Established on January 5th, 2015, Manolo Estates began its foray into the cigar manufacturing aspect of the cigar industry. Established by Luis Gutierrez and Juan Carlos Rojas, also purveyors of Ash Fine Cigars, located in Hoboken and Newfoundland, New Jersey. Manolo Estates is named after both Juan Carlos’ father and Luis Gutierrez’s great-grandfather who both […]
The Iconic Leaf Recluse Cigars Draconian is the second iteration of the Recluse line of cigars. Rolled at the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas in the Dominican Republic and headed by J.R. Dominguez, the company takes pride in its 8-fermentation process for each of its leaves that go into each of the Recluse’s product lines. Scott Weeks […]
The Iconic Leaf Recluse Cigars OTG (Off-The-Grid) was released in 2012 and marks the first release of the Recluse Cigars brand. Rolled at the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas in the Dominican Republic and headed by J.R. Dominguez, the company takes pride in its 8-fermentation process for each of its leaves that go into each of the […]
On Wednesday, July 8th, join us for an exclusive look inside Lucky Guy, a private social club hidden in the heart of Manhattan. This intimate networking event will feature open bar, cigars from Giacomo Cigars, a private tasting of whiskey from Larceny Bourbon, mind-reading performance by Matt Cooper, friendly poker game for prizes, and consultations […]
About a month back we hosted our Straight Up & Toasted event, which featured Giacomo’s Cigars and this review will focus on the brand’s 102 M line. Giacomo’s, established in 2010 is based out of Tampa Bay, Florida and their cigars have found their way into many of the shops in the Tampa, Bradenton, and […]
THE MACALLAN LAUNCHES ITS LONDON RESIDENCE Luxury single malt whisky, The Macallan is taking over London’s Two Temple Place for two nights only. On 2 and 3 June, The Macallan Residence will unlock its doors and invite guests into the world of The Macallan. The first UK event of its kind for the brand will […]
Recluse Cigar Company, led by J.R. Rodriguez, is dedicated to making the absolute best cigar they can through unique innovation. Starting with the Recluse OTG in 2012, the company has since produced more blends, all of which are manufactured by Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas. These new blends, such as the Amadeus, are cigars offered in ten […]
The Montecristo Relentless, joining a long line of Montecristo brand extensions, is manufactured at the Tabacalera de Garcia in La Romana, Dominican Republic by Altadis S.A., a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco Group. The Relentless is specially made for Famous Smoke in Pennsylvania. The cigar for this review came from Famous Smoke. Blend Specifics Cigar: Montecristo […]