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Cigar News: Protocol Announces Protocol Pool Party Year 1

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·July 24, 2020

Cigar News: Protocol Announces Protocol Pool Party Year 1

Protocol Cigars (Cubariqueno Cigar Company) has announced a new limited edition cigar called the Protocol Pool Party Year 1. Like all other Protocol cigars, they are rolled at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. It comes in one size, a Corona Gordo: 5 5/8 X 46. Protocol Pool Party Year 1 comes in paper bundles of 10, and only 100 bundles were produced. The packaging is remeniscent of summer time pool parties.

Cigar News: Protocol Announces John Doe 2.0

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·June 8, 2020

Cigar News: Protocol Announces John Doe 2.0

Protocol Cigars today announced their second cigar in the Protocol John Doe Series: John Doe 2.0. The name comes from how law enforcement refers to unidentified males until identification can be made. The new cigar will come in bundles of 10 that will sell for $92.50.

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Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro

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·January 27, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Laranja Reserva Escuro Toro

"The first two third ebbed and flowed with that savory meat and cappuccino creaminess and finally a dry cedar but I think the last third really takes a bunch away from the overall smoking experience. I feel like this cigar was made to experience with great friend and even better conversations. Making it a good everyday smoke." -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2019

Every year we put together a list of our Top 25 Cigars of the Year. Our list is a bit different from some other lists, it is not simply a rehashing of our top scores from the year, or one person's opinion. We gave each of our panelists 10 votes to cast how they please for what they enjoyed the most in 2019. The order of their votes matter, so their #1 pick is worth twice as much as #10. The cigars do not have to have been reviewed by Blind Man's Puff, but the panelist must have smoked it.

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·September 19, 2019

Cigar News: Espinosa Adds Corona Vitolas

Espinosa Premium Cigars announced today the addition of corona vitolas to three of their lines: Habano, Crema, and Laranja Reserva.

Cigar News: Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead Returns With 'Warhead VI'

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·July 9, 2020

Cigar News: Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead Returns With ‘Warhead VI’

Espinosa Premium Cigars announced today the sixth installment of their warhead series with 'Warhead VI.' The line made its debut with the first Warhead back in 2013 as an offshoot of the 601 La Bomba line and has since become an annual release in limited quantities. The blend remains the same each year, but the sizes are always different.

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Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Official Misconduct Corona Gorda

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·May 22, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Official Misconduct Corona Gorda

"This was an enjoyable cigar from start to finish. There were constant surprises in the profile from the pre-light all the way to the nub. It progressed the way I like for cigars to smoke. It started out with very pleasing flavors, and developed more, and different ones as it went along. The strength started out close to medium, and slowly progressed to finish solidly as medium full. This would pair well with bourbon or rum, and smokers with a little experience will get the most from it." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)

Cigar News: Espinosa Re-Releasing @ZUCAR

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·January 21, 2020

Cigar News: Espinosa Re-Releasing @ZUCAR

Espinosa Premium Cigars announced that @ZUCAR will re-release during Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), in Las Vegas, NV. @ZUCAR originally came out in 2016 and is a mild cigar with a sweet vanilla sweet tip.

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Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural

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·September 30, 2019

Blind Cigar Review: Cubariqueño | Protocol Sir Robert Peel Natural Toro

"Overall this was a decent smoke with the first half being my favorite. Rich buttery notes dominated the profile throughout and provided ample amounts of deliciousness for nearly and hour and a half. Recommended for those who enjoy mild and medium bodied sticks, this would be a good staple to add to almost any aficionados humidor. " -John A. (Bostoneo)

Cigar News: Cubariqueño Announces Protocol Sir Robert Peel

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·June 17, 2019

Cigar News: Cubariqueño Announces Protocol Sir Robert Peel

Cubariqueño Cigar Co. has announced their fourth regular production line: Protocol Sir Robert Peel. This is a regular production cigar that will make its debut at IPCPR 2019. Protocol Sir Robert Peel will come in both natural and maduro blends, a first for the company to offer more than one blend of a line. Like all other Cubariqueño cigars, it is rolled at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

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