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Team Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Cuevas Reserva Natural Toro
The Casa Cuevas Cuevas Reserva Natural Toro is a beautiful Connecticut that delivered complex flavors with depth from start to finish. There was transitioning and each third was unique. The balance between flavors, body and strength was great and the construction and draw were spot on.
Personal Cigar Review: HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro
This is what Broadleaf over Nicaraguan tobacco is all about. The HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro is complex while showing transitioning and smoking at a medium-full level. You can't ask for more out of a Broadleaf release.
Cigar News: Camacho Announces Two New Cigars for 2020
Camacho Cigars will celebrate its bold heritage with two powerful blends, beginning with the highly-acclaimed Liberty Series which features one of the most versatile and multi-dimensioned blends in the series. Following will be an exciting and bold, yet balanced Camacho Nicaragua that is forged in the fiery volcanic soil of Nicaragua.
Cigar News: AVO Announces Three New Releases for 2020
AVO Cigars will kick-off the year by changing the tempo with three memorable product offerings that are focused on elevating the moment for and with friends. The blends are inspired by uplifting experiences that entice and excite.
Cigar News: Illusione Announces Extension of Cigares Prive Line as PCA 2020 Exclusive
Illuisone cigars plan on releasing a PCA-only cigar that are only available to attendees of the show. They will not take pre-show orders, or post-show orders. The cigars will be available only at the show, and in limited amounts.
Team Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas Fundador
The Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Decadas Fundador was an enjoyable cigar from start to finish. The flavor profile was well balanced with varied flavor notes of bread, spices, cocoa, citrus, clover, cedar and earth. Each third presented its own take on the flavor combination which kept my interest the entire time.
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces 2020 Barn Smoker Dates and Begins Ticket Sales
Drew Estate announces the launch of its 2020 Barn Smoker Program, with ticket sales for the Florida, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky and Louisiana events now available.
Team Cigar Review: Illusione Singularé 2019 Seven Horns
In the case of the Illusione Singularé 2019 Seven Horns, it has the baseline of what a Diademas ought to be. The cigar starts off with namely soft/white flavors, soon building up to plenty of spice and minerality, but never abandoning the soft/white flavors. This is all packaged by a building strength from medium to medium plus.
Personal Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Neanderthal LH
The RoMa Craft Neanderthal LH is a fantastic size and takes the line to a higher level. Even if you have been a fan of the Neanderthal line, you need to understand that this vitola is an improvement. It lets you get that great filler blend with the larger ring gauge and the pressing really helps the wrapper and the smoking experience.
Team Cigar Review: Don Lino Africa Duma
It is great to see the Don Lino Africa Duma back, and it is a solid cigar, but I would have loved to see more Cameroon in the blend. I would love to get a little bit more Africa in a cigar that revolves around the continent. With that being said, solid and enjoyable flavors in the first and second third with a slight bit of harshness in the end.
Team Cigar Review: Bombay Tobak M.Esteli Torpedo
The Bombay Tobak M.Esteli Torpedo is a pleasant smoking experience, with the most complex portion of the profile coming through in the first third. The second and last third had moments of complexity but didn't reach the levels that it demonstrated at the start. Construction was impeccable with a perfect burn and draw experience.
Pour ‘n Tell: Episode 15
Each week we'll sit down and talk about our recent beer and spirits reviews, what we're drinking, as well as news topics we think are interesting. From time to time we'll have special guests on the show which will no doubt have us running over our standard 30 minute show time.
TPE20 Recap Show
We recap the TPE20 trade show with insight from the exhibitor, retailer and media point of view.
Personal Cigar Review: Zino Platinum Exclusive Series Washington D.C.
The Zino Platinum Exclusive Series Washington D.C. was a great cigar and all the Zino Platinum Exclusive Series smokes have been. It is complex and balanced throughout and it has a nice body and strength level with the flavors. The cherry and oak qualities were lovely, and the pairing between those and the musty wood were quite enjoyable.
