With its dark, ominous Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the Las Calaveras 2023 Edicion Limitada LC54 is the perfect cigar for a chilling Halloween night. Last year’s release by Crowned Heads in collaboration with My Father Cigars brings back a blend as rich as a midnight séance, featuring Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos that haunt the palate with every draw. As you pick up the LC54, its deep, dark brown complexion & smooth texture is reminiscent of […]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce its latest installment to their highly sought-after annual Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2024 has arrived in stores. The Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario will be shipping next month. Las Calaveras EL 2024 and Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario are both manufactured at My Father Cigars, S.A., in Esteli, Nicaragua. Las Calaveras EL 2024 features a stout blend of 100% Garcia-grown Nicaraguan tobaccos finished with a sumptuous Habano wrapper. “When […]
The new Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 has arrived in stores. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. They felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35 year anniversary. Miami Cigar & Co. kicks off their 35-year anniversary by bringing back Nestor Mirand Grand Reserve. This 2024 version is a brand-new blend and complete with updated […]
Miami, FL –Miami Cigar & Co. announces the unveiling of the limited edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 at the 2024 PCA in Las Vegas. Miami Cigar & Co. previously released prior editions of the brand in 2011 and 2012. It was felt that it was the right moment to revive the NM Grand Reserve, in time for the company’s 35 year anniersary. Miami Cigar & Co. kicks off their 35-year anniversary by bringing back […]
(Miami, FL) Miami Cigar & Co. announces that the much awaited NM80 is now shipping. This cigar was created to commemorate Nestor Miranda’s 80th birthday. Jason Wood, Vice President of Miami Cigar and Nestor’s son-in-law teamed up with My Father Cigar and created the blend in secret, only recently presenting it to Nestor. Only 500 boxes of 3 unique sizes were created for the NM80. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro created using material from My […]
One of my favorite stories to tell took place between 2003-2005, when a sales representative visited the cigar shop I, Barry was partners in. Glen Gutin came in pitching cigars, by Don Pepin Garcia, who he said was the next big thing and will be one of the hottest cigar manufactures in the industry. We smoked the cigars, and ordered them on the spot. 30 boxes of a couple of different lines. A big order […]
I’ve been in a serious funk lately when it comes to smoking cigars. I’ve had a hard time finding my comfort zone and it concerns me. You see I used to be that guy that chased everything new. Now with FDA Regulations in place nothing new has been coming out. Yes, some things have been sprinkled to the masses since August 8th, but they were all introduced prior to that point. So to me they […]
Collaboration Cigars Too many Chefs in the Kitchen An Editorial by David Garofalo It’s been going on for a while and when I hear of it, it always sparks my attention and creates lots of interest and discussion in the cigar lounge but it seems to me to never work out as I had expected. I’m talking about a cigar maker or owner of a cigar brand teaming up with another owner of a cigar […]
A couple of years ago, Miami Cigar & Company celebrated their 25th anniversary as a business. And with that milestone, they rebranded the Nestor Miranda Special Selection, tweaked the blends and released Nestor Miranda Collection. There are several different wrapper shades to choose from, but today we will be taking a look at the Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection Maduro Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father […]
There are few cigars that make us stogie geeks’ ears perk up when we hear it’s name. And this is one of those cigars. Pete Johnson is at it again with the Tatuaje Black Label Private Reserve. And now, these fan favorites are a regular production item in his extensive portfolio. Tat Black is back and available now. What am I smoking? Cigar Review: Tatuaje Private Reserve Black Label Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. […]