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Blind Cigar Reviews
Budget friendly brand Penn Standard is cigar using a Pennsylvania Broadleaf maduro wrapper. I haven’t smoked this brand before and I tend to shy away from “budget” smokes as they tend to be under fermented or underfilled. I’d rather spend more on better tobacco and enjoy the time I have to smoke. That being said […]
The Montecristo Platinum Robusto is manufactured in La Romana, Dominican Republic by Altadis, a subsidiary of British conglomerate Imperial Brands. The brand is traditionally known as one of the mose famous and well sought after Cuban cigars in the world. They also are known to be one of the many Cuban cigar brands, that have […]
When Davidoff announced they were rereleasing the discontinued Davidoff Signature number one I was anxiously awaiting to try it. The lancero format is one of my favorite sizes as I feel you get a nice taste of the wrapper and with the concentrated tobaccos in the filler you can really pickup nuanced flavors. That’s not […]
The eleventh edition of Davidoff’s tribute to the signs of the Chinese Zodiac is the Year of the rabbit. It’s a large double perfecto with an Ecuadorian wrapper Mexican binder with Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers respectively. I’ve been able to smoke all the editions thus far and they have all be well received in their […]
The Zino Nicaragua Robusto is produced in Honduras at Davidoff’s Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A., the same factory that is best known for making Camacho cigars. The Zino brand is under the Davidoff cigar umbrella with the Zino Nicaragua Robusto being a “brand-revamping” of sorts. Over the last decade, Davidoff has issued makeovers for their […]
The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I is made by Plasencia Cigars at Plasencia’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. The Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I is an extension to Plasencia’s regular Alma Fuerte line, changing the original’s wrapper to a lighter leaf that has been aged for 10 years. The toro vitola we […]
Cigar World News
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars to 128 retailers across the United States and in Germany. This year’s release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars is a 6 x 52” cigar with a pigtail cap. Rolled at J.C. Newman PENSA in Esteli, Nicaragua, these limited-edition cigars features a Havana Rosado […]
Meerapfel Cigar has announced the introduction of its second cigar, available in four different vitolas. This release follows the successful premiere of their previous cigar. Named “Meir”, the new cigar pays tribute to Meir Meerapfel. The cigars are housed in what the company refers to as “ornamented caskets”, which combine the function of an ashtray […]
RoMa Craft Tobac is giving aficionados a glimpse into its blending process with its new “CRAFT Maquette” series. Drawing inspiration from the world of sculpture and architecture, the series presents consumers with the evolving taste of a blend. Leading the series is “Il Nonno,” which translates from Italian as “grandpa.” This 5 x 52 robusto […]
Drew Estate, a prominent name in the cigar industry, is gearing up to release an exclusive new variant of Liga Privada 10. This distinct expression is scheduled to be unveiled at the Intertabac Show in Dortmund, Germany, on September 14, 2023. The “Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado,” which translates to “Market Selection,” pays homage […]
Spirits News
Bunnahabhain Distillery, known for its classic unpeated sherried house style, has announced the launch of its third annual small-batch 12 Year Old Cask Strength release. Named the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength 2023 Edition, this limited edition expression allows enthusiasts to savor the essence of Bunnahabhain whisky. Originating from the remote north-eastern coast of […]
Diageo has disclosed specifics of its annual Special Releases collection, named Spirited Xchange for this year. The collection comprises eight limited-edition, cask-strength Scotch whiskies, and the selection has been overseen for the first time by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison. Among the notable highlights is the introduction of a 12-year-old single malt from Roseisle, marking […]
Waterford Distillery has introduced two heavily-peated whiskies to the market, claimed to be Ireland’s most potent in this category. Named Peated: Lacken and Peated: Woodbrook, these whiskies are the newest addition to the distillery’s Arcadian Farm Origins series. This line is known for embracing traditional whisky production methods and utilizing 100% Irish barley and Irish […]
Born from co-founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam “Apolon” Polonski’s extensive journey through the American whiskey landscape, Lost Lantern Whiskey Company has championed the spirit of discovery and transparency in all their offerings. Now, their passion project brings forth the Fall Single Cask Collection. The collection features expressions from renowned partners: Balcones Distilling in Texas, Smooth […]
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