Today, Espinosa Cigars announced a new vitola to their Crema line: Rabito. This will be the fourth vitola joining a Robusto (5 1/2 x 52), Toro Grande (6 x 56), and Churchill (7 x 48). The cigar was first teased on the company's Facebook Live, Tuesday, January 8, and is now available to retailers.
"Among the handful of things I enjoyed most with this cigar was its simplicity. From the first puff to the last the flavors remained fairly one-dimensional but undeniably delightful and balanced while the smoke was nothing but buttery smooth throughout. My palate was never inundated with too many notes to keep tabs on nor was it left guessing with transition after transition which I found to be a pleasant change of pace. The only negative thing I can say about this cigar is that the draw was subpar from start to finish. Way too much effort was required to get a decent mouthful of smoke. Not only did the extra effort steal away from my relaxation, I'm sure the flavor profiles were muted as well which only leaves me wondering... What if??? I can say with certainty that a perfect draw would land this smoke smack dab in the middle of my regular rotation and I can't wait to give it another go." -Noah S. (Noah)
Black Label Trading Company has announced a cigar celebrating their 10-year Anniversary, La Madonna Negra. La Madonna Negra is rolled at James Brown's Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
The Crux Epicure Habano, rolled at Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Nicaragua, began shipping in June 2023. With high-quality Nicaraguan binder, fillers, and a habano seco leaf wrapper, it received overall positive reviews for its flavors and draw.
Southern Draw Cigars has announced three new sizes for the Cedrus line. Cedrus debuted last year at IPCPR in one vitola, THE HOGAN a 5.5" x 52 Belicoso Fino. The new viotlas are: Robusto 5.5 x 54, Toro 6.0 x 52, Gordo 6.5 x 60. All, like the original size are box pressed.
"This was an enjoyable cigar that took me on a flavor journey. I enjoyed the fact this cigar eased me into its final medium strength profile and kept me interested in its ever changing flavor profile. I would gladly smoke this again and would love to pair it with a dessert and coffee…I think that would hit the spot just fine!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)
Drew Estate is launching a new cigar exclusive to JR Cigars: NightShade. NightShade is rolled in Nicaragua at the La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, NightShade and the blend uses a Connecticut Habano wrapper, Indonesian binder, and filler from Nicaragua and Dominican Republic.
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·"Dinner was done and the air was finally starting to cool when I went out to give this cigar a try. I was blown away initially by the huge flavors this cigar produced and I couldn't have been luckier to have waited until early evening to smoke the cigar. It is quite intense, and I'm sure a lot of people would call it harsh. I couldn't imagine smoking this earlier in the day." -Isaac M. (The Nothing)
Today, Crux Cigars announced two new vitolas in the Epicure Maduro line: Corona Gorda and Gordo. The Corona Gorda measures 5.375 x 46 and carries an MSRP of $9.25, and the Gordo measures 6 x 60 and carries an MSRP of $12.50. These new sizes ship next week.
Later this month, Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will ship their fifth annual Deliverance Nocturne blend. Like all other Black Label releaes, Deliverance Nocturne is rolled at James Brown's Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
