”Overall, this was a very enjoyable cigar and one that is one of Altadis’ best blends released under the (non Cuban) H. Upmann line.” Wrapper: Criollo ’98 (2012 Crop) Binder: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop) Filler: Nicaraguan Seco (2011 Crop), Nicaraguan Viso (2010 Crop), Nicaraguan Ligero (2009 Crop) Country of Origin: Dominican Republic (Tabacalera de Garcia) Toro: 6 x […]
Agile Cigar Reviews replace what we termed “Assessment Updates”. The concept is the same, but the name is different. Agile Cigar Reviews use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring […]
Montecristo has become the latest brand to collaborate with master blender A.J. Fernandez. Today, came a formal announcement of the Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez line. This new cigar line becomes Altadis U.S.A.’s latest joint-collaboration project. While the cigar will carry the Montecristo name, it will be distributed exclusively by Santa Clara Cigars – a distribution […]
Last year, Altadis USA released a special limited edition cigar for the to commemorate 80 years of the Montecristo brand known as the Montecristo 80th Anniversary No. 2. What made that cigar special was a tobacco used in the blend known as Pilotico. At this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis unveiled a new line that also […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA unveiled a new limited edition under its Romeo y Julieta brand known as the Romeo y Julieta Reserve Rare 11 Years Old. The cigars are named for the fact that they were found in the Flor de Copan factory aging rooms where they had been resting for […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA launched new line called the Montecristo Artisan Series. The Montecristo Artisian Series is described as a limited edition series of cigars incorporating tobaccos from a private batch of some of Altadis’ best tobacco. The first cigar of this line made its debut, the Montecristo Artisan Batch 1. The […]
Altadis USA is once again teaming up with the Plasecnia family. At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA showcased the Romeo 505 Nicaragua by Romeo y Julieta- a new Nicaraguan puro offering being made at the Placencia factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. While the Romeo 505 Nicaragua is a 100% Nicaraguan offering, it is not the […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis USA unveiled a jar release featuring an all new size of the iconic Montecristo Classic Series blend. The new Montecristo Classic Series No. 2 introduces a new 6 x 50 vitola into the line – and it will be exclusive to the jar releases. Each of the jars includes […]
Earlier this year, Altadis USA announced a limited edition cigar known as the H. Upmann Ingot TheBanker Private Holding. The cigar is an offshoot of the H. Upmann Banker line that was introduced back in 2014. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. Upmann was a German banker who […]
Por Larranaga, a brand that originated in Cuba, but has been mostly dormant for some time in the U.S. market is making a return. Today Altadis USA officially announced it is bringing the brand band back as a regular offering. The new Por Larranaga is expected to hit shelves at the end of May, 2016. […]
