Last month, Southern Draw Cigars released its first major batch of Corona Gorda line extensions to the three blends of its QuickDraw line of cigars. The QuickDraw line of cigars is a line of “connoisseur-size” cigars available in three blends – Connecticut, PA (Pennsylvania) Broadleaf, and Habano. As the name indicates, the QuickDraw is meant […]
Cigar Review: Emilio LJZ Robusto
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Emilio Cigars showcased the Emilio LJZ. The Emilio LJZ is the first cigar in the brand that pays homage to the Zucca family. Emilio Cigars and its associated distribution company Boutiques Unified is owned by Scott Zucca. For many years, Zucca has remained in the background of his operation, but […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Pork Tenderloin (2016)
Even in the era of regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, single shop exclusives remain an integral part of the cigar industry. If there is one person who revolutionized the shop exclusive market in premium cigars, it is Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars. Johnson is known for creating some of the most high-profile […]
Cigar Review: Pappy Van Winkle Tradition Belicoso Fino by Drew Estate
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Drew Estate showcased its most premium offering to date, the Pappy Van Winkle Tradition. The Pappy Van Winkle Tradition is the second release under Drew Estate’s Pappy Van Winkle line – a line that is a collaboration between Drew Estate and Old Rip Van Winkle Distilled. The first release, […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Diploma Special Selection Robusto (2017)
Back in October, Camacho Cigars announced it was bringing back the Camacho Diploma line. The Camacho Diploma is a line that was originally in production while the Eiroa family owned Camacho Cigars. It was a cigar that featured 100% Honduran Corojo using original Cuban seeds. When the big revamping of the Camacho brand occurred in […]
Cigar Review: Casa Fernandez Aganorsa Leaf TABSA Dharma No. 3
The 2016 IPCPR Trade Show was quite a busy one for Casa Fernandez as the company launched several new brands. One new brand was Aganorsa Leaf TABSA. This is a brand that is named for two key entities in the conglomeration owned by Eduardo Fernandez. Aganorsa is the name of Fernandez’s farms that grow the […]
Cigar Review: Crux Bull & Bear Ninfamaniac
The Crux Bull & Bear Ninfamaniac is one of five cigars included in the Crux Ninfamaniac Collection. The Ninfamaniac is Crux Cigar Company’s unique spin on the classic 7 x 33 Ninfa size. The Ninfa is a size that is more associated with the Cuban cigar market. When it comes to the U.S. market, the Ninfa size […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2011
The Master Selection 2011 is one of six cigars which are part of the Davidoff’s Master Selection Series. The Master Selection series is an extension off the Davidoff White Label brand created by Davidoff Master Blender Eladio Diaz. There are six unique and distinct blends in the series. Each of the blends commemorates a specific birthday of […]
Cigar Review: H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé by Altadis U.S.A.
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. showcased a limited edition extension under its H. Upmann The Banker Ingot line as H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé. Back in 2014, Altadis U.S.A. launched a regular production line known as H. Upmann The Banker. The Banker is a line that pays homage to brand founder Herman Upmann. […]
Cigar Review: All Out Kings Foreverlast
All Out Kings is a collaborative project between Caldwell Cigar Company and Drew Estate. Word of All Out Kings first surfaced early in 2016. The project was first seen at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. A very limited release was made in order to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s August 8th, 2016 […]