In 2017 J.C. Newman Cigar Company introduced its third regular production offering under its Brick House brand known as the Brick House Double Connecticut. J.C. Newman operates the oldest cigar factory in America, the company also makes cigars in both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, one of the brands produced there is the […]
Late in 2018, AJ Fernandez Cigars released its fourth blend under its New World line, the New World Cameroon Selection. As the name indicates, it features a Cameroon wrapper and is the first Cameroon wrapper to be released in the AJ Fernandez Cigars portfolio. The first New World was introduced in 2014 in the form […]
In 2018, Tatuaje Cigars released its eighth consecutive installment to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series. The TAA Exclusive Series is a series of cigars produced by leading manufacturers that are exclusively sold at TAA retail establishments. It’s hard to believe that it was back in 2011 that Tatuaje released its first cigar to […]
Since announcing he was opening his own factory in 2015 and assuming control of his production, James Brown of Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio has become an emerging force in the Boutique Cigar World. Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra handles not only production for his own brands, but has now become a destination for […]
In 2018 Viaje Cigars launched a new small batch limited production line known as the Viaje Craft Series. The concept of the Viaje Craft Series draws its inspiration from the craft beer business. According to Viaje, each release of the Craft Series will involve incorporating some of the best tobaccos from chosen factories. Each release […]
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Southern Draw Cigars formally introduced a new value-priced line known as 300 Hands. While the cigar was announced just prior to the trade show, the line had a formal unveiling at the actual show. 300 Hands is what is commonly referred to as the number of steps needed to […]
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we 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 or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
In 2018, General Cigar Company announced a new release under its Diesel brand known as Diesel Whiskey Row. It was a release that would once again see General Cigar partner with acclaimed blender AJ Fernandez. For many years, Fernandez produced cigars for the Diesel brand for Cigars International and its distribution arm Meier & Dutch, […]
Just prior to the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Royal Agio Cigars announced two new blends under its Balmoral brand with the Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro and the Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut. Royal Agio Cigars is a company based in the Netherlands that has a large presence in Europe. However, the company is no stranger to the U.S. […]
