The Nestor Miranda Collection Corojo is a new line that was introduced at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Nestor Miranda Collection is named for Miami Cigar and Company President Nestor Miranda. Back in 2014, Miami Cigar and Company celebrated its 25th anniversary. As a part of the occasion, the company decided to revamp most of its […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017
The Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017 marks the fifth global installment (and sixth overall) of Davidoff’s annual limited edition series that pays homage to the Chinese New Year. Over the past few years, this ultra-premium series has established itself as of the most anticipated releases of the year. Each installment features a different […]
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana TAA 48
In 2016, La Flor Dominicana once again provided a cigar offering as a part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series called the La Flor Dominicana TAA 48. Each year a series of manufacturers and brand owners offer an exclusive cigar be sold at retailers who are members of the TAA. La Flor Dominicana’s offering, the […]
Cigar Review: Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4
The Avo 90th Classic Covers Volume 4 is the fourth installment in the Avo Improvisation Series. It is also one of two cigars to commemorate the 90th birthday of brand ambassador Avo Uvezian. In 2015, the Avo brand underwent a makeover featuring new banding, packaging, and a streamlining of the portfolio. As a part of the makeover, the annual Avo Limited […]
Cigar Review: Ernesto’s Humidor No. 1 Edición Maduro 2015 by E.P. Carrillo
Ernesto’s Humidor No. 1 Edicion 2015 by E.P. Carrillo is a special limited edition collection introduced at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The collection features three distinct blends – each described as being a personal blend of company founder Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The blends include: Colorado (an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper blend); Connecticut (an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper blend); and Maduro […]
Cigar Review: Lucious Lyon No. 1
Lucious Lyon is a limited edition line of cigars inspired by the Fox network television series Empire. The cigar is named for the main character of the television show, Lucious Lyon. The character is portrayed by actor Terrence Howard. On the show, Lyon is former rapper and singer who is also a drug dealer. He used […]
Cigar Review: My Father Limited Edition 2015 5th Anniversary
For the past six years, My Father Cigars has released a series of one and done limited edition cigars. These cigars have typically been based around existing My Father Cigar brands and have ranked among some of the My Father’s most ultra-premium releases. The cigars in the My Father Limited Edition series have had two common characteristics […]
Cigar Review: Padrón No. 89 Maduro (Jose O. Padrón 90th Birthday Cigar for Smoke Inn)
On June 10th, 2016, Jose Orlando Padron, the patriarch of the Padron family and founder of Padron Cigars celebrated his 90th birthday. Five months earlier, the festivities for this milestone kicked off when South Florida retailer Smoke Inn held a 90th birthday celebration at an event that took place at its flagship store in Boynton Beach, Florida. […]
Cigar Review: The Voyage Toro by Baracoa Cigar Company
The Voyage is the debut release from a new cigar company called Baracoa Cigar Company. The company was founded by Danny Vazquez. Vazquez’s goal was to provide a high quality product at an affordable price. To produce The Voyage, Vazquez teamed up with the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. The cigar made its […]
Cigar Review: CAO Consigliere Associate
The CAO Consigliere is a cigar that made its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Consigliere is a re-incarnation of the original CAO Sopranos Edition blend. It was back in 2005 (prior to the acquisition by General Cigar) when CAO Cigars entered into a licensing agreement with HBO to launch the CAO Sopranos […]