Nomad S-307 The Nomad S-307 marks the second core line, and third blend overall being released by Fred Rewey‘s Nomad Cigar Company. It is also second cigar that Rewey has done in Nicaragua – joining his limited release Nomad LE Lot 1386 cigar. For the S-307, Rewey has teamed up with Tabacalera Fernandez to produce […]
Assessment Update: Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars
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Assessment Updates will be posted on this web-site to: 1) Assess “pre-review” cigars that were not given a rating or score (typically pre-release cigars); 2) Provide numeric ratings to cigars previously assessed prior to the implementation of the numeric scoring system; 3) A re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide an […]
Cigar Review: Ezra Zion Eminence
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Ezra Zion Eminence – Robusto At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ezra Zion Cigar Company showcased their third core line and fourth blend overall, the Ezra Zion Eminence. The Eminence is a significant cigar for the company for two reasons. First it is the company’s first foray into a maduro cigar. […]
News: Nomad Cigar Company Launches Nomad S-307
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Nomad S-307 (Cigar Coop Photo) Nomad Cigar Company has officially launched the Nomad S-307, the company’s first full production cigar made in Nicaragua. The announcement was made via a press release by the company. Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nomad Cigar Company founder Fred Rewey announced the S-307 project. For […]
News: Ezra Zion Cigar Company Discusses Honor Series FHK
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Kyle Hoover and Chris Kelly were our special guests on Episode 71 of the Stogie Geeks. In addition to talking about their company, they gave us some information on their latest project, the Ezra Zion FHK. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Ezra Zion officially made the announcement of the FHK. The FHK is the […]
Cigar Review: Epicurean Gonzo Vintage 2007
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Epicurean Gonzo Vintage 2007 The Gonzo Vintage 2007 was the second line to be released by Epicurean Cigars. Epicurean Cigars was founded by Steven Ysidron, who has a long history in the cigar business – most recently with Savinelli. In 2012, he launched Epicurean Cigars. Epicurean Cigars has a focus on small batch, limited production […]
News: Epicurean Carnavale Coming in Early 2014 (Cigar Preview – Exclusive)
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Epicurean Carnival (Pre-Release) Epicurean Cigars will be releasing a new blend in early 2014. The cigar will be known as “Carnavale” and feature an oscuro wrapper from Jalapa. Details of this announcement were told to Cigar Coop from company president Steven Ysidron. According to Ysidron, this was a blend that he worked on that “had […]
News: 1502 Cigars to Add Black Gold Corona Frontmark
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Pre-Release of the 1502 Black Gold Corona Global Premium Cigars founder Enrique Sanchez Icaza was on hand at the 2013 Lite Up Charlotte Cigar Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina. He shared with us a new line extension he has planned for his 1502 Black Gold line – a Corona. Sanchez said the Black Gold is […]
News: Rodrigo Cigars Announces Tasting Panel Program for Factory Fresh Cigars
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Rodrigo Cigars has announced a Tasting Panel program. In this program, consumers will be able to purchase factory fresh cigars made from Tabacalera Ventura in the Dominican Republic at a value price, and then be given the opportunity to provide feedback to Rodrigo Cigars. This announcement was communicated from company President George Rodriguez. Under the […]
News: House of Emilio Announces First Two Master Retailers
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House of Emilio, the umbrella organization for which Emilio Cigars handles distribution for other companies has announced that Wooden Indian Tobacco in Havertown, PA and Outland Cigars in Charlotte, North Carolina have both received the designation of “Master Retailer”. On September 23rd, House of Emilio announced the Master Retailer program. To qualify for the program, […]