"The flavor profile on this one wasn’t normally something I’d go for, but it certainly wasn’t offensive or bad. It was well-balanced up until the final third. It didn’t get unhinged at that point, just lost some of the sweetness until the very end. There was a decent amount of complexity, and the transitions flowed smoothly and made sense. It performed well, with very little attention needed. I probably won’t stock up on these, but I can think of several people I’d recommend it to." -Chris M. (Chris)
Gurkha Cigar Group launches a holiday sampler, featuring a stylish black hexagonal design with 6 toro cigars and a cutter. Available at US retailers while supplies last.
Gurkha Cigar Group releases the 25th Anniversary Beauty, a limited edition, featuring an exclusive blend with a Corojo wrapper. Priced at $30, the cigar is now available globally.
"This was a good cigar. The sweetness and mellowness at the beginning made for a great start and the cigar developed nicely into a medium-full well well-flavored smoking experience. This is a cigar that I would be proud to have in my humidor." -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)
United Cigars unveils the Commodore, an extension of Red Anchor, blending a medium-plus bodied experience at the Kelner Boutique Factory. Crafted with precision, it embodies a legacy of excellence, inviting aficionados on a taste-filled journey at $750 per box or $30 per cigar.
Avo Cigars partners with DJ D-Nice for the limited "Avo Expressions 2024," celebrating Avo Uvezian's legacy. Only 2500 boxes available, blending music and craftsmanship for timeless allure.
Quality Importers Trading Company ® (QI) has announced the availability of the new Stinky Cigar® One-Piece Ashtray. This new versions is a new take on a classic accessory with a deep bowl design and six (6) stirrups to hold your cigars level, this one-piece ashtray is where form meets function.
"Overall, this was a solid performing stick in terms of construction and complexity. Perfection in the draw, burn, and construction category made this stick a dream to smoke on the technical aspect. Wonderful medium-bodied flavors ranging from leather, cream, and Brazil nuts to malty chocolate notes kept me on my toes with each puff. I would smoke this cigar again, over and over when I want to feel fancy as this sample just made me feel relaxed. Grab this one and smoke it!" -John A. (Bostoneo)
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. releases The American All-Star Humidor, crafted from the 2011 NBA All-Star Game court, celebrating basketball history with limited edition uniqueness and exclusive cigars. Limited to 40.
"This was a fairly complex and transitional medium-bodied cigar. The flavors were well-balanced, and definitely up my alley. The only downside was the amount of attention this needed all the way through. I’d absolutely pick up another one in hopes that the burn issues I had were just a fluke. It was still an enjoyable experience even with a couple of touch-ups and a relight." -Chris M. (Chris)