Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Oliva Cigar Company had one cigar that was being spotlighted – the Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro. Oliva is one of those companies that never has felt pressure to put out a lot of new releases at the trade show. 2013 was no exception […]
Cigar Review: Toscanello Speciale
The Toscanello Speciale is a cigar made by Manifatture Sigaro Toscano. While this was a cigar that was introduced in 1998, it is a cigar that is gaining some attention as of late. Namely because it is a cigar that incorporates fire-cured tobacco. 2013 will probably go down in cigar history as the year of […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time (2013)
Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Viaje announced its latest installment under its Late Harvest line called the Viaje Late Harvest Hang Time. The cigar would be showcased at the trade show and then shipped to its authorized retailers around the same time. While this was the third […]
Cigar Review: Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande (Retail Exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot)
Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande 6 x 60 (Retail exclusive to Binny’s Beverage Depot) The Flor de las Antillas Toro Grande is a retail exclusive, limited production release to Binny’s Beverage Depot. Binny’s Beverage Depot is chain of liquor and cigar stores in the Chicago, Illinois area. The Flor de las Antillas was released […]
Cigar Review: La Jugada Prieto by Moya Ruiz Cigars
La Jugada Prieto by Moya Ruiz Cigars The La Jugada Prieto is one of two cigars from Moya Ruiz Cigars. Moya Ruiz Cigars is a new cigar company started by Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz. According to the company the name “La Jugada “means “move” or “play”. It stems from the owners love of games […]
Cigar Review: Nat Sherman 1930 Collection
Nat Sherman 1930 Collection Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, Nat Sherman released the Nat Sherman 1930 Collection. This is the third blend and second collection of cigars by Nat Sherman since Michael Herklots joined the company back in 2011. The Nat Sherman 1930 Collection pays homage to the year the Nat Sherman […]
Cigar Review: J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars
J. Grotto Reserva Lancero by Ocean State Cigars The J. Grotto Reserva Lancero was a line extension introduced by Ocean State Cigars in 2012. The lancero was originally intended to be a limited event only offering, but based on demand, a decision was made to make it a regular production offering in the J. Grotto […]
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary 6 x 60
Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary 6 x 60 The Rocky Patel Fifteenth Anniversary series made its debut back in 2010. As the cigar name indicates, it commemorates company owner Rocky Patel’s 15 years in the cigar industry. The cigar was initially released in four sizes. With the exception of a release for the TAA (Tobacconist Association […]
Cigar Review: Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo
Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo The Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo marks a major change for Asylum Cigars. Up until the release of this cigar, the company had primarily focused on Nicaraguan tobacco cigars. For the Asylum 13 Authentic Corojo, this is a Honduran puro. Given that Asylum 13 is affiliated with Christian Eiroa’s Fabricas Unidas, this […]
Cigar Review: Viaje Secret Sauce
Viaje Secret Sauce The Viaje Secret Sauce has become Viaje Cigars’ new event only cigar. Back in May, we broke the news of this new cigar being released. The cigar made its debut when Viaje President Andre Farkas did a pair of events in North Carolina for Charlotte’s Outland Cigars and Greensboro’s Pipe and Pint. […]