In 1968, Joya de Nicaragua made its debut and significantly contributed to the transformation of the town of Estelí in Northern Nicaragua into a cigar-making hub. The brand’s hand-rolled Nicaraguan cigars gained immense popularity in the U.S, becoming the country’s top choice for premium cigars within just 50 years. To celebrate their 55th anniversary, Joya […]
Noble Cigars seems to be a new outifit in the boutique cigar market that is headquartered in Lakeland, FL. Production appears to be out of the Domincian Republic. I heard a rumor the cigars are manufactured out of La Auroras’ factory, however, their web presence doesnt really verify that grape vine. Noble Cigars, also seems […]
Curivari, known for the creation of the Buenaventura cigar line a decade ago, is now expanding its portfolio with the introduction of Buenaventura Maduro. The original Buenaventura blend quickly garnered attention, securing the #7 position in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 cigars of the Year in 2013. Since then, Curivari has introduced several successful variants, including […]
The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Magnum is manufactured by Imperial Brands’ U.S. subsidiary Altadis U.S.A. in La Romana, Dominican Republic at the Tabacalera de Garcia factory. The Romeo y Julieta marque was established in Cuba in the year 1875 by Inocencio Alvarez and Manin García. It wasn’t until the brand was acquired by José […]
The J.C. Newman El Baton Belicoso is made by Americas oldest family-owned premium cigar maker, J.C. Newman. The cigar is manufactured in Nicaragua’s second largest cigar factory, J.C. Newman PENSA. El Baton was first manufactured in 1914 in Cleveland as a Cuban puro 10-cent cigar. In 2008 it was reintroduced as a Nicaraguan puro. Blend Specifics Blind […]
Artesano Del Tobacco is set to debut an innovative offering aimed at transforming the cigar lounge experience – The Viva La Vida Adjustable Cigar Tray. Announced in a press release dated June 27th, 2023, the new product, along with bundled Viva La Vida cigars, will be introduced at the forthcoming PCA Trade Show. The tray […]
Cigar aficionados are in for a treat as Artesano Del Tobacco announces the addition of the “OCTO OCHO” to its popular EL Pulpo range. To be introduced at the forthcoming PCA Trade Show, the new Culebra size offers a novel twist, both literally and figuratively, to the EL Pulpo line. As explained in their press […]
The Amendola NYC Series “The Blade” is made at NYC’s oldest running cigar manufacturer, Martinez Cigars, for the Amendola Family Cigar Co. The cigar is actually part of a duel release. The other cigar is called “The Bat.” They are both named after the weapons used in West Side Story. If you buy a box […]