MOYARUIZ ANNOUNCES THE RAKE April 13, 2015 (Ridgefield, NJ) – MoyaRuiz Cigars Inc. announce the release of The Rake, a new line of cigars from the makers of the La Jugada cigar brand. With an intended launch of spring 2015, The Rake will be made at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The cigars will be presented in classic cabinet-style boxes of 20 and available in 4 different vitolas, Fix (5-5/8×46), Cut (5×52), […]
Let’s face it we like to stir the pot, and this week is no different as we continue our discuss on Cuba. This time we look at what we think is next for Cuba and we weigh in on when we think the embargo will end and the future of Cuban Cigars…. Also next week is the TAA and David Garofalo gives us some insight on what to expect and maybe we will discuss some […]
On Wednesday, I got to hang a little bit with Island Jim Robinson, the man behind the Leaf idea. While created by Oscar in Honduras the concept belongs to Jim. As for the concept, it’s a gimmick, there is no hiding that however the cigars are damn good. Leaf comes wrapped in a tobacco leaf instead of the traditional cello. You remove the ugly-looking tobacco leaf and underneath is a beautiful cigar. The benefits of […]
Wilson Adams Unveils Limited Edition Mr. Wilson Wilson Adams Cigar Company is set to debut their first limited edition cigar, the Mr. Wilson. The official release date is May 19th, which also happens to be the birth-date of company owner, Brandon Wilson. “This cigar is what I believe to be the excellence of execution. If you are familiar with Wilson Adams Cigars, you know I take pride in blending each cigar to be elegant, smooth, […]
The members of TAA will be getting a new Asylum Cigar for their shelves next week when the convention convenes. According to Christian Eiroa via Facebook the Asylum Nyctophilia Maduro will be available in three sizes; 5 x 50, 6 x 60, and 7 x 70. The cigars are expected to land in TAA shops such as Two Guys Smoke Shop in late April. The cigars which feature a San Andreas wrapper are expected to […]
Originally blended 2014 and released as a Townhouse Exclusive available only at Nat Sherman, the Panamericana is getting released to members of the TAA next week at their annual convention. At the time of its release Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman wrote “This new expression of Nat Sherman is sensationally complex in flavor, achieving great balance by tempering the Costa Rican tobacco’s unique attributes with three different Nicaraguan tobaccos. We’ve been tweaking this blend for […]
Two Saturdays ago I was awakened at 4am with severe chest pains that I thought was a heart attack. After my girlfriend convinced me to go to the hospital, the pains subsided as we neared the Emergency Room and I opted not to go in. Three days later the same pains returned at work and my coworkers convinced me to go to Urgent Care where I was diagnosed with gallstones. Long story short it’s time […]
BG MEYER TO DEBUT NEW “GIGANTES” LINE IN APRIL LOS ANGELES, CA (APRIL 8th, 2015) –– Camacho Cigars and Rob Weiss are proud to introduce the BG Meyer Gigantes, an exciting new line extension and third addition to the BG Meyer by Camacho collaborative portfolio. Gigantes, which will begin shipping nationwide in mid-April, is set to debut on the heels of Cigar Aficionado’s 90-point rating of the BG Meyer Standard Issue; the first release by […]
Last week Jason Wood, Vice President of Miami Cigar & Company rolled through New Hampshire and brought with him some of the new Puro Vintage 2006 for us to smoke. The cigar which will come in 1,500, 18 count boxes will begin shipping sometimes after TAA. Those who know me, know one of my desert island cigars is the original release of the Puro Vintage 2003 back in 2008 which had notes of sunflower seeds that I […]
Maya Selva Cigars Celebrates “20 Años” Hollywood, FL — April 7th, 2015 — Maya Selva Cigars, producer of Flor de Selva, Cumpay, and Villa Zamorano, is pleased to announce that 2015 is our 20th anniversary in the premium cigar industry. “20 Años” will be the theme this year for Maya Selva Cigars. On March 8th, we had the honor of hosting a multitude of guests from around the world–including customers, friends, and industry media professionals–to […]