Project 7 by Noel Rojas Last week we reported on a cigar called Project 7 by Noel Rojas. This is a cigar that is an exclusive cigar to the Cigar Federation store made by blender Noel Rojas. Rojas is a rising star in the cigar industry. He owns a factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and is […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Ecuador
Camacho Ecuador – Toro The Camacho Ecuador is the seventh core line to be released by Camacho Cigars since the company initiated its “Bold Standard” campaign last year. This campaign not only involved rebranding their cigars with a new logo and new packaging, but it also involved line consolidation and blend changes. The company launched […]
Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 by Drew Estate
Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 The Herrera Esteli Lancero – Edicion Limitada 2014 is the sixth frontmark to be released Drew Estate’s Herrera Esteli line. It is also the first limited edition frontmark in the line. The cigar was initially announced in December and has recently made its way to brick and mortar […]
Cigar Review: Bello Natural by Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company
Bello Natural by Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company – Piramide The Bello Natural is one of several lines from Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company. The name Bello comes from the company’s owner Pedro Bello. The Bello family has a long tradition in the cigar industry. Cuba Tobacco Cigar Company is based in Little Havana in Miami, Florida […]
Cigar Review: Trill by Villiger Cigars
Trill by Villiger Cigars – Toro The Trill is one of three new lines by Villiger Cigars launched by Villiger Cigars in 2014. It was two years go when Roy MacLaren was named President of Villiger North America. MacLaren has been instrumental in bringing renewed focus and energy to the premium cigar division at Villiger. This […]
Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Morphine
Black Label Trading Company Morphone – Lancero The Morphine is the latest release from boutique cigar maker Black Label Trading Company. It is the company’s seventh blend to be released, and third maduro overall. However, the Morphine is perhaps the most unique cigar the company has released in that incorporates a double maduro wrapper. By […]
Cigar Review: La Colonia Miami Robusto Extra
La Colonia Miami Robusto Extra A few weeks ago, we broke news of the launch of the inaugural line of La Colonia Cigars called the La Colonia Miami. This project is a collaboration being done with the Casa Fernandez / Tabacalera Tropical factory located in Miami, Florida. It was blended by famed blender Arsenio Ramos […]
Cigar Review: Elogio Robusto Especial Limitada
Elogio Robusto Especial Limitada At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, boutique cigar-maker Elogio Cigars launched two limited edition cigars. One of those limited cigars was the Elogio Robusto Especial Limitada. This blend is based off a prior limited edition release, the Elogio Limitada Salomon. The profile of the Robusto Especial Limitada was described as […]
Cigar Review: 601 La Bomba Bunker Buster by Espinosa Cigars (Part of the Smoke Inn MicroBlend Series)
601 La Bomba Bunker Buster by Espinosa Cigars The 601 La Bomba Bunker Buster is the eighth installment of South Florida retailer Smoke Inn’s MicroBlend Series. The concept has involved Smoke Inn teaming up with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry to produce a one time limited run exclusive to its shop. […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014
Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 Toro The Rocky Patel II-XXVI 2014 is the second release in Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ limited production II-XXVI line. II-XXVI stands for “2-26” and it happens to be the birthdate of company President Rocky Patel. Last year, the first Rocky Patel II-XXVI was released and it got considerable attention by the […]