La Palina Maduro The La Palina Maduro was one of two new cigars by La Palina showcased at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. This cigar began to make its way into brick and mortar retailers in December, 2012. As the name indicates, this is a cigar that is a maduro cigar – marking this the first […]
L’Atelier – LAT52 vitola The L’Atelier cigar line is the flagship cigar of L’Atelier Imports. This cigar line (as well as the company) made its debut at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson was involved with the launch of the company, but the operations are separate and run by Johnson’s brother K.C. […]
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 […]
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 […]
My Father Limited Edition 2012 The My Father Limited Edition 2012 marks the third consecutive year a limited edition cigar has been released under the My Father line. In each year, this cigar has become a marquis release under the My Father line. On top of its limited production, the key distinguishing factors that have […]
Dona Flor Puro Mata Fina The Dona Flor Mata Fina is a Brazilian puro cigar. What distinguishes this from other Brazilian puros that are out on the marketplace is that it is comprised of tobacco from one type of seed – Brazilian Mata Fina. While Brazil is not a country that dominates the cigar marketplace, […]
Espinosa Habano The Espinosa Habano is a blend that was launched in 2012 by first year company Espinosa Cigars. Espinosa Cigars was started by Erik Espinosa. Espinosa was best known for his partnership with Eddie Ortega at EO Brands. Earlier this year, it was announced that the partnership with Espinosa and Ortega was being (amicably) […]
BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent The BSB No 1 by Bernie Parent is a cigar that was blended by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. Earlier this month, we previewed this collaboration between Rocky Patel and NHL Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent. This is the second collaboration with Rocky Patel and a sports celebrity in […]
Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel The Nording 50th Anniversary by Rocky Patel was one of six new blends launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. The Nording 50th Anniversary commemorates world-renowned pipe maker Erik Nording’s 50th Anniversary in the tobacco business. It also marks the second blend in the […]
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 […]
