Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte – Robusto Gordo The Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte is one of new two new blends introduced into the Partagas 1845 series. The line was actually introduced back in 2012 with the launch of the Partagas 1845 Heritage. From its presentation to packaging, the Partagas 1845 Heritage marked a different cigar than many had been accustomed […]
Cigar News: CAO Natural Disasters (Cigar Preview)
CAO Natural Disasters Series: Clockwise from Left(CAO Hurricane, CAO Heatwave, CAO Cyclone,CAO Earthquake) – Photo Credit: Rick Rodriguez Facebook Over the past few weeks, CAO Cigars has quietly shipped a regional release called the CAO Natural Disasters series. The cigars each have a theme of a “natural disaster” event for the particular region it is […]
Cigar News: 1907 by Dunhill to Make Debut in May (Cigar Preview)
1907 by Dunhill Robusto Back in February, we noted that Dunhill Cigars was releasing a new line called the 1907 by Dunhill. General Cigar Company, who distributes Dunhill announced that the 1907 by Dunhill will hit retailer shelves in May, 2014 and provided some additional context around the release. The 1907 by Dunhill marks the […]
Cigar Review: Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro
Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro Robusto Gordo The Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro is one of new two new blends introduced into the Partagas 1845 series. The line was actually introduced back in 2012 with the launch of the Partagas 1845 Heritage. From its presentation to packaging, the Partagas 1845 Heritage marked a different cigar than many […]
Cigar News: CAO Flathead Sparkplug (Cigar Preview)
CAO is adding a fifth vitola to its CAO Flathead line. The CAO Flathead Sparkplug will add a 4 1/2 x 50 size into the line. The Sparkplug has been already making its way around the country at various events, but Cigar Aficionado is reporting the line is already shipping to retailers. The Flathead line […]
Cigar Review: Foundry H20 – 2 (Part of Compounds, Elements and Musings)
Foundry H20 – 2 The Foundry H20 – 2 is a small batch release by Foundry Tobacco Company as a part of their Compounds, Elements and Musings line. Foundry Tobacco Company is a brand under the General Cigar Company portfolio. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, it was General Cigar Company who was the leader in terms of […]
Cigar News: Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Adds Two Line Extensions
General Cigar Company has announced two line extensions to its Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur line. The line extensions will include a new 660 (6 x 60) and a Short Crystal (5 1/4 x 50). The cigars will utilize the same blend as the rest of the Hoya de Monterrey Excalibur. The cigars are should […]
Cigar News: Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro (Cigar Preview)
Last week, we noted a report on a second blend being added to the Partagas 1845 line called the Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte. Since then, another cigar has popped up on internet and catalog sites called the Partagas 1845 Oscuro. The 3/5/14 Cigar Insider has now confirmed the release of this cigar. This also confirmed […]
Cigar News: 1907 by Dunhill (Cigar Preview)
A new cigar blend is coming to the Dunhill Cigars portfolio. The 1907 by Dunhill is expected to make its debut this May. This will add was is described as a “medium offering” into the company’s cigar portfolio. Information on this release was reported on a 2/26/14 article by Cigar Aficionado. The 1907 by Dunhill […]
Cigar News: 2014 Punch Rare Corojo Features Rare Salomones and New Packaging (Cigar Preview)
General Cigar Company has informed retailers of this year’s release of the Punch Rare Corojo series. This year’s edition will be have eight frontmarks, including a new limited edition Rare Salomones. It will also feature some new packaging. The Punch Rare Corojo Series was launched in 2001 and has become an annual release by […]