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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
Luciano Cigars and Peter James Co. have jointly announced the formation of Peter James Cigar Co., a new venture focusing on cigars and accessories. This partnership is equally owned by Peter James Co. and the duo of Luciano Meirelles and his business partner, Tiago Splitter. The new company will hold the Peter James trademark in […]
Drew Estate, a player in the premium cigar market, has introduced the Freestyle Live Event Pack 2024. This pack was announced during their “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast on January 18th. The pack is part of a unique approach by Drew Estate to engage consumers with new product releases. It is priced at an MSRP […]
Blackbird Cigar Co. is set to unveil a new addition to its core line of cigars at the upcoming TPE 2024 event in Las Vegas, scheduled from January 31 to February 2. This marks the first new core line offering from their relatively new Dominican factory and is notable for being the company’s first cigar […]
E.H. Taylor, a bourbon brand from Buffalo Trace, has expanded its product line to include cigars, with the launch of the E.H. Taylor Corojo. This new cigar is now available at Cigars International and its associated stores. The E.H. Taylor Corojo cigar features a blend of an Ecuadorian corojo wrapper, Nicaraguan binder from Jalapa, and […]
Spirits News
St. Louis, MO – Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Toasted Staves, part of the Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection, will be available for purchase in October. Aged for four years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), it will have a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 750-ml bottle. Yellowstone Toasted is based […]
Ayrshire, Scotland – Lochlea, the award-winning farm-to-cask distillery, is launching ‘Fallow Edition,’ the third expression in a four-part seasonal limited edition whiskey series. This release, inspired by autumn on the farm, offers a deeper and richer flavor profile. ‘Fallow Edition’ (Second Crop) is exclusively matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, resulting in a […]
Sausalito, California – Sausalito Liquor Co. has emerged as a beacon of unique spirits, defying conventional cocktail norms. This new brand captures the essence of Sausalito, California, a place known for its free spirit and offbeat charm. At the heart of Sausalito Liquor Co. are two award-winning whiskeys: Unsinkable Bourbon and Unsinkable Rye, both recipients […]
Islay distillery Laphroaig has introduced the Elements series, offering enthusiasts a unique insight into the craftsmanship behind their iconic whisky. The debut expression, Elements 1.0, explores the traditional Laphroaig character while introducing novel flavor dimensions. To craft Elements 1.0, the Laphroaig distillery team blended three distinct experiments. Firstly, they combined cloudy and semi-cloudy wort to […]
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