VIVA REPUBLICA TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION CULEBRA MIAMI, FL – Viva Republica™ is pleased to announce the release of its Limited Edition Culebra. The Company has produced one thousand (1,000) coffins each containing a traditional three-piece culebra. The Culebra is composed of three unique blends, featuring that of the Company’s Rapture, Rapture Maduro and Guerrilla Warfare brands. The three cigars each feature a length of 5.75,” in a 39-ring gauge. Inside the five-packs include a […]
My first taste of the Cromagnon Fomorian was at the 2014 DC Tweetup, when then was a box of them up for bid at a silent auction to benefit charity. As it turns out me and the owner of Leaf & Bean Vegas were bidding against each other and we decided on a bid where we would split the box. It was at this point that I deemed the Cromagnon the best candela I have […]
A few weeks ago The Cigar Authority had Victor Vitale on the podcast and we were the first to smoke his cigars. This week we found out his cigars were shipping from his distribution warehouse that is literally down the block from the offices of The Cigar Authority. So with news that the cigar was sold out on its initial shipment we decided that we would light one up and review it in an official […]
Back in 2011 Jaime Garcia released a limited edition that consisted of 15 cigars utilizing a Connecticut Broadleaf, with one cigar featuring an Ecuador Shade grown wrapper. Oddly enough everyone wanted that one shade grown wrapper. In 2012, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition was the blend of that 16th cigar, and was limited to 2012 boxes. A few weeks back we had Jeremy Soares on The Cigar Authority podcast, and we smoked one […]
Davidoff Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean – Enjoying Cigars at Dunset Basel/Altos de Chavón (D.R.), March 2015. The first Ladies‘ Masterclass in the Caribbean was held by Oettinger Davidoff AG and Casa de Campo, Premier Resorts & Hotels, on 23 February 2015 in Altos de Chavón, La Romana, Dominican Republic. During the champagne reception, the Dominican Trio “Grupo Bien”, sang the most popular rancheros of the island and welcomed the ladies who wanted to learn […]
L’Atelier Imports announces the Limited Release, Côte d’Or. Although the market is filled with limited release cigars, L’Atelier Imports has brazened the landscape with only one project to date that would fall into that category, a limited run for IPCPR attendees known as Extension de la Racine. But when the Garcias offer you the opportunity to use a small amount of coveted Pelo de Oro from one of their farms, you don’t pass up the opportunity to create […]
According to Victor Vitale, the Tortuga Connecticut has shipped to retailers. Those retailers lucky enough to get them, are part of the lucky few as the cigar is now back ordered until April 10th, 2015 when the next shipment arrives stateside. The Tortuga Connecticut is available in 3 sizes; Suave (5 x 52), Elegante (6 x 54) and Regios (7.5 x 56). You can hear Victor Vitale talk about the brand on The Cigar Authority […]
After a brutal winter that had me thinking about Miami, the end is now in sight. With temperatures in the low 40s this weekend, I think it is safe to say here in New Hampshire that the worst of the winter is behind us. The question is how long will it take for the 8 feet of snow to melt. Today’s cigar the Miami Reserva according to the Casas Fernandez website is a super premium […]
According to a report from the Associated Press, four members of the FDA’s tobacco advisory panel, including the chair have left following a federal court ruling that they had conflicts of interest. Members of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee went through a screening process after the court ruling. Some resigned, where others were removed from the panel responsible for advising the agency on tobacco-related issues. Those no longer on the tobacco panel include: Dr. […]
Vivalo Cigars is launching at Vincente of London which is located in Naples, Florida. The former employee of Rocky Patel will see his hard work pay off with the official launching of his cigar under his own company on March 19th, 2015. According to Patrick Vivalo, “The Vivalo “Serie Exclusivo” is made of 100% Nicaraguan Grade “A” long filler tobacco from Nestor Plasencias farms in Esteli and Jalapa regions in Nicaragua. A medium to full […]