Over all of the micro-batch releases from Viaje, probably the most sought after has been Viaje Skull and Bones’ series. The initial release of the Skull and Bones Viaje Daisy Cutter set off a frenzy for cigar enthusiasts seeking to add this cigar to their collection. While the Viaje Oro Reserva VOR #5, got a […]
Viaje Platino Reserva VPR DT (Double Torpedo) When it comes to Viaje, the line of cigars that probably is the best known among the general consumer base is the Oro line. Most notably, the Viaje Oro Reserva VOR has become the best well-known because of its #2 rating by Cigar Aficionado magazine. The Oro has […]
Lou Rodriguez Edicion Reserva Connecticut One thing I’ve said that is important for retailers when considering indie/boutique cigars is to find something special. Most importantly, a cigar that is capable of knocking something else out of the humidor. In a time with many new launches and many new brands, this is an important rule of […]
Viaje Oro Reserva VOR DT By now it is pretty common knowledge that the Viaje Oro Reserva No 5 was named the #2 Cigar of the Year (2010) by Cigar Aficionado. In reality since a Cuban cigar was named #1, this was the top cigar that is available to us living in the United States. […]
Late Harvest Estate Grown (R), new Skull and Bones (L), Oro (C) Viaje has become the masters of the microbatch release process. While this year, Viaje plans to produce another batch of their Satori and two new vitolas of the Skull and Bones (called Little Boy and Fat Man), they also displayed their latest blend […]
Earlier this year a new boutique/indie line of cigars was launched called “Martin Family of Cigars”. Specifically, these have become known as the “Pedro Martin Cigars”. The cigars are named after renowned cigar blender Pedro Martin who recently passed away. However Pedro’s daughter Maria Martin who was formerly with Camacho has integrated several of her […]
Over the past few months, I’ve done some Pre-Reviews which allow me to document my experiences with a cigar and provide my thoughts. Some of these were pre-releases are now available generally – and others are simply cigars I’ve had more of a chance to think of. I’ve decided to include a few of these […]
Elogio Excepcionales When I introduced the 2011 IPCPR Series here, I mentioned I wanted to put a lot of focus on the actual cigars. It was my intention to provide a technical debrief of the cigars being showcased – whether previewing or reviewing them. While much of the focus is around the many new releases, […]
The Sublimes Cigar One reason that I have been a big supporter of HR 1639 is to protect the Indie cigar companies. The Indie cigar companies really provide a nice niche to the cigar industry. In particular, if HR 1639 is not passed and premium cigars are no longer exempt from FDA control, it could […]
At the 2010 IPCPR Trade show, Kurt Kendall’s 7-20-4 line caught the eye of a lot of retailers and manufacturers at the show. The 7-20-4 stick started in Kendall’s Cigar Store(s) – Twins Smoke Shop in New Hampshire. The cigar was named after an older line that started about 100 years ago, but went defunct. […]
