Cigar News: Alfonso Gran Selección Announced

Alfonso Gran Selección will be released at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas. The Alfonso Gran Selección is the sequel to the highly rated Alfonso Añejo that debuted at last year’s PCA show. Alfonso Gran Selección features an oily, rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper cloaked over Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers that provide a darker flavor profile than its predecessor.

Team Cigar Review: Sencillo Black Lancero

Team Cigar Review: Sencillo Black Lancero

Overall, the Sencillo Black Lancero was a good cigar. Bolder and rustic delivery of mala dried red pepper spice, earthy dirt grit, and softened nicely by naturally sweet and creamy mixed nuts. This isn't the type of flavor profile that I necessarily enjoy, but the delivery of the bolder flavors mixed with softer flavors was well done. And a great burning and drawing lancero to boot.

Team Cigar Review: O.M. Cigar Essential Blend No. 1 Torpedo

Team Cigar Review: O.M. Cigar Essential Blend No. 1 Torpedo

The O.M. Cigar Essential Blend No. 1 Torpedo started out with an interesting earth forward profile in the first third. As it progressed, that earth profile became unbalanced, and by the last third it took on some bitter components which were off-putting. Given the burn issues I would likely take another pass at this cigar to see if another one performed better.

Cigar News: Bolivar Gran Republica Announced

In a nod to the pivotal role Bolivar played in shaping South America, the four-country blend features tobacco grown on land liberated by Bolivar himself. The medium-to-full-bodied cigar represents the finest tobacco from the continent’s most respected growing regions.

Team Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition 2023

Team Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition 2023

The Davidoff Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition 2023 had a complex profile through the first two thirds and then became less dynamic in the final third. It really amped up the profile from multiple blends the company has employed previously. This is a cigar I'd definitely come back to, but the high price point is a bit of a detractor. Nice to see a step back up for the Year of series.

Cigar News: Santana 1997 Series Released

Santana Cigars & Co. announces the release of the Santana 1997 Series. The Santana 1997 Series is composed of different three blends. Santana Cigars Co. made its debut as a company in January 2023 with the Santana San Andres. Owner of Santana Cigars, Andy Santana, felt it was the right time to release this series of cigars which have been years in the making.

Cigar News: VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Reposado 10 Años Announced

VegaFina launches “Reposado 10 Años”, a new limited edition framed within its Fortaleza 2 line, which offers aficionados an exquisite selection of cigars that have been aged, once rolled, for 10 years in VegaFina’s cedar room in La Romana (Dominican Republic).

Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje PCA 2022

Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje PCA 2022

At this point in time, i.e. smoking the cigar for review about 3 months after release, the cigar is average tasting. Interestingly enough, I smoked this cigar at a local cigar shop about 2.5 months ago and the cigar was much more enjoyable. It has the overall Tatuaje ID of great body and heavier and bolder flavors, but it's not packaged well yet. I know it will get better with some time.