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Blind Cigar Reviews
Today, I’m reviewing the Rare Finds Blend 1011-42, a cigar crafted by Henke and Klaas Kelner exclusively for The Tobacconist of Greenwich. This cigar, aged 3-5 years, hails from the Dominican Republic, continuing the legacy of quality tobacco from the Kelner family, renowned for their work with Davidoff and their own Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. in […]
In the world of cigar accessories, it’s often a choice between low-priced, subpar tools and high-priced, high-quality ones. Finding a brand that strikes the perfect balance between quality and affordability is a rare gem. LIHTUN, a sub-brand of Xifei Cigar Accessories, offers a selection of innovative cigar tools that are built to last without costing […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Cigar World News
2GuysCigars.com, in partnership with Single Cask Nation and Aganorsa Leaf Cigars, has announced the launch of their third collaborative cigar project under the Single Cask Nation brand. This new cigar combines skilled cigar craftsmanship with a unique bourbon barrel aging process, and it is exclusively available at 2GuysCigars.com. Following the success of the first two […]
United Cigars has released a Special Edition United Toro box to honor veterans. This release is timed to coincide with Veterans Day on November 11th and includes a unique gesture of appreciation towards those who have served in the military. Each Special Edition United Toro box, sized at 6 x 54, contains twenty cigars, with […]
Selected Tobacco has announced that the Alfonso Gran Selección cigars, showcased at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas, are now shipping to authorized retailers. This line is a follow-up to the Alfonso Añejo released in 2022. The cigars are presented in decorative, cedar-lined boxes containing 25 cigars each and are available in five sizes: Exclusivos (6 […]
Michael Knowles, a popular podcast host and political commentator, has announced the launch of a new cigar line, Mayflower Cigars. Knowles, known for his appearances on Smoke Night LIVE and his work with The Daily Wire, is also a longtime cigar enthusiast. Mayflower Cigars are handcrafted in Esteli, Nicaragua, in collaboration with designers from Oliva […]
Spirits News
French company Pernod Ricard, in collaboration with Rabbit Hole’s Kaveh Zamanian, has unveiled a new Bourbon brand, Mary Dowling. This builds on their partnership initiated in 2019 when Pernod Ricard acquired a stake in the Kentucky-based Rabbit Hole distillery. The Mary Dowling Whiskey Company is launching with two bourbon expressions: a high-rye Bourbon aged in […]
Elijah Craig has unveiled its Limited-Edition Toasted Barrel Bourbon in celebration of the 2023 Ryder Cup. This special release uses European Toasted Oak Barrels inspired by those utilized in the Lazio wine growing region in Italy. The move follows Elijah Craig’s announcement earlier this year about their multi-year partnership, positioning the Bourbon as the “Official […]
Douglas Laing & Co, an independent Scotch Whisky distiller, blender, and bottler, has introduced a new edition of their Island Malt called Rock Island Rum Cask Edition. This follows the Rock Island Mezcal Edition from 2022, which was finished in Mezcal casks. The Rock Island Rum Cask Edition has been matured in Plantation Rum Casks […]
Loch Lomond Emerges as ‘Most Awarded Distillery’ at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The Loch Lomond Distillery has secured the title of “most awarded distillery” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023, collecting multiple Double Gold and Gold Awards for its malt whisky brands. Located near Scotland’s Loch Lomond, the distillery has a history that spans over 200 years. It produces three distinct whisky styles: Loch Lomond […]
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