In 2022, Avo discontinued the popular Improvisation Series. Avo Cigars still wanted to have a limited release line so they introduced the new Seasons line in 2023. The Season line will be released each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, in a diadema size. They will each feature a different unique blend, but will feature […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull
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At the 2023 PCA trade show, Arturo Fuente officially released the Don Carlos Eye of the Bull. Arturo Fuente teased this cigar earlier at the 2022 PCA trade show, but it wasn’t available until now. Because of its limited run and the high demand, Arturo Fuente made this an exclusive for the PCA trade show. […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Punch The People’s Champ
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Punch unveiled a new cigar last month called The People’s Champ. This cigar was a collaboration with the Punch Brotherhood, an online Punch enthusiast group, and the Punch team. It took three years to get the cigar right after debating on the size, profile, and packaging. Punch brand manager John Hakim said, “We asked. They […]
Quesada Corner – Casa Magna Colorado Toritos
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Editor’s Note: This is the YouTube edit of the live review that Ben Lee and William Cooper did of the Casa Magna Colorado Toritos. Enjoy! We are back with another edition of Quesada Corner. On this installment, we smoke the Casa Magna Torito, a 4 1/2 x 60 version of the Casa Magna blend. […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Bolivar Lost and Found Cofradia EMS Toro
Ben Lee The Smoking Syndicate No Comments Bolivar, Cofradia, Dominican, ems, Forged Cigar Company, HATSA, honduran, Justin Andrews, Lost and Found, nicaraguan, Robert Caldwell, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, STG, sumatra, toro
Justin Andrews of Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Robert Caldwell of Lost & Found teamed up to create the new Bolivar Cofradia. This cigar was released in both EMS and Oscuro wrappers in mazos of five cigars. Justin and Robert were given full access to all the tobacco library available at the HATSA factory in Danlí, […]