The 2012 Gran Reserva follows the 2010 and 2011 releases in previous years. These have always scored well in our blind reviews. George Rico says that these cigars are made using the top 10% best leaf from the yearly crop and then aged for seven to eight years before the cigar is rolled. After rolled, the Gran Reservas are then aged for four to six years more years before sold.
Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that they would be releasing new extensions in their ACID, Kentucky Fire Cured, Herrera Estelí and MUWAT lines at the 2014 IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV next week.
Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. showed off a new 5-pack of lanceros their Gourmet Line blends at the PCA 2021 Trade Show. That sampler started shipping earlier this week. The Gourmet Line features the first 5 blends of the company’s portfolio since it launched in early 2020: Fourth Dimension, Herbert Spencer, Appendix II, Lucid Interval, and U.S.I.R.. Each lancero measures the traditional 7 x 38 and the sampler containing all 5 cigars will cost $66.00.
Plasencia Cigars is adding a new vitola to their Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro line. Previously, it had only been available in the Sixto I size, a hexagonally pressed 6 x 60. Now a new size, the Eduardo I vitola is being added and is a box pressed toro that measures 6 1/4 x 54. Pre-orders will be taken at the PCA trade show next week in Las Vegas.
Recluse Cigar Company announces the release of Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva. This blend is the fifth expansion of our very successful Recluse Amadeus series of blends. Recluse Cigars President, Scott Weeks says, "This new blend features a very special Corojo wrapper that we have been holding on to for years waiting for an equally special project to use it on and the Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva is worthy of it." The cigar is also comprised of a variety of Dominican, Sumatra and San Andreas fillers. The Recluse Amadeus Corojo Reserva will be showcased at the 2016 IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. July 25th-28th.
Klaas Kelner, formerly of Davidoff Cigars and son of famed cigar maker Hendrik Kelner has announced the opening of his new factory, Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. The factory resides in the Dominican Republic in the industrial park Víctor Manuel Espaillat Mera,
We have teamed up with El Artista Cigars and for a really exciting and one of a kind prize package. We are giving away:
1 (One) Big Papi 20 Count Box with Autographed Lid
Source: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/17003 David SavonaPosted: April 1, 2013 This is the second time Leccia has returned to the cigar business. In May...
Kaizad Hansotia has resigned from Gurkha cigars, effective immediately. The oft politically outspoken Chairman came into hot water in recent days to due posts on his social media accounts surrounding the Black Lives Matters movement.
Aganorsa Leaf Habano, formerly known as the Aganorsa Leaf Tabsa Habano, is now shipping with updated packaging and bands. The redesign reflects updated designs for the Corojo, Maduro, and Connecticut lines of the Aganorsa Leaf series which were repackaged last year.

