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/scored cigar. Today, we provide […]
In 2010 La Aurora Cigars was in the middle of celebrating its 107th anniversary. As a part of that celebration year, the Guillermo Leon Signature was released. This cigar bears the name of La Aurora owner Guillermo Leon (who would actually outright buy the company from E. Leon Jimenes the following year in 2011). The Guillermo Leon […]
H. Upmann Legacy The H. Upmann Legacy is a 2013 release by Altadis USA. This marks yet another brand by Altadis that is undergoing a facelift. One of our Top 12 Cigar Stories/Themes from 2012 was the movement by Altadis to reinvigorate some of their existing brands. In addition to jazzing up the blends, […]
Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Iron Mike I-Beam The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 Iron Mike I-Beam is the second release in a monthly series of cigars being developed by Ortega Premium Cigars. The Ortega Wild Bunch 2013 series is a unique limited production cigar concept introduced by Ortega Premium Cigars. The concept behind the Ortega Wild Bunch […]
Viaje Skull and Bones Big Ivan Edicion Limitada The Viaje Skull and Bones Big Ivan Edicion Limitada was released with the February 2013 batch of Viaje Skull and Bones. This batch marked the eighth batch of the Skull and Bones series released by Viaje since the Spring of 2010. Back at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje […]
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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
Cuenca 5 Anniversary Box-press Torpedo The Cuenca 5 Anniversary is a collaboration between Hollywood, Florida retailer Cuenca Cigars and blender A.J. Fernandez. We are not saying retail-exclusive here because the plan is to have this cigar in 50 U.S. and European stores by mid 2013. The cigar has been initially launched in a torpedo […]
The La Aurora Cien Anos Edicion Especial is a maduro version of La Aurora’s famed Cien Anos blend. Prior to the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, La Aurora cigars announced a return of the original Cien Anos blend to the marketplace. As a part of this launch, there was also a plan to launch a maduro version of […]
Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Natural In 2009, Padron Cigars released the second release of their Family Reserve Series – the Padron Family Reserve No. 45. The Family Reserve series was launched in 2008 with the release of the Padron Family Reserve No. 44. The significance of the 44 and 45 correspond to the anniversary of when Jose O. Padron […]
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 previously assessed/score cigars. Today, we provide a […]
