis USA. This marks yet another brand by Altadis that is undergoing a facelift. One of our Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes from 2012 was the movement by Altadis to reinvigorate some of their existing brands. In addition to jazzing up the blends, […]
Assessment Update: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate
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 […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro)
The La Aurora Cien Anos Edicion Especial is a maduro version of La Aurora’s famed Cien Anos blend. Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora cigars announced a return of the original Cien Anos blend to the marketplace. As a part of this launch, there was also a plan to launch a maduro version of […]
Cigar Review: Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 Natural
Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Natural In 2009, Padron Cigars released the second release of their Family Reserve Series – the Padron Family Reserve No. 45. The Family Reserve series was launched in 2008 with the release of the Padron Family Reserve No. 44. The significance of the 44 and 45 correspond to the anniversary of when Jose O. Padron […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition
Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition The Davidoff 2013 Year of the Snake Edition is the latest release in the Davidoff Limited Edition series. The Limited Edition series can be tracedback to 1997 with the launch of the Davidoff “535” (commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the company’s store once located at 535 Madison Avenue). It […]
Cigar Review: 7-20-4 Hustler
7-20-4 Hustler The 7-20-4 Hustler was one of two new blends by Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 cigars that was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. These two new blends (the other cigar being K.A. Kendall’s Spider) expanded the 7-20-4 portfolio to four lines. The theme of 7-20-4 cigars has focused around bringing back old […]
Assessment Update: La Musa Mousa by Emilio Cigars (formerly Grimalkin)
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/scored cigar. Today, we re-assess […]
Assessment Update: La Flor Dominicana Oro Maduro
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 […]