The purpose of this list is not to expand our Top 30 to Top 40. These are not cigars 31 to 40 being listed. In alphabetical order, we list ten honorable mentions that came oh so close to making the countdown and deserve recognition as very good smokes. Why ten more cigars after already ranking […]
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 […]
In this cigar conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, I catch up with one of the rising stars in the cigar industry – Antonio Lam of Reinado Cigars. Antonio founded Reinado Cigars a couple of years ago and his cigars have gotten many accolades. Reinado is a true boutique company that is focused on […]
REINADO® Unveils the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show Industry participants eagerly await the Grand Empire Reserve from REINADO Grand Empire Reserve – Image linked from pr.com Oradell, NJ, July 03, 2012 –(PR.com)– Following the success of the 92 rated Petite Corona known as the Habanito and the […]
The Reinado Grand Empire Reserve marks the second release by indie cigar maker Reinado Cigars. “Reinado” is Spanish for “Reign”. The company was founded by Antonio Lam. Lam has done a great job at building his brand and has referred to his loyal retailers as the “Reinado Empire”. A little over a year ago, Reinado […]
REINADO® Receives a 91 Rating from Smoke Magazine and Introduces Two New Sizes at the 79th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show Oradell, NJ — July 14, 2011 (PR.com) — Experiencing tremendous success as a new premium boutique cigar brand, the REINADO® Torpedo, 6 1/8 x 52, has received a coveted 91 rating in […]
While it did take me a while, I am now convinced that Nicaraguan tobacco is the best in the world. In fact a lot of times people ask me “Do you like Cubans?”, I reply that I prefer Nicaraguan cigars. My reason is that I’ve seen the variety with what the tobaccos from this part […]
