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Personal Cigar Review: Montecristo Artisan Series Batch II
For me, the Montecristo Artisan Series Batch II is enjoyable and I would smoke more, but the price point is a bit of a deterrent. This is another nice cigar in the Montecristo portfolio which seems to be building a nice offering.
Personal Cigar Review: Epic Project E San Andrés Gran Ola
The Epic Project E San Andrés Gran Ola delivers on nuanced and rich flavors, showcasing what a San Andrés wrapper has to offer. Total smoking time was 2 hours and 44 minutes which is a substantial smoking value.
Team Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva Presidente
The Presidente format of the Antaño Gran Reserva, like the Belicoso, is a tasty cigar. For such a big cigar, I would have appreciated more transitions. The good part is, the Presidente from start to finish was a good and consistent profile that will make the 2.5 hours of smoking time go by before you know it.
Personal Cigar Review: Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Toro
Moving to a new factory doesn't seem to have had any negative impact on the flavor or performance of this line. It is still a well balanced blend of flavor and strength. The Jas Sum Kral Red Knight Toro smokes as well as the other sizes in the line and I would have no problem going back to this cigar on a semi regular basis.
Cigar News: Drew Estate Releases Liga Privada 10 Year Aniversario
Drew Estate announces today Liga Privada 10 - Year Aniversario, a cigar that we spared no expense in creating to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Liga Privada. The 10 Year Aniversario will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held, July 14-17, 2018 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Team Cigar Review: Diesel Whiskey Row Robusto
The flavor profile of the Diesel Whiskey Row Robusto is very much in line with the profile that would compliment pairing with a whiskey or bourbon. The strength level isn't much more than medium, so someone wouldn't be overpowered by it and it wouldn't overpower the spirit. I could see this cigar doing well with the casual smoker/spirit enthusiast.
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Announces Liberation by Hamlet
At this summer’s IPCPR trade show, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) will be unveiling the third brand developed by renowned Cuban cigar blender and master roller, Hamlet Paredes. It will be called Liberation by Hamlet.
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo
Drew Estate announces today that Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo will join the Liga Privada No. 9 and Liga Privada T52 brand family. Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow held, July 14-17, 2018 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Cigar News: Wholesaler Santa Clara Adds Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia To Portfolio
Santa Clara, Inc., one of the nation’s largest distributors of cigars and other tobacco products, announces the newest additions to an exclusive portfolio of premium cigar brands: Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia.
Personal Beer Review: Twin Sails Brewing Con Leche
The Twin Sails Brewing Con Leche does not spare in intense flavors. This ranks among the most intense milk stouts I've ever had the pleasure to try. The coffee flavor is intense, and I do get a big shot of caffeine by the time I've finished my drinking experience. Although the overwhelming coffee flavors blow out the balance, it's part of the charm and interesting character of this particular beer.
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Six New Vitolas for Liga Privada and a Nasty Papas Fritas
Drew Estate announces the Corona Viva, Short Panatela, and Petit Corona vitola extensions for Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, as well as the Unico Serie Nasty Fritas will be available for Drew Diplomat Retailers.
Cigar News: Villiger Announces La Vencedora Gordo
Villiger Cigars, which is celebrating its 130 year Anniversary, unveiled its first ever full-bodied Villiger Cigar brand, the Villiger La Vencedora in early 2018. Villiger Cigars will now unveil the Villiger La Vencedora “Gordo” which is a new 6X60 size vitola at the 2018 IPCPR in Las Vegas.
Cigar News: Dapper Announces El Borracho Maduro
The El Borracho Maduro stands on the shoulders of the original El Borracho San Andrés release. Using the original blend as a base, we've amp'd up the cigar's strength by adding slightly more Nicaraguan Ligero from Oliva Tobacco's prized La Joya farm and switched the wrapper with a lush U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf. This new combination produces a robust smoking experience that'll satisfy even the most seasoned cigar smokers.
Team Cigar Review: Cubariqueño Protocol Official Misconduct Toro
This Cubariqueño Protocol Official Misconduct Toro was pretty complex as there were various layers of flavors and quite a few flavor transitions. If you're looking for a cigar that will keep your attention the entire time, this is it. I would have no problem revisiting this cigar and recommending it to others.
