Kristoff 685 Woodlawn 2013 was a very busy year for Glen Case’s Kristoff Cigars. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, not only did Case show up with four new blend under his Kristoff Galerones lines, but he also brought a limited edition cigar known as the Kristoff 685 Woodlawn. This cigar has been released in […]
Cigar Review: Epicurean Gonzo Santeria
Epicurean Gonzo Santeria The Epicurean Gonzo Santeria is the fourth blend to be released by Steven Ysidron’s Epicurean Cigars. In late 2012, it was announced that Epicurean Cigars would be the sixth company to be added to Gary Griffith’s House of Emilio family. In terms of brand identity under House of Emilio, Epicurean Cigars has […]
Cigar Review: Rosalila Mundo Celestial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company
Rosalila Mundo Celestrial Connecticut by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company Last week we reported on a flagship line of cigars being launched by Oscar Valladares Tobacco and Company called Rosalila. Valladares’ name may be familiar to cigar enthusiasts as he collaborated with Pittsburgh retailer Jim Robinson on the Leaf by Oscar line. Rosalila, along with […]
Cigar Review: Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1)
Aging Room WildPack T248 (WP-1) It was almost a year ago when word surfaced from Boutique Blends Cigars about the Aging Room WildPack project. The concept gives cigar enthusiasts an opportunity to select what an upcoming release will be under the Aging Room Cigars line. The WildPack is sold in a ten count sampler pack […]
Cigar Review: AKA Respect 2013
AKA Respect 2013 – Hooah The AKA Respect line was the second line introduced by AKA Cigars back in 2011. The Respect line was introduced as a vintage line with the idea of the blend changing every one to two years. In 2013, the company released its second iteration of the AKA Respect line – the AKA Respect 2013. […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Habano by Moya Ruiz Cigars
La Jugada Habano The La Jugada Habano is the second cigar to be released by Moya Ruiz Cigars. Early in 2013, Moya Ruiz Cigars launched their first cigar – a maduro called La Jugada Prieto. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the company officially showcased the Habano. Moya Ruiz Cigars is named for the two […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
Cigar Review: Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva
Federal Cigar 93rd Anniversary Reserve No. 2 by Oliva In what has become a mid-March tradition, New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar is releasing a retail exclusive cigar to commemorate their anniversary. In 2014, the retailer is celebrating their 93rd anniversary in business. This time they team up with Oliva to release the Federal Cigar 93rd […]
Cigar Review: Placeres Reserva
Add caption The Placeres Reserva is one of several lines of cigars made by Compania Hondurena de Tabacos (CHT) in Honduras. Along with the Miro and Tabacalera Zapata, the Placeres Reserva is distributed by Kuuts LLC in the United States. About a year ago, Kuuts LLC was launched to bring these three lines into the U.S. […]
Cigar Review: Casino Gold H.R.S. by Royal Gold Cigars
Casino Gold H.R.S. by Royal Gold Cigars The Casino Gold H.R.S. is one of four releases by Royal Gold Cigars that is currently available. It was about a year ago when the launch of Royal Gold Cigars was announced. Royal Gold Cigars is a division of Swisher International, and it marks Swisher’s return into the […]