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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
Villiger Cigars is preparing to launch its second Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada, with the 2023 edition expected to hit American stores next month. This release follows the brand’s previous edition in 2022. Cigar Details The Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2023 is a 6 x 58 perfecto. It features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, paired […]
Vlada Stojanov’s Somm Cigars has introduced a new cigar blend named “Somm Rioja”. Currently in its soft launch phase, this product is being distributed to a select group of consumers ahead of its national debut at the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2024, scheduled for January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas. Craftsmanship and Blend […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Co., a notable name in the cigar industry, has unveiled its latest offering, The American All-Star Humidor. This product, set to be distributed to select cigar retailers in the United States, stands out for its unique construction: it’s made entirely from the wood of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game’s court. The humidor, […]
BARDSTOWN, Ky. – Heaven Hill Distillery has recently announced the launch of the Fall 2023 edition of Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This release, which marks the twelfth national edition, is notable for being 8 years old and is a continuation of the distillery’s decanter series. Key Features of the Fall 2023 Edition: […]
Spirits News
Diageo has disclosed specifics of its annual Special Releases collection, named Spirited Xchange for this year. The collection comprises eight limited-edition, cask-strength Scotch whiskies, and the selection has been overseen for the first time by Master Blender Dr. Stuart Morrison. Among the notable highlights is the introduction of a 12-year-old single malt from Roseisle, marking […]
Waterford Distillery has introduced two heavily-peated whiskies to the market, claimed to be Ireland’s most potent in this category. Named Peated: Lacken and Peated: Woodbrook, these whiskies are the newest addition to the distillery’s Arcadian Farm Origins series. This line is known for embracing traditional whisky production methods and utilizing 100% Irish barley and Irish […]
Born from co-founders Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam “Apolon” Polonski’s extensive journey through the American whiskey landscape, Lost Lantern Whiskey Company has championed the spirit of discovery and transparency in all their offerings. Now, their passion project brings forth the Fall Single Cask Collection. The collection features expressions from renowned partners: Balcones Distilling in Texas, Smooth […]
Tomatin Distillery has announced its latest limited release, “The Italian Collection.” This launch introduces three single malt scotch whiskies, blending Tomatin’s Highland malt with the unique attributes of Italian wine casks. The whisky, first placed in traditional oak casks in December 2010, matured for 10 years. For further depth and complexity, Tomatin aged it for […]
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