“This just might just be one of the best 38 ring gauge cigars I have ever had. It’s worthy of the name Connoisseur.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Placencia SA) No. 2: 6 1/2 x 38 Price: $8.99 Review: Crux du Connoisseur No. 2 Brand Appearances on Countdown: 1 […]
The Crux Limitada PB5 is making a return. Today Crux Cigar Company announced that the PB5, its first limited edition will have a second release arrive at stores this week. The PB5 was unveiled at 2015 IPCPR Trade show and made its way to retailers in 2016. The second release of the PB5 will be the […]
“As a whole, I have found that the Crux releases launched at last year’s (2015) IPCPR elevated a company already doing great work to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Placencia SA) Toro Extra Marblehead BP: 6 1/2 x 52 Price: $9.99 Review: Crux Guild Toro Extra Marblehead […]
The Crux Classic is one of nine regular production lines by Crux Cigar Company. When Crux Cigars launched in 2014, the company initially released three lines (Ninfamaniac, Ninfamaniac Dark, and Skeeterz) all with ring gauges 33 and under. While this seemed like an unorthodox approach, it also allowed the company to enter the market with some differentiating […]
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Crux Cigar Company introduced several line extensions. These line extensions included new sizes for Crux Classic, Crux Bull & Bear, and the Crux Guild. First up, the Crux Classic receives two new sizes – a Corona Gorda (5 3/8 x 46, SRP $7.49) and a Gordo […]
Crux Cigar Company is adding a new blend to both its Sports and Skeeterz blends. Following what the company did with its Ninfamaniac line with Ninfamaniac Dark, the company will introduce the Crux Sports Dark and Crux Skeeter Dark into its portfolio. The new blends will be launched at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in […]
Stogies World Class Cigars in Houston has built a reputation for its H-Town shop exclusive lanceros from leading manufacturers. Now it appears the Texas retailer is going to tackle a thinner ring gauge – the Ninfa. Today it was announced that Crux Cigar Company will release the Ninfamaniac Collection, a sample of five different Crux […]
There is a new installment to this year’s Crux Cigars’ Limitada Series, but this time it will only be available for those attending the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. This cigar will appropriately be called the Crux Limitada Show Exclusive 2016 and it follows up the first Crux Limitada – the PB5. Last year, the […]
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 […]
Crux Cigar Company is getting ready to introduce its first Connecticut wrapper offering. The Crux Epicure will become the company’s ninth regular production line. The new line will make its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas opening on July 24th. In addition to the Connecticut wrapper, the Crux Epicure will feature a binder […]