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Team Cigar Review: H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros Toro
The H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros Toro carried a fairly traditional Connecticut shade profile with a slightly amped up strength level. While the flavor profile is pretty typical of many other Connecticut shade cigars, the price point for the vitola is attractive.
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2019
Today, Crowned Heads announces Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2019. Mule Kick LE 2019 features the same binder/filler combination as the previous years releases, and features an Ecuadorian (Sumatra) wrapper.
Cigar News: Jessi Flores Leaving Drew Estate
Jessi is a twenty-year veteran, having joined Drew Estate in 1999 after founder Jonathan Drew discovered his unique style of street art on the walls of Estelí, Nicaragua. During his tenure, Mr. Flores has been a driving force behind the growth of Subculture Studios, the well-recognized and often-awarded art studio of Drew Estate.
Personal Beer Review: Modern Times City Of The Dead Nitro
The Modern Times City Of The Dead Nitro sets a reliable benchmark for what a good nitro stout should be. Coffee, almonds, chocolate, salt, all balanced, along with an enjoyable sweet creamy mouthfeel that anchors everything together. This one is sure to be in my regular rotation.
Team Cigar Review: Providencia Hostage
The Providencia Hostage delivered a bold and at times, medium plus flavor experience that I found enjoyable. With notes of cedar, baking spices, leather, chocolate, earth, minerality and sweetness, there is a lot going on.
Cigar News: Quesada Announces Quesada 1974 for Spain
Quesada Cigars, celebrating the ProCigar festival 2019, is presenting the Quesada 1974 cigar. This creation represents the company’s ongoing history, strong tradition, and fresh innovation. The 1974 blend features an aromatic Ecuadorian wrapper combined with a Dominican binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
Cigar News: Mombacho Announces Restructuring of Marketing Department
The Granada based premium boutique cigar manufacturer announced today a management restructuring after Mombacho Cigars, S.A. and Rob Rasmussen, Brand Manager, made the joint decision to end their work relationship effective February 11, 2019. Jaxsears Inc. will now lead Mombacho’s marketing activities while Rob Rasmussen will continue pursuing other professional interests.
Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Habano Rosado Oscuro Belicoso Fino
In terms of the actual smoking experience, overall, I enjoyed the profile Tatuaje 15th Anniversary Habano Rosado Oscuro Belicoso Fino. Bolder, more rustic notes of cayenne pepper, white pepper, minerals, sharp oak and cream. Not typically the type of cigar that reminds me of Tatuaje but one worth checking out.
Cigar News: ACID and Tabak Especial Release “Frenchies”
The ACID and Tabak Especial Frenchies are 3 1/4” x 20 small cigars. ACID Frenchies are packaged in both 5 and 10 count packs, while the Tabak Especial Frenchies are sold in 10 count packs only. Each is shipped in a shelf merchandising sleeve of 10 packs for retailer convenience, with each pack individually humidified with Boveda for placement both inside the humidor or at the register.
Team Cigar Review: Davidoff Luke Bryan
The Davidoff Luke Bryan was a very pleasurable smoking experience. Not only did it deliver great balance, the profile was also transitional. Even with such a high price point, it is well worth experiencing for yourself.
Cigar News: Cohiba Connecticut Announced
The artisans of Cohiba are proud to unveil Cohiba Connecticut, a super-premium release that marks an important milestone for the brand, as this is the first Cohiba to be wrapped in Connecticut Shade.
Personal Beer Review: Evil Twin / Westbrook Imperial Mexican Biscotti Cake Break
The Evil Twin / Westbrook Imperial Mexican Biscotti Cake Break is far more complex than the aroma led me to believe. Cocoa nibs, cinnamon, habanero, almonds, baking spices and sweetness all in each sip, and wonderfully balanced with no flavor dominating over another.
Cigar News: Royal Agio Adds Nicaragua and Sun Grown Blends to San Pedro de Macorís Line
Royal Agio Cigars USA announced today that they will be expanding the San Pedro de Macorís brand line-up with the release of two lines, the Nicaragua and Sun Grown blends.
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Opens New Luxury Cigar Store and Lounge in Washington, D.C.
The new Casa de Montecristo-Washington cigar lounge opens February 12 on 19th Street N.W., between L and M Streets, just two blocks away from its current location.
