King of Kings by Kings Cigars The King of Kings is one of three cigars that are initially being launched by a new company called Kings Cigars. Kings Cigars has been a near three year project that was started by Anwar Mithavayani and Pete Tyndale. From the company web-site, Mithavayani is the Director of Sales […]
Cigar Pre-Review: E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo
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E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo introduced its latest regular production offering – the E-Stunner. The E-Stunner marks is probably the company’s most different offering to date. One on hand, its packaging is very different – as it offers a very contemporary look. On the other hand, the sizes […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Affinity by Sindicato Cigar Group
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Affinity by Sindicato Cigar Group The Affinity is among three cigars launched by Sindicato Cigar Group. These cigars were showcased at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. Sindicato was definitely a company many were keeping an eye on. The company was officially launched in March, 2013. The company was started by a group of 45 strong […]
Cigar Pre-Review: George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro by Gran Habano Cigars
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George Rico S.T.K Miami American Puro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Gran Habano Cigars showcased the new George Rico S.T.K. Miami American Puro. This is a cigar that is garnering significant attention for a few reasons. First, as the name indicates, it is a cigar containing only tobacco being grown in the United States. The […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars
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Draig Cayuquero by Emilio Cigars The Draig Cayuquero is the second installment in Emilio Cigars’ Draig series. The Draig concept was announced back in December 2011. The concept would be to produce a small batch, limited production cigar – using a different factory and a different blend each year. In 2012, the first Draig – […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez Cigars
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Lou Rod by Lou Rodriguez The Lou Rod is a new cigar by Lou Rodriguez Cigars that will be launching at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lou Rod becomes the first new cigar release by the company in almost two years. The Lou Rod introduces a more budget […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Nica Rustica by Drew Estate (Pre-Release Blend)
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Nica Rustica (Pre-Release) by Drew Estate The Nica Rustica is a new line of cigars that will be launched by Drew Estate at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas this month. Back in March, Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka did an interview in which he first discussed the project. A couple of months […]
Cigar Pre-Review: 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars
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601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead by Espinosa Cigars (Long pigtail fuse draped over left side of wrapper) The 601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead is a new limited edition cigar that will be launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. It will be the seventh blend of the popular 601 line of cigars to be released. […]
Cigar Pre-Review: Casa Miranda Chapter Two by Miami Cigar and Company
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Casa Miranda Chapter Two (Toro) – Pre-Release Cigar The Casa Miranda Chapter Two is the second blend in Miami Cigar and Company’s Casa Miranda line. The Casa Miranda line was launched at the 2011 IPCPR Trade Show with the Casa Miranda Chapter One and it finished as our #6 Cigar that year. A few weeks […]
Cigar Pre-Review: CyB Lancero Fino (TAA Exclusive) by Joya de Nicaragua
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CyB Lancero Fino (Pre-Release Sample) The CyB Lancero Fino will be the sixth vitola released in Joya de Nicaragua’s CyB line. It marks the first line extension for CyB since it was launched (as Cuenca y Blanco) at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. CyB was a significant release to Joya de Nicaragua for two reasons: […]