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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
Indianapolis, IN – BLEND Bar is celebrating a significant milestone as it commemorates the 10th anniversary of its first retail/lounge location, which opened its doors in Indianapolis in August 2013. In honor of this achievement, the company has unveiled the Davidoff BLEND 10 Year Anniversary Exclusive Edition. BLEND Bar has established itself as a premier […]
Las Vegas, NV – Cigar enthusiasts have a new destination to explore in the heart of Las Vegas. Montecristo Cigar Bar has officially opened its doors at the Paris Hotel and Casino. The opening of Montecristo Cigar Bar adds to the evolving culinary and beverage offerings at Paris Las Vegas, and it promises to provide […]
Greenwich, Connecticut’s Tobacconist of Greenwich has unveiled its first cigar offering, the Rare Finds Blend 1011-42, crafted in collaboration with the renowned Kelner family of the Dominican Republic. Known for their extensive collection of rare cigars, the tobacconist has a reputation for curating unique smoking experiences, and this latest release seems to follow in that […]
Corporación Habanos, S.A., the global distributor for Cuban cigars, has appointed Beatriz Garrido García as its new Operational Marketing Director. Garrido’s career at Habanos S.A. began in 1997 when she joined as a Commercial Information Specialist in the Operational Marketing Division. Her journey within the company includes roles such as Market Intelligence Specialist in the […]
Spirits News
In a pioneering move, Lost Lantern, an award-winning independent bottler of American Whiskey, is paying homage to the nation’s iconic spirit with its ‘Summer of Bourbon’ collection. The collection, launching online on July 26th at LostLanternWhiskey.com and Seelbachs.com, will feature eight unique whiskies across their Blend Series, Single Distillery Series, and Single Cask Series. Notably, […]
London-based whiskymakers, Bimber Distillery and Compass Box, announced the debut of ‘Duality,’ a pair of uniquely crafted blended malt whiskies. The unveiling is set for Tuesday, 4th July and will be available directly from each producer’s websites. These parallel releases, created collaboratively by Matt McKay of Bimber and James Saxon of Compass Box, represent an […]
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