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Personal Cigar Review: H. Upmann 175th Anniversary
Overall, the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary was average throughout. I was looking forward to this specially fermented wrapper, but it was run over by the typical AJ Fernandez flavor profile which was disappointing. The flavor profile and price will likely steer me away from revisiting. I'd love to see this wrapper used by another blender just to see what it could do.
Cigar News: Crowned Heads The Lost Angel Announced as 2020 TAA Offering
The Lost Angel 2020 is an exclusive release for TAA that is limited to 1,000 (20-count) boxes. The 6” x 52 Cigar is comprised of 100% Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, and is finished with an Ecuadorian (Sumatra) wrapper.
Cigar News: PCA Launches Page to Show Status of Cigar Shops During COVID-19 Outbreak
As a way for us to promote our members who are offering new ways to service customers at this time, we have created a webpage that lists out all stores in a given state, location, and what they are currently offering (curbside, to-go, limited customers in store, delivery, etc.). This is constantly being updated as we get information in from our retail members.
Team Cigar Review: Diplomático by Mombacho Robusto
The Diplomático by Mombacho Robusto is a nice addition to the portfolio for the brand and this is a cigar I'd have no problem returning to. I'd really like to pair it with the Diplomatico rum to see how they work together, but this isn't a cigar that requires a pairing as it stands up well on its own. I just hope that the construction issues don't appear in future experiences.
Shelter in Place vHerf
With most everyone on lock down and getting stir crazy, we put together a vHerf to hang out with members of the industry and just relax and conversate and we had quite the cast of characters join in.
Cigar News: Herrera Esteli TAA Exclusive 2020 Announced
The Herrera Esteli TAA Exclusive is a 6 x 52 Toro features a rich Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, bold Brazilian Mata Fina binder, and lush Nicaraguan fillers. For 2020, the boxes have been re-designed to complement the other Herrera Esteli lines and also feature the bold red banding that signifies Willy Herrera’s exclusive projects.
Team Cigar Review: Balmoral Anejo XO Nicaragua Gran Toro
The Balmoral Anejo XO Nicaragua Gran Toro is a complex blend that showed transitioning from start to finish and more importantly, balanced. Would highly recommend this cigar to any smoker out there. A lovely blend that can be enjoyed any time of day.
Team Cigar Review: JRE Aladino Connecticut Robusto
I liked the JRE Aladino Connecticut Robusto and thought it was a nice addition to the Aladino brand. I was not blown away by it, and would not say it is a Connecticut that you have to search out, but it is a solid release. With that being said, well priced and a nice smoking experience.
Cigar News: Dissident Home 2020 Releases Early
Intended for a full release next month, Dissident is releasing a partial allocation of its limited edition HOME 2020 to select retailers this week in an attempt to support some of its retail partners.
Team Cigar Review: 7-20-4 1874 Series Toro Especial
The 7-20-4 1874 Series Toro Especial was an enjoyable and interesting smoking experience. Flavors of nuts, cocoa, cedar and sweetness defined the profile with varying combinations through the review. Overall, I rated the cigar as good, and would light up an 1874 Series Toro Especial again if I had the opportunity.
Cigar News: Cigar Dojo’s Bonsai Returns
With demand outpacing supply, the decision was made to bring the cigar back in its original size and blend, being offered exclusively through Smoker Friendly International, LLC, including their online presence, as well as through many of their brick and mortar locations throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Missouri, and Florida.
Team Cigar Review: Jeremy Jack Blarney Stick
Although it's fun and festive, I admit I almost never look forward to candela cigars. They are typically too vegetal and boring in flavors for me. In the case of the Jeremy Jack Blarney Stick, I'm happy to say it wasn't entirely like this. What especially kept me engaged was the sweet tip. I'm typically quick to take a big deuce on sweet tips, but it actually worked on this cigar.
Team Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock 2020
The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock 2020 is a fun cigar and at the same time educational. You can pick up on the three wrappers throughout the entire smoking experience. You can see their impact. I would keep this as a limited seasonal release, but I would separate the cigar from Black Market and Filthy Hooligan. It belongs in it's own category.
Cigar News: H. Upmann 1844 Añejo Announced
The 1844 Añejo will come in boxes of 25 and offered in three sought after sizes: 6x54 Toro, 5x50 Robusto and 6x60 Magnum. The MSRP will range from $7.10 to $8.10 per cigar.
