Originally introduced in the early 2000’s, the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy was a legend before its time. The larger seventy ring gauge cigars were considered enormous back in the day. Today, seventy ring gauge cigars have become more than a trend and are some of the most popular sizes amongst experienced smokers. Back by popular demand, the Perdomo Inmenso Seventy Sun Grown is a medium-bodied smoke. The 5-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Sun Grown wrapper adds a smooth […]
According to the Alec Bradley website, “Project 40 is the search to find a deeper understanding as to why cigars have a positive cognitive impact on the mind and body. Similar to music, cigars have a calming effect that allows us to feel in control as well as feel rewarded. A proper blend, price, and experience has been developed for your enjoyment. Take control of your happiness.” Originally released in 2019, today we review the […]
In November of 2019, HVC released a cigar celebrating the 500th anniversary of a city he use to call home, Havana. The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish on November 16th, 1519 and to celebrate the 500th Anniversary HVC created a unique blend using the best tobaccos from Aganorsa Leaf. According to a press release, “it is through this blend that you will experience Havana through your senses.” The original size was a 5 7/8 x […]
According to the Regius website, “The Exclusivo U.S.A. combines a traditional and nuanced flavour with a steady progression with contemporary shapes and sizes, using only the very finest Nicaraguan tobaccos. Each blend is crafted for its respective size, to achieve the optimum flavour and complexity. The concept is a true fusion of the old and new schools of cigar making, taking the best of both in order to create a truly unique experience.” The company which […]
At the beginning of 2021 Aganorsa Leaf announced they would be release Rare Leaf to select retail partners. The group of retailers is less than 100 stores, and the cigar would be a regular, but limited production. While the cigar has been slow to roll out it has been met with critical acclaim by those who have been able to find them. The cigar which features an abundance of rare Criollo tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. Cigar […]
The Herencia Habano embodies the heritage of the Gomez Sanchez family. The Gómez Sanchez tobacco family business was started back in Cuba in 1934 by Pedro F. Gómez. In 1994, Joel Gómez Sanchez, grandson of Pedro F. Gómez, followed his grandfather’s steps and continued with the family tradition in The Valles de San Andres factory in Veracruz, Mexico. The Gómez Sanchez family, three generations dedicated exclusively to the tobacco industry around the globe, takes pride and […]
Two inspiring families, handcrafting inspiring cigars. Micallef Cigars is a collaboration between the family of Al Micallef, with expertise in worldwide commerce, and Gomez Sanchez, with expertise in handcrafting the finest cigar lines in the world. The Gómez Sanchez tobacco family business was started back in Cuba in 1934 by Mr. Pedro F. Gómez. In 1994, Joel Gómez Sanchez, grandson of Mr. Pedro F. Gómez, followed his grandfather’s steps and continued with the family tradition […]
In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami Cigar & Company sent out an unbanded cigar to a select few cigar bloggers and asked us our opinion during a Zoom call. The cigar was well received by the vast majority on the call. During the session, Jason Wood told us that Nestor Miranda had blended the cigar himself at La Aurora and fell in love with it, pressuring him to release it. We debated the […]
The Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition has returned after taking 2020 off, which in retrospect we all could have taken off the year if we could. This year, the cigar returns in a Toro format in 10 count boxes with seven different tobaccos in its makeup. Davidoff stated in their press release, “Sir Winston Churchill was an exceptional man whose personality had so very many facets of brilliant talents, from statesman to commander, from author […]
As an added twist, Davidoff/Camacho Master Blenders have amplified the original Camacho Ecuador with the addition of Pennsylvania Broadleaf n in Pennsylvania. According to Davidoff/Camacho, “The introduction of these Broadleaf tobaccos greatly intensifies the aromas and increases overall palette stimulation, while the box-pressing delivers a noticeably longer and cooler smoke with enhanced mouth feel.” Cigar Review: Camacho Ecuador BxP Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Brazil Mata Fina Filler: Honduras (Corojo, Criollo Ligero) Dominican Republic (Pelo de Oro) and USA (Pennsylvania Broadleaf) […]