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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
Cohiba has introduced the Cohiba Biometric Humidor, a new product combining a secure storage solution for cigars with a selection of the brand’s offerings. This humidor is notable for its biometric locking mechanism, which allows access via the owner’s fingerprint or a provided key. The humidor’s design features a high-gloss red and black lacquer finish […]
Drew Estate recently introduced the Liga Privada Unico Porchetta cigar. This cigar is inspired by the Italian dish, Porchetta, and is designed to replicate its complex flavors. It is available exclusively at Casa de Montecristo locations. Jonathan Drew, the company’s Founder and President, has highlighted the unique flavor experience of this cigar. The Liga Privada […]
Drew Estate, the renowned cigar manufacturer, is making waves with its latest release, Chateau Real, a cigar brand that had mysteriously vanished into the realms of legend and lore but is now being resurrected exclusively for online retailers. Back in 2007, Drew Estate introduced the Chateau Real brand to the domestic market, just before the […]
Foundation Cigar Co. is making headlines once again with the shipment of its much-anticipated release, the Tabernacle Knight Commander. This distinctive cigar has been described as one of the company’s most eagerly awaited products and is set to arrive at retailers following the recent shipments of Foundation’s Charter Oak and Metapa cigars. The inspiration behind […]
Spirits News
Expanding upon their creative Contrasts range, Benromach Distillery from Speyside has unveiled two novel, limited-edition whiskies, both meticulously matured using innovative drying methods for the cask’s wooden staves. The new additions, Contrasts Air Dried Oak and Contrasts Kiln Dried Oak, distilled in 2012 and bottled this year, are manifestations of Benromach’s exploration of the subtle […]
In an effort to appease lovers of both ryed and wheated bourbon, Lux Row Distillers, based in Bardstown, Kentucky, has unveiled a unique mash-up: the Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel Bourbon. This fascinating new addition will be available in limited quantities starting August 2023, with each 750 ml bottle retailing for a suggested […]
Nashville, Indiana-based Hard Truth Distilling Co. announced today the release of its latest expression, the Hard Truth High Road Sweet Mash Rye. This new sweet mash rye whiskey has been specially crafted to allow a broader audience to appreciate the unique taste and subtlety of the sweet mash rye distilling process. Hard Truth’s line of […]
In homage to a 175-year tradition of rye distillation, Lawrenceburg, Indiana’s Ross & Squibb Distillery has announced the latest addition to its Remus Bourbon collection: the Remus Highest Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey. As a permanent extension of the brand line, this new bourbon is set to be available nationwide, with a suggested retail price of […]
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