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 Editorials
Editorial: Cigar Media 2019 Recap
We talk with other top cigar media sites about the 2019 cigar year.
Who’s In and Who’s Out: TPE20 and PCA 2020 Exhibitors
In the table, you can see brand by brand what their current status is for attendance based on what we know now. This is a list that we'll keep updated as information becomes available.
2019 Cigar of the Year
Take a look at our individual cigar of the year lists which consist of new cigars released in the calendar year of 2019.
Cigar Editorial: When is a 90 not a 90 – 2 Years Later
This article is revisiting the sites two years later and tracking their scores over the last year to see what changes, if any, have occurred. We've also added and removed some sites. This article will be a mix of collected data and opinion.
Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival 2019 Recap
Jiunn, John and Aaron just got back from the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival and it was the first time for each. We discuss the event structure and our thoughts on the experience.
Cigar Editorial: IPCPR 2019 Thoughts – Aaron
The IPCPR 2019 trade show is over and I wanted to do a write-up on my thoughts from the show.
IPCPR 2019 Media Recap Show
As part of our coverage of the IPCPR 2019 trade show, we wanted to bring in some other cigar media members, along with our team here at Developing Palates, to have a discussion about the event and surrounding topics.
IPCPR 2019: What’s In My Trade Show Floor Toiletry Kit – Seth Geise
Self-care is very important and what better way to feel better, both spiritually and emotionally, than to care for ourselves physically. Some may find this ridiculous and unnecessary, but towards the end of the day when some are feeling dirty, drained and overall disgusting, I feel that freshening myself up gives me a boost of energy.
Cigar Editorial: Now Scheduled – The Death Of The Cigar Industry In Canada
The Federal Government of Canada has announced that plain packaging would begin to come into force on November 9, 2019. The wording is intentional as not all provisions of plain packaging will immediately be implemented.