Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 The Alec Bradley Fine and Rare 2012 is probably one of the most anticipated cigars for 2012. It marks the second release for Alec Bradley in its popular “Fine and Rare” series. For the Fine and Rare 2012, there comes a blend changes – and an increase in […]
Avo 25th Anniversary Edition The Avo 25th Anniversary Edition was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. In one of our reports from the trade show floor, we provided one of the first looks into this new limited edition cigar from the brand that bears Avo Uvezian’s name. The name of the cigar is […]
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva Prior to the 2012 IPCPR, Ashton Cigars announced a new addition to the La Aroma de Cuba line, the La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Reserva. For those not familiar, La Aroma de Cuba, along with San Cristobal are the brands under Ashton that are made in […]
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Gurkha Ghost The Gurkha Ghost is one of three new cigars that was launched by Gurkha Cigar Company at the 2012 IPCPR. Since Gary Hyams took over as President and CEO of Gurkha, I feel there has been three underyling themes from Gurkha: 1) Connect with the Brick and Mortars Shops; 2) Connect with the […]
Torano Salutem The Torano Salutem was one of two new blends launched by Torano Family Cigars at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The Salutem follows up the release of the Torano Master Maduro that had be launched prior to the trade show. With the Salutem, the big”first” by Torano is the incorporation of Cameroon tobacco into the filler. Torano […]
Tatuaje Mummy The Tatuaje Mummy marks the fifth release of Tatuaje’s Monster Series. This annual release series was created by Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson as a tribute to monster and horror movies. Every year since 2008, cigar enthusiasts have anxiously look forward to the release of this cigar and seek to procure a box. Each […]
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) Provide a re-assessment and re-score of a previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide […]
Alec Bradley Connecticut The Alec Bradley Connecticut was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Alec Bradley Cigars. It was a surprise release for a couple of reasons. First up, while many cigar manufacturers announced what was being launched at the trade show prior to the actual trade show, Alec Bradley chose to keep […]
Fernando Leon Family Reserve The Fernando Leon Family Reserve was one of four releases by La Aurora Cigars at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. The cigar is named for the late Don Fernando Leon, who was the father of La Aurora Cigars president Guillermo Leon. Fernando Leon also served as the head of La Aurora Cigars. The story […]
