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Fratello Classico Corona Cigar Review

As we approach IPCPR 2018 packaging changes seem to be the common thread as many companies make changes for the proposed FDA warning labels that are slated to take place on August 10th. As a result today, July 3rd Omar de Frias of Fratello announced new packaging for it Bianco and Original lines. Along with this change the original Fratello line launched in 2013 will receive a new name. “We had envisioned this change a […]

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The Wayfarer 109 by Serino Cigars

Some people would call me a cigar snob and some people would call me names I rather not type here. Hell, I’m sure our own Mr. Jonathan is mumbling a few of them under his breath. Anyway, the point is every now and there is a cigar that comes out that I believe is here for the long haul. But for whatever reason it takes a while to catch on or it doesn’t get the […]

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Julius Caeser 1895 Perfecto Cigar Review

With Eric Newman coming on the show this weekend as a guest, I decided to look at a cigar that is exclusive to Diamond Crown Lounges, the Julius Caesar 1895 Perfecto. It’s one of my favorite sizes for a smoke and today we weigh in with our thoughts. According to the JC Newman website, “Diamond Crown Julius Caeser honors Julius Caeser (“J.C.”) Newman, a true cigar pioneer and founder of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. […]

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Mi Querida Firecracker Two Guys Smoke Shop Exclusive Cigar Review

This year the Firecracker release comes from Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. It’s based off the Mi Querida blend and according to a conversation with Steve Saka, the cigar is front loaded with ligero tobacco for an extra kick giving it an explosive start. This version of the Firecracker follows up versions from My Father Cigars, Tatuaje (M80), La Flor Dominicana, RoMaCraft and Fratello. There is also an ongoing regular release of the Firecracker […]

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Abel Exposito Gordo Cigar Review

Abel Exposito is a name known to Cuban cigar smokers as he once headed up the Partagas Cigar Factory. Today’s cigar review bears his name and they are made by Fidel Olivas in Esteli, Nicaragua. If that name is familiar, Fidel Olivas headed up Latin Cigars S.A. factory with the Torano family before it was sold to ST Group in 2009. Cigar Review: Abel Exposito Wrapper: Ecuador Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 5″ Ring Gauge: 50 Size: Gordo (Robusto) The Look: Packaged in white […]

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Camacho Liberty Series 2005 Throwback Cigar Review

There is a saying that says, what’s old is new again and that is the case here. The Camacho Liberty 2005 blend makes its return in its original 11/18 Figurado format. Inspired by the original packaging, the Liberty 2005 Throwback cigars are showcased in 20 alternating red and white coffins patriotically covered with a stunning lid of a framed American flag. Due to the rarity of tobaccos needed to precisely match the original blend, only 30,000 […]

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ACID Amigos Cigar Review

If you listened to The Cigar Authority podcast this past weekend we smoked today’s cigar in the second hour of the show. It’s a cigar that debuted back in 2002 as part of the Drew Estate Subculture movement and now it returns once again as a Two Guys Smoke Shop exclusive. According to Jonathan Drew, “David and the crew at Two Guys are not just amigos of the Subculture Movement, they are friends. This is the […]

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Eiroa The First 20 Years Diadema TAA Exclusive 2018

The Eiroa First 20 Years gets a TAA Exclusive. This Diadema uses a Mexican seed grown in Honduras at the Eiroa family farm called Finca Corojo for the wrapper. The binder and fillers include a special varietal of tobacco called La Victoria that is being grown on Generoso Eiroa’s farm named La Victoria marking the first time in 60 years that the seed has been harvested. Today we review the Eiroa The First 20 Years […]

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Julius Caeser Corona Cigar Review

Julius Caeser is the pioneer and founder of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. Born in 1875 in a small Hungarian village, J.C. and his family sailed across the Atlantic in 1888 in search of the American Dream. To celebrate J.C.s 135th birthday the company created a third Diamond Crown, a cigar that honors J.C., whose likeness appears on the cigar label. Today we fire up the Corona size in the line. Cigar Review: Julius Caeser Wrapper:Havana Seed […]

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Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata Toro Tubo Cigar Review

Fogata, meaning bonfire or campfire in Spanish, was the inspiration for today’s cigar which has its roots within the original Syncro line. Some changes were made to the blend which created a whole new cigar smoking experience. At it’s time of release the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Innovation said, “AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata delivers new frontiers in cigar experiences. Pulsing with the rhythm of Nicaragua’s more intense Esteli and Condega tobaccos and […]

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