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Personal Cigar Review: Warped Serie Gran Reserva 1988
Overall, the Warped Serie Gran Reserva 1988 was pretty average and dropped down in enjoyment as it went along. If you're a fan of Warped or like cedar in your cigars, it's worth a try. For me, I'll be in no hurry to revisit it, but would smoke it of one was handed to me.
Cigar News: Crux Begins Shipping Limitada PB5 2018
Crux Cigars has announced the fourth release of their highly successful Limitada PB5 limited edition cigar begins shipping next week to retail partners across the country.
Personal Beer Review: Base Camp S’more Stout
The Base Camp S'more Stout is enjoyable, but doesn't stand out from the crowd for flavor complexity or intensity. Given the name of the beer, S'More Stout, I was anticipating big marshmallow, graham and chocolate flavors.
Team Cigar Review: Dapper El Borracho Maduro Edmundo
I was thoroughly impressed with the Dapper El Borracho Maduro Edmundo from start to finish and totally surprised. It really delivered a great Broadleaf flavor and at the same time was not full in strength and body. On top of that, the cigar was constructed beautifully.
Cigar News: Quesada Cigars Redesigns Fonseca Brand
After revamping the original Fonseca Classic premium line earlier this year, Quesada Cigars has now completed the total redesign of its iconic Fonseca brand. The official launch event will take place at the Nat Sherman Townhouse on November 28th in New York City.
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases Killer Bee Connecticut
KB CONNECTICUT will be available at select BLK WKS retailers for a limited time. This is a small batch release that was offered to retailers who attended IPCPR 2018.
Cigar News: Royal Agio Re-Releases Limited Edition Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT
Royal Agio Cigars USA announced today that they are re- releasing the Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT Edición Limitada. Shipments to retailers begin mid- November.
Team Cigar Review: Hit and Run Part Deux (Rip & Dip) Almost Robusto
The Hit and Run Part Deux (Rip & Dip) Almost Robusto from Room 101 starts out with rich layered complexity. Unfortunately, the flavor declines as the cigar progresses becoming an average experience by the last third. It's possible the drop off from each third could indicate the cigar needs some rest for the tobaccos to marry, so I look forward to revisiting this review in 2019.
Personal Cigar Review: M by Macanudo Toro
While the M by Macanudo Toro won't appeal to traditional premium cigar smokers, it definitely could to those that like the flavored stuff. If this cigar provided more of the advertised flavor in the smoking experience, I could see going back to it, but with the profile I experienced, I don't have any interest in revisiting it.
Personal Beer Review: Zero Issue Terraform
The Zero Issue Terraform is an enjoyable and satisfying porter. The flavor profile isn't bold and doesn't overwhelm the palate.
Team Cigar Review: Balmoral Serie Signaturas Dueto Gran Toro
I really enjoyed the Balmoral Serie Signaturas Dueto Gran Toro and it was great to see Royal Agio team up with E.P. Carrillo. While this may not come across as a "special" or "rare" cigar, it is something different and fun, and is a cigar I would smoke quite frequently if possible. Definitely worth smoking.
Cigar News: Fratello Announces D.M.V.
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the launch of Fratello D.M.V and Delaware. The D.M.V is an abbreviation well known to residents of the DC metro area as DC, Maryland and Virginia. This blend will be sold exclusively to retailers in DC, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware and manufactured at the La Aurora factory in Dominican Republic.
Cigar News: J.C. Newman Files Further Comments With FDA
Yesterday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. filed detailed comments (download here) with FDA highlighting the numerous problems with the “substantial equivalency” process for premium cigars.
Personal Cigar Review: Army of Angel’s
Army of Angel's is a very strong cigar. This is not going to be a cigar that many can smoke and handle, and I believe it is intended to appeal to the strong cigar lovers. I think this is the best release to the market that has had Florida Sun Grown tobacco in the blend, and I also think it is one of the best Medio Tiempo releases from AGANORSA Leaf.
