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    Review: Cohiba Pirámides (EL 2006)

    Thursday, May 16, 2013

    There were two limited editions made in 2006, the year of Cohiba’s 40th anniversary. One is the legendary Behike, the other was the Edición Limitada Pirámides, the fourth release for the brand since the series was introduced in 2000. Each Edición Limitada features a limited number of cigars produced using aged tobacco in sizes that [...]

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    News: Eiroa From CLE Nears Release

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    Christian Eiroa’s most expensive cigar since his days at Camacho is nearing release. Eiroa, the third eponymous cigar in recent memory from the family, is slated to arrive in the next 45 days, or right before the 2013 IPCPR show if all goes to plan. “It is the Eiroa family signature strength and flavor,” Eiroa [...]

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    Review: El Centurion 2013 (Prerelease)

    Tuesday, May 14, 2013

    In 2007, José “Don Pepín” García released his first official limited edition cigar, the El Centurion. Rolled in three vitolas at first limited to 850 boxes of 20 cigars and priced well north of $10, the release was said to be his own personal blend. A Lancero was added to the line in December of [...]

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    Redux: Viaje Zombie (2012)

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    Fewer cigars in Viaje’s portfolio have been the lightning rod that the Zombie was when it was announced in April of 2011. While rumors of the blend being based off the WMD or MOAB had people talking, what really got the cigar into the spotlight was the controversy about its name. In some forums, Andre [...]

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    Review: Rocky Patel II-XXVI Robusto

    Sunday, May 12, 2013

    Back in May 2011, I had the chance to talk with Rocky Patel during an event in Phoenix, when his new factory in Nicaragua, Tabacalera Villa Cuba, S.A.—TAVICUSA for short—was still in its relative infancy. He was excited about the cigars that would be coming out of the factory, as they would be the higher-end [...]

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RoMa Craft Tobac
May
17

News: Intemperance A.W.S. IV Lonsdales Released

RoMa Craft Tobac’s Intemperance BA XXI A.W.S. IV and EC XVIII A.W.S. IV. are set for national release this weekend at Leaf & Bean in Pittsburgh, Penn. Co-founder Skip Martin is at the store for the Lonsdales’ release, which takes place today and tomorrow. The event only cigars are available for purchase by phone and [...]

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May
17

News: Perdomo to Add Champagne Sun Grown

Perdomo posted a picture to their Facebook page on Thursday afternoon as a lead up to the addition of a new sun grown version of their Champagne line.   Comments about the cigar left by the company indicate that it is comparable to the Perdomo Reserve Sun Grown, a cigar introduced in 1998 and discontinued [...]

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La Jugada
May
17

Press Release: Moya Ruiz Cigars Adding 6 x 60 to La Jugada – Prieto Line

May 17, 2013 (Miami, Fla) — Moya Ruiz Cigars has announced they are adding a 6 x 60 vitola called Ancho to their La Jugada – Prieto line. The line is available in five sizes, Robusto (5 x 52), Belicoso (6-1/8 x 52), Toro (6 x 52), Doble Corona (7-1/2×49), and now Ancho (6 x [...]

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May
17

News: Tatuaje Switches Wrapper on Avion 13, To Release Bundled Limiteds

Pete Johnson of Tatauje announced on Friday that he’s decided to make a mid-production switch on the wrapper for his upcoming Avion 13 release from Habano to Broadleaf. As a result, he now has 7,500 cigars that have the Habano wrapper that he will be releasing to retail as Limiteds. The cigar measures 6 7/8 [...]

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May
17

Press Release: Gurkha Cellar Reserve Limitada to Unveil at IPCPR

May 17, 2013 (Tamarac, Fla.) — After much anticipation, the Gurkha Cigar Group is proud to announce that a special edition Cellar Reserve Limitada will unveil at this year’s IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas, NV! The Cellar Reserve brand has become one of the most successful cigar launches in the company’s history and has [...]

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May
17

Press Release: Table 36 Cigars Debuts Second Boutique Cigar Line…“Integrity”

May 17, 2013 (St. Louis, Mo.) — Premium cigar maker Table 36 Cigars, has just debuted “Integrity,” their second boutique cigar. In 2012, Table 36 Cigars introduced the first product in what they call their “Core Values” lineup, a boutique premium cigar named “Fellowship.” Integrity is provided by Alec Bradley Cigars, creator of some of [...]

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May
16

Review: Cohiba Pirámides (EL 2006)

There were two limited editions made in 2006, the year of Cohiba’s 40th anniversary. One is the legendary Behike, the other was the Edición Limitada Pirámides, the fourth release for the brand since the series was introduced in 2000. Each Edición Limitada features a limited number of cigars produced using aged tobacco in sizes that [...]

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May
16

News: Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 Club House Toro Expected in Late May

Davidoff’s newest limited edition, the Master’s Edition 2013 Club House Toro, will begin hitting stores later this month. The 6 1/4 x 52 parejo was announced in an apparent press release published in Cigar Insider. A three-year-old wrapper from the Dominican region of Yamasá sits over an Ecuadorian binder and Dominican fillers. It’s one of [...]

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May
15

Press Release: La Gloria Cubana to Launch Its First Nicaraguan Cigars

May 15, 2013 (Richmond, Va.) — La Gloria Cubana® is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, [...]

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May
15

News: Eiroa From CLE Nears Release

Christian Eiroa’s most expensive cigar since his days at Camacho is nearing release. Eiroa, the third eponymous cigar in recent memory from the family, is slated to arrive in the next 45 days, or right before the 2013 IPCPR show if all goes to plan. “It is the Eiroa family signature strength and flavor,” Eiroa [...]

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Duck Dynasty Cigars
May
15

Press Release: Ted’s Cigars Launches Duck Commander Cigar

May 15, 2013 (Louisville, Ky.) — Ted’s Cigars, a leading manufacturer of premium branded cigars announces a collaboration with Duck Commander, the company that produces duck calls featured in the hit A&E series Duck Dynasty. The packaging of the officially licensed “Duck Commander Cigar” features members of the Robertson clan and the company’s signature logo. [...]

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May
14

News: CAO Hurricane Appears

The CAO Hurricane has begun appearing at retailers, including TopQualityCigars.com, the online presence of Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, Ill. The cigar was first mentioned on halfwheel in October 2012, when a representative from General Cigar confirmed that a tweaked version of the ‘O’ blend from CAO’s “Last Stick Standing” promotion that ran from April [...]

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