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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
Lure Cigars announces the introduction of the Habano line, adding to its selection alongside the Corojo Oscuro. The Habano line, consisting of two vitolas with distinct blends, is crafted from Nicaraguan puros featuring Habano wrapper and binder tobaccos from Esteli, with fillers from Esteli and Jalapa. The robusto variation includes Ometepe filler, while the toro […]
Miami Cigar & Co. is now shipping the NM80, a cigar line celebrating Nestor Miranda’s 80th birthday, with an official launch dinner at City Cigar Lounge on February 8, 2024. The event features a 5-course dinner by “Certified Angus Beef Chef of the Year” Carla DiLorenzo, showcasing Argentine-style open fire grilling. Guests will enjoy a […]
Ferio Tego, known for its Timeless Panamericana line, has introduced a new addition to its collection: the Timeless Panamericana Secreto petit corona. Rolled in Nicaragua under the skilled hands of the Plasencia family, this small-sized smoke measures 4 1/2 inches long by 40 ring gauge and is now available in cigar shops. Crafted with a […]
Quesada Cigars marks its 50th anniversary with a special limited-edition cigar, reflecting on five decades of excellence in the cigar industry. This commemorative offering will be unveiled at the Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic, with a subsequent showcase at PCA 2024 in Las Vegas. The Quesada family, now in its fifth generation of operation, […]
Spirits News
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, situated on Louisville’s Whiskey Row, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of a commemorative edition of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon. Since its opening on November 15, 2013, the distillery has welcomed nearly one million guests, sharing the history of Evan Williams, Kentucky’s first distiller. This special release, […]
The Fisherman’s Retreat is set to release Edition 13 (Ben Nevis), a new addition to their collection of single cask, single malt whiskies. This upcoming whisky will be available for pre-sale starting Friday, 17th November at 10 am. Edition 13, a Ben Nevis single malt, has reached maturity at just four years of age. This […]
Benromach Distillery, located in Speyside, has introduced a new addition to its Contrasts range, a 12-year-old limited-edition whisky. This release is notable for its double maturation process, which involves aging in both first-fill bourbon barrels and Bordeaux wine casks. The whisky initially matured in first-fill bourbon barrels before undergoing a final five-year maturation in Bordeaux […]
Glenmorangie, known for its Highland single malt Scotch whisky, has released a new iteration of one of its popular whiskies, named Glenmorangie The Nectar. This release is a reimagined version of the Glenmorangie The Nectar D’Or, designed to enhance its dessert-like complexity. Aged for 16 years, this whisky is matured in a unique combination of […]
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