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Team Cigar Review: Room101 11th Anniversary
The Room101 11th Anniversary is an LE cigar that doesn't command an astronomical price point and it's actually good. This is becoming a foreign concept lately, smoking through the various highly expensive store exclusives and other LEs. Buy this with confidence.
Cigar News: Drew Estate 25th Celebration Bash Announced
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Drew Estate and The Rebirth of Cigars Movement. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the company is inviting you, consumers, retailers and cigar media to its epic blow-out birthday bash, entitled “DE25.” DE25 will be held on Sept. 25 at the Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas, part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area.
Personal Cigar Review: Pichardo Clasico
The Pichardo Clasico had a fairly average flavor profile and experience level throughout. There were a core set of flavors with some minimal transitions. The strength was a bit sneaky, as I was feeling it a bit in the final third. The price point is approachable, so it's well worth a try, I'm just note sure how often I see myself coming back to it though.
Cigar News: Macanudo Gold Label Returns for 2021
Macanudo Gold Label is making its annual return for a limited time only and is marking the occasion with a new, limited edition parejo.
Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Patrimonio Announced
The Patrimonio cigar brand translates to Patrimony in English. It is dedicated to Luis Cuevas Sr. and to the paternal lineage of the Cuevas tobacco history which began over a 100 years ago. The Cuevas family’s tobacco history began when Juan Cuevas, a Spanish expatriate, began growing tobacco in Cuba in the mid 19th century.
Team Cigar Review: Mavros Revolucionarios Especiales
I was intrigued by the Mavros Revolucionarios Especiales from it being a new brand, originating from Mexico and the story behind it. The price point is quite high, and I see that being a bit of a barrier for people trying it. Based on my experience, I don't see coming back to it, especially at the price point, but I am glad I got a chance to try it.
Cigar News: Cigar Release List – April 2021
Monthly, we will put together a list of all of the cigars that were released, or announced to be released, in the previous month. This should give you an easy way to stay in tune with new releases.
Team Cigar Review: Davidoff Tampa Exclusive 2021
I was really pleased with the Davidoff Tampa Exclusive 2021. A very good cigar from start to finish. The flavors of cedar, cream, coffee and spice throughout were fantastic. It delivered those classic Davidoff flavors that you would get in the Anniversario or Signature, but with a lot more strength. It made me think of a lighter version of the Davidoff Chef’s Edition 50th Anniversary.
Cigar News: H. Upmann 1844 Classic Announced
Described as a “next-level shade,” the H. Upmann 1844 Classic presents a medium- bodied cigar that features an impeccable, Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over a perfectly balanced blend of Honduran tobaccos that boast flavors of toasted almonds and cocoa with a subtle spicy nuance.
Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Fuck the FDA Robusto to be Released as Exclusive to Omerta Cigar Company
Jas Sum Kral is releasing a shop exclusive 5x50 Robusto of the Fuck the FDA blend. A smaller version of the regular production vitola which measures 6x52. Only 500 bundles of 10 cigars are available. The blend is exactly the same with a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an undisclosed filler and binder.
Cigar News: New Fratello Fresh Pack Announced
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the New Fresh Pack. Fratello is releasing five cigars in this fresh pack with a new presentation and manufactured in the Dominican Republic.
Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje MBS FK
The Tatuaje MBS FK had a just above average flavor profile that delivered for me the best experience through the first third. The format is small and approachable, and provided some interesting complications on the cigar. I might smoke this cigar again if I had the opportunity, but there are a lot of other really great Tatuaje options to choose from.
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva GT20 Announced
Antaño Gran Reserva GT20 is a box-pressed Gran Toro (6x52), that comes in a 20-count box, with an MSRP of $9.50/cigar. It will be available for all Drew Estate customers in the United States as of August 2021.
Cigar News: Aganorsa Lunatic JR 50th Announced
For the next major release celebrating its 50th Anniversary, JR Cigar is collaborating with legendary manufacturer Aganorsa – the result is a spin on the Aganorsa Lunatic.
