Protocol Cigars has announced its first exclusive limited release of 2022. The Protocol Hard Coal Detective (HCD for short) is being released exclusively for Breaker Cigars of Shamokin, Pennsylvania. The cigar will be launched on April 2nd at both the Breaker Cigars’ store and website. Breaker Cigars is named after a coal breaker, which […]
Cigar Review: Protocol The Law (Robusto)
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Since Protocol Cigars launched in 2015, the company has developed a portfolio that almost any cigar enthusiast can enjoy. It’s quite an amazing set of offerings. At the close of 2021, the company had 11 core blends, and by our count released 19 limited edition offerings. The majority of these offerings have kept to the […]
2021 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #25 – Protocol Eliot Ness Natural (Toro)
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” I found the Protocol Eliot Ness Natural offering to be a superior cigar. It wasn’t that it had a radically new flavor profile, but the flavors produced were quite tasty..” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Habano, Esteli Filler: Nicaraguan Viso/Seco/Criollo Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Box Pressed Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $11.95 […]
Cigar Review: Protocol J Train
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I’m very impressed with what Protocol Cigar has accomplished in the past six and a half years. The company has put together a portfolio of eleven regular production blends and has released over twenty limited edition cigars. One thing that Protocol has incorporated into its business model is producing cigars for online communities. In the […]
Cigar News: Protocol Jane Doe Series 3.0 to Debut on Black Friday
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Protocol Cigars has announced the third installment of the Protocol Jane Doe Series with the Protocol Jane Doe 3.0. It is a one-time limited edition installment that will be sold exclusively through New Jersey retailer, The Royal Leaf beginning on Black Friday, November 26, 2021, at 3pm. Protocol Jane Doe keeps to Protocol’s theme of […]
Cigar Review: Protocol Eliot Ness Natural (Toro)
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Early in 2020, Protocol Cigars would release the second installment of its Lawman Series known as the Protocol Eliot Ness. Eliot Ness pays homage to the American Prohibition agent, famous for his efforts to bring down Al Capone. It was originally planned for a late 2020 release, however, due to the supply chain delays as […]
Prime Time Episode 202: Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 202 – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Cigar Review: Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro (Toro)
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In 2019 Protocol Cigars would release a two-blend cigar release known as Protocol Sir Robert Peel. Protocol Sir Robert Peel would mark a major change in terms of a cigar being released as the line was intended to be a more premium offering in the portfolio. This would be reflected in both the blends and […]
PCA 2021 Report: Protocol Cigars
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For Protocol Cigars, 2021 marked the sixth IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It also marked the first trade show since Kevin Keithan became a managing partner for the company. When Protocol Cigars first launched their company, they had a small kiosk at the Espinosa Cigars’ booth hoping to sell some of their Protocol Blue line. Fast-forward to […]