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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tomatin Distillery has announced its latest limited release, “The Italian Collection.” This launch introduces three single malt scotch whiskies, blending Tomatin’s Highland malt with the unique attributes of Italian wine casks. The whisky, first placed in traditional oak casks in December 2010, matured for 10 years. For further depth and complexity, Tomatin aged it for […]
The Montecristo Platinum Robusto is meticulously crafted in La Romana, Dominican Republic by Altadis, a subsidiary of the British conglomerate Imperial Brands. This brand boasts a rich heritage, traditionally renowned as one of the most coveted Cuban cigars globally. Interestingly, it’s worth noting that the Montecristo brand has a dual existence, with the Cuban version […]
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 […]
Orkney-based distillery, Highland Park, has announced the addition of the “London Edition” to its Single Cask Series. The whisky will be available in the UK starting from 11th September, priced at an RRP of £390 with an ABV of 58.5%. The 18-year-old London Edition was distilled in 2002 and bottled in 2021. It matured in […]
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 […]