Room101 came out with the original Daruma in 2012 as a sequel of sorts to Namakubi. The cigar disappeared from the market a handful of years later, but now in 2023, the line is making a comeback.
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is set to ship the Limited Release, S&R, and the new Rorschach Sumatra. Both are rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
Warped has announced the second cigar in their Seleccion Domain series, Warped Seleccion Domain 4546. The first release was actually part of the company's DROP Cigar Club and was made at the El Titan de Bronze factory. Each release in the series will be from a different factory and will have a different colored band. Green for El Titan de Bronze, Red for Tabacalera La iSLA, and black for Aganorsa Leaf.
"I would happily smoke this cigar again. The strength by the end was noticeable but enjoyable. I am on the slower side of smoking time but I felt that it was a nice slow burner as well, never needed to relight either. Solid forty-five-minute smoke for me." -Quinn (quinnpins269)
West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced the third core line for the company, West Tampa Red. The blend uses the same Mexican San Andreas wrapper used in their limited edition Attic Series release. The rest of the blend is completely different and uses all-Nicaraguan binder and fillers.
Lampert Cigars has started shipping their Family Reserve 2022. The cigar is a 6 x 52 toro, described as a medium-bodied, full flavor cigar blended by Hendrik Kelner Jr., Kelner Boutique Factory (KBF).
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has opened up pre-orders on their latest cigar in the Muestra de Saka like, Krakatoa. The...
"At first puff, I was certain my experience with this smoke was going to be lackluster and in line with what I get from most Connecticuts. Connecticuts have their time and place. There is certainly a handful that has knocked my socks off, but for a guy who generally reaches for something more full-bodied they are generally the exception and not the rule. I am pleased to say that I was wrong about this stick! What started off as one-dimensional and harsh, subtly transitioned into a smooth and dynamically flavorful cigar. The final third is unequivocally where this stick shined with a rich and meaty flavor that left my mouth watering. Had the first two-thirds echoed the last, it would certainly be a favorite of mine amongst lighter-bodied cigars. Next time I might pair this cigar with a light roast coffee to start my day off right." -Noah S. (Noah)
Crowned Heads has announced it's ninth iteration of their annual TAA Exclusive, this year is The Lost Angel 2023. For the first time since 2019, the cigar was rolled at Tabacalera La Alianza, S.A., in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
Fratello Cigars has announced a new size in their Fratello state series; The Texan - a toro. The Fratello Texan 6 x50 Toro was first sold as part of the company’s Fresh Packs and starting April 1st 2023 will be dressed in a new 20 Count box with an MSRP of $10.50 per cigar.