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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
United Cigars has announced the opening of the Byron Cigar Lounge within The Ariston, situated in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This addition joins other local cigar venues such as Franklin Cigars and Nashville Cigars. Owner Dave Pearse has expressed his enthusiasm for the new venture, noting Nashville’s significance to both music fans and cigar aficionados. The […]
Aganorsa Leaf has recently announced the launch of a limited edition cigar, the Guardian of the Farm Cerberus: The Party Source 30th Anniversary Culebra. This unique offering represents a collaborative effort between Eduardo Fernandez of Aganorsa Leaf, Nick Douglas of The Party Source in Bellevue, Kentucky, and Brian Morris, the Southeast Territory Manager. Guardian of […]
JM Tobacco has recently announced the rebranding of Espanola Cigars, marking a new chapter for the brand with updated packaging. The relaunch is set to be accompanied by a series of unspecified events and promotions. Anto Mahroukian, President at JM Tobacco, expressed enthusiasm about reintroducing Espanola Cigars to both loyal customers and the broader global […]
Quality Importers has expanded its product lineup with the launch of two new Humidor Supreme electronic cabinet humidors designed to accommodate the needs of growing cigar collections. The new offerings include the HS-9000, a double-door model, and the HS-9100, a more compact single-door version. Cigar Humidor Comparison Model Dimensions (inches) Storage Capacity Price HS-9000 75.6 […]
Spirits News
The House of Suntory, marking a century since its founder, Shinjiro Torii, established Japan’s first malt whisky distillery in 1923, has unveiled two additions to its Hibiki whisky range. These releases include the Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a unique bottle design of Hibiki Japanese Harmony as part of their centennial celebration. Hibiki, introduced in 1989, is […]
The GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled its new peated Scotch whisky brand, Meikle Tòir, meaning “big pursuit” in Scottish Gaelic. The distillery has been running a seasonal peated production campaign since 2018, utilizing mainland peat sourced from St. Fergus. The production cycle spans roughly six weeks per year and results in approximately 100,000 Litres of Alcohol […]
Basil Hayden is enhancing its diverse whiskey portfolio with the addition of a new permanent expression, Basil Hayden Malted Rye. This new expression presents a fresh entrant into the rye category, offering a unique gentleness unusual for rye whiskey, owing to a special malting process. Crafting the Malted Rye Freddie Noe, the eighth-generation master distiller, […]
Bunnahabhain Distillery, known for its classic unpeated sherried house style, has announced the launch of its third annual small-batch 12 Year Old Cask Strength release. Named the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Cask Strength 2023 Edition, this limited edition expression allows enthusiasts to savor the essence of Bunnahabhain whisky. Originating from the remote north-eastern coast of […]
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