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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
Sans Pareil Cigars introduces its Green line at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show, marking the brand’s first new core addition since its inception in 2017. Crafted at Tabacalera Palma in the Dominican Republic, the line boasts four sizes with prices ranging from $18 to $48 per cigar. President David Swinburne highlights the meticulous […]
Four years following its debut, Alec & Bradley Cigars, in collaboration with Cigar Dojo, is set to re-release the Uru Doshi cigar for Leap Day 2024. This unique offering, available only once every four years, showcases a blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan leaves with a Honduran Criollo ’98 wrapper from the Trojes region. The 2024 […]
Alec Bradley announces the release of Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock, marking their 12th and 6th annual releases, with 5,000 boxes of each blend. Additionally, the Uru Doshi, a collaboration with Cigar Dojo for Leap Year, features unique Honduran and Nicaraguan leaves, with 3,000 cigars available exclusively through Smoke Inn Cigars. Crafted at Raíces […]
Erik Wentworth, former Executive Vice President of Hammer & Sickle, and Jim Ferreira have launched a new cigar brand, 3 Leaf Cigars. Drawing from 15 years of experience in the industry and inspired by relationships and a deep passion for cigars, the brand introduces two initial blends wrapped in Ecuadorian Connecticut and Ecuadorian Habano. Available […]
Spirits News
Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, is celebrating its 325th anniversary with a special release from the Laphroaig Distillery. This limited edition bottling, chosen personally by Chair Lizzy Rudd, showcases the company’s longstanding tradition of offering distinguished spirits. The Laphroaig 1999 Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been aging since 1999, ensuring […]
In a notable development for whisky enthusiasts, the Glenfarclas distillery’s rare 1953 58-Year-Old Wealth Solutions edition is now available for purchase. This release marks a significant point in the history of Glenfarclas, as the distillery no longer holds any stock distilled before 1953. The Glenfarclas 1953 58 Year Old Wealth Solutions, cask number #1674, is […]
The Mark Littler Shop is currently offering the Glenfarclas 1953 58 Year Old Wealth Solutions #1674 for purchase, a rare find in the whisky market. Glenfarclas distillery, renowned for its long-aged whiskies, has no remaining stock distilled before 1953, making this vintage particularly sought after among collectors. The Glenfarclas 1953, distilled on 20th November 1953 […]
The Perfect Fifth, an American independent Scotch Whisky bottler, has introduced Oran, a new line of blended Scotch Whisky. These blends have been created by Jim Murray, a renowned whisky critic and the author of “Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible.” Murray’s collaboration with The Perfect Fifth marks his first public role as an official blender for […]
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