Punch 8-9-8 (ER Asia Pacifico 2018)
There was a time when lonsdales were the most popular long cigars in America. Then again, that was right around the time when candela wrappers…
ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona
While Tabacalera William Ventura is probably best known as the largest source of Caldwell Cigar Co. blends on the market, the factory also has its…
Aladino Cameroon Lonsdale
When it comes to the story behind a cigar, much of the time it comes from the head of the company, but in the case…
Lirio Rojo (2019)
In 2015, Warped debuted the first release in a line that would become a yearly tradition around the Christmas holidays. Named Lirio Rojo—which translates to red lilly…
Tatuaje Escasos HC
While a good portion of this site is about objectively evaluating cigars, I will admit that I love a good subtle nod in the back…
OpusX Purple Rain
“I only wanted to see you smoking a Purple Rain…” That’s not what Prince sang, nor is this rare release from Prometheus even said to…
OpusX Rare Black
Back in May, Prometheus began shipping the newest incarnations of its OpusX Serie Heaven and Earth, which included one new blend as part of the four different…
CRAFT 2019
Cigars made specifically for a retailer’s anniversary are nothing new, but Riverside Cigar Shop and Lounge managed to snag one of the most anticipated RoMa…
HVC La Rosa 520 Favoritos
During our 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show live show, Steva Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust made a comment that has stuck with me….
Por Larrañaga Lonsdales (ER Alemania 2006)
There is only one first of anything, and the first Edición Regional for the Por Larrañaga marca was the Lonsdales. Released in 2006—just one year after the Edición…
Casa Cuevas El Flaco Habano Limited Edition
Last September, Casa Cuevas shipped two new vitolas for its Habano and Maduro blends to retailers: the 6 x 48 Clásico Prensado and the subject of today’s review, the El Flaco…
