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Cigar News: Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Goes Regular Production and Gets Updated Packaging
The Mandarria is a full-bodied cigar that is offered in only one vitola. The 6X52 Toro was chosen as Master Blender Luis Cuevas Sr. felt this vitola was a perfect balance between its strength, which is a representation of the “Mandarria” name, and the cigar’s nuanced flavors.
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Harvester & Co. Connecticut
Inspiration for this cigar is found in its name, Harvester & Co. Connecticut, which pays homage to its double namesake – the famous 1880s horse who won numerous races in the sport of kings, sired many other winners, and returned winnings many more times than his initial purchase price – and its roots, the Connecticut seeds so important to its character.
Personal Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro Robusto
Overall, the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection Maduro Robusto is a great cigar and an exciting release for the company. The cigar is rich and complex while showing balance and some transitioning throughout. The draw was perfect for the type of cigar that it is and the construction was spot on as well.
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Undercrown Corona Pequena Line Extension
The Undercrown Corona Pequena is packaged in 32 count boxes with an MSRP of $176.00/box, available in both Maduro and Shade, and is shipping in early February.
Team Cigar Review: Foundation Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142 Lancero
The Foundation Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142 Lancero is complex from start to finish and while there may not be a lot of transitioning, what is delivered has tons of depth. The Tabernacle CT Havana Seed #142 line in general is great, but it smokes wonderfully in the Lancero format.
Cigar News: Ventura to Release Archetype Master and Archetype Pupil at TPE20
Unveiling new insights in the Archetype story, Ventura Cigar Company is pleased to announce Master and Pupil, two new cigars that examine strength and transitions through rich tobacco blends crafted by Juan Martinez and Doctor Cuenca from Joya de Nicaragua.
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Nocturne 2020 Announced
Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is shipping DELIVERANCE NOCTURNE to select retailers later this month. Deliverance Nocturne is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Cigar News: Villiger Do Brasil to Launch at TPE20
Villiger do Brasil is a Brazilian puro which features two blends, Claro and Maduro, created to celebrate Villiger’s century long history with Brazilian tobacco. Villiger’s new factory in Bahia, Brazil also named “Villiger do Brasil” (Villiger of Brazil, translated from Portuguese) opened its doors in 2018.
Cigar News: Cavalier Genève Offering Small Batch Releases Only Available to Attendees of TPE20
To support retailers attending TPE, Cavalier Genève cigars, at booth #4059, officially announced that all retailers attending the show will be able to special order any of the Small Batch releases of the brand during the trade show. The Small Batch cigars will start shipping between March and April 2020.
Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral не за секого Announced as 5 Year Anniversary Release
Jas Sam Kral has announced that it will be releasing a cigar called не за секого which Google Translate refers to meaning "Not for Everyone". This is a cigar that celebrates the company's 5th anniversary.
2019 Best Cigar Value
These lists are meant to represent the cigars with the best value (bang for the buck), not the best low cost cigars.
Cigar News: AJ Fernandez New World Tins Announced as Exclusive for Cigar Marketplace
Cigar Marketplace, in collaboration with AJ Fernandez, will introduce the company's first exclusive line, a new size of the popular New World by AJ Fernandez.
Cigar News: Mombacho Gains Distribution in Spain
Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it will start distribution in Spain through La Casa Del Tabaco SLU in January 2020.
Cigar News: Crux Hires Sam Ventura as New Sales Executive
Effective immediately, Sam will initially be covering the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas territory. His role will include servicing existing retail partners and hosting events, as well as growing Crux’s presence throughout the territory.
