"This was a nice easy smoke. If you are drinking I would not pair with something strong at first because it would most likely wash out and flavor from the cigar. Sweet and cedar I saltiness to be the backbone of this cigar. Mix that with some saltiness." -Jake P. (Jake P.)
Protocol has announced a new limited edition cigar called the 5 Families. This cigar is a tribute to 5 cigar clubs that support the Protocol. This will be an exclusive release through Famousn Smoke Shop. This is also the first 6x60 from the company.
Foundation Cigar Company is adding a Habano version of it's Charter Oak line. The original launch of the Charter Oak came in two blends, Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf. The line is value priced, but has always been regarded as one of the best inexpensive cigars on the market.
Protocol Cigars unveiled their new core line cigar for this year, Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU). The last addtioin to the core line prior was the Protocol Official Misconduct in 2018. As always, this cigar has a law enforcement theme and the Protocol Cyber Crimes honors those that protect the world from cyber criminals. The mission of the CCU Investigation squads are to conduct and assist in investigations where computers, networks, telecommunication devices, and other technological instruments are the vehicle or target for the commission of criminal acts against network resources critical to the function of corporate or government entities.
"This is a cigar for an experienced smoker... lots of flavor, but it really packs a punch! I’m certain that I’ll buy these once I know what it is, and I’ll certainly recommend it to my friends who like a strong cigar. For me, this hit the spot!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)
Liga Privada Unico Serie Pancetta is making a return this month to Wooden Indian and Barrister Cigars. The cigar will be an exclusive to those two shops Liga Privada Lounges. Wooden Indian Tobacco Shop is in Havertown, PA and Barrister Cigars is located in Union, NJ. Pancetta goes on sale September 25th, and will be accompanied by a special virtual launch event.
Black Label Trading Company is shipping their Super Deluxe cigar retailers in the United States this week. Super Deluxe is rolled in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra and this is the first time this cigar will be available to the US market. Quantities are very limited.
"Overall this was a good cigar. Very consistent, flavorful, not terribly complex, but still delicious. Nothing stood out like a beacon for me, it was just easy going and well constructed with enough flavor. An easy recommendation if an affordable stick." -John A. (Bostoneo)
In celebration of winning Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year last year with the Quattro Nicaragua, Aging Room is coming out with a special edition version of that cigar in a special size. Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu.
Drew Estate announced today the ACID 20: “Bronxilla,” an Alliance Cigar Co. Exclusive line extension to the ACID 20 series. The original ACID 20 line debuted last year in a box-pressed robusto with two new sizes being added at the beginning of this year, a Toro and a Robusto Tubo.