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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
NewAir, known for its line of refrigerated devices, and Boveda, famous for their two-way humidification packets, have joined forces to introduce a new cigar humidor for enthusiasts. The NewAir x Boveda 500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor is the latest addition to NewAir’s range of cooled cigar storage solutions, and it’s now available for $699.99. Cigar […]
Cigora, the online cigar retailer, has received the Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018. This cigar, initially available only in the Asian market between 2018-2020, features a barber pole design. The Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018 employs a blend made up of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper and a Honduran-grown Connecticut wrapper, both crafted […]
Cigar enthusiasts who recall the quiet release of Robert Caldwell’s Long Live the King 11/07 on his 40th birthday last year will be delighted to hear that it’s making a comeback. This week, the 11/07 cigar will once again grace the shelves, giving aficionados another chance to savor this special blend. The Long Live the […]
Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars, following their partnership with AJ Fernandez on the Signature Edition release, has exciting news to share. They’ve joined forces with Tabacalera AJ Fernandez to rejuvenate their World Traveler Maduro line, aiming to introduce a fresh and unique blend. The latest iteration of the World Traveler Maduro showcases a blend that features […]
Spirits News
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